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Around the World
Violence Erupts After Quran Burning Near Asylum Center In Netherlands
A tense calm returned Thursday to the streets of the Dutch town of Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, after riot police struggled to restore order when an anti-Islam activist burned a copy of the Quran, deemed a holy book by Muslims, outside an asylum seekers’ center.
Iran Suspected of Conducting Undeclared Missile Test as It Rebuilds War-Damaged Sites
Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport, according to satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press, raising fresh concerns over Tehran’s push to expand its missile program even as it rebuilds facilities bombed by Israel during June’s 12-day war.
Philippines Christians Pray As Storms Kill Dozens In Asia (Video)
Churches in several parts of the Philippines opened their doors Thursday for residents in anticipation of more misery after Tropical Storm Ragasa killed at least 25 people in several Asian nations, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Orders Yemen Strike Mid-Flight as Israel Responds to Houthi Drone Attacks on Eilat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized a wide-scale strike on Houthi targets in Yemen while en route to New York aboard the “Wing of Zion” aircraft, his office confirmed Thursday.
Inside the United States
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Perjury and Obstruction Charges
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice over his role in leaking information during the Trump-Russia election interference investigation.
Trump Orders US Takeover Of TikTok Amid Security Concerns
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order he says will allow the popular social media platform TikTok to continue operating in the United States while addressing long-standing national security concerns.
Hegseth Summons Hundreds of U.S. Generals and Admirals to Quantico in Unusual Gathering
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has reportedly directed nearly all active-duty generals and admirals, along with their senior enlisted advisers, to assemble next week at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia for an urgent and unusual meeting.
U.S. Economy Surges in Second Quarter, Beating Expectations
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the second quarter, fueled by stronger consumer spending and a steep drop in imports, according to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Clinton Criticizes Christian White Men, Slams Trump Autism Claims (Video)
Former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton has appeared to condemn Christian white men and their faith less than two weeks after the assassination of born-again Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Christian News
Inner Mongolian Court Upholds Prison Sentences for Christians Distributing Bibles
A Chinese court in Inner Mongolia has upheld prison sentences against ten Christians convicted of illegally distributing Bibles, a case highlighting Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on unregistered house churches.
Catholic Priest Shot Dead In Nigeria (Worthy News Investigation)
A Catholic priest has been shot and killed in southeastern Nigeria amid ongoing violence against clergy in the country, church officials say.
Worthy Insights
Weaponized Scoops: New Russiagate Documents Expose Media/Government Collusion
Recently declassified documents indicate that people close to former FBI Director James Comey and Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff were connected to leaks of classified information to prominent reporters designed to portray Donald Trump and his allies as being in league with Russia.
Violence Erupts After Quran Burning Near Asylum Center In Netherlands
A tense calm returned Thursday to the streets of the Dutch town of Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, after riot police struggled to restore order when an anti-Islam activist burned a copy of the Quran, deemed a holy book by Muslims, outside an asylum seekers’ center.
Iran Suspected of Conducting Undeclared Missile Test as It Rebuilds War-Damaged Sites
Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test at its Imam Khomeini Spaceport, according to satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press, raising fresh concerns over Tehran’s push to expand its missile program even as it rebuilds facilities bombed by Israel during June’s 12-day war.
Philippines Christians Pray As Storms Kill Dozens In Asia (Video)
Churches in several parts of the Philippines opened their doors Thursday for residents in anticipation of more misery after Tropical Storm Ragasa killed at least 25 people in several Asian nations, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Orders Yemen Strike Mid-Flight as Israel Responds to Houthi Drone Attacks on Eilat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized a wide-scale strike on Houthi targets in Yemen while en route to New York aboard the “Wing of Zion” aircraft, his office confirmed Thursday.
Inside the United States
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Perjury and Obstruction Charges
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice over his role in leaking information during the Trump-Russia election interference investigation.
Trump Orders US Takeover Of TikTok Amid Security Concerns
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order he says will allow the popular social media platform TikTok to continue operating in the United States while addressing long-standing national security concerns.
Hegseth Summons Hundreds of U.S. Generals and Admirals to Quantico in Unusual Gathering
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has reportedly directed nearly all active-duty generals and admirals, along with their senior enlisted advisers, to assemble next week at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia for an urgent and unusual meeting.
U.S. Economy Surges in Second Quarter, Beating Expectations
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the second quarter, fueled by stronger consumer spending and a steep drop in imports, according to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Clinton Criticizes Christian White Men, Slams Trump Autism Claims (Video)
Former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton has appeared to condemn Christian white men and their faith less than two weeks after the assassination of born-again Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Christian News
Inner Mongolian Court Upholds Prison Sentences for Christians Distributing Bibles
A Chinese court in Inner Mongolia has upheld prison sentences against ten Christians convicted of illegally distributing Bibles, a case highlighting Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on unregistered house churches.
Catholic Priest Shot Dead In Nigeria (Worthy News Investigation)
A Catholic priest has been shot and killed in southeastern Nigeria amid ongoing violence against clergy in the country, church officials say.
Worthy Insights
Weaponized Scoops: New Russiagate Documents Expose Media/Government Collusion
Recently declassified documents indicate that people close to former FBI Director James Comey and Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff were connected to leaks of classified information to prominent reporters designed to portray Donald Trump and his allies as being in league with Russia.
Around the World
EU Parliament Committee Blocks Hungary’s Orbán’s Bid To Lift Immunity Of Rivals Amid Protests (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s embattled Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suffered political setbacks after a European Parliament committee rejected his government’s request to strip immunity from prosecution from one of his main rivals, as anti-government protests drew tens of thousands of people in Budapest over the weekend.
Trump Says Ukraine Can Win Back All Territory As UN Warns Of Russian Torture (Worthy News In-Depth)
Frustrated about Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Moscow on Tuesday that Ukraine would be able to “fight and win back” all the land it lost since the Russian invasion began in 2022.
Russia Denies Role In Drone Attacks That Shut Down Denmark, Norway Airports
Russia on Tuesday denied involvement in drones that violated the airspace of Nordic nations Denmark and Norway, forcing major airports to close and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
Iran Rebuilding Missile Sites Hit by Israel, Satellite Images Show
Iran has begun rebuilding missile-production sites destroyed by Israel during the 12-day war in June, according to satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press. However, experts say a crucial component — large planetary mixers needed to manufacture solid-fuel missiles — remains absent.
Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Leaving Trail of Death Across Asia
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical cyclone of the year, has battered southern China after carving a path of destruction across the Philippines and Taiwan, leaving more than 20 people dead and dozens still missing.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Opposes Israeli Annexation of Judea and Samaria
US President Donald Trump has presented a detailed plan to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of remaining hostages, and oversee reconstruction of the Strip under non-Hamas authority. The initiative was outlined Tuesday during a high-level meeting with leaders from eight Arab and Muslim countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Arab diplomats familiar with the discussions.
Houthi Drone from Yemen Strikes Eilat Tourist District, Over 20 Wounded
A drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday evening, wounding more than 20 people in one of the most serious Houthi attacks on the city to date.
Trump Meets Arab and Muslim Leaders in Push to End Gaza War
U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday with leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, calling the talks his “most important meeting” as he sought to rally support for ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Report: Soros Foundation Gave $80m To Groups Tied To ‘Extremist Violence’
Amid President Donald Trump officially designating Antifa a domestic terror organization, a new report details how a prominent billionaire may be funneling millions to extremist groups engaging in violent uprisings nationwide.
Secret Service Dismantles Covert Cellular Network Near UN Headquarters in New York
The U.S. Secret Service announced Tuesday it had dismantled a massive covert cellular network across the New York metropolitan area, a system officials say could have crippled communications just as nearly 150 world leaders arrived in Manhattan for the United Nations General Assembly.
Two Dead, Including Shooter, in Attack on Dallas ICE Facility
At least two people are dead, including the gunman, and several others injured after a shooting early Wednesday at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas.
Christian News
Sudan’s Christians Among Hardest Hit As War, Famine, and Cholera Crisis Deepen
Sudan's roughly two million Christians are among the hardest hit in the country's devastating civil war, with some believers forced to eat animal feed and even grass to survive, according to Christian rights investigators.
EU Parliament Committee Blocks Hungary’s Orbán’s Bid To Lift Immunity Of Rivals Amid Protests (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s embattled Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suffered political setbacks after a European Parliament committee rejected his government’s request to strip immunity from prosecution from one of his main rivals, as anti-government protests drew tens of thousands of people in Budapest over the weekend.
Trump Says Ukraine Can Win Back All Territory As UN Warns Of Russian Torture (Worthy News In-Depth)
Frustrated about Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Moscow on Tuesday that Ukraine would be able to “fight and win back” all the land it lost since the Russian invasion began in 2022.
Russia Denies Role In Drone Attacks That Shut Down Denmark, Norway Airports
Russia on Tuesday denied involvement in drones that violated the airspace of Nordic nations Denmark and Norway, forcing major airports to close and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
Iran Rebuilding Missile Sites Hit by Israel, Satellite Images Show
Iran has begun rebuilding missile-production sites destroyed by Israel during the 12-day war in June, according to satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press. However, experts say a crucial component — large planetary mixers needed to manufacture solid-fuel missiles — remains absent.
Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Leaving Trail of Death Across Asia
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful tropical cyclone of the year, has battered southern China after carving a path of destruction across the Philippines and Taiwan, leaving more than 20 people dead and dozens still missing.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Opposes Israeli Annexation of Judea and Samaria
US President Donald Trump has presented a detailed plan to end the war in Gaza, secure the release of remaining hostages, and oversee reconstruction of the Strip under non-Hamas authority. The initiative was outlined Tuesday during a high-level meeting with leaders from eight Arab and Muslim countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Arab diplomats familiar with the discussions.
Houthi Drone from Yemen Strikes Eilat Tourist District, Over 20 Wounded
A drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat on Wednesday evening, wounding more than 20 people in one of the most serious Houthi attacks on the city to date.
Trump Meets Arab and Muslim Leaders in Push to End Gaza War
U.S. President Donald Trump met Tuesday with leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, calling the talks his “most important meeting” as he sought to rally support for ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Report: Soros Foundation Gave $80m To Groups Tied To ‘Extremist Violence’
Amid President Donald Trump officially designating Antifa a domestic terror organization, a new report details how a prominent billionaire may be funneling millions to extremist groups engaging in violent uprisings nationwide.
Secret Service Dismantles Covert Cellular Network Near UN Headquarters in New York
The U.S. Secret Service announced Tuesday it had dismantled a massive covert cellular network across the New York metropolitan area, a system officials say could have crippled communications just as nearly 150 world leaders arrived in Manhattan for the United Nations General Assembly.
Two Dead, Including Shooter, in Attack on Dallas ICE Facility
At least two people are dead, including the gunman, and several others injured after a shooting early Wednesday at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Dallas.
Christian News
Sudan’s Christians Among Hardest Hit As War, Famine, and Cholera Crisis Deepen
Sudan's roughly two million Christians are among the hardest hit in the country's devastating civil war, with some believers forced to eat animal feed and even grass to survive, according to Christian rights investigators.
Around the World
Trump Signals Ukraine Could Win Back All Territory, Pressures NATO to Confront Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that Ukraine, with the backing of NATO and the European Union, has the potential to reclaim all of its territory seized by Russia since the 2022 invasion, in what marked his strongest statement yet on the war.
Trump Calls Globalism a “Failed Experiment” in U.N. Address, Warns Against Child Trafficking and Open Borders
President Donald Trump delivered a forceful rebuke of globalism in the second half of his U.N. General Assembly speech Tuesday, denouncing policies he said have fueled child trafficking, environmental hypocrisy, and unchecked mass migration.
Russia, Iran Ink Nuclear Power Deals as Putin Offers Trump Extension of Arms Pact
Russia and Iran are set to sign agreements this week on the construction of new nuclear power units in Iran, the head of Tehran’s atomic energy agency confirmed during a visit to Moscow.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Slams Palestinian Statehood Push in UNGA Address, Calls for Hostage Release
U.S. President Donald Trump used his first United Nations General Assembly speech in six years to sharply denounce European governments that have recognized a Palestinian state, warning the move rewards Hamas terrorism and undermines peace.
IDF Encircles Gaza City as Operation Gideon’s Chariots Advances
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed the encirclement of Gaza City, military officials said Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in their ground offensive.
Inside the United States
Routh Guilty On All Charges In Plot To Kill Trump
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all charges in a plot to kill Donald Trump by a federal jury that needed little time to reach a verdict Tuesday afternoon.
Google Admits Biden Administration Pressured YouTube to Censor COVID, Election Content; Banned Creators Offered Return
Google has confirmed in a letter to Congress that the Biden administration pressured YouTube to censor content about COVID-19 and the 2020 election that did not violate the platform's policies, raising sharp concerns over government interference in free speech.
Christian News
Sudan’s Christians Among Hardest Hit As War, Famine, and Cholera Crisis Deepen
Sudan's roughly two million Christians are among the hardest hit in the country's devastating civil war, with some believers forced to eat animal feed and even grass to survive, according to Christian rights investigators.
Worthy Insights
‘Islamic NATO’ in the making – why Saudi-Pakistan defense deal could be game changing
While Britain and America were engrossed in the pageantry and diplomacy of a US presidential visit last week, another event pretty much went unnoticed in most Western capitals - and it could have a profound impact on geopolitics.
‘Nothing Short of Revival’: Athletes at University of Pittsburgh Draw 600 with Gospel Outreach
Athletes behind a growing spiritual movement on the University of Pittsburgh campus say the "presence of God was tangible" during a recent first-of-its-kind evangelistic event last week.
Trump Signals Ukraine Could Win Back All Territory, Pressures NATO to Confront Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that Ukraine, with the backing of NATO and the European Union, has the potential to reclaim all of its territory seized by Russia since the 2022 invasion, in what marked his strongest statement yet on the war.
Trump Calls Globalism a “Failed Experiment” in U.N. Address, Warns Against Child Trafficking and Open Borders
President Donald Trump delivered a forceful rebuke of globalism in the second half of his U.N. General Assembly speech Tuesday, denouncing policies he said have fueled child trafficking, environmental hypocrisy, and unchecked mass migration.
Russia, Iran Ink Nuclear Power Deals as Putin Offers Trump Extension of Arms Pact
Russia and Iran are set to sign agreements this week on the construction of new nuclear power units in Iran, the head of Tehran’s atomic energy agency confirmed during a visit to Moscow.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Slams Palestinian Statehood Push in UNGA Address, Calls for Hostage Release
U.S. President Donald Trump used his first United Nations General Assembly speech in six years to sharply denounce European governments that have recognized a Palestinian state, warning the move rewards Hamas terrorism and undermines peace.
IDF Encircles Gaza City as Operation Gideon’s Chariots Advances
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed the encirclement of Gaza City, military officials said Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in their ground offensive.
Inside the United States
Routh Guilty On All Charges In Plot To Kill Trump
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all charges in a plot to kill Donald Trump by a federal jury that needed little time to reach a verdict Tuesday afternoon.
Google Admits Biden Administration Pressured YouTube to Censor COVID, Election Content; Banned Creators Offered Return
Google has confirmed in a letter to Congress that the Biden administration pressured YouTube to censor content about COVID-19 and the 2020 election that did not violate the platform's policies, raising sharp concerns over government interference in free speech.
Christian News
Sudan’s Christians Among Hardest Hit As War, Famine, and Cholera Crisis Deepen
Sudan's roughly two million Christians are among the hardest hit in the country's devastating civil war, with some believers forced to eat animal feed and even grass to survive, according to Christian rights investigators.
Worthy Insights
‘Islamic NATO’ in the making – why Saudi-Pakistan defense deal could be game changing
While Britain and America were engrossed in the pageantry and diplomacy of a US presidential visit last week, another event pretty much went unnoticed in most Western capitals - and it could have a profound impact on geopolitics.
‘Nothing Short of Revival’: Athletes at University of Pittsburgh Draw 600 with Gospel Outreach
Athletes behind a growing spiritual movement on the University of Pittsburgh campus say the "presence of God was tangible" during a recent first-of-its-kind evangelistic event last week.