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Around the World
Trump Finalizes U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal, Secures 15% Tariff and Major Energy, Tech Commitments
The Trump administration has finalized a sweeping reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan, confirming a 15 percent U.S. tariff rate on Taiwanese imports while securing broad new market access and purchase commitments for American goods.
Canada’s Remote Town Mourns After Deadly School Shooting Leaves Nine Dead
Mourners in a remote Canadian town grappled Thursday with the aftermath of one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in decades, as families, survivors and leaders reacted to the tragedy that left eight victims — most of them children — dead, along with the 18-year-old suspect.
Teen Suspect Held After Shooting At School In Southern Thailand
A gunman who opened fire at a school in southern Thailand’s Hat Yai city on Wednesday wounded a teacher and a student before being detained, authorities said, in a rare attack that sent students and staff into panic.
U.S. Quietly Sends Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Regime Crackdown
The Trump administration covertly delivered roughly 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following last month’s violent government crackdown on nationwide protests, according to U.S. officials cited in a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Russian Drone Strike Kills Father, Three Children In Ukraine As Civilian Toll Mounts
A Russian drone slammed into a home in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region overnight, killing a father and his three small children and wounding their pregnant mother, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest single-family attacks in recent months.
Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens In Madagascar’s Port City Of Toamasina
Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina and left at least 31 people dead as it tore across the Indian Ocean island with powerful winds and heavy rain, authorities said Wednesday.
Iran Warns Missile Capabilities Are “Non-Negotiable” Amid Rising Tensions With U.S.
Iran warned Wednesday that its missile capabilities are “non-negotiable” as tensions increased with the United States, which appears to be preparing military options, even as the Islamic Republic faces unrest at home following a deadly nationwide protest crackdown.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Finalizes Advanced David’s Sling Air Defense Tests Preparations for Possible U.S. Strike on Iran
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that its advanced David’s Sling air and missile defense system has completed a series of complex modernized tests, a development officials say bolsters the country’s defensive posture as tensions with Iran escalate and the United States prepares military options that could include direct strikes.
Inside the United States
Dems Cheer End To Minnesota Immigration Operation; GOP Calls It Success
Democrats are applauding White House border czar Tom Homan’s Thursday announcement that immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota will end next week.
Democrats Tank DHS Bill Again, Likely Triggering Partial Govt Shutdown
Democrats in the U.S. Senate tanked the Homeland Security full-year funding bill in a last-ditch vote Thursday, all but guaranteeing a partial government shutdown starting Saturday.
Trump Terminates Obama-era Climate Change Policy
The Trump administration on Thursday terminated the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding,” a landmark policy that led to sweeping climate change regulations and higher costs across the country.
House Republicans Pass SAVE America Act, Sending Voter ID Bill to Senate
The Republican-led House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, advancing legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification at the polls. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain amid strong Democratic opposition.
Search Intensifies For Mother Of US TV Host As Sheriff Faces Scrutiny
Authorities in the United States intensified efforts Wednesday to find Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, after law enforcement briefly detained and then released an initial suspect.
Trump Finalizes U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal, Secures 15% Tariff and Major Energy, Tech Commitments
The Trump administration has finalized a sweeping reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan, confirming a 15 percent U.S. tariff rate on Taiwanese imports while securing broad new market access and purchase commitments for American goods.
Canada’s Remote Town Mourns After Deadly School Shooting Leaves Nine Dead
Mourners in a remote Canadian town grappled Thursday with the aftermath of one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in decades, as families, survivors and leaders reacted to the tragedy that left eight victims — most of them children — dead, along with the 18-year-old suspect.
Teen Suspect Held After Shooting At School In Southern Thailand
A gunman who opened fire at a school in southern Thailand’s Hat Yai city on Wednesday wounded a teacher and a student before being detained, authorities said, in a rare attack that sent students and staff into panic.
U.S. Quietly Sends Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Regime Crackdown
The Trump administration covertly delivered roughly 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following last month’s violent government crackdown on nationwide protests, according to U.S. officials cited in a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Russian Drone Strike Kills Father, Three Children In Ukraine As Civilian Toll Mounts
A Russian drone slammed into a home in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region overnight, killing a father and his three small children and wounding their pregnant mother, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest single-family attacks in recent months.
Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens In Madagascar’s Port City Of Toamasina
Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina and left at least 31 people dead as it tore across the Indian Ocean island with powerful winds and heavy rain, authorities said Wednesday.
Iran Warns Missile Capabilities Are “Non-Negotiable” Amid Rising Tensions With U.S.
Iran warned Wednesday that its missile capabilities are “non-negotiable” as tensions increased with the United States, which appears to be preparing military options, even as the Islamic Republic faces unrest at home following a deadly nationwide protest crackdown.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Finalizes Advanced David’s Sling Air Defense Tests Preparations for Possible U.S. Strike on Iran
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that its advanced David’s Sling air and missile defense system has completed a series of complex modernized tests, a development officials say bolsters the country’s defensive posture as tensions with Iran escalate and the United States prepares military options that could include direct strikes.
Inside the United States
Dems Cheer End To Minnesota Immigration Operation; GOP Calls It Success
Democrats are applauding White House border czar Tom Homan’s Thursday announcement that immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota will end next week.
Democrats Tank DHS Bill Again, Likely Triggering Partial Govt Shutdown
Democrats in the U.S. Senate tanked the Homeland Security full-year funding bill in a last-ditch vote Thursday, all but guaranteeing a partial government shutdown starting Saturday.
Trump Terminates Obama-era Climate Change Policy
The Trump administration on Thursday terminated the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding,” a landmark policy that led to sweeping climate change regulations and higher costs across the country.
House Republicans Pass SAVE America Act, Sending Voter ID Bill to Senate
The Republican-led House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, advancing legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification at the polls. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain amid strong Democratic opposition.
Search Intensifies For Mother Of US TV Host As Sheriff Faces Scrutiny
Authorities in the United States intensified efforts Wednesday to find Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, after law enforcement briefly detained and then released an initial suspect.
Around the World
Reports From Inside Iran Describe Crackdowns, Growing Protest Movement
As diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran, new reports from inside Iran describe intensifying repression and widespread fear among ordinary citizens.
U.S. Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier for Possible Middle East Deployment Amid Iran Tensions
The Pentagon has instructed a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for potential deployment to the Middle East as the United States increases military readiness in response to rising tensions with Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Nine Killed In British Columbia School Shooting, Suspect Found Dead
Nine people were killed Tuesday in a mass shooting in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, and at least 27 others were injured, authorities confirmed late Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Canada in recent years.
London School Stabbing Suspect, 13, Is Ex-Pupil Detained At Mosque
British police say a 13-year-old former pupil who allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” (“Allah is Greatest”) before stabbing two boys, aged 12 and 13, at his former northwest London school has been detained at a nearby mosque.
Passenger Plane Makes Miracle Emergency Water Landing In Somalia, All 55 Survive
A passenger aircraft carrying 55 people made an emergency landing in shallow water near the main airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Tuesday after suffering technical problems shortly after takeoff, but all aboard miraculously survived without serious injuries, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump, Netanyahu Hold Lengthy White House Talks as Iran Negotiations Continue, U.S. Readies Carriers
U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for nearly three hours Wednesday, with both leaders confirming that negotiations with Iran remain ongoing but no final agreement has been reached.
Israel’s President Meets Survivors Of Anti-Jewish Massacre In Australia Amid Tension Over Gaza Strike
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has met victims’ families and survivors of Australia’s worst-ever terrorist and antisemitic attack that killed more than a dozen people, amid mounting tensions between the two nations.
Hamas Disarmament to Begin in March as Trump’s Board of Peace Advances Gaza Plan
Efforts to dismantle Hamas’ military infrastructure in Gaza are moving forward according to plan, despite tensions surrounding the ceasefire, a senior official involved in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative told Ynet in an exclusive report Wednesday.
Inside the United States
DHS Pleads For Money; Democrat Offers Alternative Funding Bill Excluding Ice
With less than 48 hours until the funding stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security expires, a hyper-partisan Congress faces limited options to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Newsom Signs $90m Planned Parenthood Funding Package
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a budget bill into law that would allocate $90 million to Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health care provider.
House Opens Door To Challenge Trump’s Tariffs For First Time
The U.S. House could soon vote on resolutions seeking to end President Donald Trump's tariffs around the globe.
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs In January, Unemployment 4.3%, Defying Expectations
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reports From Inside Iran Describe Crackdowns, Growing Protest Movement
As diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran, new reports from inside Iran describe intensifying repression and widespread fear among ordinary citizens.
U.S. Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier for Possible Middle East Deployment Amid Iran Tensions
The Pentagon has instructed a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for potential deployment to the Middle East as the United States increases military readiness in response to rising tensions with Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Nine Killed In British Columbia School Shooting, Suspect Found Dead
Nine people were killed Tuesday in a mass shooting in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, and at least 27 others were injured, authorities confirmed late Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Canada in recent years.
London School Stabbing Suspect, 13, Is Ex-Pupil Detained At Mosque
British police say a 13-year-old former pupil who allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” (“Allah is Greatest”) before stabbing two boys, aged 12 and 13, at his former northwest London school has been detained at a nearby mosque.
Passenger Plane Makes Miracle Emergency Water Landing In Somalia, All 55 Survive
A passenger aircraft carrying 55 people made an emergency landing in shallow water near the main airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Tuesday after suffering technical problems shortly after takeoff, but all aboard miraculously survived without serious injuries, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump, Netanyahu Hold Lengthy White House Talks as Iran Negotiations Continue, U.S. Readies Carriers
U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for nearly three hours Wednesday, with both leaders confirming that negotiations with Iran remain ongoing but no final agreement has been reached.
Israel’s President Meets Survivors Of Anti-Jewish Massacre In Australia Amid Tension Over Gaza Strike
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has met victims’ families and survivors of Australia’s worst-ever terrorist and antisemitic attack that killed more than a dozen people, amid mounting tensions between the two nations.
Hamas Disarmament to Begin in March as Trump’s Board of Peace Advances Gaza Plan
Efforts to dismantle Hamas’ military infrastructure in Gaza are moving forward according to plan, despite tensions surrounding the ceasefire, a senior official involved in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative told Ynet in an exclusive report Wednesday.
Inside the United States
DHS Pleads For Money; Democrat Offers Alternative Funding Bill Excluding Ice
With less than 48 hours until the funding stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security expires, a hyper-partisan Congress faces limited options to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Newsom Signs $90m Planned Parenthood Funding Package
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a budget bill into law that would allocate $90 million to Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health care provider.
House Opens Door To Challenge Trump’s Tariffs For First Time
The U.S. House could soon vote on resolutions seeking to end President Donald Trump's tariffs around the globe.
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs In January, Unemployment 4.3%, Defying Expectations
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Around the World
Saudi Arabia Leads Major Push to Rebuild Syria After Sanctions Lifted
Saudi Arabia has launched the largest reconstruction initiative in Syria since U.S. sanctions were lifted, positioning the kingdom as a central driver of Syria’s postwar recovery.
Zelenskyy Says U.S. Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace as Energy Strikes Intensify
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States has given Kyiv and Moscow another deadline to reach a peace agreement, proposing that the nearly four-year war should end by June, as Russia escalates air strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Trump Weighs Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East
President Donald Trump is weighing deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. continues talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Kenya Condemns Recruitment Of Citizens To Fight For Russia As War Nears Fourth Year (Worthy News Investigation)
Kenya has condemned as “unacceptable” the recruitment of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine, amid reports that several Kenyans have been killed or wounded on the battlefield as the war approaches its fourth anniversary.
Colombian President Says Helicopter Landing Aborted Over Assassination Fears
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that his security team aborted a planned helicopter landing over fears he could be assassinated, as the South American nation faces renewed political violence ahead of key elections. He also urged rebels to release an abducted senator.
Russian Strike Injures Ukrainian Journalist As War Nears Four-Year Mark
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called for “a thorough investigation” after a Russian strike in eastern Ukraine wounded a Ukrainian television journalist, underscoring the risks faced by media workers as the war approaches its fourth year.
Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Secures Historic Mandate In Snap Elections
Japan’s first-ever female prime minister was effectively re-elected as her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) recorded its strongest performance in snap parliamentary elections in the country’s post-war history.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu To Meet Trump as Iran Talks Intensify and U.S. Military Buildup Grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Wednesday with President Donald Trump at the White House, as negotiations with Iran enter a decisive and potentially volatile phase. The meeting, set for 11:00 a.m. Washington time, will mark Netanyahu’s seventh face-to-face encounter with Trump since the U.S. president began his second term, underscoring the unusually close relationship between the two leaders.
Inside the United States
GOP Leaders Eye Second DHS Funding Stopgap After Dems Reject White House Offer
With the deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security only days away, Democrats have refused an offer from the White House to strike a compromise over Immigrations and Customs Enforcement changes.
Election Security Takes Center Stage As GOP Lawmakers Push Three Reform Bills
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans in Congress are pushing forward multiple bills that would standardize election security requirements nationwide.
Christian News
Rape Case And Assaults In Pakistan Spotlight Risks Facing Christian Children (Worthy News Investigation)
A court in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is due to hear further evidence Wednesday in the rape case of a 14-year-old Christian girl, as separate allegations of violence against two Christian boys have renewed concerns about the safety of minority children in the Muslim-majority country.
Hungarian Pastor Iványi Ready For Prison
Hungarian Methodist pastor Gábor Iványi told a Budapest court he would rather “accept a prison sentence than admit guilt” in what he considers a politically motivated case ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
Saudi Arabia Leads Major Push to Rebuild Syria After Sanctions Lifted
Saudi Arabia has launched the largest reconstruction initiative in Syria since U.S. sanctions were lifted, positioning the kingdom as a central driver of Syria’s postwar recovery.
Zelenskyy Says U.S. Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace as Energy Strikes Intensify
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States has given Kyiv and Moscow another deadline to reach a peace agreement, proposing that the nearly four-year war should end by June, as Russia escalates air strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Trump Weighs Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East
President Donald Trump is weighing deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. continues talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Kenya Condemns Recruitment Of Citizens To Fight For Russia As War Nears Fourth Year (Worthy News Investigation)
Kenya has condemned as “unacceptable” the recruitment of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine, amid reports that several Kenyans have been killed or wounded on the battlefield as the war approaches its fourth anniversary.
Colombian President Says Helicopter Landing Aborted Over Assassination Fears
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that his security team aborted a planned helicopter landing over fears he could be assassinated, as the South American nation faces renewed political violence ahead of key elections. He also urged rebels to release an abducted senator.
Russian Strike Injures Ukrainian Journalist As War Nears Four-Year Mark
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called for “a thorough investigation” after a Russian strike in eastern Ukraine wounded a Ukrainian television journalist, underscoring the risks faced by media workers as the war approaches its fourth year.
Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Secures Historic Mandate In Snap Elections
Japan’s first-ever female prime minister was effectively re-elected as her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) recorded its strongest performance in snap parliamentary elections in the country’s post-war history.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu To Meet Trump as Iran Talks Intensify and U.S. Military Buildup Grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Wednesday with President Donald Trump at the White House, as negotiations with Iran enter a decisive and potentially volatile phase. The meeting, set for 11:00 a.m. Washington time, will mark Netanyahu’s seventh face-to-face encounter with Trump since the U.S. president began his second term, underscoring the unusually close relationship between the two leaders.
Inside the United States
GOP Leaders Eye Second DHS Funding Stopgap After Dems Reject White House Offer
With the deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security only days away, Democrats have refused an offer from the White House to strike a compromise over Immigrations and Customs Enforcement changes.
Election Security Takes Center Stage As GOP Lawmakers Push Three Reform Bills
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans in Congress are pushing forward multiple bills that would standardize election security requirements nationwide.
Christian News
Rape Case And Assaults In Pakistan Spotlight Risks Facing Christian Children (Worthy News Investigation)
A court in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is due to hear further evidence Wednesday in the rape case of a 14-year-old Christian girl, as separate allegations of violence against two Christian boys have renewed concerns about the safety of minority children in the Muslim-majority country.
Hungarian Pastor Iványi Ready For Prison
Hungarian Methodist pastor Gábor Iványi told a Budapest court he would rather “accept a prison sentence than admit guilt” in what he considers a politically motivated case ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.