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Around the World
Trump Delays 50% Tariff on EU Imports After Call with von der Leyen
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will delay a proposed 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Over 50,000 Join Toronto’s ‘Walk With Israel’ in Show of Solidarity Following Embassy Killings
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Toronto on Sunday waving Israeli flags and voicing support for the Jewish state at the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk With Israel. Organizers say the event drew 56,000 participants -- the largest crowd in its decades-long history.
Dozen Killed as Russia Strikes Ukraine in ‘Largest Raid’ (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has continued its “largest air raid in three years” of the war against Ukraine in a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes in which Kyiv, the capital, was again the primary target. Ukraine’s leadership announced at least 12 people were killed, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, prompting an angry reaction from the European Union.
Germany Calls China To Help Reach Truce In Ukraine
Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Chinese president Xi Jinping to back efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine amid concerns about China’s cooperation with Russia.
Ecuador’s President Starts New Term Over Turbulent Nation
Ecuador’s reelected President, Daniel Noboa, started his first full day of another term Sunday after pledging to combat rampant corruption and drug trafficking in the South American nation.
Ancient Saxon Cross Unearthed in Leeds Offers Glimpse Into Early Christian England
A metal detectorist’s remarkable discovery in a local field has uncovered a gilded Christian cross pendant dating back over 1,200 years, the City of Leeds announced on May 12.
U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Rome Amid Sharp Divisions Over Uranium Enrichment
The United States and Iran resumed high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Rome on Friday, concluding the fifth round of indirect talks with no agreement but cautious optimism for progress. The discussions, mediated by Oman, exposed widening gaps between both sides over uranium enrichment—an issue that has now emerged as the chief obstacle to a renewed nuclear accord.
Russia Launches Biggest Strike On Kyiv In Years (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in Ukraine say Russia has launched a large-scale drone and missile strike on Kyiv, injuring 15 people. It is seen as one of the biggest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the war began over three years ago.
Trump: 50% Tariff On EU Imports, 25% On Foreign-Produced Smartphones
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a 50% tariff on all European Union imports to the United States from June 1 and said a potential 25% smartphone charge would apply to all foreign-made devices.
Knife Attack Shocks Germany; Numerous Injured
Germany’s recently elected chancellor has expressed his shock over Friday’s knife attack at the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg that injured more than a dozen people.
Largest Prisoner Swap In Ukraine War Underway
Russia and Ukraine have begun one of the largest prisoner exchanges in their three-year war after the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv delegates in more than three years.
Scores Detained In Europe’s Police Crackdown Against Illegal Art
Some 80 people have been arrested across various European nations in a major international police operation against illegal art trade, officials said Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Aims to Capture 75% of Gaza in New Ground Offensive to Defeat Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday that it plans to seize 75% of the Gaza Strip within two months as part of its intensified campaign against Hamas under Operation "Gideon's Chariots," a continuation of the broader effort launched a year and a half ago. The military currently holds around 40% of the territory.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament Talks, Calls Weapons a ‘Red Line’
A senior Hamas official on Sunday dismissed reports of talks with Saudi Arabia or France about disarming the terror group in Gaza, calling the idea an "absolute red line."
Hamas Faces Deepening Financial and Leadership Crisis Amid War Pressure
Hamas is undergoing what insiders describe as its worst crisis since the group's founding in 1987, as financial collapse, public discontent, and leadership voids grip the organization across multiple fronts.
Aid Chaos in Gaza: Looting, Disputes, and Desperation Undermine Relief Efforts
Desperation and disorder continue to undermine humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, where looters seized multiple aid trucks over the weekend, selling food at inflated prices amid growing hunger.
France Pushes Coordinated Recognition of Palestinian State Ahead of UN Summit
France is intensifying efforts to rally Western nations behind a coordinated recognition of a Palestinian state. It aims to make a joint announcement during a high-profile peace summit at the United Nations on June 17.
Inside the United States
Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Trump, Attempting to Firebomb U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
A dual U.S.-German citizen appeared in federal court on Sunday after being extradited from Israel over allegations he attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv and threatened to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Media, Biden Team Face Ongoing Questions About Former President’s Condition
President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and ongoing mental decline has sparked a firestorm of controversy and criticism for the Biden family, the media, and the Democratic staffers who allegedly helped cover up the former president’s condition.
Stocks Slump After Trump Raises Tensions With EU Tariff Threats
U.S. markets declined Friday after President Donald Trump threatened a fresh wave of tariffs on imports from the European Union and on smartphones.
Christian Photographer Wins First Amendment Case Against New York Over Same-Sex Wedding Content
A federal court has ruled in favor of a Christian wedding photographer who challenged New York’s public accommodation laws, finding that the state cannot compel her to create content that conflicts with her religious beliefs.
Washington D.C. Shooting Triggers Nationwide Security Surge After Antisemitic Attack
Law enforcement agencies across the United States are ramping up security at synagogues, schools, and Israeli consulates following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. Authorities are calling the incident an antisemitic terrorist attack.
MAHA Report Ties Child Health Crisis to Chemicals, Ultra-Processed Foods
A new report from the Make America Healthy Again commission links the childhood chronic disease epidemic to pesticides, food additives and undue corporate influence on health regulations.
Christian News
Cuban Pastors Face Prison For Mentioning God
Two Assemblies of God pastors in Cuba, Luis Guillermo Borjas and his wife, Roxana Rojas, faced a tense Sunday after their reported detention for mentioning God at their son’s military trial.
Eight Christians Killed, Farmland Destroyed in Fresh Fulani Attacks in Nigeria
In a devastating escalation of violence against Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt, Fulani ethnic militias launched coordinated attacks on May 14 that left eight Christians dead and over 740 acres of farmland destroyed in Plateau State.
Trump Delays 50% Tariff on EU Imports After Call with von der Leyen
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will delay a proposed 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Over 50,000 Join Toronto’s ‘Walk With Israel’ in Show of Solidarity Following Embassy Killings
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Toronto on Sunday waving Israeli flags and voicing support for the Jewish state at the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk With Israel. Organizers say the event drew 56,000 participants -- the largest crowd in its decades-long history.
Dozen Killed as Russia Strikes Ukraine in ‘Largest Raid’ (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has continued its “largest air raid in three years” of the war against Ukraine in a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes in which Kyiv, the capital, was again the primary target. Ukraine’s leadership announced at least 12 people were killed, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, prompting an angry reaction from the European Union.
Germany Calls China To Help Reach Truce In Ukraine
Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Chinese president Xi Jinping to back efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine amid concerns about China’s cooperation with Russia.
Ecuador’s President Starts New Term Over Turbulent Nation
Ecuador’s reelected President, Daniel Noboa, started his first full day of another term Sunday after pledging to combat rampant corruption and drug trafficking in the South American nation.
Ancient Saxon Cross Unearthed in Leeds Offers Glimpse Into Early Christian England
A metal detectorist’s remarkable discovery in a local field has uncovered a gilded Christian cross pendant dating back over 1,200 years, the City of Leeds announced on May 12.
U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Rome Amid Sharp Divisions Over Uranium Enrichment
The United States and Iran resumed high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Rome on Friday, concluding the fifth round of indirect talks with no agreement but cautious optimism for progress. The discussions, mediated by Oman, exposed widening gaps between both sides over uranium enrichment—an issue that has now emerged as the chief obstacle to a renewed nuclear accord.
Russia Launches Biggest Strike On Kyiv In Years (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in Ukraine say Russia has launched a large-scale drone and missile strike on Kyiv, injuring 15 people. It is seen as one of the biggest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the war began over three years ago.
Trump: 50% Tariff On EU Imports, 25% On Foreign-Produced Smartphones
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a 50% tariff on all European Union imports to the United States from June 1 and said a potential 25% smartphone charge would apply to all foreign-made devices.
Knife Attack Shocks Germany; Numerous Injured
Germany’s recently elected chancellor has expressed his shock over Friday’s knife attack at the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg that injured more than a dozen people.
Largest Prisoner Swap In Ukraine War Underway
Russia and Ukraine have begun one of the largest prisoner exchanges in their three-year war after the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv delegates in more than three years.
Scores Detained In Europe’s Police Crackdown Against Illegal Art
Some 80 people have been arrested across various European nations in a major international police operation against illegal art trade, officials said Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Aims to Capture 75% of Gaza in New Ground Offensive to Defeat Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday that it plans to seize 75% of the Gaza Strip within two months as part of its intensified campaign against Hamas under Operation "Gideon's Chariots," a continuation of the broader effort launched a year and a half ago. The military currently holds around 40% of the territory.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament Talks, Calls Weapons a ‘Red Line’
A senior Hamas official on Sunday dismissed reports of talks with Saudi Arabia or France about disarming the terror group in Gaza, calling the idea an "absolute red line."
Hamas Faces Deepening Financial and Leadership Crisis Amid War Pressure
Hamas is undergoing what insiders describe as its worst crisis since the group's founding in 1987, as financial collapse, public discontent, and leadership voids grip the organization across multiple fronts.
Aid Chaos in Gaza: Looting, Disputes, and Desperation Undermine Relief Efforts
Desperation and disorder continue to undermine humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, where looters seized multiple aid trucks over the weekend, selling food at inflated prices amid growing hunger.
France Pushes Coordinated Recognition of Palestinian State Ahead of UN Summit
France is intensifying efforts to rally Western nations behind a coordinated recognition of a Palestinian state. It aims to make a joint announcement during a high-profile peace summit at the United Nations on June 17.
Inside the United States
Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Trump, Attempting to Firebomb U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
A dual U.S.-German citizen appeared in federal court on Sunday after being extradited from Israel over allegations he attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv and threatened to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Media, Biden Team Face Ongoing Questions About Former President’s Condition
President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and ongoing mental decline has sparked a firestorm of controversy and criticism for the Biden family, the media, and the Democratic staffers who allegedly helped cover up the former president’s condition.
Stocks Slump After Trump Raises Tensions With EU Tariff Threats
U.S. markets declined Friday after President Donald Trump threatened a fresh wave of tariffs on imports from the European Union and on smartphones.
Christian Photographer Wins First Amendment Case Against New York Over Same-Sex Wedding Content
A federal court has ruled in favor of a Christian wedding photographer who challenged New York’s public accommodation laws, finding that the state cannot compel her to create content that conflicts with her religious beliefs.
Washington D.C. Shooting Triggers Nationwide Security Surge After Antisemitic Attack
Law enforcement agencies across the United States are ramping up security at synagogues, schools, and Israeli consulates following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. Authorities are calling the incident an antisemitic terrorist attack.
MAHA Report Ties Child Health Crisis to Chemicals, Ultra-Processed Foods
A new report from the Make America Healthy Again commission links the childhood chronic disease epidemic to pesticides, food additives and undue corporate influence on health regulations.
Christian News
Cuban Pastors Face Prison For Mentioning God
Two Assemblies of God pastors in Cuba, Luis Guillermo Borjas and his wife, Roxana Rojas, faced a tense Sunday after their reported detention for mentioning God at their son’s military trial.
Eight Christians Killed, Farmland Destroyed in Fresh Fulani Attacks in Nigeria
In a devastating escalation of violence against Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt, Fulani ethnic militias launched coordinated attacks on May 14 that left eight Christians dead and over 740 acres of farmland destroyed in Plateau State.
Around the World
USS Truman Launches Record-Breaking Airstrike in Somalia, Shifts Focus to NATO Exercise
The USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group executed what officials are calling the "largest airstrike in the history of the world" launched from an aircraft carrier, dropping 125,000 pounds of munitions in recent operations over Somalia, according to Adm. James Kilby, the Navy’s acting chief of operations.
Monumental Discovery Unearthed in Ancient Nineveh Reveals Lost Gods of Assyria
German archaeologists from Heidelberg University have made a landmark discovery in Iraq that is reshaping our understanding of the ancient Assyrian Empire. While excavating the ruins of Nineveh—once the empire’s capital and famously the setting of the biblical story of Jonah—a team uncovered a monumental relief depicting King Assurbanipal flanked by the major deities Assur and Ištar.
Romania’s Top Court: ‘No New Elections’
Romania’s Constitutional Court has “unanimously” rejected an application by George Simion, the defeated nationalist candidate in Sunday’s presidential election rerun, to declare the vote invalid on the grounds of “foreign interference.”
Trump Accuses South Africa of Genocide Against Whites In Oval Office Meeting
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told South African president Cyril Ramaphosa that “thousands” of white people want to come to the United States because they fear for their lives in South Africa.
Britain Hands Over Chagos Islands To Mauritius
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over the sovereignty of one of the last remnants of the British Empire, the Chagos Islands, to Mauritius.
Netherlands Grieving Over Dead Children
The Netherlands on Wednesday plunged into mourning as police confirmed that a three-day search for two missing children ended when their bodies, along with that of their father, were recovered from a car submerged in a remote canal.
Ex-Ukrainian President’s Aide Killed In Spain
The war in Ukraine was brought to the streets of Spain on Wednesday as unidentified gunmen shot and killed a high-profile former Ukrainian politician.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Warns U.S. Will Be Held Responsible for Any Israeli Strike on Nuclear Facilities
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that it will bear full legal responsibility for any Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, escalating tensions amid reports that Israel is preparing for a potential strike if negotiations over Iran's nuclear program collapse.
Suspected Gunman Detained After Killing Israeli Embassy Officials In Washington
A suspected pro-Palestine activist is in custody Thursday after allegedly shooting dead two Israeli embassy staff members at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, in an act of terrorism, authorities confirmed.
Israel’s Military Defends Firing Near Diplomats (Video)
The Israeli military has defended its decision to fire warning shots near a large delegation of European and Arab diplomats on an official visit near the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank as they allegedly “deviated” from an agreed route.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Deadlocks, Blocks Nation’s First Religious Charter School in Oklahoma
In a rare 4-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that blocks the establishment of the country's first publicly funded religious charter school, leaving in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that deemed the proposed school unconstitutional.
House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Sending Sweeping GOP Agenda to Senate
The House narrowly passed President Donald Trump's sweeping legislative package early Thursday morning in a 215-214 vote, delivering a major win for Republicans and advancing key parts of Trump's second-term agenda.
Christian News
Eight Christians Killed, Farmland Destroyed in Fresh Fulani Attacks in Nigeria
In a devastating escalation of violence against Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt, Fulani ethnic militias launched coordinated attacks on May 14 that left eight Christians dead and over 740 acres of farmland destroyed in Plateau State.
Prayers Urged For Jailed Iranian Christian Woman
Friends of a detained Christian woman in Tehran urged fellow believers to pray for her on Wednesday after Iran’s authorities demanded $135,000 in local currency for her release.
Worthy Insights
Who was Yaron Lischinsky? For starters, he was a ‘super solid’ Israeli Christian, diplomat, ‘true Zionist,’ and the brother of an ALL ISRAEL NEWS journalist
Yaron was also a strong follower of Jesus – well-known, well-respected, and well-loved throughout the Israeli Christian community – as well as a veteran of serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, a diplomat working for Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a passionate soccer player.
Slain Israeli diplomat Yarón Lischinsky was German Christian who fell in love with Jewish state
Yarón Lischinsky (30) and Sarah Lynn Milgrim (26), two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington, were murdered Thursday in a shooting attack outside the Jewish Museum in the US capital. The perpetrator, Elias Rodriguez, 31, from Chicago – a far-left activist previously involved in anti-Israeli protests across the US – left behind a manifesto declaring he carried out the attack "as part of the Palestinian struggle."
CNN Freaks Out Over Prayer Hegseth’s Pastor Gave at Pentagon: No Wonder – It Was Excellent
It’s good to see that CNN isn’t taking long to freak out over the prayer service Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had his pastor host, finding “a national security law expert” to call it a “clear violation” of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
House Passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, Pro-Life Advocates Applaud Cuts to Planned Parenthood Funding
GOP lawmakers introduced a provision in the"Big Beautiful Bill" that would cut Medicaid funds from going to the abortion industry, including Planned Parenthood.
USS Truman Launches Record-Breaking Airstrike in Somalia, Shifts Focus to NATO Exercise
The USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group executed what officials are calling the "largest airstrike in the history of the world" launched from an aircraft carrier, dropping 125,000 pounds of munitions in recent operations over Somalia, according to Adm. James Kilby, the Navy’s acting chief of operations.
Monumental Discovery Unearthed in Ancient Nineveh Reveals Lost Gods of Assyria
German archaeologists from Heidelberg University have made a landmark discovery in Iraq that is reshaping our understanding of the ancient Assyrian Empire. While excavating the ruins of Nineveh—once the empire’s capital and famously the setting of the biblical story of Jonah—a team uncovered a monumental relief depicting King Assurbanipal flanked by the major deities Assur and Ištar.
Romania’s Top Court: ‘No New Elections’
Romania’s Constitutional Court has “unanimously” rejected an application by George Simion, the defeated nationalist candidate in Sunday’s presidential election rerun, to declare the vote invalid on the grounds of “foreign interference.”
Trump Accuses South Africa of Genocide Against Whites In Oval Office Meeting
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told South African president Cyril Ramaphosa that “thousands” of white people want to come to the United States because they fear for their lives in South Africa.
Britain Hands Over Chagos Islands To Mauritius
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over the sovereignty of one of the last remnants of the British Empire, the Chagos Islands, to Mauritius.
Netherlands Grieving Over Dead Children
The Netherlands on Wednesday plunged into mourning as police confirmed that a three-day search for two missing children ended when their bodies, along with that of their father, were recovered from a car submerged in a remote canal.
Ex-Ukrainian President’s Aide Killed In Spain
The war in Ukraine was brought to the streets of Spain on Wednesday as unidentified gunmen shot and killed a high-profile former Ukrainian politician.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Warns U.S. Will Be Held Responsible for Any Israeli Strike on Nuclear Facilities
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that it will bear full legal responsibility for any Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, escalating tensions amid reports that Israel is preparing for a potential strike if negotiations over Iran's nuclear program collapse.
Suspected Gunman Detained After Killing Israeli Embassy Officials In Washington
A suspected pro-Palestine activist is in custody Thursday after allegedly shooting dead two Israeli embassy staff members at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, in an act of terrorism, authorities confirmed.
Israel’s Military Defends Firing Near Diplomats (Video)
The Israeli military has defended its decision to fire warning shots near a large delegation of European and Arab diplomats on an official visit near the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank as they allegedly “deviated” from an agreed route.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Deadlocks, Blocks Nation’s First Religious Charter School in Oklahoma
In a rare 4-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that blocks the establishment of the country's first publicly funded religious charter school, leaving in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that deemed the proposed school unconstitutional.
House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Sending Sweeping GOP Agenda to Senate
The House narrowly passed President Donald Trump's sweeping legislative package early Thursday morning in a 215-214 vote, delivering a major win for Republicans and advancing key parts of Trump's second-term agenda.
Christian News
Eight Christians Killed, Farmland Destroyed in Fresh Fulani Attacks in Nigeria
In a devastating escalation of violence against Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt, Fulani ethnic militias launched coordinated attacks on May 14 that left eight Christians dead and over 740 acres of farmland destroyed in Plateau State.
Prayers Urged For Jailed Iranian Christian Woman
Friends of a detained Christian woman in Tehran urged fellow believers to pray for her on Wednesday after Iran’s authorities demanded $135,000 in local currency for her release.
Worthy Insights
Who was Yaron Lischinsky? For starters, he was a ‘super solid’ Israeli Christian, diplomat, ‘true Zionist,’ and the brother of an ALL ISRAEL NEWS journalist
Yaron was also a strong follower of Jesus – well-known, well-respected, and well-loved throughout the Israeli Christian community – as well as a veteran of serving in the Israeli Defense Forces, a diplomat working for Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a passionate soccer player.
Slain Israeli diplomat Yarón Lischinsky was German Christian who fell in love with Jewish state
Yarón Lischinsky (30) and Sarah Lynn Milgrim (26), two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington, were murdered Thursday in a shooting attack outside the Jewish Museum in the US capital. The perpetrator, Elias Rodriguez, 31, from Chicago – a far-left activist previously involved in anti-Israeli protests across the US – left behind a manifesto declaring he carried out the attack "as part of the Palestinian struggle."
CNN Freaks Out Over Prayer Hegseth’s Pastor Gave at Pentagon: No Wonder – It Was Excellent
It’s good to see that CNN isn’t taking long to freak out over the prayer service Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had his pastor host, finding “a national security law expert” to call it a “clear violation” of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
House Passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, Pro-Life Advocates Applaud Cuts to Planned Parenthood Funding
GOP lawmakers introduced a provision in the"Big Beautiful Bill" that would cut Medicaid funds from going to the abortion industry, including Planned Parenthood.
Around the World
Rubio Warns Syria Weeks Away from Collapse and Civil War
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned lawmakers Tuesday that Syria may be just weeks away from collapsing into a new civil war, citing fears that the fledgling transitional government in Damascus could soon fall apart without urgent international support.
Romania’s Nationalist Contest Vote Results
Romania faced more political turmoil Wednesday as a nationalist presidential candidate said he would contest Sunday’s election's declared outcome.
Iran Approves 20-Year Strategic Pact with Russia, Deepening Military and Economic Ties
Iran’s parliament on Wednesday ratified a sweeping 20-year strategic partnership with Russia, signaling a significant deepening of ties between the two heavily sanctioned nations.
U.S.-Iran Indirect Talks to Resume in Rome as Nuclear Tensions Escalate
Oman's foreign minister announced that a fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is set for Friday in Rome, continuing Oman's quiet role as a mediator between the two rivals. The announcement, made on X, has yet to be confirmed by either Tehran or Washington.
EU Rushes To Prevent Russia-style Crackdown In Hungary
Legislators of the European Union prepared for an urgent debate on Hungary’s proposed new transparency law that they fear will lead to a Russia-style crackdown on critics by the “increasingly authoritarian” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Hungary Votes To Leave International Court
Hungary's parliament approved legislation Tuesday to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the institute’s alleged bias toward Israel.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s High Court Rules Netanyahu Acted Illegally in Attempt to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief
Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted unlawfully in his effort to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, citing procedural violations and a conflict of interest tied to a corruption investigation involving Netanyahu’s close associates.
IDF Ramps Up Strikes in Gaza, Eliminates Senior Hamas and Hezbollah Operatives
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Wednesday that it has struck more than 115 terror targets across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, intensifying its offensive under Operation Gideon’s Chariots. The campaign, launched to dismantle Hamas’s military capabilities and leadership, continues with heavy airstrikes, naval fire, and coordinated ground operations.
Israel Balances Gaza Offensive with Surge in Humanitarian Aid Deliveries
As fighting intensifies in Gaza, Israel has expanded its humanitarian aid program to civilians in the Strip, facilitating the entry of 93 aid trucks on Tuesday through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).
Inside the United States
Delaware Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide, Drawing Praise and Criticism as It Becomes 11th State to Enact Law
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed the End-of-Life Options Act into law Tuesday, making the state the 11th in the U.S. to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Supporters call the measure a compassionate step toward honoring personal choice, while critics warn it opens the door to abuse and undermines the sanctity of life.
DOJ Sues Idaho City for Religious Discrimination Against Evangelical Church
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the City of Troy, Idaho, of religious discrimination over its denial of a land use permit to Christ Church, a small evangelical congregation.
Air Force Conducts Midnight Minuteman III ICBM Test
The U.S. Air Force successfully test-launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) just after midnight Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, sending it more than 4,200 miles to a test site in the Marshall Islands.
Senate Unanimously Passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill, Heads to House
In a rare show of unanimous support, the U.S. Senate has passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bipartisan measure that would exempt up to $25,000 in reported tip income from federal taxes for employees in customarily tipped occupations such as servers, bartenders, and beauty professionals.
Department of Education Rescinds $37.7M Fine Against Grand Canyon University, Case Closed Permanently
The U.S. Department of Education has formally revoked a $37.7 million fine issued to Grand Canyon University (GCU), bringing an end to a months-long legal battle over alleged misleading pricing practices related to the university’s doctoral programs. The case has been closed with prejudice, barring any future legal action on the matter.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Universal School Choice Act
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday introduced a federal Universal School Choice Act.
U.S. Missile Defense Agency Receives Upgraded Radar to Counter Hypersonic Threats
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has taken delivery of the most advanced AN/TPY-2 radar system to date, built by Raytheon and designed specifically to detect and track next-generation missile threats, including hypersonics.
Christian News
Bible Engagement on the Rise in the U.S., Driven by Young Men
For the first time in four years, Bible engagement is increasing in the United States—thanks largely to a surprising source: young men.
1,000 Christian Leaders In Berlin At Evangelism Congress
U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham said Wednesday that “1,000 Christian leaders from 55 countries and territories across Europe” will gather this month in Berlin to learn how to spread the Gospel to a continent in turmoil and beyond.
Worthy Insights
Al Jazeera Airs Rare Interview with Hamas Terrorists Inside Gaza Tunnels
Al Jazeera has aired a rare and exclusive interview with masked fighters from Hamas’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, filmed inside the underground tunnel network beneath Gaza. Subtitled in English, the footage features the terrorists discussing their operations, tactics, and motivations amid the ongoing war with Israel. The journalist from the Qatari state-funded network was blindfolded and led into the tunnel, where he spoke with the fighters about their living conditions and joined them in a communal prayer.
Christian Summer Camp Fights Back Amid Claims Government Could Shut It Down Over Gender Law
A Christian summer camp in Colorado is suing over a gender policy it says could shut it down.
CNN: New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say
The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.
Rubio Warns Syria Weeks Away from Collapse and Civil War
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned lawmakers Tuesday that Syria may be just weeks away from collapsing into a new civil war, citing fears that the fledgling transitional government in Damascus could soon fall apart without urgent international support.
Romania’s Nationalist Contest Vote Results
Romania faced more political turmoil Wednesday as a nationalist presidential candidate said he would contest Sunday’s election's declared outcome.
Iran Approves 20-Year Strategic Pact with Russia, Deepening Military and Economic Ties
Iran’s parliament on Wednesday ratified a sweeping 20-year strategic partnership with Russia, signaling a significant deepening of ties between the two heavily sanctioned nations.
U.S.-Iran Indirect Talks to Resume in Rome as Nuclear Tensions Escalate
Oman's foreign minister announced that a fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is set for Friday in Rome, continuing Oman's quiet role as a mediator between the two rivals. The announcement, made on X, has yet to be confirmed by either Tehran or Washington.
EU Rushes To Prevent Russia-style Crackdown In Hungary
Legislators of the European Union prepared for an urgent debate on Hungary’s proposed new transparency law that they fear will lead to a Russia-style crackdown on critics by the “increasingly authoritarian” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Hungary Votes To Leave International Court
Hungary's parliament approved legislation Tuesday to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court (ICC) after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned the institute’s alleged bias toward Israel.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s High Court Rules Netanyahu Acted Illegally in Attempt to Dismiss Shin Bet Chief
Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted unlawfully in his effort to dismiss Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, citing procedural violations and a conflict of interest tied to a corruption investigation involving Netanyahu’s close associates.
IDF Ramps Up Strikes in Gaza, Eliminates Senior Hamas and Hezbollah Operatives
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Wednesday that it has struck more than 115 terror targets across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, intensifying its offensive under Operation Gideon’s Chariots. The campaign, launched to dismantle Hamas’s military capabilities and leadership, continues with heavy airstrikes, naval fire, and coordinated ground operations.
Israel Balances Gaza Offensive with Surge in Humanitarian Aid Deliveries
As fighting intensifies in Gaza, Israel has expanded its humanitarian aid program to civilians in the Strip, facilitating the entry of 93 aid trucks on Tuesday through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).
Inside the United States
Delaware Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide, Drawing Praise and Criticism as It Becomes 11th State to Enact Law
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed the End-of-Life Options Act into law Tuesday, making the state the 11th in the U.S. to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Supporters call the measure a compassionate step toward honoring personal choice, while critics warn it opens the door to abuse and undermines the sanctity of life.
DOJ Sues Idaho City for Religious Discrimination Against Evangelical Church
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the City of Troy, Idaho, of religious discrimination over its denial of a land use permit to Christ Church, a small evangelical congregation.
Air Force Conducts Midnight Minuteman III ICBM Test
The U.S. Air Force successfully test-launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) just after midnight Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, sending it more than 4,200 miles to a test site in the Marshall Islands.
Senate Unanimously Passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill, Heads to House
In a rare show of unanimous support, the U.S. Senate has passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bipartisan measure that would exempt up to $25,000 in reported tip income from federal taxes for employees in customarily tipped occupations such as servers, bartenders, and beauty professionals.
Department of Education Rescinds $37.7M Fine Against Grand Canyon University, Case Closed Permanently
The U.S. Department of Education has formally revoked a $37.7 million fine issued to Grand Canyon University (GCU), bringing an end to a months-long legal battle over alleged misleading pricing practices related to the university’s doctoral programs. The case has been closed with prejudice, barring any future legal action on the matter.
Sen. Cruz Introduces Universal School Choice Act
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday introduced a federal Universal School Choice Act.
U.S. Missile Defense Agency Receives Upgraded Radar to Counter Hypersonic Threats
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has taken delivery of the most advanced AN/TPY-2 radar system to date, built by Raytheon and designed specifically to detect and track next-generation missile threats, including hypersonics.
Christian News
Bible Engagement on the Rise in the U.S., Driven by Young Men
For the first time in four years, Bible engagement is increasing in the United States—thanks largely to a surprising source: young men.
1,000 Christian Leaders In Berlin At Evangelism Congress
U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham said Wednesday that “1,000 Christian leaders from 55 countries and territories across Europe” will gather this month in Berlin to learn how to spread the Gospel to a continent in turmoil and beyond.
Worthy Insights
Al Jazeera Airs Rare Interview with Hamas Terrorists Inside Gaza Tunnels
Al Jazeera has aired a rare and exclusive interview with masked fighters from Hamas’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, filmed inside the underground tunnel network beneath Gaza. Subtitled in English, the footage features the terrorists discussing their operations, tactics, and motivations amid the ongoing war with Israel. The journalist from the Qatari state-funded network was blindfolded and led into the tunnel, where he spoke with the fighters about their living conditions and joined them in a communal prayer.
Christian Summer Camp Fights Back Amid Claims Government Could Shut It Down Over Gender Law
A Christian summer camp in Colorado is suing over a gender policy it says could shut it down.
CNN: New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say
The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.