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Around the World
Trump Administration Quietly Lifts Ban on Ukraine’s Use of Western Long-Range Missiles Inside Russia
The Trump administration has quietly lifted a major restriction on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles supplied by Western allies, allowing Kyiv to expand its attacks on Russian territory, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Jailed Journalists Win EU’s Top Human Rights Award
The European Union’s legislature has awarded its top human rights honor, the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, to two imprisoned journalists — Andrzej Poczobut of Belarus and Mzia Amaghlobeli of Georgia — for what it called their “courage in defending press freedom under authoritarian pressure.”
Zelenskyy Backs Freeze At Frontlines Despite Russian Rejection
Faced with relentless Russian attacks that threaten to destroy his nation’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for Kyiv and Moscow to freeze their war at the current frontlines. Zelenskyy called it “a good compromise” while admitting that Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear he would not accept the arrangement.
Series of Fires At Oil and Gas Sites Raise World Safety Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
A string of fires and explosions at oil refineries and natural gas-processing plants this month has underscored what experts describe as a growing global risk to critical energy infrastructure amid aging equipment, industrial stress, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt
Ukraine and its key European allies have declared that any negotiations to end the war with Russia must be based on the current line of contact, rejecting Moscow’s territorial demands, as doubts grow over a planned summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
IMF Raises Middle East Growth Forecast But Warns Of Global Risks After Trump’ Peace Efforts
Days after U.S. President Donald J. Trump oversaw renewed peace efforts in Israel and predicted a “new dawn” for the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2025 economic growth forecast for the region but cautioned that global risks continue to weigh on the outlook.
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Japan on Tuesday elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, marking a historic political shift in the world’s third-largest economy.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Vance Meets Netanyahu, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel’s Security and Gaza Reconstruction Plan
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday, emphasizing that the United States does not seek to control Israel’s actions amid ongoing coordination over the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction plan.
Inside the United States
Pro-Life Leaders Urge Congress to Reject Obamacare Subsidy Extension Without Hyde Protections
More than 80 pro-life and faith-based organizations have sent a joint letter to Congress urging Republican lawmakers to resist Democrat demands for extending Obamacare subsidies they say fund abortion coverage.
Christian News
Nearly One In Five U.S. Churchgoers Have Been Directly Involved In Abortion, Study Finds
Nearly one in five American churchgoers say they have personally paid for, encouraged, or chosen to have an abortion, according to a new study revealing that most churches rarely address the issue despite its personal impact on congregations.
Bible Sales Surge Across U.S. Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Bible sales across the United States surged to their highest level in years following the Sept. 10 assassination of Turning Point USA founder and Christian activist Charlie Kirk, according to data cited by The Wall Street Journal and Decision Magazine.
Trump Administration Quietly Lifts Ban on Ukraine’s Use of Western Long-Range Missiles Inside Russia
The Trump administration has quietly lifted a major restriction on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles supplied by Western allies, allowing Kyiv to expand its attacks on Russian territory, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Jailed Journalists Win EU’s Top Human Rights Award
The European Union’s legislature has awarded its top human rights honor, the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, to two imprisoned journalists — Andrzej Poczobut of Belarus and Mzia Amaghlobeli of Georgia — for what it called their “courage in defending press freedom under authoritarian pressure.”
Zelenskyy Backs Freeze At Frontlines Despite Russian Rejection
Faced with relentless Russian attacks that threaten to destroy his nation’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for Kyiv and Moscow to freeze their war at the current frontlines. Zelenskyy called it “a good compromise” while admitting that Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear he would not accept the arrangement.
Series of Fires At Oil and Gas Sites Raise World Safety Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
A string of fires and explosions at oil refineries and natural gas-processing plants this month has underscored what experts describe as a growing global risk to critical energy infrastructure amid aging equipment, industrial stress, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt
Ukraine and its key European allies have declared that any negotiations to end the war with Russia must be based on the current line of contact, rejecting Moscow’s territorial demands, as doubts grow over a planned summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
IMF Raises Middle East Growth Forecast But Warns Of Global Risks After Trump’ Peace Efforts
Days after U.S. President Donald J. Trump oversaw renewed peace efforts in Israel and predicted a “new dawn” for the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2025 economic growth forecast for the region but cautioned that global risks continue to weigh on the outlook.
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Japan on Tuesday elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, marking a historic political shift in the world’s third-largest economy.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Vance Meets Netanyahu, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel’s Security and Gaza Reconstruction Plan
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday, emphasizing that the United States does not seek to control Israel’s actions amid ongoing coordination over the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction plan.
Inside the United States
Pro-Life Leaders Urge Congress to Reject Obamacare Subsidy Extension Without Hyde Protections
More than 80 pro-life and faith-based organizations have sent a joint letter to Congress urging Republican lawmakers to resist Democrat demands for extending Obamacare subsidies they say fund abortion coverage.
Christian News
Nearly One In Five U.S. Churchgoers Have Been Directly Involved In Abortion, Study Finds
Nearly one in five American churchgoers say they have personally paid for, encouraged, or chosen to have an abortion, according to a new study revealing that most churches rarely address the issue despite its personal impact on congregations.
Bible Sales Surge Across U.S. Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Bible sales across the United States surged to their highest level in years following the Sept. 10 assassination of Turning Point USA founder and Christian activist Charlie Kirk, according to data cited by The Wall Street Journal and Decision Magazine.
Around the World
Crown Jewels Worth $102 Million Stolen In France’s Dramatic Louvre Heist
French authorities said Tuesday that crown jewels stolen in a daring daylight heist at the Louvre Museum over the weekend are worth an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million) — excluding their immense historical value to France.
Khamenei Tells Trump to ‘Keep Dreaming’ Over Claims U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that American airstrikes had wiped out Iran’s nuclear industry, telling the president to “keep dreaming.”
Armenian Clergy Arrests Deepen Church-State Rift As Christians Face Regional Pressure
Concerns mounted Monday over the fate of a bishop and 12 clergymen of the Armenian Apostolic Church who were detained amid a deepening standoff between church leaders and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government — a dispute unfolding as Christians in the region face growing pressure.
Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt
Ukraine and its key European allies have declared that any negotiations to end the war with Russia must be based on the current line of contact, rejecting Moscow’s territorial demands, as doubts grow over a planned summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Vance Confident Gaza Ceasefire Will Hold, Warns Hamas of ‘Obliteration’ if Deal Collapses
U.S. Vice President JD Vance voiced optimism Tuesday that the fragile Gaza ceasefire would endure, even as he warned Hamas of total destruction should it fail to disarm under President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.
Vance Optimistic With Gaza Peace Plan; Reiterates No U.S. Troops To Be On The Ground
No U.S. troops will be on the ground in Gaza, Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans during a visit to Israel on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
DHS Arrests 480,000 Illegal Immigrants in Nine Months; 70% Have Criminal Records
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has arrested more than 480,000 illegal immigrants in the past nine months -- with 70% of them convicted of crimes or facing criminal charges -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday.
Senate Democrats Block Bill To End Government Shutdown For 11th Time
For the 11th time, U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Monday evening to reopen and fund the federal government, indicating that Republicans’ strategy of waiting out the opposition isn't working.
Christian News
Texas Churches Vandalized With Anti-Trump Graffiti During “No Kings” Protests
Two San Antonio pastors are speaking out after their churches were vandalized over the weekend amid nationwide "No Kings" protests targeting the Trump administration.
Two North Carolina Churches Targeted in Suspected Arson Attacks
Authorities are investigating two suspected arson attacks on churches in a small North Carolina town after fires were deliberately set late Friday night.
Crown Jewels Worth $102 Million Stolen In France’s Dramatic Louvre Heist
French authorities said Tuesday that crown jewels stolen in a daring daylight heist at the Louvre Museum over the weekend are worth an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million) — excluding their immense historical value to France.
Khamenei Tells Trump to ‘Keep Dreaming’ Over Claims U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that American airstrikes had wiped out Iran’s nuclear industry, telling the president to “keep dreaming.”
Armenian Clergy Arrests Deepen Church-State Rift As Christians Face Regional Pressure
Concerns mounted Monday over the fate of a bishop and 12 clergymen of the Armenian Apostolic Church who were detained amid a deepening standoff between church leaders and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government — a dispute unfolding as Christians in the region face growing pressure.
Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt
Ukraine and its key European allies have declared that any negotiations to end the war with Russia must be based on the current line of contact, rejecting Moscow’s territorial demands, as doubts grow over a planned summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Vance Confident Gaza Ceasefire Will Hold, Warns Hamas of ‘Obliteration’ if Deal Collapses
U.S. Vice President JD Vance voiced optimism Tuesday that the fragile Gaza ceasefire would endure, even as he warned Hamas of total destruction should it fail to disarm under President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.
Vance Optimistic With Gaza Peace Plan; Reiterates No U.S. Troops To Be On The Ground
No U.S. troops will be on the ground in Gaza, Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans during a visit to Israel on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
DHS Arrests 480,000 Illegal Immigrants in Nine Months; 70% Have Criminal Records
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has arrested more than 480,000 illegal immigrants in the past nine months -- with 70% of them convicted of crimes or facing criminal charges -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Monday.
Senate Democrats Block Bill To End Government Shutdown For 11th Time
For the 11th time, U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Monday evening to reopen and fund the federal government, indicating that Republicans’ strategy of waiting out the opposition isn't working.
Christian News
Texas Churches Vandalized With Anti-Trump Graffiti During “No Kings” Protests
Two San Antonio pastors are speaking out after their churches were vandalized over the weekend amid nationwide "No Kings" protests targeting the Trump administration.
Two North Carolina Churches Targeted in Suspected Arson Attacks
Authorities are investigating two suspected arson attacks on churches in a small North Carolina town after fires were deliberately set late Friday night.
Around the World
US, Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Rare Earth Deal To Counter China
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have confirmed the signing of an $8.5 billion agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and other critical minerals, aiming to reduce global dependence on China’s supply chain dominance.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Says He Would Join Trump-Putin Summit If Invited
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he would be ready to attend a planned summit in Budapest between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin if formally invited.
EU Agrees To Phase Out Russian Gas and Oil By 2028
European Union energy ministers have agreed to phase out Russian oil and gas imports by January 2028, despite opposition from heavily dependent nations such as Slovakia and Hungary.
EU Criticizes Hungary For Hosting Putin-Trump Summit
The European Union’s foreign-policy chief has voiced disapproval of Hungary’s decision to host Russian President Vladimir Putin despite his international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Continue War on Hamas, Warns of ‘New Threats’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Knesset’s winter session Monday with a defiant speech, pledging to continue Israel’s war against Hamas while defending the temporary ceasefire tied to ongoing hostage negotiations.
Trump Warns Hamas Over Ceasefire Violations: “They’ll Be Eradicated If We Have To”
U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas on Monday, saying any violation of the Gaza ceasefire “would be taken care of quickly,” as the U.S. continues efforts to stabilize the fragile truce.
Inside the United States
Ongoing federal funding lapse now longest full government shutdown in history
The federal government has broken an unfortunate record: its 20th day of closure marks the longest full government shutdown ever.
Supreme Court To Consider Drug User Gun Possession Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case regarding whether regular drug users can possess firearms.
US Army, Contractors Constructing Miles Of Border Wall Barriers In Arizona
Despite an ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors are actively constructing miles of new border wall in Arizona.
Christian News
International Day of Prayer For Persecuted Church Also Online
Barnabas Aid, a major Christian charity, says it will host a worldwide prayer event for millions of Christians facing persecution for their faith.
US, Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Rare Earth Deal To Counter China
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have confirmed the signing of an $8.5 billion agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and other critical minerals, aiming to reduce global dependence on China’s supply chain dominance.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Says He Would Join Trump-Putin Summit If Invited
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday he would be ready to attend a planned summit in Budapest between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin if formally invited.
EU Agrees To Phase Out Russian Gas and Oil By 2028
European Union energy ministers have agreed to phase out Russian oil and gas imports by January 2028, despite opposition from heavily dependent nations such as Slovakia and Hungary.
EU Criticizes Hungary For Hosting Putin-Trump Summit
The European Union’s foreign-policy chief has voiced disapproval of Hungary’s decision to host Russian President Vladimir Putin despite his international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Continue War on Hamas, Warns of ‘New Threats’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opened the Knesset’s winter session Monday with a defiant speech, pledging to continue Israel’s war against Hamas while defending the temporary ceasefire tied to ongoing hostage negotiations.
Trump Warns Hamas Over Ceasefire Violations: “They’ll Be Eradicated If We Have To”
U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas on Monday, saying any violation of the Gaza ceasefire “would be taken care of quickly,” as the U.S. continues efforts to stabilize the fragile truce.
Inside the United States
Ongoing federal funding lapse now longest full government shutdown in history
The federal government has broken an unfortunate record: its 20th day of closure marks the longest full government shutdown ever.
Supreme Court To Consider Drug User Gun Possession Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case regarding whether regular drug users can possess firearms.
US Army, Contractors Constructing Miles Of Border Wall Barriers In Arizona
Despite an ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors are actively constructing miles of new border wall in Arizona.
Christian News
International Day of Prayer For Persecuted Church Also Online
Barnabas Aid, a major Christian charity, says it will host a worldwide prayer event for millions of Christians facing persecution for their faith.