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Around the World
Iran Expects Israeli, US Attack On Nuclear Sites
Iran has reportedly put its defense systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an imminent attack by Israel and the United States.
Ukraine, US To Sign Minerals Deal (Worthy News In-Depth)
War-torn Ukraine has agreed with the United States to jointly develop its natural resources in an effort to ease tensions and advance the prospects of a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Russia, several officials said Tuesday.
UN Security Council Passes US Resolution on Ukraine War After General Assembly Rejection
The United Nations Security Council approved a US-led resolution on Russia's war in Ukraine on Monday, following its earlier rejection by the General Assembly.
France, US Expect Truce Soon In Russia-Ukraine War
In a turnaround, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced Monday that Russia would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a peace deal, and French President Emmanuel Macron said a truce could be agreed upon within weeks.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Several Killed As Israel Strikes Syria
Israel has confirmed that its warplanes hit targets in southern Syria, including around the capital, Damascus, and there were reports of causalities.

Inside the United States
Mike Johnson Steers Trump’s Budget Through Tumultuous House Vote to Victory
On Tuesday, under intense pressure and after a brief withdrawal from the floor, the House passed a GOP budget resolution, a crucial victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). This budget plan, praised by President Donald Trump as “one big, beautiful bill,” includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts—elements of Trump's domestic agenda omitted in the Senate's version. The passage represents a significant step towards realizing the President’s vision.
Justice Thomas Condemns Supreme Court For Refusal To Hear Case On Abortion Buffer Zones
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has condemned the nation’s top court for declining to hear a case challenging buffer zones around abortion clinics that he says trample free speech rights.
White House praises DOGE for government efficiency
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised the success of the DOGE initiative during a recent press briefing, pointing to its role in improving U.S. government efficiency.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Freeze Federal Aid
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's plan to freeze federal aid while reviewing the spending to make sure it complies with his vision for the federal government.
Hawaii Man Exonerated After 30 Years in Prison: “Thank God for DNA”
After spending three decades behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, Gordon Cordeiro is finally free.

Christian News
Thailand Detains Dozens Of Montagnard Christian Refugees
More than 60 Montagnard Christian refugees from Vietnam — including men, women, children, and pregnant women — were detained in Thailand, adding to concerns among Christian asylum seekers, rights activists said Tuesday.
Elderly Dutch Christian Woman Sentenced For Destroying 300 ‘Idols’
An elderly Christian woman has been sentenced to 20 hours of community service in the Netherlands for smashing 300 “idols” made of ceramic in 2023, declaring, “There is only one God, that is Yahweh” while calling the art exhibition a “false image of God.”

Worthy Insights
Revival Sweeps College Campuses Across the Nation Leading Up to Collegiate Day of Prayer
A spiritual awakening is taking hold on college campuses nationwide as thousands of students gather for worship, prayer, and baptisms.
Abortion by Mail: Horror Stories Emerge of ‘Abortions for Children… Without Parental Consent’
Abortion pills are being sent through the mail these days to bypass state restrictions, and it's reshaping the landscape of the abortion battle.
World’s oldest Holocaust survivor dies in LI nursing home at age 113: ‘She made the best of terrible situations’
A Long Island woman believed to be the world’s oldest survivor of the Holocaust has died at age 113.
Apple working on fix after voice text turns ‘racist’ to ‘Trump’
Apple is working to address a problem raised by users on social media, in which saying the word “racist” while using the iPhone’s voice-to-text tool briefly shows “Trump.”
Elderly woman first to be arrested in Scotland under ‘buffer zone law’ criticized by JD Vance
A 74-year-old woman has been arrested near a Glasgow hospital, marking the first case under Scotland's new "buffer zone law." She was subsequently charged under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act.
Around the World
UN Resolution on Ukraine War Anniversary Passes Despite Opposition from U.S. and Russia
The United States voted against a European-backed resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that demanded Russia immediately withdraw its forces from Ukraine, reaffirm Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and strongly condemned Russia's invasion on the third anniversary of the war.
Air Raid Sirens In Kyiv As World Leaders Arrive For Third Anniversary
Air raid sirens wailed throughout Kyiv Monday as a dozen world leaders arrived in the Ukrainian capital on the 3rd anniversary of the war that broke out with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Wales Introduces Britain’s AI-Powered ‘Orwellian Facial Recognition’ System (Worthy News Focus)
Wales is the first part of Britain to roll out a facial recognition system that critics claim will turn Brits into “walking barcodes” and “a nation of suspects.”
Hungary Blocks New EU Military Aid for Ukraine On 3rd Anniversary Of War
Hungary will veto a new multibillion-euro European Union military aid package for Ukraine, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed Monday. Budapest also opposes “the automatic extension of sanctions” against Russian individuals, saying it prefers peace talks about ending the three-year war between Ukraine and Russia.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Numerous Raids in Syria to Enhance Golan Security
The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday that Brigade 474 of Division 210 executed multiple brief incursions beyond Israel's buffer zone into southern Syria, capturing weapons and military gear left by the old Syrian army. The army also released footage from a recent operation showcasing the seized armaments.
Hezbollah’s Economic Crisis: War Exacerbates Financial Instability
Hezbollah, the Iranian backed terrorist group is struggling to fulfill its financial commitments to its followers. The U.S.-designated terrorist organization, Hezbollah acts as a quasi-government in Lebanon, providing jobs and services and compensating families of fighters and others affected by conflict, however the recent war's financial burden has put these payments at risk, according to a new report by the Wall Street Journal.

Inside the United States
Trump Issues Executive Order Tightening Restrictions on Chinese Investments in U.S.
President Trump signed a national security memorandum on Friday directing the Federal Government to restrict Chinese investments in the U.S. that pose a threat to national security.
Trump Says Tariffs on Schedule as Pause Deadline Nears
President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariff plans for Mexico and Canada will move forward "on time" as the end of the 30-day pause on the 25% import duty approaches.

Christian News
International Court Asked To Condemn Nicaragua Over Jailing Pastors
A leading international court is deliberating on whether to punish Nicaragua after it sentenced 11 Nicaraguan pastors and ministry leaders to prison and forced them to pay millions in fines for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in massive evangelism campaigns.

Worthy Insights
Federal judge rejects AP’s bid to overturn White House ban on outlet’s access to key areas
A federal judge on Monday denied the Associated Press' request to immediately restore its access to select areas of the White House, after the administration pulled the outlet's access to the Oval Office and Air Force One earlier this month.
300 Rush Altar to Receive Christ During Regular Church Service: ‘It’s Absolutely Incredible’
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship is encouraging fellow pastors to make it a habit to share the Gospel message and invite people to accept Christ as their Savior after every message they preach.
Elon Musk defends Netanyahu under criminal indictment ;’Deep State Is Everywhere’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, tasked by former President Donald Trump with leading massive cuts to the U.S. government, weighed in Monday on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing trial, claiming that the "deep state is everywhere."
NYC’s notorious Roosevelt Hotel shelter will be migrant-free in coming months, Mayor Eric Adams says
The notorious migrant shelter and arrival center at Manhattan’s Roosevelt Hotel will close in a couple of months, Mayor Eric Adams said Monday — as data showed the number of asylum seekers entering the city’s care has dropped nearly 200% since the crisis’ peak.
Olmert reveals for first time map of Palestinian state he offered Abbas
Former prime minister Ehud Omert has for the first time revealed the map for a two-state solution that he showed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008, and spoke of how he urged the Palestinian Authority president to sign the document right there and then.
Apple Announces Unprecedented Job-Creating Investment Days After CEO Met with Trump
Apple announced Monday that it will be investing over $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years — its largest capital investment ever.
Trump’s MAGA Policies Are Widely Popular; New Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll Shows
A new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll shows that most Americans support President Trump's agenda to "Make America Great Again," which includes beefing up the southern and northern borders and deporting criminal illegal aliens, unleashing DOGE on the corrupt federal bureaucracy, ending all toxic forms of DEI initiatives in the federal government, military, and corporate America, and ensuring the nation is energy independent. Meanwhile, approval for the Democratic Party has collapsed to record lows as radical leftist lawmakers double and triple down on woke policies.
ICE Nabs Notorious Smuggler of Illegal Aliens
The ringleader of an international illegal-alien smuggling conspiracy, a sophisticated network operating along the United States southern border since at least 2018, was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. as the result of a multi-agency investigation.
Cartel-linked human smuggling operation that kidnapped migrants dismantled by US, Mexico
A binational enforcement operation between Mexico and the United States took down a cartel-linked human smuggling operation that reportedly kidnapped migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally and then extorted their families for money.
Planned Parenthood Faces Crisis as Clinics Close and Malpractice Allegations Mount
Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading abortion provider, is grappling with a growing crisis, according to a recent bombshell article by The New York Times. The report highlights botched abortions, failed procedures, and undertrained staff as the organization struggles both financially and in terms of its operations.
Around the World
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition Amid Early-Stage Kidney Failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at the hospital, with blood tests indicating the 88-year-old pontiff is suffering from early-stage kidney failure, the Vatican suggested in a health update late Sunday.
Ukrainian President Open To Resign In Exchange For NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to step down “immediately” if it secures peace for Ukraine and suggests to trade his resignation for the country’s membership of the NATO military alliance.
Christian Democrats Win German Vote, ‘But AfD Second’
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led by Friedrich Merz, has won the German Federal Election, known for its anti-migration stance and considered right-wing, emerged as the second-largest faction, exit polls showed Sunday.
Ukraine Suffers Record Drone Attack Ahead Of 3rd Anniversary (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia launched more than 200 drones in an overnight attack ahead of the third anniversary of the war against Russia. The attacks, the worst in the armed conflict so far, reportedly killed at least one civilian and was the latest bloodshed in Europe’s most brutal conflict in decades.
France, Germany Shocked By Knife Attacks Killing One, Injuring Several
France and Germany are reeling from knife attacks linked to Islamic extremism and antisemitism in which at least one person was killed and six injured.
Europe In Turmoil As Russia-US Design World Order (Worthy News Focus)
“I am thinking of leaving the Netherlands if there is a war again in Europe,” says Aafje van Kampen, a Dutch painter and graphic artist who happens to be the mother of a Worthy News agency reporter.
Mexico Worried About Possible US Intervention Changes Constitution
Mexico’s president unveiled constitutional reforms Thursday amid concerns over possible American military intervention in her country after U.S. President Donald J. Trump designated six Mexican drug cartels as “foreign terrorist” organizations.
Outrage in Kyiv Over Trump’s Remarks: ‘We Are a Sovereign Nation’
Ukraine has reacted angrily and in disbelief to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “a dictator with only four percent public support.”

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Deploys Tanks in West Bank Near Jenin for First Time in Two Decades, Escalating Anti-Terror Operations
Israel deployed tanks in Jenin for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday, signaling an extended military presence in northern Samaria as it intensifies counterterrorism operations in the region.
Thousands Chant ‘Death to Israel’ at Nasrallah’s Funeral Amid Israeli Jet Flyovers
Thousands dressed in black converged at Beirut's Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to mourn Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike five months ago. As Israeli jets flew low overhead just as the funeral began, the crowd chanted "Death to Israel, death to America, we respond to your call, Nasrallah."
Hamas Releases Six Hostages After Handing Over Mother’s Body
Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday, just hours after it handed over the body of hostage Shiri Bibas, a mother whose two children were killed.
Israel Mourns as Netanyahu Vows Justice for Young Victims of Hamas Atrocity (Video)
Israeli citizens were shocked when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday recounted the horrific events leading to the deaths of Ariel Bibas, aged 4, and Kfir Bibas, aged 1. Their bodies were returned to Israel on Thursday without their mother.
Netanyahu Calls to Expand Counterterror Operation After Bus Bombings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced intensified Israeli counterterror efforts after Thursday's attempted bus bombings. The operation led to the detention of about 90 suspects and the confiscation of over 15 weapons.

Inside the United States
U.S. Education Department: DEI is a Civil Rights Violation
The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and any institution that does not comply with the department’s antidiscrimination requirements will face loss of federal funding.
Chinese Spies, Human Smugglers, Violent Criminals Latest ICE Arrests in Florida
An alleged Chinese spy, human smugglers and violent criminals are the latest to be arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents in Florida.

Christian News
Baptists Want US To Defund Planned Parenthood Over Abortions
The policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the world’s largest Baptist church organization, wants the U.S. Congress to end the alleged killing of “millions of preborn sons and daughters” by defunding Planned Parenthood, America’s biggest abortion provider.

Worthy Insights
Hundreds of ministries to pray for 250 million students in Collegiate Day of Prayer
Hundreds of churches, ministries and individuals have committed to pray for 250 million students worldwide for the Collegiate Day of Prayer on Feb. 27.
Trump Fires Top U.S. General In Major Shakeup Of Pentagon Leadership
President Donald Trump on February 21 fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and dismissed five other admirals and generals in a major shake-up of the top leadership of the U.S. military.
Israel challenges Egypt on secret Sinai military buildup
Senior Israeli officials have approached Egypt regarding serious violations of peace agreement terms following mounting evidence of Egyptian military buildup in Sinai that exceeds previously agreed limits, Israel Hayom has learned.
Israeli scientists fuse ‘brain tissue’ and electronic chips to test autism treatment
Israeli entrepreneur and investor Shmulik Bezalel has traveled the world and donated funds for research to find a treatment for his son Itay who has low-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Itay is one of 254 million children and adults worldwide struggling with neuropsychiatric disorders without a suitable treatment.
‘Associated Press’ slammed for saying Bibas kids, their mother ‘died in captivity’
The Associated Press drew widespread criticism, including from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, for stating that Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel, 4, and Kfir, 9 months, “died in captivity.”
US Christians reaffirm Israel’s right to biblical heartland ahead of Trump annexation decision
A group of American Christian leaders are publicly reaffirming the Jewish people’s right to the biblical heartland of Israel, ahead of a key U.S. decision on Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
‘Demons exist’: Wikipedia Co-Founder Shares How Studying Hollywood Cults Led Him to Christ
Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder, philosopher, and writer, was a devout atheist at one point in his life — but that all changed as his own philosophical writings started to challenge his belief system.