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Around the World
Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Leader’s Stronghold After Missile and Drone Barrage
Saudi-led forces carried out overnight airstrikes against Yemen’s northwestern Saada province after the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization launched ballistic missiles and drones toward an international airport and military installations inside Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Strikes Iran for Third Consecutive Night, Renews Naval Blockade
United States forces carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military sites along the Islamic Republic’s coastline and near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command confirmed.
Houthis Target Saudi Airport With Missiles and Drones As Tensions Escalate
Iran-backed Houthi terrorists launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport on Monday, sharply escalating tensions along the kingdom’s southern border and threatening years of relative calm in Yemen.
German Court Sentences Iraqi IS Couple Over Enslavement Of Yazidi Girls
A German court has sentenced an Iraqi couple linked to the so-called Islamic State (IS) militant group to lengthy prison terms for enslaving, torturing, and sexually abusing two Yazidi girls in Iraq.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Warns Iran of ‘Far More Powerful’ Israeli Response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a blunt warning to Iran on Tuesday, declaring that any renewed attack against Israel would be met with a response far more powerful than the military action Tehran has already witnessed.
EU and International Partners Pledge $1 Billion to Rebuild Gaza
The European Union and more than a dozen international partners have pledged approximately $1 billion to support the reconstruction and early recovery of the Gaza Strip, European officials announced Monday.
Israel, Lebanon Open Rome Talks on Hezbollah Disarmament and Israeli Withdrawal
Israeli and Lebanese delegations began a new round of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, seeking to implement a framework agreement that could lead to Hezbollah’s disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Southern Lebanon.
Inside the United States
U.S. Gun Deaths Decline, but Firearm Suicides Reach Record High
Gun-related deaths in the United States declined in 2024, driven by a sharp drop in homicides, but firearm suicides rose to their highest level on record, according to the latest federal data.
Idaho Abortion Ban Faces November Ballot Challenge as Four States Prepare for Major Votes
Idaho voters will decide this November whether to dismantle one of the nation’s strongest protections for unborn children, placing the deeply conservative state at the center of the continuing national battle over abortion.
U.S. Inflation Drops Sharply as Energy Prices Retreat, but Iran War Threatens Renewed Pressure
U.S. inflation slowed sharply in June as gasoline and other energy prices retreated, delivering welcome relief to American households even as renewed fighting with Iran threatens to push fuel costs higher again.
U.S. House Passes Election Campaign Financing Bill
The U.S. House passed a bill Monday that would restrict funding of state and local political races and ballot proposals to American citizens only.
Christian News
Anglican Communion Backs Plan to Plant or Restore One Million Churches
Anglican leaders have approved an ambitious initiative to plant or restore one million churches worldwide over the next decade, with the goal of bringing congregations closer to local communities and welcoming an estimated 20 million new believers.
Chinese Authorities Raid Early Rain Covenant Church Gathering, Detain 33 Christians
Chinese authorities raided a worship gathering connected to Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan province, detaining 33 Christians and holding scores of other believers—including elderly members and families with children—inside the meeting hall for several hours, according to a statement issued by the church.
Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Leader’s Stronghold After Missile and Drone Barrage
Saudi-led forces carried out overnight airstrikes against Yemen’s northwestern Saada province after the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization launched ballistic missiles and drones toward an international airport and military installations inside Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Strikes Iran for Third Consecutive Night, Renews Naval Blockade
United States forces carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military sites along the Islamic Republic’s coastline and near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command confirmed.
Houthis Target Saudi Airport With Missiles and Drones As Tensions Escalate
Iran-backed Houthi terrorists launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport on Monday, sharply escalating tensions along the kingdom’s southern border and threatening years of relative calm in Yemen.
German Court Sentences Iraqi IS Couple Over Enslavement Of Yazidi Girls
A German court has sentenced an Iraqi couple linked to the so-called Islamic State (IS) militant group to lengthy prison terms for enslaving, torturing, and sexually abusing two Yazidi girls in Iraq.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Warns Iran of ‘Far More Powerful’ Israeli Response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a blunt warning to Iran on Tuesday, declaring that any renewed attack against Israel would be met with a response far more powerful than the military action Tehran has already witnessed.
EU and International Partners Pledge $1 Billion to Rebuild Gaza
The European Union and more than a dozen international partners have pledged approximately $1 billion to support the reconstruction and early recovery of the Gaza Strip, European officials announced Monday.
Israel, Lebanon Open Rome Talks on Hezbollah Disarmament and Israeli Withdrawal
Israeli and Lebanese delegations began a new round of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome on Tuesday, seeking to implement a framework agreement that could lead to Hezbollah’s disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Southern Lebanon.
Inside the United States
U.S. Gun Deaths Decline, but Firearm Suicides Reach Record High
Gun-related deaths in the United States declined in 2024, driven by a sharp drop in homicides, but firearm suicides rose to their highest level on record, according to the latest federal data.
Idaho Abortion Ban Faces November Ballot Challenge as Four States Prepare for Major Votes
Idaho voters will decide this November whether to dismantle one of the nation’s strongest protections for unborn children, placing the deeply conservative state at the center of the continuing national battle over abortion.
U.S. Inflation Drops Sharply as Energy Prices Retreat, but Iran War Threatens Renewed Pressure
U.S. inflation slowed sharply in June as gasoline and other energy prices retreated, delivering welcome relief to American households even as renewed fighting with Iran threatens to push fuel costs higher again.
U.S. House Passes Election Campaign Financing Bill
The U.S. House passed a bill Monday that would restrict funding of state and local political races and ballot proposals to American citizens only.
Christian News
Anglican Communion Backs Plan to Plant or Restore One Million Churches
Anglican leaders have approved an ambitious initiative to plant or restore one million churches worldwide over the next decade, with the goal of bringing congregations closer to local communities and welcoming an estimated 20 million new believers.
Chinese Authorities Raid Early Rain Covenant Church Gathering, Detain 33 Christians
Chinese authorities raided a worship gathering connected to Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan province, detaining 33 Christians and holding scores of other believers—including elderly members and families with children—inside the meeting hall for several hours, according to a statement issued by the church.
Around the World
Arabian Peninsula at War as Saudi Arabia and Houthis Exchange Attacks
The long-simmering war on the Arabian Peninsula erupted again Monday as Saudi forces struck Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital and the Iranian-backed rebels answered within hours with ballistic missiles and drones aimed at southern Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Deploys Sea Drones in Combat for First Time, Striking Iranian Naval Base
The United States military has used unmanned sea drones in combat for the first time, striking Iranian naval facilities near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command announced Monday.
Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Reportedly Under House Arrest Over Alleged Mossad Contacts (Worthy News In-Depth)
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is under house arrest in Iran after authorities reportedly uncovered what they say was an Israeli covert operation to recruit him as an intelligence asset and ultimately install him as Iran’s leader, according to The New York Times and officials cited by the newspaper.
Hungary’s Parliament Set To Vote On Constitutional Amendment To Remove President (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary’s parliament was to vote Monday on a constitutional amendment proposed by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, a move that has sharply divided the country and prompted protests in the capital.
Britain Designates Iran’s IRGC Under New National Security Law
Britain announced Monday that it will designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps under sweeping new national security powers, citing IRGC-linked threats, intimidation, and activity endangering lives on British soil.
Gulf States Join U.S.-Led Strikes on Iran as Trump Restores Shipping Blockade and Agreement Collapses
The fragile memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has effectively collapsed after President Donald Trump announced that Iranian vessels would again be blocked from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Knesset Enshrines Torah Study as Fundamental Value in Israeli Basic Law
The Knesset passed legislation Monday granting Torah study constitutional-level recognition as a fundamental value of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
UN Acknowledges Hamas-Linked Interference With Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
The United Nations has acknowledged that armed men affiliated with Gaza’s Hamas-run authorities have intimidated humanitarian workers, assaulted aid drivers and disrupted the delivery of lifesaving food supplies.
Inside the United States
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Fill His Senate Seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to complete the remaining months of her brother’s Senate term.
Schumer Prepares Democrats for Another Government Shutdown Showdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that Congress could face another government shutdown this fall as Democrats intensify their opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed defense buildup and the ongoing war with Iran.
Assaults Against ICE Officers Up 1,300%, Vehicle Attacks Up 3,200%
Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300% since the second Trump administration began compared to the Biden administration era.
Christian News
Evangelical Revival Sweeps the Amazon as Thousands Turn to Jesus
A remarkable evangelical awakening is spreading through Brazil’s Amazon region, where missionaries traveling by canoe and riverboat are planting churches, baptizing thousands of new believers, and bringing the Gospel to communities once considered almost unreachable.
China Intensifies Crackdown on Christians Worshipping Outside Communist Party Control
Chinese authorities have intensified a nationwide campaign against Christians who worship outside state-controlled churches, arresting thousands of believers and targeting some of the country’s largest underground congregations, according to an investigation by The Telegraph.
Study: Americans Who Find Their Calling Report Greater Well-Being
A new American Bible Society report suggests that Americans who believe they have found their calling experience stronger levels of purpose, health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Arabian Peninsula at War as Saudi Arabia and Houthis Exchange Attacks
The long-simmering war on the Arabian Peninsula erupted again Monday as Saudi forces struck Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital and the Iranian-backed rebels answered within hours with ballistic missiles and drones aimed at southern Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Deploys Sea Drones in Combat for First Time, Striking Iranian Naval Base
The United States military has used unmanned sea drones in combat for the first time, striking Iranian naval facilities near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command announced Monday.
Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Reportedly Under House Arrest Over Alleged Mossad Contacts (Worthy News In-Depth)
Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is under house arrest in Iran after authorities reportedly uncovered what they say was an Israeli covert operation to recruit him as an intelligence asset and ultimately install him as Iran’s leader, according to The New York Times and officials cited by the newspaper.
Hungary’s Parliament Set To Vote On Constitutional Amendment To Remove President (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary’s parliament was to vote Monday on a constitutional amendment proposed by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, a move that has sharply divided the country and prompted protests in the capital.
Britain Designates Iran’s IRGC Under New National Security Law
Britain announced Monday that it will designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps under sweeping new national security powers, citing IRGC-linked threats, intimidation, and activity endangering lives on British soil.
Gulf States Join U.S.-Led Strikes on Iran as Trump Restores Shipping Blockade and Agreement Collapses
The fragile memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has effectively collapsed after President Donald Trump announced that Iranian vessels would again be blocked from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Knesset Enshrines Torah Study as Fundamental Value in Israeli Basic Law
The Knesset passed legislation Monday granting Torah study constitutional-level recognition as a fundamental value of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
UN Acknowledges Hamas-Linked Interference With Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
The United Nations has acknowledged that armed men affiliated with Gaza’s Hamas-run authorities have intimidated humanitarian workers, assaulted aid drivers and disrupted the delivery of lifesaving food supplies.
Inside the United States
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Fill His Senate Seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday appointed Darline Graham Nordone, the younger sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to complete the remaining months of her brother’s Senate term.
Schumer Prepares Democrats for Another Government Shutdown Showdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Monday that Congress could face another government shutdown this fall as Democrats intensify their opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed defense buildup and the ongoing war with Iran.
Assaults Against ICE Officers Up 1,300%, Vehicle Attacks Up 3,200%
Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300% since the second Trump administration began compared to the Biden administration era.
Christian News
Evangelical Revival Sweeps the Amazon as Thousands Turn to Jesus
A remarkable evangelical awakening is spreading through Brazil’s Amazon region, where missionaries traveling by canoe and riverboat are planting churches, baptizing thousands of new believers, and bringing the Gospel to communities once considered almost unreachable.
China Intensifies Crackdown on Christians Worshipping Outside Communist Party Control
Chinese authorities have intensified a nationwide campaign against Christians who worship outside state-controlled churches, arresting thousands of believers and targeting some of the country’s largest underground congregations, according to an investigation by The Telegraph.
Study: Americans Who Find Their Calling Report Greater Well-Being
A new American Bible Society report suggests that Americans who believe they have found their calling experience stronger levels of purpose, health, relationships, and overall well-being.
Around the World
U.S. Launches Fourth Wave of Strikes on Iran
The United States launched another wave of strikes against Iran late Sunday, targeting military sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after Tehran attacked commercial shipping and widened its assault against American-aligned Gulf nations.
Ukraine Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Russian Strikes
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday after a weekend in which numerous people died in Russian air strikes and Kyiv’s counterattacks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to his war-torn nation’s government.
Dozens Killed In Bangkok Bar Blaze
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that tore through a bar in Bangkok, one of the world’s nightlife centers, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Weapons Found Near Paris Synagogue Prompt Terrorism Investigation
French anti-terrorism prosecutors launched an investigation Sunday after weapons were discovered inside an abandoned vehicle near a synagogue in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb home to one of France’s largest Jewish communities, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people.
Gunmen Kill Two At Canada’s Largest Latin Festival; Manhunt Underway
A manhunt was underway Sunday after two men were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police said.
Passenger Partially Sucked From Ryanair Plane After Window Fails Mid-Flight
An elderly Serbian man was recovering in hospital from friction burns Friday after he was partially sucked out of a Ryanair aircraft when a cabin window failed shortly after takeoff during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, authorities confirmed.
Foreign-Funded NGO Network Driving Britain’s Anti-Israel Protests
The massive anti-Israel protest movement that swept Britain after Hamas’ October 7 attack has been driven largely by a coordinated and internationally financed network of activist organizations, according to a major new report presented Wednesday at the House of Lords.
Thousands Mark 31st Anniversary Of Srebrenica Genocide (Worthy News Radio)
Thousands of people gathered near Srebrenica on Saturday to mark the 31st anniversary of Europe’s worst single atrocity since World War Two.
Spain Wildfire Kills At Least 12; Foreign Nationals Among Victims
Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their two daughters observed a minute of silence Friday after authorities confirmed that at least 12 people were killed in a fast-moving wildfire that swept through a tourist area in Spain’s southern Andalusia region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Closely Monitors U.S.-Iran Fighting, Warns It Could Be Drawn In
Israel is closely monitoring the expanding military confrontation between the United States and Iran but is not currently participating, an Israeli official said Sunday evening.
Israel Sets October 27 Election as Knesset Prepares to Dissolve
Israel will hold its next national election on October 27, 2026, after coalition leaders confirmed Sunday that the vote will proceed on the date originally established by law.
Inside the United States
Appeals Court Upholds End of In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants in Texas
A federal appeals court has upheld the termination of in-state college tuition benefits for illegal immigrants in Texas, rejecting an attempt by students and advocacy groups to revive the state’s 24-year-old Dream Act.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Lindsey Graham, the influential U.S. senator from South Carolina, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness.
Christian News
Firebomb Attacks Target Churches In New York; Suspect Arrested (VIDEO)
Police have detained a 36-year-old man accused of carrying out a series of Molotov cocktail attacks against churches in New York City.
Two Christians Shot Dead While Playing Cricket In Pakistan
A leading Christian advocate has urged greater protection for religious minorities in Pakistan after two young Christian men were shot dead while playing cricket in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province.
Nigeria Rescues Dozens Of Kidnapped Schoolchildren After Weeks In Captivity
Nigerian security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers nearly two months after they were abducted by suspected Boko Haram-linked Islamic militants, raising fresh concerns that Islamist extremists are expanding their reach into southwestern Nigeria, officials said.
U.S. Launches Fourth Wave of Strikes on Iran
The United States launched another wave of strikes against Iran late Sunday, targeting military sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after Tehran attacked commercial shipping and widened its assault against American-aligned Gulf nations.
Ukraine Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Russian Strikes
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday after a weekend in which numerous people died in Russian air strikes and Kyiv’s counterattacks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to his war-torn nation’s government.
Dozens Killed In Bangkok Bar Blaze
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that tore through a bar in Bangkok, one of the world’s nightlife centers, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Weapons Found Near Paris Synagogue Prompt Terrorism Investigation
French anti-terrorism prosecutors launched an investigation Sunday after weapons were discovered inside an abandoned vehicle near a synagogue in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb home to one of France’s largest Jewish communities, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people.
Gunmen Kill Two At Canada’s Largest Latin Festival; Manhunt Underway
A manhunt was underway Sunday after two men were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police said.
Passenger Partially Sucked From Ryanair Plane After Window Fails Mid-Flight
An elderly Serbian man was recovering in hospital from friction burns Friday after he was partially sucked out of a Ryanair aircraft when a cabin window failed shortly after takeoff during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, authorities confirmed.
Foreign-Funded NGO Network Driving Britain’s Anti-Israel Protests
The massive anti-Israel protest movement that swept Britain after Hamas’ October 7 attack has been driven largely by a coordinated and internationally financed network of activist organizations, according to a major new report presented Wednesday at the House of Lords.
Thousands Mark 31st Anniversary Of Srebrenica Genocide (Worthy News Radio)
Thousands of people gathered near Srebrenica on Saturday to mark the 31st anniversary of Europe’s worst single atrocity since World War Two.
Spain Wildfire Kills At Least 12; Foreign Nationals Among Victims
Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their two daughters observed a minute of silence Friday after authorities confirmed that at least 12 people were killed in a fast-moving wildfire that swept through a tourist area in Spain’s southern Andalusia region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Closely Monitors U.S.-Iran Fighting, Warns It Could Be Drawn In
Israel is closely monitoring the expanding military confrontation between the United States and Iran but is not currently participating, an Israeli official said Sunday evening.
Israel Sets October 27 Election as Knesset Prepares to Dissolve
Israel will hold its next national election on October 27, 2026, after coalition leaders confirmed Sunday that the vote will proceed on the date originally established by law.
Inside the United States
Appeals Court Upholds End of In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants in Texas
A federal appeals court has upheld the termination of in-state college tuition benefits for illegal immigrants in Texas, rejecting an attempt by students and advocacy groups to revive the state’s 24-year-old Dream Act.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Lindsey Graham, the influential U.S. senator from South Carolina, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness.
Christian News
Firebomb Attacks Target Churches In New York; Suspect Arrested (VIDEO)
Police have detained a 36-year-old man accused of carrying out a series of Molotov cocktail attacks against churches in New York City.
Two Christians Shot Dead While Playing Cricket In Pakistan
A leading Christian advocate has urged greater protection for religious minorities in Pakistan after two young Christian men were shot dead while playing cricket in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province.
Nigeria Rescues Dozens Of Kidnapped Schoolchildren After Weeks In Captivity
Nigerian security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers nearly two months after they were abducted by suspected Boko Haram-linked Islamic militants, raising fresh concerns that Islamist extremists are expanding their reach into southwestern Nigeria, officials said.