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Around the World
Damaged Russian Gas Tanker Drifts In Mediterranean As Hungary-Ukraine Energy Tensions Rise
A damaged Russian gas tanker is drifting unmanned through the Mediterranean Sea, prompting Malta to prepare emergency measures while tensions linked to the war in Ukraine spill into Europe’s energy and security landscape.
Iran Launches Drone, Missile Attacks Across Gulf As Oil Prices Surge
Iran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries Thursday, the 13th day of the United States-Israel war against Tehran, with strikes reported in Bahrain and other states, sending oil prices sharply higher and raising concerns among foreign workers, including Christians.
Wave of Antisemitic Attacks Targets Synagogues Across U.S., Canada, and Europe
A troubling wave of antisemitic incidents has struck Jewish communities across the United States, Canada, and Europe over the past week, prompting heightened security and renewed warnings from officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Hits Tehran Nuclear Compound While Crushing Iran’s Drone Network
Israel intensified its campaign against Iran on Thursday, striking a nuclear-weapons development facility near Tehran while continuing operations against the regime’s missile and drone infrastructure.
Inside the United States
Michigan Synagogue Attacked; Suspect Reportedly Dead
Law enforcement is responding to reports of an active shooter and a vehicle driven into Temple Israel synagogue and school, located in West Bloomfield Township.
Democrats Tank DHS Funding Bill For Fourth Time
U.S. Senate Democrats tanked the Department of Homeland Security funding bill for a fourth time Thursday, ensuring the department’s funding lapse will span at least a month.
Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes Senate, Faces Uncertain Fate In House
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bill to increase American housing supply and lower home prices, in an 89-10 vote Thursday.
Christian News
25,000 Christians Face Eviction In Pakistan’s Capital As Father Reported Missing
Nearly 25,000 Christians, many of them impoverished sanitation workers and day laborers, face possible eviction from their homes in Pakistan’s capital after authorities ordered them to vacate two settlements within days, Christians familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Insights
US to give Israel one week to end the war
A senior political source from the Middle East tells Israel Hayom that the US wants the military campaign against Iran to end, and has given Israel just one week to conclude it. The source also assessed that the regime in Tehran is unlikely to be replaced, because such a change would require either a ground invasion by troops or the renewal of large-scale protests inside Iran, something the source does not believe will happen in the near future.
US, Israel preparing secret plan for ‘day after’ Iran’s ayatollah regime
Israel and the US have prepared a plan aimed at creating the conditions to accelerate the fall of Iran's ayatollah regime after the war ends, according to a source familiar with the details who spoke with Israel Hayom.
Damaged Russian Gas Tanker Drifts In Mediterranean As Hungary-Ukraine Energy Tensions Rise
A damaged Russian gas tanker is drifting unmanned through the Mediterranean Sea, prompting Malta to prepare emergency measures while tensions linked to the war in Ukraine spill into Europe’s energy and security landscape.
Iran Launches Drone, Missile Attacks Across Gulf As Oil Prices Surge
Iran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries Thursday, the 13th day of the United States-Israel war against Tehran, with strikes reported in Bahrain and other states, sending oil prices sharply higher and raising concerns among foreign workers, including Christians.
Wave of Antisemitic Attacks Targets Synagogues Across U.S., Canada, and Europe
A troubling wave of antisemitic incidents has struck Jewish communities across the United States, Canada, and Europe over the past week, prompting heightened security and renewed warnings from officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Hits Tehran Nuclear Compound While Crushing Iran’s Drone Network
Israel intensified its campaign against Iran on Thursday, striking a nuclear-weapons development facility near Tehran while continuing operations against the regime’s missile and drone infrastructure.
Inside the United States
Michigan Synagogue Attacked; Suspect Reportedly Dead
Law enforcement is responding to reports of an active shooter and a vehicle driven into Temple Israel synagogue and school, located in West Bloomfield Township.
Democrats Tank DHS Funding Bill For Fourth Time
U.S. Senate Democrats tanked the Department of Homeland Security funding bill for a fourth time Thursday, ensuring the department’s funding lapse will span at least a month.
Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes Senate, Faces Uncertain Fate In House
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bill to increase American housing supply and lower home prices, in an 89-10 vote Thursday.
Christian News
25,000 Christians Face Eviction In Pakistan’s Capital As Father Reported Missing
Nearly 25,000 Christians, many of them impoverished sanitation workers and day laborers, face possible eviction from their homes in Pakistan’s capital after authorities ordered them to vacate two settlements within days, Christians familiar with the situation confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Insights
US to give Israel one week to end the war
A senior political source from the Middle East tells Israel Hayom that the US wants the military campaign against Iran to end, and has given Israel just one week to conclude it. The source also assessed that the regime in Tehran is unlikely to be replaced, because such a change would require either a ground invasion by troops or the renewal of large-scale protests inside Iran, something the source does not believe will happen in the near future.
US, Israel preparing secret plan for ‘day after’ Iran’s ayatollah regime
Israel and the US have prepared a plan aimed at creating the conditions to accelerate the fall of Iran's ayatollah regime after the war ends, according to a source familiar with the details who spoke with Israel Hayom.
Around the World
Europe On High Alert After Belgium Synagogue Blast As Iran War Fuels Security Fears
Belgium, Britain, France, and Germany are among European countries on heightened alert after an explosion outside a synagogue in eastern Belgium raised fears of possible terrorism linked to the war involving Iran.
IEA Announces Record Oil Release as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shake Global Markets
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced Wednesday that member nations will release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves, the largest coordinated drawdown in the agency’s history, as the war with Iran disrupts global energy supplies.
U.S. Strikes Over 5,500 Targets in Iran as Operation Epic Fury Expands
U.S. forces have struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, according to an operational update Wednesday from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
Ships Struck Near Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Tensions Escalate
Three commercial cargo vessels were struck by projectiles early Wednesday in or near the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the growing threat to global shipping lanes as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran intensifies.
Iranian Crown Prince Urges Citizens to Await ‘Final Call’ as Pressure Mounts on Tehran
Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, has called on the Iranian people to prepare for what he described as the decisive stage of their struggle against the Islamic regime, urging citizens to await his “final call” as tensions continue to escalate in the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran and Hezbollah Launch Coordinated Missile and Rocket Assault on Israel
Israel came under a coordinated barrage of rockets, drones, and ballistic missiles Wednesday night as Hezbollah and Iran launched simultaneous attacks that triggered air raid sirens across large parts of the country.
Israel Exploring Security Partnership With Somaliland Near Red Sea
Israel is exploring a strategic security partnership with Somaliland that could potentially include a military presence near the mouth of the Red Sea, according to officials cited in a Bloomberg report.
IAF: Iran’s Missile Capabilities Could Drop 95% Within Days
Israel’s military believes Iran’s ability to launch ballistic missiles at the Jewish state could collapse by as much as 95% within days, according to reports Tuesday citing senior Israeli Air Force officials.
Inside the United States
US Intercepts Iranian Signals As Texas Shooting Fuels Fears Of Sleeper Cells
U.S. intelligence agencies say they have intercepted encrypted communications believed to originate from Iran, raising concerns that the signals could be intended to activate sleeper cells abroad amid escalating tensions following reports that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike.
Trump Announces First New U.S. Oil Refinery in 50 Years With $300 Billion Investment
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the first new U.S. oil refinery built in half a century will be constructed in Brownsville, Texas, calling the project a historic milestone for American energy independence.
Christian News
Pastor Beaten Unconscious in India as Hindu Nationalists Attack House Church
A pastor was recovering Wednesday after being beaten unconscious when a mob of Hindu nationalists attacked a house church gathering in central India, assaulting worshippers that included women and children, Christians familiar with the case said.
Europe On High Alert After Belgium Synagogue Blast As Iran War Fuels Security Fears
Belgium, Britain, France, and Germany are among European countries on heightened alert after an explosion outside a synagogue in eastern Belgium raised fears of possible terrorism linked to the war involving Iran.
IEA Announces Record Oil Release as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shake Global Markets
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced Wednesday that member nations will release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves, the largest coordinated drawdown in the agency’s history, as the war with Iran disrupts global energy supplies.
U.S. Strikes Over 5,500 Targets in Iran as Operation Epic Fury Expands
U.S. forces have struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, according to an operational update Wednesday from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
Ships Struck Near Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Tensions Escalate
Three commercial cargo vessels were struck by projectiles early Wednesday in or near the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the growing threat to global shipping lanes as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran intensifies.
Iranian Crown Prince Urges Citizens to Await ‘Final Call’ as Pressure Mounts on Tehran
Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, has called on the Iranian people to prepare for what he described as the decisive stage of their struggle against the Islamic regime, urging citizens to await his “final call” as tensions continue to escalate in the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran and Hezbollah Launch Coordinated Missile and Rocket Assault on Israel
Israel came under a coordinated barrage of rockets, drones, and ballistic missiles Wednesday night as Hezbollah and Iran launched simultaneous attacks that triggered air raid sirens across large parts of the country.
Israel Exploring Security Partnership With Somaliland Near Red Sea
Israel is exploring a strategic security partnership with Somaliland that could potentially include a military presence near the mouth of the Red Sea, according to officials cited in a Bloomberg report.
IAF: Iran’s Missile Capabilities Could Drop 95% Within Days
Israel’s military believes Iran’s ability to launch ballistic missiles at the Jewish state could collapse by as much as 95% within days, according to reports Tuesday citing senior Israeli Air Force officials.
Inside the United States
US Intercepts Iranian Signals As Texas Shooting Fuels Fears Of Sleeper Cells
U.S. intelligence agencies say they have intercepted encrypted communications believed to originate from Iran, raising concerns that the signals could be intended to activate sleeper cells abroad amid escalating tensions following reports that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike.
Trump Announces First New U.S. Oil Refinery in 50 Years With $300 Billion Investment
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the first new U.S. oil refinery built in half a century will be constructed in Brownsville, Texas, calling the project a historic milestone for American energy independence.
Christian News
Pastor Beaten Unconscious in India as Hindu Nationalists Attack House Church
A pastor was recovering Wednesday after being beaten unconscious when a mob of Hindu nationalists attacked a house church gathering in central India, assaulting worshippers that included women and children, Christians familiar with the case said.
Around the World
U.S. Destroys 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as Washington moved to prevent Tehran from disrupting one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, the Pentagon confirmed.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Injured but Still Governing
Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly wounded during the recent war but remains capable of carrying out his duties, according to a source familiar with the matter cited by The Jerusalem Post.
Six Dead In Suspected Deliberate Bus Fire In Switzerland
At least six people were killed and five others injured after a passenger bus burst into flames in western Switzerland, with authorities saying the blaze may have been deliberately set.
Iran Strikes Gulf States As Christians Voice Fears (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran launched new attacks on Gulf Arab countries Tuesday as strikes that began last week have killed at least seven people and injured more than 120 others, heightening fears among foreign residents, including minority Christians, Worthy News learned.
Hegseth: Tuesday To Be ‘Most Intense Day Of Strikes’ Yet In Iran
The American military continues to ramp up its attacks on Iran, 10 days into Operation Epic Fury.
Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Granted Asylum In Australia After Anthem Protest
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum amid fears for their safety if they returned to the Islamic Republic, authorities confirmed.
US, Israel Reject Iran’s New Leader As NATO Intercepts Second Missile Threatening Turkey; US Shares Recover (Worthy News Focus)
NATO-linked air defenses intercepted a second Iranian ballistic missile threatening alliance member Turkey on Monday as the United States and Israel rejected Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran, Hezbollah Launch Coordinated Cluster Missile Barrage Against Israel
Israel faced an intensified wave of attacks Tuesday as Iran and Hezbollah launched what analysts describe as a coordinated barrage of missiles and drones, including cluster munitions, on the 11th day of Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion.
Inside the United States
ICE Houston Arrests Over 400 Illegal Immigrants Charged With Child Sex Offenses
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that its Houston division arrested 414 illegal immigrants in 2025 who were charged with or convicted of child sex crimes.
Christian News
Christians Concerned As Bihar Weighs Anti-Conversion Law
Christians in India voiced concern after lawmakers in the northern state of Bihar suggested introducing an anti-conversion law similar to legislation adopted in several other states.
Mexico Christians Face Rising Attacks After Cartel Retaliation (Worthy News Focus)
Evangelical Christians in parts of Mexico are facing renewed persecution after cartel retaliation erupted following the killing of one of the country’s most notorious drug lords in a U.S.-backed military operation that left dozens of Mexican soldiers dead, Christian advocates say.
U.S. Destroys 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as Washington moved to prevent Tehran from disrupting one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, the Pentagon confirmed.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Injured but Still Governing
Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly wounded during the recent war but remains capable of carrying out his duties, according to a source familiar with the matter cited by The Jerusalem Post.
Six Dead In Suspected Deliberate Bus Fire In Switzerland
At least six people were killed and five others injured after a passenger bus burst into flames in western Switzerland, with authorities saying the blaze may have been deliberately set.
Iran Strikes Gulf States As Christians Voice Fears (Worthy News In-Depth)
Iran launched new attacks on Gulf Arab countries Tuesday as strikes that began last week have killed at least seven people and injured more than 120 others, heightening fears among foreign residents, including minority Christians, Worthy News learned.
Hegseth: Tuesday To Be ‘Most Intense Day Of Strikes’ Yet In Iran
The American military continues to ramp up its attacks on Iran, 10 days into Operation Epic Fury.
Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Granted Asylum In Australia After Anthem Protest
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women’s soccer players who sought asylum amid fears for their safety if they returned to the Islamic Republic, authorities confirmed.
US, Israel Reject Iran’s New Leader As NATO Intercepts Second Missile Threatening Turkey; US Shares Recover (Worthy News Focus)
NATO-linked air defenses intercepted a second Iranian ballistic missile threatening alliance member Turkey on Monday as the United States and Israel rejected Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran, Hezbollah Launch Coordinated Cluster Missile Barrage Against Israel
Israel faced an intensified wave of attacks Tuesday as Iran and Hezbollah launched what analysts describe as a coordinated barrage of missiles and drones, including cluster munitions, on the 11th day of Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion.
Inside the United States
ICE Houston Arrests Over 400 Illegal Immigrants Charged With Child Sex Offenses
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that its Houston division arrested 414 illegal immigrants in 2025 who were charged with or convicted of child sex crimes.
Christian News
Christians Concerned As Bihar Weighs Anti-Conversion Law
Christians in India voiced concern after lawmakers in the northern state of Bihar suggested introducing an anti-conversion law similar to legislation adopted in several other states.
Mexico Christians Face Rising Attacks After Cartel Retaliation (Worthy News Focus)
Evangelical Christians in parts of Mexico are facing renewed persecution after cartel retaliation erupted following the killing of one of the country’s most notorious drug lords in a U.S.-backed military operation that left dozens of Mexican soldiers dead, Christian advocates say.