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Around the World
Deadly Summer Storms Batter Australia’s East Coast
Residents across Australia’s east coast were coping Monday with the aftermath of severe summer storms that authorities said killed at least one person, triggered evacuations, and left thousands without power as floodwaters rose and further storms threatened areas.
High-Speed Train Collision Kills Scores Of People In Southern Spain
Scores of people were reported killed and nearly 200 injured in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, in what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called “a night of deep pain” for the country.
Chilean Wildfire Kills 18, Thousands Evacuated
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the country’s central and southern regions after raging wildfires killed at least 18 people, forced mass evacuations, and reportedly destroyed at least one church and hundreds of homes.
Europe–US Tensions Rise After Trump Hints At Greenland Takeover
Europe and the United States, long regarded as close allies, edged toward a trade — and potentially military — confrontation on Monday not seen since the 1930s, after U.S. President Donald J. Trump did not rule out taking control of Greenland by force.
Portugal Presidential Election Heads To Runoff Between Socialist And Radical-Right Candidates
The leader of a radical-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election and will face a center-left opponent in a runoff vote next month, official results showed Monday, underscoring deepening political fragmentation in the European Union member state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No Turkish or Qatari Troops in Gaza, Admits Dispute With U.S. Over Postwar Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers will be allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip, acknowledging a "certain dispute" with the United States over the composition of a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” Offers $1 Billion Permanent Seats to World Leaders
Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
Hungary’s Orbán Invited To Trump-Backed Board Of Peace For Gaza
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been invited to join a Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to oversee post-war reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public.
St. Paul Church Congregant Says ‘We Were Surrounded’
A member of Cities Church said protesters who disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul were seated throughout the congregation before the service began.
Christian News
Record 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Open Doors Says
A record 388 million Christians faced persecution and were at risk of violence worldwide over the past year—eight million more than in previous periods—according to new findings by Christian charity Open Doors.
Egypt Jails Christian YouTuber for Defending Christianity
There was mounting concern Monday over the fate of an Egyptian Christian who hosts a channel on the video-sharing platform YouTube, after authorities sentenced him to five years of hard labor for content that rights groups say defended Christianity online.
Wife And Daughter Of Slain Anglican Priest Freed as Nigerian Church Abductions Mount
The wife and daughter of a late Anglican priest who died in captivity have regained their freedom after nearly three months in the hands of kidnappers, as concern mounted Monday over the abductions of more than 150 worshippers in coordinated attacks on churches in northern Nigeria, officials and sources said.
Deadly Summer Storms Batter Australia’s East Coast
Residents across Australia’s east coast were coping Monday with the aftermath of severe summer storms that authorities said killed at least one person, triggered evacuations, and left thousands without power as floodwaters rose and further storms threatened areas.
High-Speed Train Collision Kills Scores Of People In Southern Spain
Scores of people were reported killed and nearly 200 injured in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, in what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called “a night of deep pain” for the country.
Chilean Wildfire Kills 18, Thousands Evacuated
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the country’s central and southern regions after raging wildfires killed at least 18 people, forced mass evacuations, and reportedly destroyed at least one church and hundreds of homes.
Europe–US Tensions Rise After Trump Hints At Greenland Takeover
Europe and the United States, long regarded as close allies, edged toward a trade — and potentially military — confrontation on Monday not seen since the 1930s, after U.S. President Donald J. Trump did not rule out taking control of Greenland by force.
Portugal Presidential Election Heads To Runoff Between Socialist And Radical-Right Candidates
The leader of a radical-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election and will face a center-left opponent in a runoff vote next month, official results showed Monday, underscoring deepening political fragmentation in the European Union member state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No Turkish or Qatari Troops in Gaza, Admits Dispute With U.S. Over Postwar Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers will be allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip, acknowledging a "certain dispute" with the United States over the composition of a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” Offers $1 Billion Permanent Seats to World Leaders
Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
Hungary’s Orbán Invited To Trump-Backed Board Of Peace For Gaza
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been invited to join a Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to oversee post-war reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public.
St. Paul Church Congregant Says ‘We Were Surrounded’
A member of Cities Church said protesters who disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul were seated throughout the congregation before the service began.
Christian News
Record 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Open Doors Says
A record 388 million Christians faced persecution and were at risk of violence worldwide over the past year—eight million more than in previous periods—according to new findings by Christian charity Open Doors.
Egypt Jails Christian YouTuber for Defending Christianity
There was mounting concern Monday over the fate of an Egyptian Christian who hosts a channel on the video-sharing platform YouTube, after authorities sentenced him to five years of hard labor for content that rights groups say defended Christianity online.
Wife And Daughter Of Slain Anglican Priest Freed as Nigerian Church Abductions Mount
The wife and daughter of a late Anglican priest who died in captivity have regained their freedom after nearly three months in the hands of kidnappers, as concern mounted Monday over the abductions of more than 150 worshippers in coordinated attacks on churches in northern Nigeria, officials and sources said.
Around the World
Trump Calls for End to Khamenei’s Rule as Iran Death Toll Mounts and U.S. Military Moves Intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for new leadership in Iran, directly challenging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid the bloodiest unrest the Islamic Republic has faced in decades. Trump’s remarks mark his sharpest escalation yet toward Tehran as mass protests and a brutal crackdown have left thousands of Iranians dead and tens of thousands arrested.
EU Considers $108 Billion Tariffs On US Over Trump Threats Over Greenland; Minister Speaks Of Blackmail
The European Union was considering Sunday to hit the United States with 93 billion euros ($108 billion) worth of tariffs or restrict American companies from the bloc's market in response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump's threats to allies opposed to his efforts to take over Greenland.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy As Peace Talks Continue In US (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is deliberately targeting Ukraine’s nuclear-linked energy system in an effort to freeze the country into submission by crippling its power grid, as millions endure another harsh winter amid relentless Russian strikes that have killed and injured civilians.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on European Allies Over Greenland Mission, Protests Erupt
Unprecedented military and trade tensions flared Saturday between Europe and the United States after U.S. President Donald J. Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on European allies sending troops to Greenland, Denmark’s vast Arctic island.
Egypt, Sudan Welcome Trump Offer To Mediate Nile Dispute with Ethiopia (Worthy News Radio Analysis)
Egypt and Sudan have welcomed an offer by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to resume American mediation efforts with Ethiopia to resolve a long-running dispute over Nile River waters, amid renewed tensions following the completion of Ethiopia’s massive hydroelectric dam.
Ukraine Faces Winter Emergency as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Power Grid (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine is facing a deepening state of emergency, with Kyiv saying Russia has not spared a single Ukrainian power plant from attack since its all-out invasion began nearly four years ago. The renewed Russian strikes are coming as the country endures one of its harshest winters in years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Pushes Back on Trump Administration’s Gaza Executive Board as Ceasefire Enters Phase Two
Israel's government has issued an unusually blunt public objection to the Trump administration's announcement of a U.S.-led executive body intended to oversee the next phase of Gaza's postwar transition, exposing rare friction between Jerusalem and Washington as the ceasefire moves into its most contentious stage.
Inside the United States
Minnesota Judge Limits ICE Protest Enforcement as Church Disruption Sparks Federal Investigation
A federal judge in Minnesota has imposed new limits on how federal immigration agents may respond to protesters, a decision that comes as authorities investigate the disruption of a Christian worship service in St. Paul by anti-ICE agitators—an incident that has intensified concerns over public order, religious freedom, and the rule of law.
Q1 Border Crossings Plummet 95% From Biden Era, Lowest In History
The lowest number of illegal border crossings were reported for the first quarter of a fiscal year in U.S. history in President Donald Trump’s first year in office.
Senate Takes Recess, Leaving Only Five Days To Pass Six Govt Funding Bills
U.S. senators have left town for a week-long recess, leaving themselves only five days to pass the six remaining federal government funding bills.
Christian News
Iran’s Islamic Rulers Jail Christians as Protests Kill Thousands
Iran’s Islamic rulers have jailed more Christians amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that a network of Iranian doctors says has killed up to 18,000 people.
Trump Calls for End to Khamenei’s Rule as Iran Death Toll Mounts and U.S. Military Moves Intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for new leadership in Iran, directly challenging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid the bloodiest unrest the Islamic Republic has faced in decades. Trump’s remarks mark his sharpest escalation yet toward Tehran as mass protests and a brutal crackdown have left thousands of Iranians dead and tens of thousands arrested.
EU Considers $108 Billion Tariffs On US Over Trump Threats Over Greenland; Minister Speaks Of Blackmail
The European Union was considering Sunday to hit the United States with 93 billion euros ($108 billion) worth of tariffs or restrict American companies from the bloc's market in response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump's threats to allies opposed to his efforts to take over Greenland.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy As Peace Talks Continue In US (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is deliberately targeting Ukraine’s nuclear-linked energy system in an effort to freeze the country into submission by crippling its power grid, as millions endure another harsh winter amid relentless Russian strikes that have killed and injured civilians.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on European Allies Over Greenland Mission, Protests Erupt
Unprecedented military and trade tensions flared Saturday between Europe and the United States after U.S. President Donald J. Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on European allies sending troops to Greenland, Denmark’s vast Arctic island.
Egypt, Sudan Welcome Trump Offer To Mediate Nile Dispute with Ethiopia (Worthy News Radio Analysis)
Egypt and Sudan have welcomed an offer by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to resume American mediation efforts with Ethiopia to resolve a long-running dispute over Nile River waters, amid renewed tensions following the completion of Ethiopia’s massive hydroelectric dam.
Ukraine Faces Winter Emergency as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Power Grid (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine is facing a deepening state of emergency, with Kyiv saying Russia has not spared a single Ukrainian power plant from attack since its all-out invasion began nearly four years ago. The renewed Russian strikes are coming as the country endures one of its harshest winters in years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Pushes Back on Trump Administration’s Gaza Executive Board as Ceasefire Enters Phase Two
Israel's government has issued an unusually blunt public objection to the Trump administration's announcement of a U.S.-led executive body intended to oversee the next phase of Gaza's postwar transition, exposing rare friction between Jerusalem and Washington as the ceasefire moves into its most contentious stage.
Inside the United States
Minnesota Judge Limits ICE Protest Enforcement as Church Disruption Sparks Federal Investigation
A federal judge in Minnesota has imposed new limits on how federal immigration agents may respond to protesters, a decision that comes as authorities investigate the disruption of a Christian worship service in St. Paul by anti-ICE agitators—an incident that has intensified concerns over public order, religious freedom, and the rule of law.
Q1 Border Crossings Plummet 95% From Biden Era, Lowest In History
The lowest number of illegal border crossings were reported for the first quarter of a fiscal year in U.S. history in President Donald Trump’s first year in office.
Senate Takes Recess, Leaving Only Five Days To Pass Six Govt Funding Bills
U.S. senators have left town for a week-long recess, leaving themselves only five days to pass the six remaining federal government funding bills.
Christian News
Iran’s Islamic Rulers Jail Christians as Protests Kill Thousands
Iran’s Islamic rulers have jailed more Christians amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that a network of Iranian doctors says has killed up to 18,000 people.
Around the World
US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Oil, Seizes Tanker as Opposition Leader Heads to White House
U.S. forces have seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, underscoring the Trump administration’s tightening grip on Venezuela’s oil sector as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado prepares to meet President Donald Trump.
Iran Closes Airspace, U.S. Repositions Forces as Trump Weighs Response to Deadly Crackdown
Iran abruptly shut down its airspace to commercial traffic early Thursday and the United States began repositioning military forces and personnel across the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs potential action against Tehran amid a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, escalating threats to U.S. bases, mass evacuation warnings, and growing signs that Washington and its allies are preparing for a possible regional confrontation.
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Under Trump Administration Policy
The United States will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries beginning January 21, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday, marking a significant expansion of the Trump administration’s immigration restrictions.
China Reconsiders Latin America Role After U.S. Ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro
China is reassessing its strategy in Latin America following the U.S.-led removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, a move that abruptly dismantled Beijing’s most important foothold in what it increasingly views as Washington’s backyard, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Son of Shah: ‘Iran Will Recognize Israel’ After Ouster Islamic Rulers; Death Toll Protests Passes 2,500 (VIDEO)
Iran’s exiled crown prince pledged Thursday that a “free Iran” would immediately recognize Israel if protesters manage to topple the Islamic Republic’s regime.
Earthquake Rocks Southern Israel
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Israel early Thursday, including the Dead Sea and parts of the Negev area, and residents were urged to rush to safety, experts and officials said.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns He May Invoke Insurrection Act as Minnesota Protests Turn Violent, ICE Officers Attacked
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that he is prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act if Minnesota’s Democratic leadership fails to halt escalating violence against federal law-enforcement officers amid ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the state.
Hegseth Unveils Pentagon AI Acceleration Push at SpaceX, Vows to Tear Down Bureaucratic Barriers
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed Monday to dismantle Pentagon bureaucracy slowing artificial intelligence development, unveiling a sweeping push to deliver AI capabilities to U.S. warfighters at speed during a speech at SpaceX's Starbase launch site in Texas.
Trump to NYT: ‘No Room for Antisemitism’ in GOP or MAGA Movement
U.S. President Donald Trump firmly rejected antisemitism within the Republican Party and the MAGA movement during a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, declaring that individuals who espouse antisemitic views are neither welcome nor needed.
Christian News
Protestant Pastor Freed After Six Months in Nicaraguan Detention
A Protestant pastor held in incommunicado detention for almost six months in Nicaragua has been released, Christians confirmed Thursday.
US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Oil, Seizes Tanker as Opposition Leader Heads to White House
U.S. forces have seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, underscoring the Trump administration’s tightening grip on Venezuela’s oil sector as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado prepares to meet President Donald Trump.
Iran Closes Airspace, U.S. Repositions Forces as Trump Weighs Response to Deadly Crackdown
Iran abruptly shut down its airspace to commercial traffic early Thursday and the United States began repositioning military forces and personnel across the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs potential action against Tehran amid a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, escalating threats to U.S. bases, mass evacuation warnings, and growing signs that Washington and its allies are preparing for a possible regional confrontation.
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Under Trump Administration Policy
The United States will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries beginning January 21, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday, marking a significant expansion of the Trump administration’s immigration restrictions.
China Reconsiders Latin America Role After U.S. Ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro
China is reassessing its strategy in Latin America following the U.S.-led removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, a move that abruptly dismantled Beijing’s most important foothold in what it increasingly views as Washington’s backyard, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Son of Shah: ‘Iran Will Recognize Israel’ After Ouster Islamic Rulers; Death Toll Protests Passes 2,500 (VIDEO)
Iran’s exiled crown prince pledged Thursday that a “free Iran” would immediately recognize Israel if protesters manage to topple the Islamic Republic’s regime.
Earthquake Rocks Southern Israel
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Israel early Thursday, including the Dead Sea and parts of the Negev area, and residents were urged to rush to safety, experts and officials said.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns He May Invoke Insurrection Act as Minnesota Protests Turn Violent, ICE Officers Attacked
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that he is prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act if Minnesota’s Democratic leadership fails to halt escalating violence against federal law-enforcement officers amid ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the state.
Hegseth Unveils Pentagon AI Acceleration Push at SpaceX, Vows to Tear Down Bureaucratic Barriers
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed Monday to dismantle Pentagon bureaucracy slowing artificial intelligence development, unveiling a sweeping push to deliver AI capabilities to U.S. warfighters at speed during a speech at SpaceX's Starbase launch site in Texas.
Trump to NYT: ‘No Room for Antisemitism’ in GOP or MAGA Movement
U.S. President Donald Trump firmly rejected antisemitism within the Republican Party and the MAGA movement during a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, declaring that individuals who espouse antisemitic views are neither welcome nor needed.
Christian News
Protestant Pastor Freed After Six Months in Nicaraguan Detention
A Protestant pastor held in incommunicado detention for almost six months in Nicaragua has been released, Christians confirmed Thursday.