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Around the World
Trump Administration Designates Juárez Cartel, Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration has formally designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, expanding the federal government’s effort to dismantle criminal networks accused of flooding American communities with illegal drugs and terrorizing populations on both sides of the southern border.
US Approves Nearly $2 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia as Middle East War Escalates
The United States has approved a proposed $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia as fighting intensifies across the Middle East and the kingdom faces renewed missile threats from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement.
Syria Seizes Advanced Missiles and Drones Bound for Hezbollah
Syrian security forces have intercepted a large shipment of advanced weapons near the Iraqi border that authorities said was intended for the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon.
Ukraine Cabinet Shakeup Sparks Rare Wartime Protests
Ukraine faced mounting political turmoil Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering rare wartime protests as Russian forces intensified attacks across the country.
Deadly Fire Kills Children At Algerian Welfare Home Amid Heatwave
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed sorrow Thursday after a fire swept through a state-run child welfare home in the eastern suburbs of the capital, Algiers, killing at least 11 people and injuring 19 others.
U.S. Strikes Iran for Fifth Straight Day as Tehran Attacks American Bases Across Gulf
The United States carried out two waves of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the fifth consecutive day of American attacks on military assets belonging to the Islamic regime as the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz widened across the Middle East.
NATO Leaders Leave Turkey Summit With Loaded Diplomatic Dilemma
NATO leaders received more than they bargained for during last week’s summit of their military alliance in Turkey, leaving with an unusual diplomatic gift: a personalized Turkish-made revolver complete with live ammunition, courtesy of host President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
French Legislators Approve Assisted Dying Bill Despite Church Opposition (Worthy News In-Depth)
French legislators have approved a controversial assisted dying bill, despite strong opposition from churches and sections of the medical profession, who warn the law could fundamentally alter the country’s approach to caring for the elderly and the seriously ill.
Europe Records More Than 10,000 Excess Deaths During Record Heatwave
More than 10,000 people died above expected levels across Europe during the record-breaking late-June heatwave, according to official mortality monitoring data.
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Joins China’s BYD, Sparking Conflict-Of-Interest Debate (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar accused former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Wednesday of serving foreign interests, including those of communist-run China, after the longtime diplomat resigned from parliament to join Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD.
Indonesia Wedding Crash Kills 13, Renews Road Safety Concerns
A crash that killed more than a dozen wedding guests on Indonesia’s main island of Java has renewed concerns about road safety in the world’s fourth-most populous nation, where fatal traffic accidents claim thousands of lives each year.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Lebanon Report Progress in Rome Talks on Hezbollah-Free Pilot Zones
Israel and Lebanon concluded two days of U.S.-brokered negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, reporting progress toward establishing two pilot security zones in southern Lebanon as part of a broader ceasefire framework requiring the disarmament of Hezbollah.
IDF Destroys Hamas Weapons Depots, Eliminates Sniper Commander in Central Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed four Hamas weapons storage facilities in central Gaza overnight and eliminated a senior terrorist commander accused of directing attacks against Israeli troops, the Israeli military announced Thursday.
Germany’s Upper House Backs Bill Criminalizing Denial Of Israel’s Right To Exist
Germany’s Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament, has approved legislation that would criminalize the public denial of Israel’s right to exist, amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns of ‘Shocking’ Election Vulnerabilities, Says China Obtained Data on 220 Million U.S. Voters
President Donald Trump warned Thursday night that America’s election infrastructure remains dangerously exposed to foreign interference, announcing the release of declassified documents that he said reveal China acquired voter-registration data belonging to approximately 220 million Americans.
Democrats Shift Away From Israel as Majority Back Aid Cut
A majority of House Democrats casting a yes-or-no vote Wednesday supported cutting off funds designated for Israel, marking one of the clearest signs yet that the Democratic Party is shifting away from its longstanding support for the Jewish state.
Bipartisan House Bill Seeks Permanent Dismantling of UNRWA
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation requiring the Trump administration to develop and implement a plan to dismantle the United Nations agency responsible for Palestinian refugees while transferring its humanitarian responsibilities to more accountable organizations.
Christian News
EU Parliament Condemns Persecution Of Christians In Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan
Pakistani Christian advocacy leaders have praised the European Union’s legislature for condemning the persecution of Christians and other violations of freedom of religion or belief in Pakistan and several other countries.
Trump Administration Designates Juárez Cartel, Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration has formally designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, expanding the federal government’s effort to dismantle criminal networks accused of flooding American communities with illegal drugs and terrorizing populations on both sides of the southern border.
US Approves Nearly $2 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia as Middle East War Escalates
The United States has approved a proposed $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia as fighting intensifies across the Middle East and the kingdom faces renewed missile threats from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement.
Syria Seizes Advanced Missiles and Drones Bound for Hezbollah
Syrian security forces have intercepted a large shipment of advanced weapons near the Iraqi border that authorities said was intended for the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon.
Ukraine Cabinet Shakeup Sparks Rare Wartime Protests
Ukraine faced mounting political turmoil Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering rare wartime protests as Russian forces intensified attacks across the country.
Deadly Fire Kills Children At Algerian Welfare Home Amid Heatwave
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed sorrow Thursday after a fire swept through a state-run child welfare home in the eastern suburbs of the capital, Algiers, killing at least 11 people and injuring 19 others.
U.S. Strikes Iran for Fifth Straight Day as Tehran Attacks American Bases Across Gulf
The United States carried out two waves of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the fifth consecutive day of American attacks on military assets belonging to the Islamic regime as the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz widened across the Middle East.
NATO Leaders Leave Turkey Summit With Loaded Diplomatic Dilemma
NATO leaders received more than they bargained for during last week’s summit of their military alliance in Turkey, leaving with an unusual diplomatic gift: a personalized Turkish-made revolver complete with live ammunition, courtesy of host President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
French Legislators Approve Assisted Dying Bill Despite Church Opposition (Worthy News In-Depth)
French legislators have approved a controversial assisted dying bill, despite strong opposition from churches and sections of the medical profession, who warn the law could fundamentally alter the country’s approach to caring for the elderly and the seriously ill.
Europe Records More Than 10,000 Excess Deaths During Record Heatwave
More than 10,000 people died above expected levels across Europe during the record-breaking late-June heatwave, according to official mortality monitoring data.
Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Joins China’s BYD, Sparking Conflict-Of-Interest Debate (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar accused former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Wednesday of serving foreign interests, including those of communist-run China, after the longtime diplomat resigned from parliament to join Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD.
Indonesia Wedding Crash Kills 13, Renews Road Safety Concerns
A crash that killed more than a dozen wedding guests on Indonesia’s main island of Java has renewed concerns about road safety in the world’s fourth-most populous nation, where fatal traffic accidents claim thousands of lives each year.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Lebanon Report Progress in Rome Talks on Hezbollah-Free Pilot Zones
Israel and Lebanon concluded two days of U.S.-brokered negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, reporting progress toward establishing two pilot security zones in southern Lebanon as part of a broader ceasefire framework requiring the disarmament of Hezbollah.
IDF Destroys Hamas Weapons Depots, Eliminates Sniper Commander in Central Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed four Hamas weapons storage facilities in central Gaza overnight and eliminated a senior terrorist commander accused of directing attacks against Israeli troops, the Israeli military announced Thursday.
Germany’s Upper House Backs Bill Criminalizing Denial Of Israel’s Right To Exist
Germany’s Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament, has approved legislation that would criminalize the public denial of Israel’s right to exist, amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns of ‘Shocking’ Election Vulnerabilities, Says China Obtained Data on 220 Million U.S. Voters
President Donald Trump warned Thursday night that America’s election infrastructure remains dangerously exposed to foreign interference, announcing the release of declassified documents that he said reveal China acquired voter-registration data belonging to approximately 220 million Americans.
Democrats Shift Away From Israel as Majority Back Aid Cut
A majority of House Democrats casting a yes-or-no vote Wednesday supported cutting off funds designated for Israel, marking one of the clearest signs yet that the Democratic Party is shifting away from its longstanding support for the Jewish state.
Bipartisan House Bill Seeks Permanent Dismantling of UNRWA
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation requiring the Trump administration to develop and implement a plan to dismantle the United Nations agency responsible for Palestinian refugees while transferring its humanitarian responsibilities to more accountable organizations.
Christian News
EU Parliament Condemns Persecution Of Christians In Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan
Pakistani Christian advocacy leaders have praised the European Union’s legislature for condemning the persecution of Christians and other violations of freedom of religion or belief in Pakistan and several other countries.
Around the World
Ukraine Downs Five Russian Ballistic Missiles as Kyiv Pushes European Defense Shield
Ukraine said its air defenses intercepted five Russian ballistic missiles during a sweeping overnight assault that nevertheless struck multiple locations in Kyiv, damaging warehouses and a school.
Cuba Plunged Into Darkness Again as Church Endures Communist Pressure
Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed Tuesday, plunging roughly 10 million people into darkness in the communist island’s third major blackout in nine days.
U.S. Launches Daytime Strike Wave Against Iranian Military Targets
U.S. Central Command launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, expanding its military campaign against forces accused of threatening commercial vessels and civilian crews in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Announces End To Military Operations In Iraq As Conflict In Iran Ramps Up
The U.S. is signaling a significant shift in the Middle East as President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with the Iraqi prime minister to announce the end of military operations in Iraq, while shifting focus to Iran.
Bangladesh Flood Death Toll Rises As More Than 1 Million Affected (Worthy News In-Depth)
Bangladesh was struggling Wednesday to cope with the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides caused by torrential monsoon rains that officials said have killed at least 51 people.
Bulgaria Blocks EU Bid To Sanction Russian Orthodox Patriarch (Worthy News In-Depth)
The European Union failed to add the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church and a Russian billionaire to its latest sanctions package after Bulgaria vetoed their inclusion.
Hungary Faces Constitutional Crisis After Parliament Votes To Oust President (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary faced a potential constitutional crisis Tuesday after Parliament approved a government-backed measure to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office despite protests by the opposition and supporters of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Typhoon Bavi Slams China As Vietnam Mourns Deadly Tourist Boat Disaster
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China, uprooting trees and forcing more than two million people to evacuate.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Christians Hope Hamas-Free Gaza Could Open Door for Gospel as $1 Billion Recovery Plan Takes Shape
Christian leaders and ministries are expressing cautious hope that the removal of Hamas from power in the Gaza Strip could eventually open a long-closed door for the Gospel, even as European and Palestinian officials begin laying plans for the territory’s physical reconstruction.
High Court Freezes Law Shielding Haredi Draft Evaders From Arrest
Israel’s High Court of Justice on Wednesday temporarily froze a newly enacted law shielding tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men from arrest and prosecution for avoiding military service.
IDF Kills Hamas Terrorist Linked to Abduction of Israeli Commander’s Body
The Israel Defense Forces announced Wednesday that it killed a Hamas terrorist who helped abduct the bodies of an Israeli brigade commander and two soldiers during the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Justices Warn Threats Are Closing In, Seek Major Security Increase
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan made a rare appearance before Congress on Tuesday, warning that escalating threats against the nation’s highest court are placing justices, their families and judicial independence at growing risk.
Senate Democrats Block $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Amid Iran War Dispute
Senate Democrats blocked the advancement of the annual National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday, halting debate on a sweeping $1.15 trillion defense package amid sharp disagreements over the renewed war with Iran and federal spending priorities.
GOP Leaders Launch ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ After Secret Camp David Strategy Meeting
House Republicans are moving forward with a third budget reconciliation package following a closely guarded strategy meeting at Camp David involving congressional leaders, White House officials and selected members of the House Budget Committee.
Hope Fades For Missing After Alcatraz Boat Disaster (Worthy News In-Depth) (VIDEO)
Hope of finding additional survivors was fading early Wednesday after a pontoon boat sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, killing one person and one dog and leaving three others missing, authorities said.
Senate Records: Jack Smith Team Bypassed Safeguards, Accessed Texts Involving 44 Members of Congress
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigative team obtained and directly reviewed White House text messages involving 44 current and former members of Congress after apparently bypassing safeguards designed to protect privileged communications, newly released Justice Department records show.
Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Report (Worthy News In-Depth)
Journalists of The New York Times were summoned to testify before a federal grand jury in New York on Wednesday after reporting alleged safety and security concerns surrounding a Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by Qatar for use by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Christian News
American Samaritan’s Purse Worker With Ebola Flown To Germany As WHO Warns Outbreak May Be Far Larger (Worthy News In-Depth)
An American aid worker with the Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has arrived in Germany for treatment, the health ministry in Berlin said Monday, amid warnings that the potentially deadly disease is spreading much faster than official figures suggest.
Ukraine Downs Five Russian Ballistic Missiles as Kyiv Pushes European Defense Shield
Ukraine said its air defenses intercepted five Russian ballistic missiles during a sweeping overnight assault that nevertheless struck multiple locations in Kyiv, damaging warehouses and a school.
Cuba Plunged Into Darkness Again as Church Endures Communist Pressure
Cuba’s national electrical grid collapsed Tuesday, plunging roughly 10 million people into darkness in the communist island’s third major blackout in nine days.
U.S. Launches Daytime Strike Wave Against Iranian Military Targets
U.S. Central Command launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, expanding its military campaign against forces accused of threatening commercial vessels and civilian crews in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Announces End To Military Operations In Iraq As Conflict In Iran Ramps Up
The U.S. is signaling a significant shift in the Middle East as President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with the Iraqi prime minister to announce the end of military operations in Iraq, while shifting focus to Iran.
Bangladesh Flood Death Toll Rises As More Than 1 Million Affected (Worthy News In-Depth)
Bangladesh was struggling Wednesday to cope with the aftermath of devastating floods and landslides caused by torrential monsoon rains that officials said have killed at least 51 people.
Bulgaria Blocks EU Bid To Sanction Russian Orthodox Patriarch (Worthy News In-Depth)
The European Union failed to add the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church and a Russian billionaire to its latest sanctions package after Bulgaria vetoed their inclusion.
Hungary Faces Constitutional Crisis After Parliament Votes To Oust President (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary faced a potential constitutional crisis Tuesday after Parliament approved a government-backed measure to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office despite protests by the opposition and supporters of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Typhoon Bavi Slams China As Vietnam Mourns Deadly Tourist Boat Disaster
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in eastern China, uprooting trees and forcing more than two million people to evacuate.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Christians Hope Hamas-Free Gaza Could Open Door for Gospel as $1 Billion Recovery Plan Takes Shape
Christian leaders and ministries are expressing cautious hope that the removal of Hamas from power in the Gaza Strip could eventually open a long-closed door for the Gospel, even as European and Palestinian officials begin laying plans for the territory’s physical reconstruction.
High Court Freezes Law Shielding Haredi Draft Evaders From Arrest
Israel’s High Court of Justice on Wednesday temporarily froze a newly enacted law shielding tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men from arrest and prosecution for avoiding military service.
IDF Kills Hamas Terrorist Linked to Abduction of Israeli Commander’s Body
The Israel Defense Forces announced Wednesday that it killed a Hamas terrorist who helped abduct the bodies of an Israeli brigade commander and two soldiers during the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Justices Warn Threats Are Closing In, Seek Major Security Increase
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan made a rare appearance before Congress on Tuesday, warning that escalating threats against the nation’s highest court are placing justices, their families and judicial independence at growing risk.
Senate Democrats Block $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill Amid Iran War Dispute
Senate Democrats blocked the advancement of the annual National Defense Authorization Act on Tuesday, halting debate on a sweeping $1.15 trillion defense package amid sharp disagreements over the renewed war with Iran and federal spending priorities.
GOP Leaders Launch ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ After Secret Camp David Strategy Meeting
House Republicans are moving forward with a third budget reconciliation package following a closely guarded strategy meeting at Camp David involving congressional leaders, White House officials and selected members of the House Budget Committee.
Hope Fades For Missing After Alcatraz Boat Disaster (Worthy News In-Depth) (VIDEO)
Hope of finding additional survivors was fading early Wednesday after a pontoon boat sank near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, killing one person and one dog and leaving three others missing, authorities said.
Senate Records: Jack Smith Team Bypassed Safeguards, Accessed Texts Involving 44 Members of Congress
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigative team obtained and directly reviewed White House text messages involving 44 current and former members of Congress after apparently bypassing safeguards designed to protect privileged communications, newly released Justice Department records show.
Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Journalists Over Air Force One Report (Worthy News In-Depth)
Journalists of The New York Times were summoned to testify before a federal grand jury in New York on Wednesday after reporting alleged safety and security concerns surrounding a Boeing 747-8 aircraft donated by Qatar for use by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Christian News
American Samaritan’s Purse Worker With Ebola Flown To Germany As WHO Warns Outbreak May Be Far Larger (Worthy News In-Depth)
An American aid worker with the Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has arrived in Germany for treatment, the health ministry in Berlin said Monday, amid warnings that the potentially deadly disease is spreading much faster than official figures suggest.
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.