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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.
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.
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.
Around the World
Panama to End Major Trade and Development Agreement with China
Following a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the weekend, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced his intention to terminate major trade and development pact with China and stated he is interested in American investment in Panamanian infrastructure instead, the New York Post reports.
Swedish Police Say 10 Killed In School Shooting (Update)
At least 10 people have been killed in what the prime minister described as Sweden’s worst mass shooting in the Nordic nation’s history.
Six US Hostages Released From Venezuela Prison, Maduro Accepts Repatriation of Undocumented Migrants in White House Deal
Six American hostages who were imprisoned in Venezuela in recent months were released on Saturday as part of a deal negotiated by White House envoy Richard Grenell.
Trump to Reinstate “Maximum Pressure” on Iran
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to reinstate the "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran that he practiced during his first term, in order to drive Tehran’s oil exports down to zero and prevent the regime from developing a nuclear bomb, a US official told Reuters.
Trump to Cut Off Funding to South Africa Over Land Confiscation Law
US President Donald Trump has announced he is suspending all US funding to black-majority South Africa over the country’s recent implementation of Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, a bill that allows the government to confiscate privately owned land for a public purpose or in the public interest.
School Shooting In Sweden: At Least Five People Shot
At least five people were shot at a Swedish school Tuesday, officials said, adding that emergency services have responded massively to the ongoing attack in the town of Örebro, 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Stockholm, the capital.
Nationalist De Wever Premier Of Belgium
Conservative nationalist Bart De Wever has been sworn in as Belgium’s new prime minister after he toned down his rhetoric to make the nation’s Dutch-speaking Vlaanderen (Flanders) region an independent country.
Pro-Russia Militia Leader ‘Assasinated’ In Moscow
The founder of a pro-Russian militia group in eastern Ukraine, seen by Kyiv as a "criminal mastermind", has been assassinated in Moscow, Russian officials announced Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover and Redevelopment of Gaza
President Trump proposed Tuesday that the U.S. could take over the Gaza Strip, suggesting it could "own it" and even remove Palestinians from the area. Without ruling out the possibility of deploying American troops, he envisioned transforming Gaza into "the Riviera of the Middle East."
Trump Meets with Netanyahu, Speaks of Permanently Resettling Palestinians
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, his first meeting with a foreign leader since his inauguration.
Inside the United States
Trump Birthright Citizenship Ban Gets Legal Support from House Republicans
A coalition of House Republicans has filed two amicus briefs supporting President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants.
Bipartisan Bill Would Cap Credit Card Interest at 10%
A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday would cap the interest rate that credit card companies can charge at 10%.
RFK Jr. Advances Past Committee Opposition, Heads to Senate Floor
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for U.S. Health and Human Service secretary, will move forward in the confirmation process after advancing through the Senate Finance Committee in a tight vote.
NPR and PBS Funding in the Spotlight as DOGE Committee Eyes Cuts
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has been aggressively identifying and eliminating a wide swath of federal spending since President Donald Trump took office.
Christian News
Nigeria: Church Elder Shot Dead During Sunday Service
A respected elder of the Celestial Church of Christ, Eagle Parish, in Ogun state, Nigeria, was shot dead when three gunmen invaded the Sunday service on January 19, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Panama to End Major Trade and Development Agreement with China
Following a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the weekend, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino announced his intention to terminate major trade and development pact with China and stated he is interested in American investment in Panamanian infrastructure instead, the New York Post reports.
Swedish Police Say 10 Killed In School Shooting (Update)
At least 10 people have been killed in what the prime minister described as Sweden’s worst mass shooting in the Nordic nation’s history.
Six US Hostages Released From Venezuela Prison, Maduro Accepts Repatriation of Undocumented Migrants in White House Deal
Six American hostages who were imprisoned in Venezuela in recent months were released on Saturday as part of a deal negotiated by White House envoy Richard Grenell.
Trump to Reinstate “Maximum Pressure” on Iran
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to reinstate the "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran that he practiced during his first term, in order to drive Tehran’s oil exports down to zero and prevent the regime from developing a nuclear bomb, a US official told Reuters.
Trump to Cut Off Funding to South Africa Over Land Confiscation Law
US President Donald Trump has announced he is suspending all US funding to black-majority South Africa over the country’s recent implementation of Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, a bill that allows the government to confiscate privately owned land for a public purpose or in the public interest.
School Shooting In Sweden: At Least Five People Shot
At least five people were shot at a Swedish school Tuesday, officials said, adding that emergency services have responded massively to the ongoing attack in the town of Örebro, 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of Stockholm, the capital.
Nationalist De Wever Premier Of Belgium
Conservative nationalist Bart De Wever has been sworn in as Belgium’s new prime minister after he toned down his rhetoric to make the nation’s Dutch-speaking Vlaanderen (Flanders) region an independent country.
Pro-Russia Militia Leader ‘Assasinated’ In Moscow
The founder of a pro-Russian militia group in eastern Ukraine, seen by Kyiv as a "criminal mastermind", has been assassinated in Moscow, Russian officials announced Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover and Redevelopment of Gaza
President Trump proposed Tuesday that the U.S. could take over the Gaza Strip, suggesting it could "own it" and even remove Palestinians from the area. Without ruling out the possibility of deploying American troops, he envisioned transforming Gaza into "the Riviera of the Middle East."
Trump Meets with Netanyahu, Speaks of Permanently Resettling Palestinians
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, his first meeting with a foreign leader since his inauguration.
Inside the United States
Trump Birthright Citizenship Ban Gets Legal Support from House Republicans
A coalition of House Republicans has filed two amicus briefs supporting President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants.
Bipartisan Bill Would Cap Credit Card Interest at 10%
A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday would cap the interest rate that credit card companies can charge at 10%.
RFK Jr. Advances Past Committee Opposition, Heads to Senate Floor
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for U.S. Health and Human Service secretary, will move forward in the confirmation process after advancing through the Senate Finance Committee in a tight vote.
NPR and PBS Funding in the Spotlight as DOGE Committee Eyes Cuts
The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has been aggressively identifying and eliminating a wide swath of federal spending since President Donald Trump took office.
Christian News
Nigeria: Church Elder Shot Dead During Sunday Service
A respected elder of the Celestial Church of Christ, Eagle Parish, in Ogun state, Nigeria, was shot dead when three gunmen invaded the Sunday service on January 19, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.