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Around the World
World Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Framework As Trump Arrives For G7 Summit
World leaders on Monday cautiously welcomed the announcement of a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching negotiations toward a permanent peace deal, as U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven summit.
U.S. Secretly Approved Qatar-Iran Payments for Safe Passage Through Hormuz
The United States secretly approved a financial and maritime arrangement between Qatar and Iran that allowed billions of dollars to flow to Tehran in exchange for safe passage for Qatari tankers and ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Israel Hayom.
Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap Referendum Amid Migration Debate
Swiss voters narrowly rejected a proposal Sunday to cap the Alpine nation’s population at 10 million people by 2050 amid concerns over rising immigration, including from predominantly Muslim countries, dealing a setback to the country’s largest right-wing party and avoiding a clash with the European Union over freedom of movement.
Orbán Re-Elected Fidesz Leader Amid Questions Over Migration Plans
Hungary’s largest opposition party, Fidesz, re-elected former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as its leader Saturday despite the party’s crushing election defeat in April and fresh allegations that his government secretly considered establishing a migrant reception center while publicly opposing migration.
Helicopter Collision In Brazil Kills Six, Including Singer Oliver Tree
Brazil was rocked by a second fatal accident in less than 48 hours Sunday when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people aboard, including American singer and internet personality Oliver Tree, a day after a young woman died in a rope-jumping accident in São Paulo state.
Teen Girl Released From Hospital After Stabbing Amid UK Migration Tensions
A teenage girl has been released from hospital after she was stabbed in the neck while walking down the street in an incident that heightened tensions over migration across the United Kingdom.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows Iran Will Not Get Nuclear Weapons ‘With Or Without An Agreement’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday night that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, even as President Donald Trump moves forward with a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Leaders Blast Trump-Iran Peace Deal, Warn Israel Not Bound By Lebanon Ceasefire
Israeli leaders across the political spectrum reacted with fury and alarm Monday after President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a peace framework that would impose an immediate ceasefire across multiple fronts, reportedly including Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump Throws Another Curveball At Fisa Section 702 Reauthorization
President Donald Trump has once again complicated Republican leadership’s plans in Congress, demanding Monday that lawmakers attach voter ID legislation to the spy powers reauthorization bill.
Trump and Iran Sign Peace Deal Amid Mixed Responses From Congress
President Donald Trump’s short-term peace deal with Iran has sparked mixed reactions among U.S. lawmakers, with Republicans projecting cautious optimism and Democrats criticizing the conflict occurring in the first place.
Pro Life Org Asks Senate For Another Bill To Keep Abortion Defunded Of Tax Dollars
With the Working Family Tax Cuts that defunded abortion from federal Medicaid dollars set to expire on July 4, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America sent a letter to Senate Republicans asking them to pursue another budget reconciliation bill to keep taxpayer dollars from funding abortion.
Eight Believed Dead After B-52 Bomber Crashes At Edwards Air Force Base
Eight crew members are believed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing base officials.
Christian News
Chinese Police Raid Early Rain Covenant Church, Detain Elders and Members During Sunday Worship
Police and government officials raided a Sunday worship service of Early Rain Covenant Church in southwestern China, detaining elders, members, and children as Beijing continues its crackdown on unregistered Protestant congregations.
60,000 Christians Gather in Secular Netherlands as Signs of Revival Stir Across Europe
Roughly 60,000 Christians gathered in the Netherlands for a four-day Pentecost celebration, drawing attention to what many believers are calling a fresh move of God in one of Europe’s most secular nations.
Worthy Insights
The tenth heifer: A red calf born in the Galilee brings Israel one step closer to purification and redemption
In the shadow of ongoing war in the north, something rare emerged from a dairy farm tucked into the hills of the Galilee: a calf that was, against every genetic expectation, entirely red. No black hairs. No white hairs. Just the burnished copper coat that has made the parah adumah, the red heifer, one of the most sought-after animals in the history of the Jewish people.
‘In the Name of Jesus’: Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine is confirming the power of prayer, concluding that just 5 minutes of intercessory prayer improves physical and emotional health.
World Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Framework As Trump Arrives For G7 Summit
World leaders on Monday cautiously welcomed the announcement of a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching negotiations toward a permanent peace deal, as U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven summit.
U.S. Secretly Approved Qatar-Iran Payments for Safe Passage Through Hormuz
The United States secretly approved a financial and maritime arrangement between Qatar and Iran that allowed billions of dollars to flow to Tehran in exchange for safe passage for Qatari tankers and ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Israel Hayom.
Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap Referendum Amid Migration Debate
Swiss voters narrowly rejected a proposal Sunday to cap the Alpine nation’s population at 10 million people by 2050 amid concerns over rising immigration, including from predominantly Muslim countries, dealing a setback to the country’s largest right-wing party and avoiding a clash with the European Union over freedom of movement.
Orbán Re-Elected Fidesz Leader Amid Questions Over Migration Plans
Hungary’s largest opposition party, Fidesz, re-elected former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as its leader Saturday despite the party’s crushing election defeat in April and fresh allegations that his government secretly considered establishing a migrant reception center while publicly opposing migration.
Helicopter Collision In Brazil Kills Six, Including Singer Oliver Tree
Brazil was rocked by a second fatal accident in less than 48 hours Sunday when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people aboard, including American singer and internet personality Oliver Tree, a day after a young woman died in a rope-jumping accident in São Paulo state.
Teen Girl Released From Hospital After Stabbing Amid UK Migration Tensions
A teenage girl has been released from hospital after she was stabbed in the neck while walking down the street in an incident that heightened tensions over migration across the United Kingdom.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows Iran Will Not Get Nuclear Weapons ‘With Or Without An Agreement’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday night that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, even as President Donald Trump moves forward with a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Leaders Blast Trump-Iran Peace Deal, Warn Israel Not Bound By Lebanon Ceasefire
Israeli leaders across the political spectrum reacted with fury and alarm Monday after President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a peace framework that would impose an immediate ceasefire across multiple fronts, reportedly including Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump Throws Another Curveball At Fisa Section 702 Reauthorization
President Donald Trump has once again complicated Republican leadership’s plans in Congress, demanding Monday that lawmakers attach voter ID legislation to the spy powers reauthorization bill.
Trump and Iran Sign Peace Deal Amid Mixed Responses From Congress
President Donald Trump’s short-term peace deal with Iran has sparked mixed reactions among U.S. lawmakers, with Republicans projecting cautious optimism and Democrats criticizing the conflict occurring in the first place.
Pro Life Org Asks Senate For Another Bill To Keep Abortion Defunded Of Tax Dollars
With the Working Family Tax Cuts that defunded abortion from federal Medicaid dollars set to expire on July 4, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America sent a letter to Senate Republicans asking them to pursue another budget reconciliation bill to keep taxpayer dollars from funding abortion.
Eight Believed Dead After B-52 Bomber Crashes At Edwards Air Force Base
Eight crew members are believed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing base officials.
Christian News
Chinese Police Raid Early Rain Covenant Church, Detain Elders and Members During Sunday Worship
Police and government officials raided a Sunday worship service of Early Rain Covenant Church in southwestern China, detaining elders, members, and children as Beijing continues its crackdown on unregistered Protestant congregations.
60,000 Christians Gather in Secular Netherlands as Signs of Revival Stir Across Europe
Roughly 60,000 Christians gathered in the Netherlands for a four-day Pentecost celebration, drawing attention to what many believers are calling a fresh move of God in one of Europe’s most secular nations.
Worthy Insights
The tenth heifer: A red calf born in the Galilee brings Israel one step closer to purification and redemption
In the shadow of ongoing war in the north, something rare emerged from a dairy farm tucked into the hills of the Galilee: a calf that was, against every genetic expectation, entirely red. No black hairs. No white hairs. Just the burnished copper coat that has made the parah adumah, the red heifer, one of the most sought-after animals in the history of the Jewish people.
‘In the Name of Jesus’: Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine is confirming the power of prayer, concluding that just 5 minutes of intercessory prayer improves physical and emotional health.
Around the World
U.S., Iran Announce Framework Agreement, Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Planned
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached what they described as a peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Britain Seizes Russian-Linked ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker In First Operation Of Its Kind
British commandos and law enforcement officers boarded and detained a Russian-linked “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday in what officials described as the first UK-led operation of its kind aimed at disrupting Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.
Iran Denies Role In Albania Resort Protests Amid EU Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
Iran has denied instigating massive protests in Albania, a member of the NATO military alliance, against a multi-billion-dollar luxury resort linked to the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Funeral for Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Set for July 4 in Defiant Message to America
Iran will begin funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 4, a date widely viewed as a deliberate message to the United States after his death in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury.
US, Iran Reportedly Days Away From Nuclear Deal Requiring Tehran To Surrender Enriched Uranium
The United States and Iran are reportedly days away from signing an initial agreement that would require Tehran to surrender and destroy enriched nuclear material, dismantle major components of its nuclear program, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior White House official cited by Israel Hayom and confirmed in separate Reuters reporting.
U.S. Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela Operation
President Donald Trump announced Friday that U.S. forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, in what he described as a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” carried out by U.S. Southern Command.
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect Amid Hopes And Criticism
The European Union's long-debated Migration and Asylum Pact entered into force Friday, introducing sweeping new rules aimed at speeding up asylum procedures, strengthening border controls, and sharing responsibility for migrants among member states.
Indonesian Students Rally Against President Over Rising Costs And Militarization Concerns
Thousands of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest President Prabowo Subianto’s spending priorities and what critics describe as the growing militarization of civilian life amid mounting economic hardship and rising fuel prices, witnesses told Worthy News.
Thailand Mourns Death Of Princess Bajrakitiyabha At 47
Thailand was mourning Friday after Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at the age of 47, the Royal Palace confirmed.
Eight Killed In Crashes On Hungary’s Main Motorway, Prompting Government Probe
Eight people were killed Friday in two successive traffic accidents on Hungary’s main highway linking Budapest with Austria’s capital Vienna and Western Europe, prompting the government to order an extraordinary investigation into the circumstances of the crashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Criticizes Israeli Strike As Iran Deal Nears
U.S. President Donald J. Trump criticized an Israeli airstrike on Beirut Sunday that overshadowed his 80th birthday and threatened to complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending months of armed conflict across the Middle East.
UNRWA Fires 70 Gaza Employees Amid Mounting Scrutiny Over Hamas Ties
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency has fired 70 employees in Gaza with immediate effect, saying the move was necessary “to mitigate safety and security risks” for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA personnel, and agency facilities amid long-running Israeli allegations that Hamas has deeply infiltrated the agency.
Israel Strikes More Than 70 Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday it struck more than 70 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, as Israel continues its campaign to dismantle the Iranian-backed terror group’s infrastructure along the northern border.
Inside the United States
Gabbard Says U.S. Funded More Than 120 Overseas Biolabs, Including Facilities in Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that her office has uncovered newly declassified evidence showing the U.S. government funded more than 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including facilities in Ukraine that officials previously warned could be vulnerable amid Russia’s ongoing war.
Pentagon Releases Third Batch of Declassified UFO Files, Including ‘Potato-Shaped’ UAP Account
The Department of Defense has released a third batch of declassified UFO-related files, offering new details on unresolved government investigations into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, including a striking 2024 account from Colorado in which a former U.S. Army intelligence officer described a shimmering, “potato-shaped” object that appeared to cloak itself before vanishing.
Democrat Party Shifts Further Left as Sanders-Backed Candidates Rack Up Primary Wins
Sen. Bernie Sanders is seeing fresh evidence that his long-running campaign to pull the Democratic Party sharply left is gaining ground, as several candidates carrying his populist, democratic socialist message have notched key primary victories — including one Senate nominee facing renewed scrutiny over past allegations involving a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Christian News
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan After Alleged Threats, Family Demands Justice
Christians in northeastern Pakistan expressed grief Sunday over the killing of a young Christian man by armed Muslims who also allegedly threatened women, sources told Worthy News.
U.S., Iran Announce Framework Agreement, Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Planned
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached what they described as a peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Britain Seizes Russian-Linked ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker In First Operation Of Its Kind
British commandos and law enforcement officers boarded and detained a Russian-linked “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday in what officials described as the first UK-led operation of its kind aimed at disrupting Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.
Iran Denies Role In Albania Resort Protests Amid EU Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
Iran has denied instigating massive protests in Albania, a member of the NATO military alliance, against a multi-billion-dollar luxury resort linked to the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Funeral for Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Set for July 4 in Defiant Message to America
Iran will begin funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 4, a date widely viewed as a deliberate message to the United States after his death in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury.
US, Iran Reportedly Days Away From Nuclear Deal Requiring Tehran To Surrender Enriched Uranium
The United States and Iran are reportedly days away from signing an initial agreement that would require Tehran to surrender and destroy enriched nuclear material, dismantle major components of its nuclear program, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior White House official cited by Israel Hayom and confirmed in separate Reuters reporting.
U.S. Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela Operation
President Donald Trump announced Friday that U.S. forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, in what he described as a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” carried out by U.S. Southern Command.
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect Amid Hopes And Criticism
The European Union's long-debated Migration and Asylum Pact entered into force Friday, introducing sweeping new rules aimed at speeding up asylum procedures, strengthening border controls, and sharing responsibility for migrants among member states.
Indonesian Students Rally Against President Over Rising Costs And Militarization Concerns
Thousands of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest President Prabowo Subianto’s spending priorities and what critics describe as the growing militarization of civilian life amid mounting economic hardship and rising fuel prices, witnesses told Worthy News.
Thailand Mourns Death Of Princess Bajrakitiyabha At 47
Thailand was mourning Friday after Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at the age of 47, the Royal Palace confirmed.
Eight Killed In Crashes On Hungary’s Main Motorway, Prompting Government Probe
Eight people were killed Friday in two successive traffic accidents on Hungary’s main highway linking Budapest with Austria’s capital Vienna and Western Europe, prompting the government to order an extraordinary investigation into the circumstances of the crashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Criticizes Israeli Strike As Iran Deal Nears
U.S. President Donald J. Trump criticized an Israeli airstrike on Beirut Sunday that overshadowed his 80th birthday and threatened to complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending months of armed conflict across the Middle East.
UNRWA Fires 70 Gaza Employees Amid Mounting Scrutiny Over Hamas Ties
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency has fired 70 employees in Gaza with immediate effect, saying the move was necessary “to mitigate safety and security risks” for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA personnel, and agency facilities amid long-running Israeli allegations that Hamas has deeply infiltrated the agency.
Israel Strikes More Than 70 Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday it struck more than 70 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, as Israel continues its campaign to dismantle the Iranian-backed terror group’s infrastructure along the northern border.
Inside the United States
Gabbard Says U.S. Funded More Than 120 Overseas Biolabs, Including Facilities in Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that her office has uncovered newly declassified evidence showing the U.S. government funded more than 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including facilities in Ukraine that officials previously warned could be vulnerable amid Russia’s ongoing war.
Pentagon Releases Third Batch of Declassified UFO Files, Including ‘Potato-Shaped’ UAP Account
The Department of Defense has released a third batch of declassified UFO-related files, offering new details on unresolved government investigations into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, including a striking 2024 account from Colorado in which a former U.S. Army intelligence officer described a shimmering, “potato-shaped” object that appeared to cloak itself before vanishing.
Democrat Party Shifts Further Left as Sanders-Backed Candidates Rack Up Primary Wins
Sen. Bernie Sanders is seeing fresh evidence that his long-running campaign to pull the Democratic Party sharply left is gaining ground, as several candidates carrying his populist, democratic socialist message have notched key primary victories — including one Senate nominee facing renewed scrutiny over past allegations involving a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Christian News
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan After Alleged Threats, Family Demands Justice
Christians in northeastern Pakistan expressed grief Sunday over the killing of a young Christian man by armed Muslims who also allegedly threatened women, sources told Worthy News.
Around the World
Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Says Deal to End Conflict Nears Signing
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled planned U.S. strikes against Iran on Thursday, saying a multinational agreement to end the conflict had been approved by top Iranian leadership and was awaiting final documents and a formal signing.
Four Killed In Dutch School Cycling Tragedy Near Belgian Border
Dutch police detained a young man l man after four people, including three children, were killed when a car struck a group of cyclists during a school outing near the Belgian border on Thursday, officials said.
Visegrád Nations Meet As EU Debates New Safeguards For Future Members
The leaders of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia are expected to meet this month amid growing debate within the European Union over how future member states should be admitted and monitored.
China Condemns EU Solar Inverter Curbs, Warns Of Impact On Climate Goals
China has condemned the European Union’s ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters, a move that analysts say could affect more than a fifth of new solar capacity and complicate efforts to meet the bloc’s self-imposed “climate targets.”
Hungary Anti-Graft Chief Charged After Alleging Massive Corruption Losses
The chief of Hungary’s anti-graft watchdog is now facing corruption charges, just days after alleging that corruption and procurement abuses under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government may have cost the country as much as 60 trillion forints ($194 billion).
Trump Threatens More Strikes On Iran As Fighting Continues; Indian Sailors Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Thursday that American forces would continue striking Iran unless Tehran agrees to an interim peace deal, after a second consecutive night of military clashes that also left three Indian sailors dead and heightened fears of broader regional instability in an armed conflict that has shaken the Middle East.
Bulgaria Ends Direct Arms Transfers To Ukraine Under New Government
Bulgaria, a member of the NATO military alliance and the European Union, will no longer provide arms to Ukraine despite the ongoing war, the country’s new government announced.
Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes, Floats Seizing Kharg Island Oil Hub
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to launch another night of heavy airstrikes against Iran and suggested Washington could eventually seize Kharg Island, Iran’s primary crude oil export terminal, in what would mark a major escalation in the widening conflict.
Belgium Rejects US Demand For Congo Travel Ban Amid Ebola Fears
Belgium has rejected a U.S. request to impose an entry ban on travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, deepening a transatlantic dispute over how to respond to a potentially deadly Ebola outbreak ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the global football (soccer) tournament beginning Thursday in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Lebanese People: Israel’s War Is With Hezbollah, Not Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is at war with Hezbollah, not with the people of Lebanon, accusing the Iranian-backed terror group of dragging Lebanon into repeated conflict while using its territory to attack Israel.
Inside the United States
Officials Say 146,000 Migrant Children Located, 300,000 Still Unaccounted For
Federal authorities said Thursday they have accounted for 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who entered the United States during former President Joe Biden’s administration, while roughly 300,000 minors remain unaccounted for, amid allegations that many vulnerable children were placed with fraudulent sponsors and exposed to abuse, labor exploitation, and sex trafficking.
Congress Leaves Washington Without Renewing FISA Surveillance Law
Congress left Washington without renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing a key foreign surveillance authority used to track foreign terrorists and national security threats to expire Friday.
Appeals Court Lets Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs Remain in Place During Legal Fight
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on June 11 temporarily allowed President Donald Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs to remain in effect, extending a pause on a lower court ruling that had struck down the duties as unlawful.
Christian News
Christian Advocates Urge Action After Priest Attacked In Jerusalem
Religious freedom advocates have urged Israeli authorities to tackle rising anti-Christian harassment in Israel after a Catholic priest was reportedly attacked in Jerusalem.
Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Says Deal to End Conflict Nears Signing
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled planned U.S. strikes against Iran on Thursday, saying a multinational agreement to end the conflict had been approved by top Iranian leadership and was awaiting final documents and a formal signing.
Four Killed In Dutch School Cycling Tragedy Near Belgian Border
Dutch police detained a young man l man after four people, including three children, were killed when a car struck a group of cyclists during a school outing near the Belgian border on Thursday, officials said.
Visegrád Nations Meet As EU Debates New Safeguards For Future Members
The leaders of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia are expected to meet this month amid growing debate within the European Union over how future member states should be admitted and monitored.
China Condemns EU Solar Inverter Curbs, Warns Of Impact On Climate Goals
China has condemned the European Union’s ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters, a move that analysts say could affect more than a fifth of new solar capacity and complicate efforts to meet the bloc’s self-imposed “climate targets.”
Hungary Anti-Graft Chief Charged After Alleging Massive Corruption Losses
The chief of Hungary’s anti-graft watchdog is now facing corruption charges, just days after alleging that corruption and procurement abuses under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government may have cost the country as much as 60 trillion forints ($194 billion).
Trump Threatens More Strikes On Iran As Fighting Continues; Indian Sailors Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Thursday that American forces would continue striking Iran unless Tehran agrees to an interim peace deal, after a second consecutive night of military clashes that also left three Indian sailors dead and heightened fears of broader regional instability in an armed conflict that has shaken the Middle East.
Bulgaria Ends Direct Arms Transfers To Ukraine Under New Government
Bulgaria, a member of the NATO military alliance and the European Union, will no longer provide arms to Ukraine despite the ongoing war, the country’s new government announced.
Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes, Floats Seizing Kharg Island Oil Hub
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to launch another night of heavy airstrikes against Iran and suggested Washington could eventually seize Kharg Island, Iran’s primary crude oil export terminal, in what would mark a major escalation in the widening conflict.
Belgium Rejects US Demand For Congo Travel Ban Amid Ebola Fears
Belgium has rejected a U.S. request to impose an entry ban on travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, deepening a transatlantic dispute over how to respond to a potentially deadly Ebola outbreak ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the global football (soccer) tournament beginning Thursday in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Lebanese People: Israel’s War Is With Hezbollah, Not Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is at war with Hezbollah, not with the people of Lebanon, accusing the Iranian-backed terror group of dragging Lebanon into repeated conflict while using its territory to attack Israel.
Inside the United States
Officials Say 146,000 Migrant Children Located, 300,000 Still Unaccounted For
Federal authorities said Thursday they have accounted for 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who entered the United States during former President Joe Biden’s administration, while roughly 300,000 minors remain unaccounted for, amid allegations that many vulnerable children were placed with fraudulent sponsors and exposed to abuse, labor exploitation, and sex trafficking.
Congress Leaves Washington Without Renewing FISA Surveillance Law
Congress left Washington without renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing a key foreign surveillance authority used to track foreign terrorists and national security threats to expire Friday.
Appeals Court Lets Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs Remain in Place During Legal Fight
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on June 11 temporarily allowed President Donald Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs to remain in effect, extending a pause on a lower court ruling that had struck down the duties as unlawful.
Christian News
Christian Advocates Urge Action After Priest Attacked In Jerusalem
Religious freedom advocates have urged Israeli authorities to tackle rising anti-Christian harassment in Israel after a Catholic priest was reportedly attacked in Jerusalem.