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Around the World
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Forces in Jordan, Triggering Joint American-Saudi Strikes in Iraq
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces stationed in Jordan early Wednesday, prompting the United States and Saudi Arabia to carry out joint airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias operating inside Iraq.
Rare Celestial Convergence to Usher in the Biblical Month of Elul
Skywatchers are preparing for one of the most remarkable astronomical nights of the decade as a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and a broad gathering of six planets converge around August 12.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Hails Trump Meeting as Leaders Unite Against Nuclear-Armed Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his latest White House meeting with President Donald Trump as “one of the best” the two leaders have ever held, saying the discussions demonstrated close cooperation and a shared determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Rare 2,500-Year-Old Cypriot Coin Found on Israeli Beach Reveals Ancient Mediterranean Trade
A municipal beach worker searching Israel’s Mediterranean coastline for items lost by swimmers discovered something far older than expected: an exceptionally rare 2,500-year-old coin minted in ancient Cyprus.
Inside the United States
Trump Honors Lindsey Graham as ‘American Original’ at Washington Funeral
President Donald Trump led tributes Tuesday to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral, remembering his longtime political ally as a towering figure in the Senate and a “true American original.”
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, placing a permanent leader over the nation’s intelligence community after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the post.
RFK Jr.: Fauci Diaries Were ‘Secreted’ Across 11 Government Servers
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said federal investigators spent approximately eight months locating Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private journals, which Kennedy claimed had been scattered across 11 separate government servers.
Christian News
US Condemns Killing Of Nigerian Pastor’s Family As Pressure Mounts Over Christian Persecution (Worthy News In-Depth)
The United States has condemned the “horrific killing” of nine relatives of Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, a Nigerian pastor whose earlier appeal warned that “fear has become a way of life” in Nigeria’s violence-plagued Plateau State.
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Forces in Jordan, Triggering Joint American-Saudi Strikes in Iraq
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces stationed in Jordan early Wednesday, prompting the United States and Saudi Arabia to carry out joint airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias operating inside Iraq.
Rare Celestial Convergence to Usher in the Biblical Month of Elul
Skywatchers are preparing for one of the most remarkable astronomical nights of the decade as a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and a broad gathering of six planets converge around August 12.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Hails Trump Meeting as Leaders Unite Against Nuclear-Armed Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his latest White House meeting with President Donald Trump as “one of the best” the two leaders have ever held, saying the discussions demonstrated close cooperation and a shared determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Rare 2,500-Year-Old Cypriot Coin Found on Israeli Beach Reveals Ancient Mediterranean Trade
A municipal beach worker searching Israel’s Mediterranean coastline for items lost by swimmers discovered something far older than expected: an exceptionally rare 2,500-year-old coin minted in ancient Cyprus.
Inside the United States
Trump Honors Lindsey Graham as ‘American Original’ at Washington Funeral
President Donald Trump led tributes Tuesday to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral, remembering his longtime political ally as a towering figure in the Senate and a “true American original.”
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Trump’s Director of National Intelligence
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, placing a permanent leader over the nation’s intelligence community after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the post.
RFK Jr.: Fauci Diaries Were ‘Secreted’ Across 11 Government Servers
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said federal investigators spent approximately eight months locating Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private journals, which Kennedy claimed had been scattered across 11 separate government servers.
Christian News
US Condemns Killing Of Nigerian Pastor’s Family As Pressure Mounts Over Christian Persecution (Worthy News In-Depth)
The United States has condemned the “horrific killing” of nine relatives of Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, a Nigerian pastor whose earlier appeal warned that “fear has become a way of life” in Nigeria’s violence-plagued Plateau State.
Around the World
Trump Says Iran Is ‘Begging’ for Peace Talks After Two Weeks of U.S. Bombing
President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is seeking negotiations after two weeks of sustained American airstrikes, portraying Tehran’s diplomatic outreach as evidence that the U.S. military campaign has forced the Islamic regime back to the bargaining table.
Morocco’s Trump-Named Sahara Highway Deepens Strategic Ties With U.S.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Morocco was naming a major Atlantic expressway in his honor, drawing renewed attention to a sweeping infrastructure project linking the kingdom’s southern regions with the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Kim Jong Un Marks Korean War Anniversary With Daughter As Succession Speculation Grows
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice by paying tribute at war memorials and cemeteries, accompanied for the first time by his daughter, Ju Ae, in a move that analysts say further underscores her increasingly prominent public role.
Iran’s Khamenei Calls for ‘Jihad’ as Tehran Moves to Shield Hezbollah From Disarmament
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has openly called for continued “jihad and resistance” against Israel and the United States while declaring the defense of Hezbollah a strategic obligation of the Islamic Republic.
German Police Kill Suspect In Deadly Berlin Pride Islamist Terror Attack (Worthy News In-Depth)
German police shot dead the main suspect Sunday in what authorities described as an Islamist terrorist attack targeting Berlin’s Christopher Street Day (CSD) Pride celebrations after he allegedly charged officers with a knife during an attempted arrest.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Trump Talks on Iran and Regional Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday ahead of a closely watched meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying Iran and efforts to expand regional peace agreements would be at the center of the discussions. Netanyahu left Israel from Nevatim Airbase after an unexplained delay under heightened security precautions.
Syrian President Says Damascus Seeks Security Agreement With Israel
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is seeking a security agreement with Israel that could eventually open the door to broader peace talks, declaring that his government has no interest in entering another military confrontation with the Jewish state.
Rare First Temple-Era Figurine Mold Discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavating near Jerusalem’s Tower of David have uncovered a rare clay mold used to produce female figurines during the First Temple period, offering a striking glimpse into the religious struggle that unfolded in the Biblical city during the age of the prophets.
Inside the United States
Trump, GOP Senators Demand Senate Remain in Session Until SAVE America Act Passes
President Donald Trump and three Republican senators are pressing Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in session through August until lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act, escalating a growing dispute over one of the president’s top election-integrity priorities.
Fauci Diaries Reveal Lower Private COVID Death Estimate Than He Gave Congress
Newly released diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci show that he privately estimated COVID-19’s case fatality rate at between 0.2% and 0.3% in February 2020—roughly one month before telling Congress that the disease’s mortality rate would likely be about 1%.
Christian News
Church Attacked By Mob In Egypt And Christians Face Continuing Pressure
Christians in southern Egypt were recovering from shock and injuries Friday after a violent crowd attacked a Coptic church in the latest reminder of the pressures facing believers despite government efforts to improve their status.
Christian Man Vanishes In Pakistan As Concerns Mount Over Missing Believers, Jailed Christians
Concern mounted Friday over the disappearance of a young Christian businessman in Pakistan and the continued imprisonment of two Christian men held for years on blasphemy charges, underscoring the challenges facing the country’s Christian minority.
Trump Says Iran Is ‘Begging’ for Peace Talks After Two Weeks of U.S. Bombing
President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is seeking negotiations after two weeks of sustained American airstrikes, portraying Tehran’s diplomatic outreach as evidence that the U.S. military campaign has forced the Islamic regime back to the bargaining table.
Morocco’s Trump-Named Sahara Highway Deepens Strategic Ties With U.S.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Morocco was naming a major Atlantic expressway in his honor, drawing renewed attention to a sweeping infrastructure project linking the kingdom’s southern regions with the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Kim Jong Un Marks Korean War Anniversary With Daughter As Succession Speculation Grows
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un marked the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice by paying tribute at war memorials and cemeteries, accompanied for the first time by his daughter, Ju Ae, in a move that analysts say further underscores her increasingly prominent public role.
Iran’s Khamenei Calls for ‘Jihad’ as Tehran Moves to Shield Hezbollah From Disarmament
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has openly called for continued “jihad and resistance” against Israel and the United States while declaring the defense of Hezbollah a strategic obligation of the Islamic Republic.
German Police Kill Suspect In Deadly Berlin Pride Islamist Terror Attack (Worthy News In-Depth)
German police shot dead the main suspect Sunday in what authorities described as an Islamist terrorist attack targeting Berlin’s Christopher Street Day (CSD) Pride celebrations after he allegedly charged officers with a knife during an attempted arrest.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Trump Talks on Iran and Regional Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington on Monday ahead of a closely watched meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying Iran and efforts to expand regional peace agreements would be at the center of the discussions. Netanyahu left Israel from Nevatim Airbase after an unexplained delay under heightened security precautions.
Syrian President Says Damascus Seeks Security Agreement With Israel
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Damascus is seeking a security agreement with Israel that could eventually open the door to broader peace talks, declaring that his government has no interest in entering another military confrontation with the Jewish state.
Rare First Temple-Era Figurine Mold Discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavating near Jerusalem’s Tower of David have uncovered a rare clay mold used to produce female figurines during the First Temple period, offering a striking glimpse into the religious struggle that unfolded in the Biblical city during the age of the prophets.
Inside the United States
Trump, GOP Senators Demand Senate Remain in Session Until SAVE America Act Passes
President Donald Trump and three Republican senators are pressing Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in session through August until lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act, escalating a growing dispute over one of the president’s top election-integrity priorities.
Fauci Diaries Reveal Lower Private COVID Death Estimate Than He Gave Congress
Newly released diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci show that he privately estimated COVID-19’s case fatality rate at between 0.2% and 0.3% in February 2020—roughly one month before telling Congress that the disease’s mortality rate would likely be about 1%.
Christian News
Church Attacked By Mob In Egypt And Christians Face Continuing Pressure
Christians in southern Egypt were recovering from shock and injuries Friday after a violent crowd attacked a Coptic church in the latest reminder of the pressures facing believers despite government efforts to improve their status.
Christian Man Vanishes In Pakistan As Concerns Mount Over Missing Believers, Jailed Christians
Concern mounted Friday over the disappearance of a young Christian businessman in Pakistan and the continued imprisonment of two Christian men held for years on blasphemy charges, underscoring the challenges facing the country’s Christian minority.
Around the World
Trump Denies Reports U.S. Is Running Out of Munitions Amid Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump firmly rejected reports Sunday suggesting that the United States is running dangerously low on military munitions as the administration weighs its next steps in the escalating conflict with Iran.
Typhoon Noul Slams Southern China, Forcing More Than 800,000 to Evacuate
Typhoon Noul struck China’s southern coast early Sunday, forcing more than 800,000 people from their homes, disrupting hundreds of flights, and prompting the nation’s highest-level warning for potentially deadly flash floods.
Trump Hits 60 Nations With Forced-Labor Tariffs
The Trump administration imposed forced-labor tariffs on 60 trading partners Thursday, covering most U.S. imports, but did not say what the duties will cost American consumers.
US Says Turkey Still Fails to Meet Conditions for F-35 Sale
Turkey has not met the conditions required to purchase American F-35 fighter jets, the U.S. State Department said, despite President Donald Trump recently signaling that he would support reviving the long-stalled sale.
Russia Missile Strike Kills 10 Near Kyiv While Romania Downs Drone
A Russian ballistic missile strike near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv killed at least 10 people and wounded nearly 100 others Friday, Ukrainian officials said, as neighboring Romania, a member of the NATO military alliance, announced it had shot down a drone that entered its airspace.
Europe Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations As Spain Declares National Emergency (Worthy News In-Depth)
Tens of thousands of people fled by road and boat as devastating wildfires swept across parts of Spain and southwestern France on Friday, fueled by an intense heatwave, powerful winds, and tinder-dry conditions.
Hungary’s Prosecutor General Resigns As Political Turmoil Deepens
Hungary’s Prosecutor General Bálint Gábor Nagy resigned Wednesday unexpectedly, saying the Prosecutor’s Office must never become “an instrument of political struggle” as political turmoil deepened.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Meeting With Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as the two leaders confront critical decisions over Iran, Gaza and the broader security landscape across the Middle East.
Israel Approves International Force, Initial Reconstruction Project in Gaza
Israel’s Security Cabinet approved in principle Sunday the deployment of an international stabilization force in parts of the Gaza Strip, clearing the way for an initial reconstruction and humanitarian project in Rafah.
Inside the United States
9/11 Families Petition to Bar Mayor Mamdani From 25th Anniversary Ground Zero Ceremony
A growing group of relatives of those murdered in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is urging organizers to prevent New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from attending the 25th anniversary commemoration at Ground Zero.
Trump Urges Senate GOP to Pass $95B Budget Bill Before August Break
President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to approve the House’s $95 billion budget resolution before Congress leaves for the month of August.
Christian News
China Detains Christians In House Church Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians worldwide were urged to pray after Chinese police reportedly raided several house churches in the city of Yueyang in central China’s Hunan Province, detaining numerous believers in what advocacy groups described as the latest crackdown on unregistered congregations.
Russia Targets Child Evangelism Fellowship As Missionary Faces Trial (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia has added a U.S.-based Christian ministry focused on evangelizing children and caring for minors to its list of “undesirable organizations,” raising concerns about the safety of its workers as well as churches and organizations using the ministry’s materials, sources told Worthy News.
Trump Denies Reports U.S. Is Running Out of Munitions Amid Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump firmly rejected reports Sunday suggesting that the United States is running dangerously low on military munitions as the administration weighs its next steps in the escalating conflict with Iran.
Typhoon Noul Slams Southern China, Forcing More Than 800,000 to Evacuate
Typhoon Noul struck China’s southern coast early Sunday, forcing more than 800,000 people from their homes, disrupting hundreds of flights, and prompting the nation’s highest-level warning for potentially deadly flash floods.
Trump Hits 60 Nations With Forced-Labor Tariffs
The Trump administration imposed forced-labor tariffs on 60 trading partners Thursday, covering most U.S. imports, but did not say what the duties will cost American consumers.
US Says Turkey Still Fails to Meet Conditions for F-35 Sale
Turkey has not met the conditions required to purchase American F-35 fighter jets, the U.S. State Department said, despite President Donald Trump recently signaling that he would support reviving the long-stalled sale.
Russia Missile Strike Kills 10 Near Kyiv While Romania Downs Drone
A Russian ballistic missile strike near Ukraine’s capital Kyiv killed at least 10 people and wounded nearly 100 others Friday, Ukrainian officials said, as neighboring Romania, a member of the NATO military alliance, announced it had shot down a drone that entered its airspace.
Europe Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations As Spain Declares National Emergency (Worthy News In-Depth)
Tens of thousands of people fled by road and boat as devastating wildfires swept across parts of Spain and southwestern France on Friday, fueled by an intense heatwave, powerful winds, and tinder-dry conditions.
Hungary’s Prosecutor General Resigns As Political Turmoil Deepens
Hungary’s Prosecutor General Bálint Gábor Nagy resigned Wednesday unexpectedly, saying the Prosecutor’s Office must never become “an instrument of political struggle” as political turmoil deepened.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Meeting With Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as the two leaders confront critical decisions over Iran, Gaza and the broader security landscape across the Middle East.
Israel Approves International Force, Initial Reconstruction Project in Gaza
Israel’s Security Cabinet approved in principle Sunday the deployment of an international stabilization force in parts of the Gaza Strip, clearing the way for an initial reconstruction and humanitarian project in Rafah.
Inside the United States
9/11 Families Petition to Bar Mayor Mamdani From 25th Anniversary Ground Zero Ceremony
A growing group of relatives of those murdered in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is urging organizers to prevent New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from attending the 25th anniversary commemoration at Ground Zero.
Trump Urges Senate GOP to Pass $95B Budget Bill Before August Break
President Donald Trump is urging Senate Republicans to approve the House’s $95 billion budget resolution before Congress leaves for the month of August.
Christian News
China Detains Christians In House Church Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians worldwide were urged to pray after Chinese police reportedly raided several house churches in the city of Yueyang in central China’s Hunan Province, detaining numerous believers in what advocacy groups described as the latest crackdown on unregistered congregations.
Russia Targets Child Evangelism Fellowship As Missionary Faces Trial (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia has added a U.S.-based Christian ministry focused on evangelizing children and caring for minors to its list of “undesirable organizations,” raising concerns about the safety of its workers as well as churches and organizations using the ministry’s materials, sources told Worthy News.