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Around the World
UN Resolution on Ukraine War Anniversary Passes Despite Opposition from U.S. and Russia
The United States voted against a European-backed resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that demanded Russia immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine, reaffirm Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and strongly condemned Russia's invasion on the third anniversary of the war.
Air Raid Sirens In Kyiv As World Leaders Arrive For Third Anniversary
Air raid sirens wailed throughout Kyiv Monday as a dozen world leaders arrived in the Ukrainian capital on the 3rd anniversary of the war that broke out with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Wales Introduces Britain’s AI-Powered ‘Orwellian Facial Recognition’ System (Worthy News Focus)
Wales is the first part of Britain to roll out a facial recognition system that critics claim will turn Brits into “walking barcodes” and “a nation of suspects.”
Hungary Blocks New EU Military Aid for Ukraine On 3rd Anniversary Of War
Hungary will veto a new multibillion-euro European Union military aid package for Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed Monday. Budapest also opposes “the automatic extension of sanctions” against Russian individuals, saying it prefers peace talks about ending the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Numerous Raids in Syria to Enhance Golan Security
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday that Brigade 474 of Division 210 executed multiple brief incursions beyond Israel's buffer zone into southern Syria, capturing weapons and military gear left by the old Syrian army. The army also released footage from a recent operation showcasing the seized armaments.
Hezbollah’s Economic Crisis: War Exacerbates Financial Instability
Hezbollah, the Iranian backed terrorist group is struggling to fulfill its financial commitments to its followers. The U.S.-designated terrorist organization, Hezbollah acts as a quasi-government in Lebanon, providing jobs and services and compensating families of fighters and others affected by conflict, however the recent war's financial burden has put these payments at risk, according to a new report by the Wall Street Journal.

Inside the United States
Trump Issues Executive Order Tightening Restrictions on Chinese Investments in U.S.
President Trump signed a national security memorandum on Friday directing the Federal Government to restrict Chinese investments in the U.S. that pose a threat to national security.
Trump Says Tariffs on Schedule as Pause Deadline Nears
President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariff plans for Mexico and Canada will move forward "on time" as the end of the 30-day pause on the 25% import duty approaches.

Christian News
International Court Asked To Condemn Nicaragua Over Jailing Pastors
A leading international court is deliberating on whether to punish Nicaragua after it sentenced 11 Nicaraguan pastors and ministry leaders to prison and forced them to pay millions in fines for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in massive evangelism campaigns.

Worthy Insights
Federal judge rejects AP’s bid to overturn White House ban on outlet’s access to key areas
A federal judge on Monday denied the Associated Press' request to immediately restore its access to select areas of the White House, after the administration pulled the outlet's access to the Oval Office and Air Force One earlier this month.
300 Rush Altar to Receive Christ During Regular Church Service: ‘It’s Absolutely Incredible’
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship is encouraging fellow pastors to make it a habit to share the Gospel message and invite people to accept Christ as their Savior after every message they preach.
Elon Musk defends Netanyahu under criminal indictment ;’Deep State Is Everywhere’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, tasked by former President Donald Trump with leading massive cuts to the U.S. government, weighed in Monday on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing trial, claiming that the "deep state is everywhere."
NYC’s notorious Roosevelt Hotel shelter will be migrant-free in coming months, Mayor Eric Adams says
The notorious migrant shelter and arrival center at Manhattan’s Roosevelt Hotel will close in a couple of months, Mayor Eric Adams said Monday — as data showed the number of asylum seekers entering the city’s care has dropped nearly 200% since the crisis’ peak.
Olmert reveals for first time map of Palestinian state he offered Abbas
Former prime minister Ehud Omert has for the first time revealed the map for a two-state solution that he showed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008, and spoke of how he urged the Palestinian Authority president to sign the document right there and then.
Apple Announces Unprecedented Job-Creating Investment Days After CEO Met with Trump
Apple announced Monday that it will be investing over $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years — its largest capital investment ever.
Trump’s MAGA Policies Are Widely Popular; New Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll Shows
A new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll shows that most Americans support President Trump's agenda to "Make America Great Again," which includes beefing up the southern and northern borders and deporting criminal illegal aliens, unleashing DOGE on the corrupt federal bureaucracy, ending all toxic forms of DEI initiatives in the federal government, military, and corporate America, and ensuring the nation is energy independent. Meanwhile, approval for the Democratic Party has collapsed to record lows as radical leftist lawmakers double and triple down on woke policies.
ICE Nabs Notorious Smuggler of Illegal Aliens
The ringleader of an international illegal-alien smuggling conspiracy, a sophisticated network operating along the United States southern border since at least 2018, was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. as the result of a multi-agency investigation.
Cartel-linked human smuggling operation that kidnapped migrants dismantled by US, Mexico
A binational enforcement operation between Mexico and the United States took down a cartel-linked human smuggling operation that reportedly kidnapped migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally and then extorted their families for money.
Planned Parenthood Faces Crisis as Clinics Close and Malpractice Allegations Mount
Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading abortion provider, is grappling with a growing crisis, according to a recent bombshell article by The New York Times. The report highlights botched abortions, failed procedures, and undertrained staff as the organization struggles both financially and in terms of its operations.
Around the World
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition Amid Early-Stage Kidney Failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at the hospital, with blood tests indicating the 88-year-old pontiff is suffering from early-stage kidney failure, the Vatican suggested in a health update late Sunday.
Ukrainian President Open To Resign In Exchange For NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to step down “immediately” if it secures peace for Ukraine and suggests to trade his resignation for the country’s membership of the NATO military alliance.
Christian Democrats Win German Vote, ‘But AfD Second’
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led by Friedrich Merz, has won the German Federal Election, known for its anti-migration stance and considered right-wing, emerged as the second-largest faction, exit polls showed Sunday.
Ukraine Suffers Record Drone Attack Ahead Of 3rd Anniversary (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia launched more than 200 drones in an overnight attack ahead of the third anniversary of the war against Russia. The attacks, the worst in the armed conflict so far, reportedly killed at least one civilian and was the latest bloodshed in Europe’s most brutal conflict in decades.
France, Germany Shocked By Knife Attacks Killing One, Injuring Several
France and Germany are reeling from knife attacks linked to Islamic extremism and antisemitism in which at least one person was killed and six injured.
Europe In Turmoil As Russia-US Design World Order (Worthy News Focus)
“I am thinking of leaving the Netherlands if there is a war again in Europe,” says Aafje van Kampen, a Dutch painter and graphic artist who happens to be the mother of a Worthy News agency reporter.
Mexico Worried About Possible US Intervention Changes Constitution
Mexico’s president unveiled constitutional reforms Thursday amid concerns over possible American military intervention in her country after U.S. President Donald J. Trump designated six Mexican drug cartels as “foreign terrorist” organizations.
Outrage in Kyiv Over Trump’s Remarks: ‘We Are a Sovereign Nation’
Ukraine has reacted angrily and in disbelief to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “a dictator with only four percent public support.”

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Deploys Tanks in West Bank Near Jenin for First Time in Two Decades, Escalating Anti-Terror Operations
Israel deployed tanks in Jenin for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday, signaling an extended military presence in northern Samaria as it intensifies counterterrorism operations in the region.
Thousands Chant ‘Death to Israel’ at Nasrallah’s Funeral Amid Israeli Jet Flyovers
Thousands dressed in black converged at Beirut's Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to mourn Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike five months ago. As Israeli jets flew low overhead just as the funeral began, the crowd chanted "Death to Israel, death to America, we respond to your call, Nasrallah."
Hamas Releases Six Hostages After Handing Over Mother’s Body
Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday, just hours after it handed over the body of hostage Shiri Bibas, a mother whose two children were killed.
Israel Mourns as Netanyahu Vows Justice for Young Victims of Hamas Atrocity (Video)
Israeli citizens were shocked when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday recounted the horrific events leading to the deaths of Ariel Bibas, aged 4, and Kfir Bibas, aged 1. Their bodies were returned to Israel on Thursday without their mother.
Netanyahu Calls to Expand Counterterror Operation After Bus Bombings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced intensified Israeli counterterror efforts after Thursday's attempted bus bombings. The operation led to the detention of about 90 suspects and the confiscation of over 15 weapons.

Inside the United States
U.S. Education Department: DEI is a Civil Rights Violation
The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and any institution that does not comply with the department’s antidiscrimination requirements will face loss of federal funding.
Chinese Spies, Human Smugglers, Violent Criminals Latest ICE Arrests in Florida
An alleged Chinese spy, human smugglers and violent criminals are the latest to be arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents in Florida.

Christian News
Baptists Want US To Defund Planned Parenthood Over Abortions
The policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the world’s largest Baptist church organization, wants the U.S. Congress to end the alleged killing of “millions of preborn sons and daughters” by defunding Planned Parenthood, America’s biggest abortion provider.

Worthy Insights
Hundreds of ministries to pray for 250 million students in Collegiate Day of Prayer
Hundreds of churches, ministries and individuals have committed to pray for 250 million students worldwide for the Collegiate Day of Prayer on Feb. 27.
Trump Fires Top U.S. General In Major Shakeup Of Pentagon Leadership
President Donald Trump on February 21 fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and dismissed five other admirals and generals in a major shake-up of the top leadership of the U.S. military.
Israel challenges Egypt on secret Sinai military buildup
Senior Israeli officials have approached Egypt regarding serious violations of peace agreement terms following mounting evidence of Egyptian military buildup in Sinai that exceeds previously agreed limits, Israel Hayom has learned.
Israeli scientists fuse ‘brain tissue’ and electronic chips to test autism treatment
Israeli entrepreneur and investor Shmulik Bezalel has traveled the world and donated funds for research to find a treatment for his son Itay who has low-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Itay is one of 254 million children and adults worldwide struggling with neuropsychiatric disorders without a suitable treatment.
‘Associated Press’ slammed for saying Bibas kids, their mother ‘died in captivity’
The Associated Press drew widespread criticism, including from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, for stating that Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel, 4, and Kfir, 9 months, “died in captivity.”
US Christians reaffirm Israel’s right to biblical heartland ahead of Trump annexation decision
A group of American Christian leaders are publicly reaffirming the Jewish people’s right to the biblical heartland of Israel, ahead of a key U.S. decision on Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
‘Demons exist’: Wikipedia Co-Founder Shares How Studying Hollywood Cults Led Him to Christ
Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder, philosopher, and writer, was a devout atheist at one point in his life — but that all changed as his own philosophical writings started to challenge his belief system.
Around the World
Iran Executed at Least 975 People in 2024, Marking a 17% Rise from the Previous Year
Iran carried out nearly 1,000 executions last year, marking what human rights organizations have condemned as a "horrifying escalation" in the use of capital punishment, according to a U.N. human rights watchdog group.
Brazil’s Ex-Leader Indicted In Alleged Coup To Kill Current President
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, has been formally charged in an alleged plot to assassinate the current leader of Brazil and others.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Plans Extensive Missile Strikes in Operation True Promise III (Video)
The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Iran is poised to conduct Operation True Promise III involving extensive missile strikes on U.S. and Israeli targets, according to a recent interview translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days
After 503 days, Israel received the coffins of four hostages—baby Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, their mother Shiri, and 83-year-old Oded Lifshitz—abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say
Multiple buses exploded in central Israel in a suspected terror attack, with all devices timed for simultaneous detonation for tomorrow morning, Israel Police and Hebrew media report.
Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority
U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s move to freeze foreign aid has brought security assistance to the Palestinian Authority (P.A.) to a halt amid concerns the United States had indirectly paid for terrorism, officials say.

Inside the United States
Pentagon Looks to Offset $50B in Spending for Trump Priorities
The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump's military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect the country from missile attacks.
Trump eyes sending checks to Americans from DOGE savings (Video)
President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk floated the idea of sending some the money that the Department of Government Efficiency saves directly back to taxpayers, but the checks aren't in the mail yet.
Schools in at Least 46 States Embrace DEI, Face Losing Federal Funding
A newly released report details thousands of schools that embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies.
Trump’s Ban on Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants Could Halt Billions in Payments
Trump’s executive order to halt federal spending on illegal immigrants could save U.S. citizens up to $278 billion over the next decade, aligning with past cost analyses.
Vance to Drug Cartels, Human Traffickers at CPAC: “Get Out of the US”
Vice President JD Vance issued a strong warning to drug cartels and human traffickers operating within the United States, emphatically stating that they need to "get the hell out" of the country. His forceful remarks underscored his administration's commitment to tackling the serious issues of drug trafficking and human exploitation on American soil.
Kash Patel Confirmed by Senate as FBI Director
The GOP-led Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Kash Patel on Thursday, as the new FBI director, marking another victory for Trump and addressing recent claims of politicization within the bureau.

Christian News
70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC
Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the latest tragic attack on believers in the country, according to Open Doors.

Worthy Watch
Trump Administration Names Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration is officially designating eight Latin American crime groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” intensifying pressure on cartels operating in the U.S. and those supporting them.

Worthy Insights
Body returned by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas — IDF declares ‘serious violation’ as remains of her 2 kids positively ID’d
The Israel Defense Forces told the Bibas family that while the bodies of young hostages Ariel and Kfir were positively identified Thursday, the third body was not that of the children’s mother Shiri.
How A US Iron Dome Could Reshape Global Nuclear Relations
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is already searching for cutting-edge missile defense technologies after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order, calling for an “Iron Dome for America.”
Meet the Israeli robotic system set to transform warfare
Israel-based defense company Plasan recently introduced the All-Terrain Electric Mission Module (ATeMM), a cutting-edge system designed to enhance military mobility and efficiency. The system supports a wide range of battlefield applications, including logistics, energy, munitions and sensors.
Christian Leaders Set To Unveil West Bank Resolution at Dallas Event
American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) has announced a press conference at the upcoming National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Dallas, Texas. The event will unveil a resolution reaffirming what the drafters believe to be the Jewish people’s right to what the document calls the biblical heartland of Israel—referred to in the resolution as “Judea and Samaria” but known internationally as the West Bank.
Massive Microsoft Quantum Computer Breakthrough Uses New State Of Matter
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it has invented an entirely new kind of quantum computer. Its new quantum chip, Majorana 1, is a quantum processor analogous to transistors in classical computers’ semiconductor chips and offers a path to million-qubit systems in a single relatively small quantum computing fridge.
Christian girls’ basketball team to face trans athlete in playoff game as California defies Trump’s order
As California continues to defy President Donald Trump's recent executive order forbidding trans athletes from competing in girls' sports, the state's residents will see the ramifications of that decision play out on a basketball court this week.
Ai solves superbug mystery in 48 hours – after it took scientists 10 years to crack
A scientific mystery that took 10 years to solve was cracked in two days by Google’s artificial intelligence.
Two Israeli soldiers forced to flee Amsterdam after being doxxed online
Two serving IDF soldiers who fought in Gaza had to flee Amsterdam and return to Israel after a pro-Palestinian organization tracked them down and doxxed them on social media, Israeli media reported on Tuesday.
King Charles III accepts Jewish-Muslim ‘reconciliation accord’ in wake of distrust sown by war
King Charles III accepted an accord of reconciliation from the leaders of several major Jewish and Muslim groups in the UK on Wednesday.