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Around the World
Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills At Least One, Forces Mass Evacuations In Central Philippines
Christians appealed for prayers Tuesday after Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, left at least one person dead and forced tens of thousands to flee as it swept through the central Philippines, officials and aid workers said.
Jesse Klaver Named Dutch Left-Wing Leader As Centrists Win Election
The Dutch left-wing alliance GroenLinks–PvdA (GreenLeft–Labour) named Jesse Klaver, 39, as its new leader Monday after former European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans stepped down following disappointing results in last week’s parliamentary elections.
Czech Coalition Formed Amid Ethics Controversy Over Far-Right Nominee
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, 71, announced Monday that he had formed a new governing coalition with right-wing and anti-Islam partners, triggering immediate controversy over his plan to appoint a foreign minister accused of racist and abusive behavior.
Spain’s Valencia Leader Resigns Over Handling Of Deadly 2024 Floods
The aftermath of Spain’s worst flooding in recent memory became clearer Monday as Valencia’s regional president, Carlos Mazón, resigned after enduring months of political and public backlash over his handling of the 2024 floods that killed more than 200 people.
Serbia Unrest Grows As Youth Clash With Loyalists Of President Vučić
Tensions remained high in Serbia’s capital Monday after opponents and loyalists of President Aleksandar Vučić clashed in Belgrade during a rally marking one year since the Novi Sad train-station collapse that killed 16 people.
Trump Rules Out Tomahawks For Ukraine ‘For Now,’ As Christian Leaders Urge Focus On Peace
Ukraine was weighing its options Monday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he will not currently approve the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s urgent requests as Russian strikes intensify around Pokrovsk and other eastern front-line areas.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Advances Trump-Backed Gaza Resolution Creating International Stabilization Force
The United Nations Security Council has begun formal preparations for a resolution that would establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, implementing key elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's "20-Point Plan" for Middle East peace and Gaza's long-term reconstruction.
Inside the United States
Shutdown Ties Record as Senate Looks for Off-Ramp Amid Obamacare Dispute
The federal government shutdown reached its 35th day on Monday, tying the longest in U.S. history as Senate leaders from both parties hinted that a resolution may finally be within reach, though significant divisions remain over health care funding.
Feds Prevent 6,525 Known, Suspected Terrorists From Entering US
In a few short months, the National Counterterrorism Center says it’s helped prevent 6,525 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) from entering the U.S.
Senators Introduce Legislation To Codify Antifa Terror Designation
More than a month after President Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization, a group of senators is proposing legislation to codify the president’s executive order.
Christian News
Indonesia’s Papua Sees Deadly Fighting With Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Investigation)
Concerns are mounting about the future of Indonesia’s predominantly Christian Papua region, where the army claims to have recaptured a village in deadly clashes with separatist rebels amid reports of civilian suffering and long-standing grievances over Jakarta’s rule.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills At Least One, Forces Mass Evacuations In Central Philippines
Christians appealed for prayers Tuesday after Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, left at least one person dead and forced tens of thousands to flee as it swept through the central Philippines, officials and aid workers said.
Jesse Klaver Named Dutch Left-Wing Leader As Centrists Win Election
The Dutch left-wing alliance GroenLinks–PvdA (GreenLeft–Labour) named Jesse Klaver, 39, as its new leader Monday after former European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans stepped down following disappointing results in last week’s parliamentary elections.
Czech Coalition Formed Amid Ethics Controversy Over Far-Right Nominee
Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, 71, announced Monday that he had formed a new governing coalition with right-wing and anti-Islam partners, triggering immediate controversy over his plan to appoint a foreign minister accused of racist and abusive behavior.
Spain’s Valencia Leader Resigns Over Handling Of Deadly 2024 Floods
The aftermath of Spain’s worst flooding in recent memory became clearer Monday as Valencia’s regional president, Carlos Mazón, resigned after enduring months of political and public backlash over his handling of the 2024 floods that killed more than 200 people.
Serbia Unrest Grows As Youth Clash With Loyalists Of President Vučić
Tensions remained high in Serbia’s capital Monday after opponents and loyalists of President Aleksandar Vučić clashed in Belgrade during a rally marking one year since the Novi Sad train-station collapse that killed 16 people.
Trump Rules Out Tomahawks For Ukraine ‘For Now,’ As Christian Leaders Urge Focus On Peace
Ukraine was weighing its options Monday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he will not currently approve the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s urgent requests as Russian strikes intensify around Pokrovsk and other eastern front-line areas.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Advances Trump-Backed Gaza Resolution Creating International Stabilization Force
The United Nations Security Council has begun formal preparations for a resolution that would establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, implementing key elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's "20-Point Plan" for Middle East peace and Gaza's long-term reconstruction.
Inside the United States
Shutdown Ties Record as Senate Looks for Off-Ramp Amid Obamacare Dispute
The federal government shutdown reached its 35th day on Monday, tying the longest in U.S. history as Senate leaders from both parties hinted that a resolution may finally be within reach, though significant divisions remain over health care funding.
Feds Prevent 6,525 Known, Suspected Terrorists From Entering US
In a few short months, the National Counterterrorism Center says it’s helped prevent 6,525 known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) from entering the U.S.
Senators Introduce Legislation To Codify Antifa Terror Designation
More than a month after President Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization, a group of senators is proposing legislation to codify the president’s executive order.
Christian News
Indonesia’s Papua Sees Deadly Fighting With Christians In Crossfire (Worthy News Investigation)
Concerns are mounting about the future of Indonesia’s predominantly Christian Papua region, where the army claims to have recaptured a village in deadly clashes with separatist rebels amid reports of civilian suffering and long-standing grievances over Jakarta’s rule.
Around the World
Grooming-Gang Survivors Quit UK Inquiry Amid Claims of ‘Toxic Culture’ and Institutional Failure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Two prominent female survivors of Britain’s grooming-gang scandals have resigned from a government-backed panel advising a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation, amid concerns about how authorities are handling one of the country’s worst social crises.
Mass Stabbing on High-Speed Train Leaves 11 Injured in England
British police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a mass stabbing aboard a high-speed passenger train traveling through eastern England late Saturday left 11 people injured, several critically.
Mexico’s President Shocked After Deadly Fire Kills 23 At Discount Store During Day Of The Dead Celebrations
Mexico’s president has expressed her shock after a festive weekend turned tragic Saturday when at least 23 people, including children, were killed and a dozen others injured in a fire and explosion at a discount store in northwestern Mexico.
Banned Doctors Freely Working Across Europe Amid System Failures, Probe Reveals (Worthy News Investigation)
Doctors stripped of their medical licenses for serious offenses — including sexual assault and fatal malpractice — have continued to practice medicine in other European countries due to failed oversight and weak cross-border alert systems, a sweeping investigation has revealed.
Serbia Marks Deadly Roof Collapse With Mass Protests; Hungarian Students Barred From Entry
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Serbia’s northern city of Novi Sad on Saturday to mark one year since a railway station roof collapse killed 16 people — an accident many blame on government corruption and negligence.
Orban Seeks Trump Exemption From U.S. Sanctions On Russian Oil
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he hopes to convince U.S. President Donald J. Trump to exempt Hungary from new American sanctions targeting Russian oil companies, citing his nation’s heavy dependence on pipeline energy supplies.
Sziget Festival’s Future In Doubt Amid Budapest Power Struggle
One of Europe’s largest music gatherings, the Sziget Festival, faces an uncertain future after the Budapest City Council failed to approve a new land-use agreement for the Óbudai-sziget (Óbuda Island) venue, where the event has been held since 1993.
Pentagon Clears Way for Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine as US Plans Troop Reductions in Eastern Europe
The Pentagon has approved plans to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles, while preparing to scale back the U.S. military presence in Eastern Europe, signaling a significant shift in America’s strategy toward both the war and its NATO military alliance commitments.
Europe, NATO on Alert as Belarus and Russia Accused of Hybrid Airspace Provocations
The NATO military alliance is on heightened alert across Eastern Europe after Lithuania and neighboring Baltic nations accused Belarus and Russia of orchestrating a surge in “hybrid” airspace incursions involving balloons, drones, and fighter jets. Officials say the pattern of provocations reflects Moscow’s widening confrontation with the West amid its ongoing war in Ukraine.
IAEA Warns Of ‘Critical’ Nuclear Risk After Russian Strikes On Ukraine
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has warned that Russia’s ongoing strikes in neighboring Ukraine have damaged nuclear substations, potentially threatening the region and the rest of Europe.
Crown-Jewels Heist at Louvre Sparks National Reckoning Over Security Gaps
French authorities say five more people have been detained over the crown jewels heist inside the world’s most-visited museum in Paris — a theft that has stunned the heritage world.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says U.S. Will “Be Involved” in Netanyahu Trial, Admits Pushing Israel Toward Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Washington plans to “be involved” in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, calling the legal proceedings “very unfair” during an interview aired Sunday on CBS’s 60 Minutes.
Trump: ‘US Citizen Among Three Dead Hostages Returned by Hamas’
The body of U.S. citizen Omer Neutra, who also held Israeli citizenship, has been returned by Hamas along with two other deceased hostages, U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Sunday.
Inside the United States
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland
A federal judge has extended an order preventing President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to respond to unrest targeting federal immigration facilities, ruling that the administration failed to justify the move under federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of War to prepare for possible action in Nigeria to target Islamic militants committing genocide against Christians.
Christian News
Nigerian President Open To Meet Trump After U.S. Warning Over Christian Killings
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indicated openness to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump after Washington warned it is reviewing military options in response to continuing attacks on Christians in Nigeria, his office said Sunday.
Sudan’s Christians Caught In Crossfire As Atrocities Mount In El Fasher
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have detained several of their own fighters following global outrage over this month’s alleged massacres in the besieged city of El Fasher, but church monitors and human-rights advocates warn that civilians — including Christians — remain in grave danger.
Grooming-Gang Survivors Quit UK Inquiry Amid Claims of ‘Toxic Culture’ and Institutional Failure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Two prominent female survivors of Britain’s grooming-gang scandals have resigned from a government-backed panel advising a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation, amid concerns about how authorities are handling one of the country’s worst social crises.
Mass Stabbing on High-Speed Train Leaves 11 Injured in England
British police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a mass stabbing aboard a high-speed passenger train traveling through eastern England late Saturday left 11 people injured, several critically.
Mexico’s President Shocked After Deadly Fire Kills 23 At Discount Store During Day Of The Dead Celebrations
Mexico’s president has expressed her shock after a festive weekend turned tragic Saturday when at least 23 people, including children, were killed and a dozen others injured in a fire and explosion at a discount store in northwestern Mexico.
Banned Doctors Freely Working Across Europe Amid System Failures, Probe Reveals (Worthy News Investigation)
Doctors stripped of their medical licenses for serious offenses — including sexual assault and fatal malpractice — have continued to practice medicine in other European countries due to failed oversight and weak cross-border alert systems, a sweeping investigation has revealed.
Serbia Marks Deadly Roof Collapse With Mass Protests; Hungarian Students Barred From Entry
Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Serbia’s northern city of Novi Sad on Saturday to mark one year since a railway station roof collapse killed 16 people — an accident many blame on government corruption and negligence.
Orban Seeks Trump Exemption From U.S. Sanctions On Russian Oil
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he hopes to convince U.S. President Donald J. Trump to exempt Hungary from new American sanctions targeting Russian oil companies, citing his nation’s heavy dependence on pipeline energy supplies.
Sziget Festival’s Future In Doubt Amid Budapest Power Struggle
One of Europe’s largest music gatherings, the Sziget Festival, faces an uncertain future after the Budapest City Council failed to approve a new land-use agreement for the Óbudai-sziget (Óbuda Island) venue, where the event has been held since 1993.
Pentagon Clears Way for Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine as US Plans Troop Reductions in Eastern Europe
The Pentagon has approved plans to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles, while preparing to scale back the U.S. military presence in Eastern Europe, signaling a significant shift in America’s strategy toward both the war and its NATO military alliance commitments.
Europe, NATO on Alert as Belarus and Russia Accused of Hybrid Airspace Provocations
The NATO military alliance is on heightened alert across Eastern Europe after Lithuania and neighboring Baltic nations accused Belarus and Russia of orchestrating a surge in “hybrid” airspace incursions involving balloons, drones, and fighter jets. Officials say the pattern of provocations reflects Moscow’s widening confrontation with the West amid its ongoing war in Ukraine.
IAEA Warns Of ‘Critical’ Nuclear Risk After Russian Strikes On Ukraine
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has warned that Russia’s ongoing strikes in neighboring Ukraine have damaged nuclear substations, potentially threatening the region and the rest of Europe.
Crown-Jewels Heist at Louvre Sparks National Reckoning Over Security Gaps
French authorities say five more people have been detained over the crown jewels heist inside the world’s most-visited museum in Paris — a theft that has stunned the heritage world.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says U.S. Will “Be Involved” in Netanyahu Trial, Admits Pushing Israel Toward Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Washington plans to “be involved” in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, calling the legal proceedings “very unfair” during an interview aired Sunday on CBS’s 60 Minutes.
Trump: ‘US Citizen Among Three Dead Hostages Returned by Hamas’
The body of U.S. citizen Omer Neutra, who also held Israeli citizenship, has been returned by Hamas along with two other deceased hostages, U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Sunday.
Inside the United States
Judge Extends Block on Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland
A federal judge has extended an order preventing President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to respond to unrest targeting federal immigration facilities, ruling that the administration failed to justify the move under federal law and the U.S. Constitution.
Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of War to prepare for possible action in Nigeria to target Islamic militants committing genocide against Christians.
Christian News
Nigerian President Open To Meet Trump After U.S. Warning Over Christian Killings
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has indicated openness to meet U.S. President Donald J. Trump after Washington warned it is reviewing military options in response to continuing attacks on Christians in Nigeria, his office said Sunday.
Sudan’s Christians Caught In Crossfire As Atrocities Mount In El Fasher
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have detained several of their own fighters following global outrage over this month’s alleged massacres in the besieged city of El Fasher, but church monitors and human-rights advocates warn that civilians — including Christians — remain in grave danger.
Around the World
D66, PVV Tied In Dutch Election As Immigration And EU Divide Nation (Worthy News In-Depth)
The fiercely anti-Islam but pro-Israel Party for Freedom (PVV) led by seasoned politician Geert Wilders was only slightly behind the left-leaning centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election.
France Unveils Modernized Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Amid Global Arms Race
France has introduced a modernized version of its submarine-launched strategic nuclear missile, marking what officials described as a “major milestone” in the nation’s long-term deterrence strategy amid a renewed global nuclear arms race.
Iran Shifts Nuclear Focus Underground as China Helps Rebuild Missile Arsenal Despite UN Sanctions
Newly released satellite imagery shows Iran has made little effort to restore its bombed nuclear enrichment facilities nearly four months after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes -- instead redirecting resources toward a hidden site north of Isfahan, even as Beijing helps Tehran replenish its ballistic missile stockpile in defiance of United Nations sanctions.
U.S. Strikes Another Suspected Narco-Terror Boat in Pacific, Killing Four
The United States carried out another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing four suspected narco-terrorists, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump, Xi Strike Trade Truce in South Korea: U.S. to Cut Tariffs, China to Resume Farm Buys and Crack Down on Fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face Thursday for the first time in six years, announcing a breakthrough in trade relations that includes tariff reductions, resumed agricultural purchases, and new commitments to curb fentanyl exports to the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas, Says Israel Will Act Alone if Necessary
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday that Hamas will be disarmed and the Gaza Strip fully demilitarized -- declaring that if the international community fails to carry out that mission, Israel will act alone.
Jerusalem Paralyzed as Hundreds of Thousands Protest Draft Law; Teen Dies, Clashes Erupt
Jerusalem was brought to a halt Thursday as hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews flooded the city's western entrance in what organizers called the "Million Man March," protesting the government's proposed draft law. The massive rally--one of the largest in recent Israeli history--sparked chaos, violence, and tragedy, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead after falling from a construction site overlooking the demonstration.
Inside the United States
Trump Calls on GOP to ‘Go Nuclear’ to End Government Shutdown
Returning from his Asia trip, President Donald Trump on Thursday night urged Republicans to "play their Trump card" and eliminate the Senate filibuster to end the monthlong government shutdown, escalating pressure on lawmakers to break the political deadlock in Washington.
Senate Votes to Revoke Trump’s Emergency Trade Powers in Symbolic Rebuke
In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to end the emergency powers President Donald Trump has used to impose sweeping global tariffs -- a move widely seen as a symbolic rebuke of the president's trade strategy.
Christian News
Barna Report: For the First Time, Men Outnumber Women in Church Attendance
A sweeping new Barna report reveals a historic shift in American Christianity: for the first time in modern history, men are attending church more frequently than women. The change marks a dramatic reversal of decades-long patterns in which women consistently led in spiritual participation and church involvement.
Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks
A former underground Chinese house church pastor who now leads a U.S.-based advocacy group has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to raise the issue of reportedly persecuted Christians during his talks Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a fresh crackdown on independent churches in the Communist-led nation.
D66, PVV Tied In Dutch Election As Immigration And EU Divide Nation (Worthy News In-Depth)
The fiercely anti-Islam but pro-Israel Party for Freedom (PVV) led by seasoned politician Geert Wilders was only slightly behind the left-leaning centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election.
France Unveils Modernized Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Amid Global Arms Race
France has introduced a modernized version of its submarine-launched strategic nuclear missile, marking what officials described as a “major milestone” in the nation’s long-term deterrence strategy amid a renewed global nuclear arms race.
Iran Shifts Nuclear Focus Underground as China Helps Rebuild Missile Arsenal Despite UN Sanctions
Newly released satellite imagery shows Iran has made little effort to restore its bombed nuclear enrichment facilities nearly four months after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes -- instead redirecting resources toward a hidden site north of Isfahan, even as Beijing helps Tehran replenish its ballistic missile stockpile in defiance of United Nations sanctions.
U.S. Strikes Another Suspected Narco-Terror Boat in Pacific, Killing Four
The United States carried out another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing four suspected narco-terrorists, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump, Xi Strike Trade Truce in South Korea: U.S. to Cut Tariffs, China to Resume Farm Buys and Crack Down on Fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face Thursday for the first time in six years, announcing a breakthrough in trade relations that includes tariff reductions, resumed agricultural purchases, and new commitments to curb fentanyl exports to the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas, Says Israel Will Act Alone if Necessary
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday that Hamas will be disarmed and the Gaza Strip fully demilitarized -- declaring that if the international community fails to carry out that mission, Israel will act alone.
Jerusalem Paralyzed as Hundreds of Thousands Protest Draft Law; Teen Dies, Clashes Erupt
Jerusalem was brought to a halt Thursday as hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews flooded the city's western entrance in what organizers called the "Million Man March," protesting the government's proposed draft law. The massive rally--one of the largest in recent Israeli history--sparked chaos, violence, and tragedy, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead after falling from a construction site overlooking the demonstration.
Inside the United States
Trump Calls on GOP to ‘Go Nuclear’ to End Government Shutdown
Returning from his Asia trip, President Donald Trump on Thursday night urged Republicans to "play their Trump card" and eliminate the Senate filibuster to end the monthlong government shutdown, escalating pressure on lawmakers to break the political deadlock in Washington.
Senate Votes to Revoke Trump’s Emergency Trade Powers in Symbolic Rebuke
In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to end the emergency powers President Donald Trump has used to impose sweeping global tariffs -- a move widely seen as a symbolic rebuke of the president's trade strategy.
Christian News
Barna Report: For the First Time, Men Outnumber Women in Church Attendance
A sweeping new Barna report reveals a historic shift in American Christianity: for the first time in modern history, men are attending church more frequently than women. The change marks a dramatic reversal of decades-long patterns in which women consistently led in spiritual participation and church involvement.
Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks
A former underground Chinese house church pastor who now leads a U.S.-based advocacy group has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to raise the issue of reportedly persecuted Christians during his talks Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a fresh crackdown on independent churches in the Communist-led nation.