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Around the World
Iranians Protest Against Islamic Rulers (Worthy News Focus)
Spontaneous protests broke out in Iran with people shouting “Death to the Dictator,” “Death to [Supreme Leader] Khamenei the Murderer," and "Death to the Islamic Republic" around the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to videos shared Sunday and reviewed by Worthy News.
Lebanon’s First Government In 2 Years
Lebanon faced a new political era Sunday after the new prime minister formed the country's first full-fledged government since 2022.
Kosovo Votes Amid Ethnic Tensions (Worthy News Radio)
The people of Kosovo began voting Sunday in an election that analysts say could mark another milestone in the young country’s history as it may determine its future territorial integrity in an increasingly volatile region. Yet the vote was overshadowed by ethnic tensions between the Albanian majority and minority Serbs.
Emotional Swedish Crown Princess At Memorial for Örebro School Shooting Victims
Visibly moved attended Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and her husband, Prince Daniel, a memorial service Sunday near the Risbergska School in Örebro, the scene of the Nordic nation’s deadliest shooting in its recent history.
100,000 Protest Against Alternative for Germany
Around 100,000 people gathered in the German city of Munich Saturday to protest against the Alternative für Deutschland or Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and any collaboration with the far-right party, according to police estimates.
Trudeau: Trump Plans to Annex Canada
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is “seriously” planning to annex Canada, according to records seen by Worthy News on Saturday.
Iran Unveils Massive Drone Warship
Iran has defied sanctions by unveiling the Shahid Bagheri, the nation’s first drone-carrier warship, officials say.
Poland Refuses EU Migration Pact
Poland says it won’t implement the European Asylum and Migration Pact as the European Union member already struggles with almost two million refugees from nearby war-torn Ukraine.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Egypt Holds Emergency Arab Summit
In a warning to Israel, Egypt announced Sunday that it would host “an emergency Arab summit” this month to discuss what it called "serious" developments for Palestinians.
Trump: US May Lose Patience Over Israeli Hostages’ Condition (Video)
President Trump expressed frustration with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after footage showed gaunt and frail Israeli hostages being released, comparing their appearance to Holocaust survivors. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he warned, “At some point, we’re gonna lose our patience.”
Iran Threatens US; Condemns Gaza Proposal
Iran’s supreme leader has appeared to condemn United States President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”

Inside the United States
‘US Funded 6,000 Journalists To Spread Liberal Agenda’, AI Used To Uncover Spending (Worthy News Investigation)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has directly called for the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after his eccentric government efficiency czar Elon Musk uncovered that more than 6,000 journalists at some 700 media outlets worldwide were paid to allegedly spread its liberal agenda.
Many Medical Providers End Transgender Youth Procedures After Trump Order
Late last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting “transgender” procedures on youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries such as mastectomies and penile reconstruction. In response, many medical providers including some of the top in the nation for performing them have announced they will comply with the EO.
House Passes Bill Blocking Future Presidential Bans on Hydraulic Fracking
A bill preventing future presidents from unilaterally banning hydraulic fracking is on its way to the Senate after passing the House 226-188 Friday.
Alaska Air Crash Kills 10
Residents in western Alaska plunged into mourning on Saturday after one of the deadliest air crashes in the U.S. state in the last 25 years killed all 10 people on board.

Christian News
Terrorists Continue To Wreak Havoc in Nigeria as 1,500 Christians Displaced
Boko Haram terrorists raided communities in northeastern Nigeria last week, displacing over 1,500 Christians. Since 2009, Islamic terror groups—including Boko Haram, Islamic State, and Fulani jihadists—have killed or abducted tens of thousands of Christians and displaced millions in their push for an Islamic Caliphate.
16 Christians Slaughtered in Southern Nigeria
As entrenched Islamic jihadism expands from northern Nigeria down the country, 16 Pentecostal Christians were murdered and homes set on fire during an attack by suspected Fulani militant herdsmen in southern Nigeria’s Ebonyi state on Sunday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christians Concerned New Electronic Crimes Law May Be Used Against Them
Christians as well as rights groups and journalists in Pakistan have condemned a newly passed digital crimes law which they say may be used to persecute people who dissent from or criticize the government, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Around the World
Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court
President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing visa and financial sanctions on individuals assisting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigations against the U.S. and its allies, including Israel. The order, issued as Prime Minister Netanyahu met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, mirrors actions Trump took during his first term, targeting those involved in ICC probes against U.S. citizens and allies.
Sweden Police: Racism Investigated In School Shooting
Swedish police investigated Thursday whether the country’s worst mass shooting on record was racially motivated after it emerged that people of several nationalities, including Syrians, were among the 11 killed by a lone gunman at a school for adult education.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council, Following Trump Administration
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), following the Trump Administrations withdrawal from the Council this past Tuesday . Saar accused the council of systematic bias against Israel while neglecting real human rights issues worldwide.

Inside the United States
New Strain of Bird Flu Found for 1st Time in U.S. Dairy Cattle, Nevada Herds Infected
A second kind of bird flu has been detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cattle.
Trump Announces Commission on Religious Liberty, White House Faith Office
President Donald Trump addressed a gathering of the nation’s spiritual leaders and lawmakers at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, when he promised to create a religious liberty commission and end anti-Christian bias.
U.S. Military Under Scrutiny Over $9 Million Payment to Reuters News Agency (Worthy News Investigation)
The U.S. Department of Defense was pressured Thursday to explain why it paid over $9 million to the company that owns the Reuters news agency for activities that included "active social engineering" and "large-scale social deception."
New U.S. Poll Reveals Growing Pro-Life Sentiment Among Young Adults
A new nationwide annual poll reveals that young adults in the U.S., ages 18-24, are increasingly adopting pro-life positions, showing greater support for restrictions on abortion.

Christian News
Evangelical Leader Mike Bickle ‘Abused 17 Women’ Report Claims (Worthy News Investigation)
Mike Bickle, the charismatic founder of U.S.-based International House of Prayer-Kansas City (IHOPKC), a global evangelical missionary group and church, was involved in sexual and spiritual abuse for decades, investigators say.
Pakistan: 12-Year-Old Christian Girl Abducted From Her Home
A 12-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan’s Punjab Province was abducted from her home last month by three Islamists who threatened to sell her into slavery, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Thousands Hear Gospel In Indonesia Despite Protests (Worthy News Focus)
Despite reported protests from radical Muslims, thousands have heard the Gospel during Palu’s Friendship Festival and related evangelistic events in Indonesia, Worthy News learned Thursday.
Around the World
Hungary’s Orbán Praises Trump’s Crackdown On USAID (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s right-wing prime minister, whose government took over numerous media and closed down critical outlets, has praised Donald J. Trump for winding down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as it allegedly “funded” left-wing media.
Zelenskyy Asks US To Provide Ukraine With Nuclear Weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that the United States should provide Ukraine with alternative security guarantees, including nuclear weapons if the country is not admitted to the NATO military alliance.
WATCH: President Trump: ‘Very Constructive Talks’ on Ukraine Conflict
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that discussions between the United States, Russia and Ukraine regarding the ongoing war are progressing in a "very constructive" manner. Speaking from the White House, Trump spoke on the urgency of ending the conflict, citing the devastating casualties and destruction throughout the region.
Trump Announces US Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council and Terminates Funding to UNRWA
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States is withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council and that it will not resume funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) the Associated Press reports.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Jordan Preparing For War With Israel
Jordan is reportedly preparing for war with Israel if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempts to expel Palestinians into its territory.
US Security Advisor: ‘Taking Over Gaza Realistic Solution’ In Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz announced Wednesday that President Donald J. Trump’s plan to “take over Gaza” was intended “to pressure” neighboring Arab nations to propose their own solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Saudi Arabia Warns Israel Over US Controlling Gaza
Saudi Arabia warned Wednesday it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state after U.S. President Donald J. Trump suggested again that the United States should take over Gaza.

Inside the United States
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Males From Female Sports
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the executive order "No Men in Women's Sports," effectively barring transgender girls and women from participating in female sports events in schools and colleges, fulfilling a pledge made during his 2024 presidential campaign.
Of the Billions in Questioned USAID Spending, Millions Went to Fund Terrorism
Of the billions of tax dollars spent by the U.S. Agency for International Development Office (USAID) that are being questioned by the Trump administration, millions went to fund terrorism.

Christian News
Indonesia: Authorities Reorganize Interfaith Festival After Muslims Protest Christian Evangelists
Indonesian authorities in Palu felt compelled to cancel a planned interfaith festival and reorganize it into a Christian-only event after hundreds of Muslims protested the announcement that two evangelists would speak at the festival last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Christians in Syria Concerned for Their Future
Christians in Syria have reported they are worried for their futures as the country gets used to a new Islamic government following the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad on December 8 last year.