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Around the World
Trump Says New 100% Tariff On China As Trade War Escalates
President Donald Trump on Friday said imports from China will face a new 100% tariff "over and above" existing import taxes on the world's second-largest economy.
France’s Macron Reappoints Lecornu As Premier Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after he quit the job as the shortest-serving premier in France’s modern history, in a move that has deepened political turmoil across the country.
Ukraine’s Power Grid Hit As Moscow Warns Against U.S. Missiles (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid overnight into Sunday, part of what Kyiv calls an ongoing campaign to cripple the nation’s energy infrastructure before the onset of winter.
Madagascar’s President Says Coup Attempt Underway As Soldiers Join Protests
Madagascar’s president said Sunday that an attempted coup was underway as troops joined youth-led protests that have rocked the African island nation for nearly three weeks, leaving numerous people dead.
2025 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Venezuela’s Opposition Leader María Corina Machado
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize In Literature
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, best known for his dystopian and apocalyptic novel Satantango, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy confirmed Thursday.
Philippines Hit By 7.4 Magnitude Quake; Several Killed
Christian aid workers tell Worthy News they “feel dizzy” and “nervous” as a powerful, deadly earthquake of at least magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to move inland or to higher ground.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Embarks on Middle East Peace Tour Amid Divisions in Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington on Sunday for what he called a "historic" Middle East peace tour aimed at finalizing his long-promised regional peace plan. The trip comes on the heels of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and a sweeping hostage release deal, hailed by the White House as a turning point for the region.
Hamas To Release Hostages On Monday As Part Of Peace Deal
Hamas says the release of the remaining Israeli hostages will begin on Monday morning. “According to a written deal, the exchange of prisoners will start on Monday morning, as agreed,” confirmed Hamas official Osama Hamdan.
Inside the United States
U.S. to Host Qatari F-15 Pilots and Jets at Idaho Air Base in Deepening Defense Partnership
The United States and Qatar have signed a landmark defense agreement that will see Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho -- a move underscoring both nations' expanding military and diplomatic ties following the Gaza ceasefire deal.
$4.5b Awarded In New Contracts To Build Smart Wall Along Southwest Border
Roughly $4.5 billion in contracts have been awarded to expand border wall construction, including adding advanced technological surveillance along the southwest border.
Christian News
Christian Father Murdered In Pakistan
A Christian father of four daughters has been found dead in a garbage dumping site in Pakistan’s northeastern city of Sialkot, Christians told Worthy News.
Trump Says New 100% Tariff On China As Trade War Escalates
President Donald Trump on Friday said imports from China will face a new 100% tariff "over and above" existing import taxes on the world's second-largest economy.
France’s Macron Reappoints Lecornu As Premier Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after he quit the job as the shortest-serving premier in France’s modern history, in a move that has deepened political turmoil across the country.
Ukraine’s Power Grid Hit As Moscow Warns Against U.S. Missiles (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid overnight into Sunday, part of what Kyiv calls an ongoing campaign to cripple the nation’s energy infrastructure before the onset of winter.
Madagascar’s President Says Coup Attempt Underway As Soldiers Join Protests
Madagascar’s president said Sunday that an attempted coup was underway as troops joined youth-led protests that have rocked the African island nation for nearly three weeks, leaving numerous people dead.
2025 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Venezuela’s Opposition Leader María Corina Machado
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize In Literature
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, best known for his dystopian and apocalyptic novel Satantango, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy confirmed Thursday.
Philippines Hit By 7.4 Magnitude Quake; Several Killed
Christian aid workers tell Worthy News they “feel dizzy” and “nervous” as a powerful, deadly earthquake of at least magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to move inland or to higher ground.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Embarks on Middle East Peace Tour Amid Divisions in Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington on Sunday for what he called a "historic" Middle East peace tour aimed at finalizing his long-promised regional peace plan. The trip comes on the heels of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and a sweeping hostage release deal, hailed by the White House as a turning point for the region.
Hamas To Release Hostages On Monday As Part Of Peace Deal
Hamas says the release of the remaining Israeli hostages will begin on Monday morning. “According to a written deal, the exchange of prisoners will start on Monday morning, as agreed,” confirmed Hamas official Osama Hamdan.
Inside the United States
U.S. to Host Qatari F-15 Pilots and Jets at Idaho Air Base in Deepening Defense Partnership
The United States and Qatar have signed a landmark defense agreement that will see Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho -- a move underscoring both nations' expanding military and diplomatic ties following the Gaza ceasefire deal.
$4.5b Awarded In New Contracts To Build Smart Wall Along Southwest Border
Roughly $4.5 billion in contracts have been awarded to expand border wall construction, including adding advanced technological surveillance along the southwest border.
Christian News
Christian Father Murdered In Pakistan
A Christian father of four daughters has been found dead in a garbage dumping site in Pakistan’s northeastern city of Sialkot, Christians told Worthy News.
Around the World
China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Economic Showdown with U.S.
China has unveiled sweeping new export restrictions on rare-earth materials and related technologies -- a move analysts describe as a near-unprecedented escalation in its economic confrontation with the United States. The rules, announced Thursday by China's Commerce Ministry, could disrupt global supply chains for critical technologies, from semiconductors and solar panels to electric vehicles and advanced weapons systems.
Putin Admits Russia Downed Azerbaijani Passenger Jet, Killing 38 People
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for downing an Azerbaijani passenger jet last December, killing 38 people, in what analysts say marks a stunning acknowledgment that further erodes Moscow's standing among former Soviet republics.
Hungary’s Orbán Government Faces Spy Allegations Targeting EU Institutions (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing new accusations that his government operated a secret network to spy on European Union institutions.
Russia Hitting Ukraine’s Energy Supplies Ahead Of Winter
With a notoriously cold winter approaching, Russia has launched a major campaign to deny Ukraine heat, light, and running water, authorities said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Amid Far-Right Dissent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet early Friday approved a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework that aims to end active hostilities in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages, despite unified opposition from far-right coalition partners.
Trump Heading To Israel To Address Knesset Amid Ceasefire Breakthrough
U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Thursday that he will visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver a major address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, amid rising hopes that his proposed ceasefire plan could end the devastating war with Hamas and bring peace to the Jewish nation and the region.
Hamas Declares End Of Gaza War As UN Chief Welcomes Deal Toward Palestinian Statehood
Hamas declared the end of more than two years of war between Israel and the Islamist group after both sides signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at establishing a permanent halt to hostilities in Gaza.
Inside the United States
U.S. Military Team to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire Under Trump-Brokered Peace Deal
A U.S. military team of 200 personnel will be deployed across the Middle East to help oversee the newly brokered Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, senior U.S. officials confirmed Thursday, marking the next phase of President Donald Trump's Middle East peace initiative.
Federal Judge Grants Illinois Restraining Order Against Trump For Guard Deployment
A federal judge has granted the state of Illinois’ request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Trump administration and the U.S. Army from deploying the National Guard in Illinois.
Senate To Vote On Bill Authorizing $925 Billion For Military, National Security
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a $925 billion bill setting funding levels for America’s national defense spending, has finally hit the Senate floor.
New York AG Letitia James Indicted On Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Virginia on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges.
Christian News
Christians In Central India Denied Burial Rights Amid Rising Hindu Nationalism
Christians in more than 20 villages in central India were without the possibility to bury their loved ones in a dignified way on Thursday after Hindu nationalists reportedly stripped them of that right as part of a crackdown on spreading Christianity.
Worthy Insights
1,108 Make Decisions for Christ at Life Surge DC: ‘The Great Commission Is Not Just for Pastors’
Hundreds of people are testifying that a faith-based leadership and business event is changing their lives at a time when they need it most.
Federal Judge Rules School Board Can Remove LGBT Kid’s Book from Library Shelves
The battle to keep sexually explicit books out of the hands of children has been given a big boost by a federal judge.
China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Economic Showdown with U.S.
China has unveiled sweeping new export restrictions on rare-earth materials and related technologies -- a move analysts describe as a near-unprecedented escalation in its economic confrontation with the United States. The rules, announced Thursday by China's Commerce Ministry, could disrupt global supply chains for critical technologies, from semiconductors and solar panels to electric vehicles and advanced weapons systems.
Putin Admits Russia Downed Azerbaijani Passenger Jet, Killing 38 People
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for downing an Azerbaijani passenger jet last December, killing 38 people, in what analysts say marks a stunning acknowledgment that further erodes Moscow's standing among former Soviet republics.
Hungary’s Orbán Government Faces Spy Allegations Targeting EU Institutions (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing new accusations that his government operated a secret network to spy on European Union institutions.
Russia Hitting Ukraine’s Energy Supplies Ahead Of Winter
With a notoriously cold winter approaching, Russia has launched a major campaign to deny Ukraine heat, light, and running water, authorities said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Amid Far-Right Dissent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet early Friday approved a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework that aims to end active hostilities in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages, despite unified opposition from far-right coalition partners.
Trump Heading To Israel To Address Knesset Amid Ceasefire Breakthrough
U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Thursday that he will visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver a major address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, amid rising hopes that his proposed ceasefire plan could end the devastating war with Hamas and bring peace to the Jewish nation and the region.
Hamas Declares End Of Gaza War As UN Chief Welcomes Deal Toward Palestinian Statehood
Hamas declared the end of more than two years of war between Israel and the Islamist group after both sides signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at establishing a permanent halt to hostilities in Gaza.
Inside the United States
U.S. Military Team to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire Under Trump-Brokered Peace Deal
A U.S. military team of 200 personnel will be deployed across the Middle East to help oversee the newly brokered Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, senior U.S. officials confirmed Thursday, marking the next phase of President Donald Trump's Middle East peace initiative.
Federal Judge Grants Illinois Restraining Order Against Trump For Guard Deployment
A federal judge has granted the state of Illinois’ request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Trump administration and the U.S. Army from deploying the National Guard in Illinois.
Senate To Vote On Bill Authorizing $925 Billion For Military, National Security
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a $925 billion bill setting funding levels for America’s national defense spending, has finally hit the Senate floor.
New York AG Letitia James Indicted On Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Virginia on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges.
Christian News
Christians In Central India Denied Burial Rights Amid Rising Hindu Nationalism
Christians in more than 20 villages in central India were without the possibility to bury their loved ones in a dignified way on Thursday after Hindu nationalists reportedly stripped them of that right as part of a crackdown on spreading Christianity.
Worthy Insights
1,108 Make Decisions for Christ at Life Surge DC: ‘The Great Commission Is Not Just for Pastors’
Hundreds of people are testifying that a faith-based leadership and business event is changing their lives at a time when they need it most.
Federal Judge Rules School Board Can Remove LGBT Kid’s Book from Library Shelves
The battle to keep sexually explicit books out of the hands of children has been given a big boost by a federal judge.
Around the World
Russia Says Trump-Putin Peace Momentum ‘Exhausted’ as Europe Blamed for Derailing Ukraine Talks
A senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday that the momentum toward a Ukraine peace agreement—sparked after President Vladimir Putin’s August summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska—has “largely been exhausted,” blaming European allies of Kyiv for obstructing diplomatic progress.
Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister, Avoids Snap Elections Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, aiming to stabilize France's embattled government and avert the potential political chaos that could arise from upcoming parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Deal; Hostages to Be Released Within 72 Hours
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, signaling the possible end of the two-year-long war in Gaza that began after Hamas' October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel.
Inside the United States
Federal Deficit Reaches $1.8 Trillion as U.S. Interest Payments Top $1 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. federal government ended fiscal year 2025 with a $1.8 trillion budget deficit, according to estimates released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)--a figure only marginally smaller than last year's record shortfall, even as tariff revenue surged under President Donald Trump's trade policies.
CBP Data Shows Lowest Level Of Illegal Southwest Border Crossers Since 1970
Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in September since 1970, according to new preliminary U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump Administration To Designate Antifa A Foreign Terror Organization
During a round table discussion with independent journalists at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said his administration would designate Antifa a foreign terror organization.
No Progress On Government Shutdown, Jeopardizing Military Paychecks
Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will reach a funding deal in time for thousands of federal workers to receive their next paychecks.
FBI’s “Arctic Frost” Scrutiny of Trump, GOP Widens With Newly Declassified Records
Newly declassified records are intensifying scrutiny of the FBI's "Arctic Frost" probe, with documents indicating the bureau obtained toll records from eight Republican senators and one GOP House member during its January 6 inquiry, and that senior FBI official Timothy Thibault helped draft the opening language for what evolved into Special Counsel Jack Smith's elector case against Donald Trump, according to disclosures highlighted by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
Christian News
Thousands of UK Churches Face Closure Amid Financial and Demographic Pressures
Thousands of churches across the United Kingdom may close within the next five years as financial hardship, maintenance costs, and declining attendance continue to erode the viability of many congregations, according to a new nationwide survey.
Disabled Christian Killed In Pakistan
The “brutal killing of Shamron Masih,” a mentally disabled Christian man in the Motra area of Pakistan’s Sialkot district, has sparked “widespread outrage across Pakistan’s Christian community,” Christian human rights investigators said Wednesday.
Russia Says Trump-Putin Peace Momentum ‘Exhausted’ as Europe Blamed for Derailing Ukraine Talks
A senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday that the momentum toward a Ukraine peace agreement—sparked after President Vladimir Putin’s August summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska—has “largely been exhausted,” blaming European allies of Kyiv for obstructing diplomatic progress.
Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister, Avoids Snap Elections Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, aiming to stabilize France's embattled government and avert the potential political chaos that could arise from upcoming parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Deal; Hostages to Be Released Within 72 Hours
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, signaling the possible end of the two-year-long war in Gaza that began after Hamas' October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel.
Inside the United States
Federal Deficit Reaches $1.8 Trillion as U.S. Interest Payments Top $1 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. federal government ended fiscal year 2025 with a $1.8 trillion budget deficit, according to estimates released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)--a figure only marginally smaller than last year's record shortfall, even as tariff revenue surged under President Donald Trump's trade policies.
CBP Data Shows Lowest Level Of Illegal Southwest Border Crossers Since 1970
Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in September since 1970, according to new preliminary U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump Administration To Designate Antifa A Foreign Terror Organization
During a round table discussion with independent journalists at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said his administration would designate Antifa a foreign terror organization.
No Progress On Government Shutdown, Jeopardizing Military Paychecks
Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will reach a funding deal in time for thousands of federal workers to receive their next paychecks.
FBI’s “Arctic Frost” Scrutiny of Trump, GOP Widens With Newly Declassified Records
Newly declassified records are intensifying scrutiny of the FBI's "Arctic Frost" probe, with documents indicating the bureau obtained toll records from eight Republican senators and one GOP House member during its January 6 inquiry, and that senior FBI official Timothy Thibault helped draft the opening language for what evolved into Special Counsel Jack Smith's elector case against Donald Trump, according to disclosures highlighted by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
Christian News
Thousands of UK Churches Face Closure Amid Financial and Demographic Pressures
Thousands of churches across the United Kingdom may close within the next five years as financial hardship, maintenance costs, and declining attendance continue to erode the viability of many congregations, according to a new nationwide survey.
Disabled Christian Killed In Pakistan
The “brutal killing of Shamron Masih,” a mentally disabled Christian man in the Motra area of Pakistan’s Sialkot district, has sparked “widespread outrage across Pakistan’s Christian community,” Christian human rights investigators said Wednesday.