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Around the World
French Arrests Over Syringe Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)
French police have detained 12 people after 145 individuals, most of them women and girls, reported being pricked with syringes during a nationwide street music festival over the weekend, officials said.
Iran Vows to Resume Nuclear Program Despite War, as Israel Setbacks Tehran’s Atomic Ambitions
Iran announced Tuesday that it plans to press ahead with its nuclear program despite its recent military clash with Israel. Mohammad Eslami, head of the Islamic Republic's Atomic Energy Organization, told the state-run Mehr news agency that Tehran aims to avoid any disruption in its nuclear industry, though he did not clarify whether that included military activities.
NATO Summit Opens in The Hague Amid Historic Defense Pledge and Global Tensions
NATO leaders gathered in The Hague on Tuesday for a pivotal summit aimed at reshaping the alliance’s defense posture with a historic new spending pledge — even as divisions over the goal and mounting global crises threaten to overshadow the event.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Agrees to Ceasefire After Achieving Objectives in Operation Rising Lion
The Israeli government on Tuesday morning confirmed its agreement to a ceasefire with Iran, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, following what officials called the successful conclusion of “Operation Rising Lion.” Israeli leaders declared that the military campaign had met and exceeded its goals, though fresh missile attacks from Iran threatened to undermine the fragile truce.
Trump ‘Unhappy’ With Israel and Iran After Tehran Strikes Israel, Killing 4
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was on his way to the NATO military alliance summit in the Netherlands after saying he was “really unhappy” with Iran and Israel after at least four people were killed and over 20 injured in an Iranian missile strike in southern Israel.
Iran Fires Missiles At Israel Killing 4 Despite Announced Ceasefire
At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile struck a residential building in the southern city of Beersheva early Tuesday, just hours after an announced ceasefire, emergency medical services said.
Inside the United States
Operation Dragon Eye: 60 Critically Missing Children Rescued in Historic U.S. Marshals Operation
In what officials have hailed as the most successful child recovery operation in U.S. history, 60 critically missing children were rescued in Florida’s Tampa Bay area as part of "Operation Dragon Eye." The operation, led by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for the Central District of Florida, was announced at a press conference on June 23 by Florida State Attorney James Uthmeier and U.S. Marshal William Berger.
ICE Shatters Arrest, Detention Records as Trump Pushes Largest Mass Deportation Effort in U.S. History
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is arresting nearly 1,200 illegal immigrants per day and detaining over 56,000, setting new records as the agency intensifies efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations. Daily deportations have topped 1,100 as ICE scrambles to move migrants out of the country as fast as they are apprehended.
Three Years After Dobbs, Pro-Life Movement Faces New Battles Amid Rising Abortion Numbers
As America marks the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision — a historic Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and restored the people’s right to protect life through their elected officials — pro-life advocates are celebrating a legal victory while confronting sobering realities: abortions are on the rise, and the battle to defend the unborn is far from over.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Third-Country Deportations
The Supreme Court on Monday granted a major victory to President Donald Trump, allowing his administration to resume deporting illegal immigrants to so-called third countries--nations where the deportees have no prior connection. The court's unsigned order temporarily lifted a lower court injunction that had blocked the removals.
Christian News
Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan
The family of a young Christian teenager was still searching for their daughter Tuesday after she was abducted by a Muslim man in Pakistan’s Punjab province earlier this month, Christians told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
‘God Cannot Be Mocked’: Street Preacher Stands Firm After Confrontation With British Police
Mon B, a singer and street preacher in the U.K., is standing firm for her faith after an officer with the British Transport Police attempted to shut her down, telling her sharing the Gospel was “all wrong.”
French Arrests Over Syringe Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)
French police have detained 12 people after 145 individuals, most of them women and girls, reported being pricked with syringes during a nationwide street music festival over the weekend, officials said.
Iran Vows to Resume Nuclear Program Despite War, as Israel Setbacks Tehran’s Atomic Ambitions
Iran announced Tuesday that it plans to press ahead with its nuclear program despite its recent military clash with Israel. Mohammad Eslami, head of the Islamic Republic's Atomic Energy Organization, told the state-run Mehr news agency that Tehran aims to avoid any disruption in its nuclear industry, though he did not clarify whether that included military activities.
NATO Summit Opens in The Hague Amid Historic Defense Pledge and Global Tensions
NATO leaders gathered in The Hague on Tuesday for a pivotal summit aimed at reshaping the alliance’s defense posture with a historic new spending pledge — even as divisions over the goal and mounting global crises threaten to overshadow the event.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Agrees to Ceasefire After Achieving Objectives in Operation Rising Lion
The Israeli government on Tuesday morning confirmed its agreement to a ceasefire with Iran, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, following what officials called the successful conclusion of “Operation Rising Lion.” Israeli leaders declared that the military campaign had met and exceeded its goals, though fresh missile attacks from Iran threatened to undermine the fragile truce.
Trump ‘Unhappy’ With Israel and Iran After Tehran Strikes Israel, Killing 4
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was on his way to the NATO military alliance summit in the Netherlands after saying he was “really unhappy” with Iran and Israel after at least four people were killed and over 20 injured in an Iranian missile strike in southern Israel.
Iran Fires Missiles At Israel Killing 4 Despite Announced Ceasefire
At least four people were killed when an Iranian missile struck a residential building in the southern city of Beersheva early Tuesday, just hours after an announced ceasefire, emergency medical services said.
Inside the United States
Operation Dragon Eye: 60 Critically Missing Children Rescued in Historic U.S. Marshals Operation
In what officials have hailed as the most successful child recovery operation in U.S. history, 60 critically missing children were rescued in Florida’s Tampa Bay area as part of "Operation Dragon Eye." The operation, led by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for the Central District of Florida, was announced at a press conference on June 23 by Florida State Attorney James Uthmeier and U.S. Marshal William Berger.
ICE Shatters Arrest, Detention Records as Trump Pushes Largest Mass Deportation Effort in U.S. History
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is arresting nearly 1,200 illegal immigrants per day and detaining over 56,000, setting new records as the agency intensifies efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations. Daily deportations have topped 1,100 as ICE scrambles to move migrants out of the country as fast as they are apprehended.
Three Years After Dobbs, Pro-Life Movement Faces New Battles Amid Rising Abortion Numbers
As America marks the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision — a historic Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and restored the people’s right to protect life through their elected officials — pro-life advocates are celebrating a legal victory while confronting sobering realities: abortions are on the rise, and the battle to defend the unborn is far from over.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Third-Country Deportations
The Supreme Court on Monday granted a major victory to President Donald Trump, allowing his administration to resume deporting illegal immigrants to so-called third countries--nations where the deportees have no prior connection. The court's unsigned order temporarily lifted a lower court injunction that had blocked the removals.
Christian News
Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan
The family of a young Christian teenager was still searching for their daughter Tuesday after she was abducted by a Muslim man in Pakistan’s Punjab province earlier this month, Christians told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
‘God Cannot Be Mocked’: Street Preacher Stands Firm After Confrontation With British Police
Mon B, a singer and street preacher in the U.K., is standing firm for her faith after an officer with the British Transport Police attempted to shut her down, telling her sharing the Gospel was “all wrong.”
Around the World
Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Declares End to ’12-Day War’
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a complete and total ceasefire, bringing what he dubbed "The 12-Day War" to an end. The announcement followed days of intense fighting that saw Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iranian missile barrages on Israeli cities, and U.S. military intervention.
Iran Fires Missiles At US Bases In Middle East (Video)
Air defense systems were activated across the Middle East after Iran said it had launched missiles at U.S. bases ,including in Qatar, as videos filmed by residents in Qatar showed flashes and explosions.
Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq Following American Bombing of Nuclear Sites
Iran launched a barrage of missiles Monday targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking its first direct military retaliation after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Iranian Retaliation Expected Within Days as U.S. Forces Brace for Potential Strikes
The United States is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation against American forces in the Middle East, which could come as early as Tuesday, according to senior U.S. officials cited by Reuters. This follows U.S. and Israeli strikes over the weekend that targeted and reportedly destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan during Operation Midnight Hammer.
Trump Sounds Alarm Over Medvedev’s Nuclear Threats After U.S. Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning on Truth Social after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev appeared to threaten that other nations could arm Iran with nuclear warheads in response to U.S. airstrikes.
Iran Seeks Russian Support as Trump’s Strikes Devastate Nuclear Sites
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dispatched his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday in a bid to secure stronger support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, following devastating U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Russia’s Missiles, Drones Kill Numerous In Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)
Officials say Russian drones and missiles have killed at least five civilians in nighttime attacks on Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv, while injuring at least 20 people. The impact of Monday's air raids reverberated while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Britain to discuss issues such as improving Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
U.N. Security Council Divided as Russia, China Push Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Strikes on Iran
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on Sunday to address the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as Russia, China, and Pakistan proposed a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire across the Middle East. The draft resolution, which also condemns attacks on Iran's nuclear sites, stops short of naming the United States or Israel but is expected to face strong opposition from Washington.
Russia Frees Jailed RFE/RL Journalist
Ukrainian Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko has been freed after four years in Russian custody “in occupied Crimea,” the U.S.-backed network said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Obliterates Iran’s Notorious ‘Doomsday Clock’ in Tehran Strikes
In a powerful message to Iran's leadership, Israel announced Monday that it had successfully destroyed the so-called "Israel doomsday clock" during a wave of precision strikes deep inside Tehran. The clock, a provocative symbol of Iran's long-standing calls for Israel's destruction, was targeted alongside key regime and security sites as part of Israel's intensifying military campaign.
Inside the United States
FDA Halts New Clinical Trials Sending Americans’ DNA to China, Citing Security and Ethics Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last Thursday it has suspended authorization for all new clinical trials involving the transfer of Americans’ living cells or genetic material to China and other adversarial nations for genetic engineering, following mounting evidence of serious ethical and security breaches.
Trump Administration Moves to Block Gender Ideology in California’s Federally Funded Sex Ed Program
The Trump administration has issued a firm ultimatum to California: strip all references to gender ideology from its federally funded sex education program for at-risk youth or risk losing millions in federal funding. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) delivered the notice on Friday, giving the state 60 days to comply.
Texas Governor Signs Ten Commandments Bill Into Law Amid National Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Saturday a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, a move that has sparked national debate over religious freedom and constitutional boundaries.
Christian News
Cuban Christian Dissident Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence Over Facebook Posts Criticizing Regime
The communist regime in Cuba is reportedly seeking a ten-year prison sentence for Alexander Verdecia, a 51-year-old Christian dissident and member of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), over Facebook posts critical of the government, according to Martí Noticias. Verdecia, who has long denounced poverty and repression in his hometown of Río Cauto, was arrested in February and charged with “propaganda against the constitutional order.”
US: Gunman Killed After Church Shooting In Michigan; 1 Injured
A mentally troubled white man opened fire outside a church filled with worshippers in the U.S. state of Michigan before being struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff, local police said Sunday.
Worthy Insights
‘Not Our War’: Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Stay on the Sidelines
The war between Iran and Israel is now in its second week, with no clear signs of an off-ramp—despite the United States bombing several key Iranian nuclear sites and President Donald Trump declaring that “now is the time for peace.” As the war continues, many of Iran’s proxies in the region have been notably quiet, including multiple Iran-backed militias in Iraq that have declared their neutrality. Immediately after the initial Israeli airstrikes, Iraqi Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr posted a statement on X calling on Iraqis “not to be drawn into this war, as it is not their war, and Iraq does not need more wars.”
Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Declares End to ’12-Day War’
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a complete and total ceasefire, bringing what he dubbed "The 12-Day War" to an end. The announcement followed days of intense fighting that saw Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Iranian missile barrages on Israeli cities, and U.S. military intervention.
Iran Fires Missiles At US Bases In Middle East (Video)
Air defense systems were activated across the Middle East after Iran said it had launched missiles at U.S. bases ,including in Qatar, as videos filmed by residents in Qatar showed flashes and explosions.
Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq Following American Bombing of Nuclear Sites
Iran launched a barrage of missiles Monday targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking its first direct military retaliation after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Iranian Retaliation Expected Within Days as U.S. Forces Brace for Potential Strikes
The United States is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation against American forces in the Middle East, which could come as early as Tuesday, according to senior U.S. officials cited by Reuters. This follows U.S. and Israeli strikes over the weekend that targeted and reportedly destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan during Operation Midnight Hammer.
Trump Sounds Alarm Over Medvedev’s Nuclear Threats After U.S. Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning on Truth Social after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev appeared to threaten that other nations could arm Iran with nuclear warheads in response to U.S. airstrikes.
Iran Seeks Russian Support as Trump’s Strikes Devastate Nuclear Sites
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dispatched his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday in a bid to secure stronger support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, following devastating U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Russia’s Missiles, Drones Kill Numerous In Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)
Officials say Russian drones and missiles have killed at least five civilians in nighttime attacks on Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv, while injuring at least 20 people. The impact of Monday's air raids reverberated while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Britain to discuss issues such as improving Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
U.N. Security Council Divided as Russia, China Push Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Strikes on Iran
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on Sunday to address the fallout from U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, as Russia, China, and Pakistan proposed a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire across the Middle East. The draft resolution, which also condemns attacks on Iran's nuclear sites, stops short of naming the United States or Israel but is expected to face strong opposition from Washington.
Russia Frees Jailed RFE/RL Journalist
Ukrainian Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko has been freed after four years in Russian custody “in occupied Crimea,” the U.S.-backed network said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Obliterates Iran’s Notorious ‘Doomsday Clock’ in Tehran Strikes
In a powerful message to Iran's leadership, Israel announced Monday that it had successfully destroyed the so-called "Israel doomsday clock" during a wave of precision strikes deep inside Tehran. The clock, a provocative symbol of Iran's long-standing calls for Israel's destruction, was targeted alongside key regime and security sites as part of Israel's intensifying military campaign.
Inside the United States
FDA Halts New Clinical Trials Sending Americans’ DNA to China, Citing Security and Ethics Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last Thursday it has suspended authorization for all new clinical trials involving the transfer of Americans’ living cells or genetic material to China and other adversarial nations for genetic engineering, following mounting evidence of serious ethical and security breaches.
Trump Administration Moves to Block Gender Ideology in California’s Federally Funded Sex Ed Program
The Trump administration has issued a firm ultimatum to California: strip all references to gender ideology from its federally funded sex education program for at-risk youth or risk losing millions in federal funding. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) delivered the notice on Friday, giving the state 60 days to comply.
Texas Governor Signs Ten Commandments Bill Into Law Amid National Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Saturday a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, a move that has sparked national debate over religious freedom and constitutional boundaries.
Christian News
Cuban Christian Dissident Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence Over Facebook Posts Criticizing Regime
The communist regime in Cuba is reportedly seeking a ten-year prison sentence for Alexander Verdecia, a 51-year-old Christian dissident and member of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), over Facebook posts critical of the government, according to Martí Noticias. Verdecia, who has long denounced poverty and repression in his hometown of Río Cauto, was arrested in February and charged with “propaganda against the constitutional order.”
US: Gunman Killed After Church Shooting In Michigan; 1 Injured
A mentally troubled white man opened fire outside a church filled with worshippers in the U.S. state of Michigan before being struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff, local police said Sunday.
Worthy Insights
‘Not Our War’: Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Stay on the Sidelines
The war between Iran and Israel is now in its second week, with no clear signs of an off-ramp—despite the United States bombing several key Iranian nuclear sites and President Donald Trump declaring that “now is the time for peace.” As the war continues, many of Iran’s proxies in the region have been notably quiet, including multiple Iran-backed militias in Iraq that have declared their neutrality. Immediately after the initial Israeli airstrikes, Iraqi Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr posted a statement on X calling on Iraqis “not to be drawn into this war, as it is not their war, and Iraq does not need more wars.”
Around the World
Russia Warns U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Spur Nations to Supply Tehran with Nuclear Warheads
Russia on Sunday condemned American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and issued a stark warning: the attacks could push other nations to provide Tehran with nuclear weapons. The strikes, carried out under Operation Midnight Hammer, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites overnight Saturday, involving more than 125 U.S. aircraft, including seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.
Trump Hints at Regime Change in Iran as Khamenei Prepares for Succession from Bunker
President Donald Trump on Sunday raised the prospect of "regime change" in Iran following what he described as "very successful" U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a Truth Social post, Trump linked the idea to his signature slogan, declaring, "It's not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!"
Iran’s Parliament Backs Strait of Hormuz Closure Following U.S. Strikes, Raising Global Oil Market Fears
Iran's parliament on Sunday endorsed a resolution to close the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping lane linking the Persian Gulf to global markets, in response to devastating U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
Largest Leftist Dutch Alliance Embraces Anti-Israel Motion (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Netherlands has plunged into more political turmoil after the nation’s main leftist alliance agreed to make it difficult for Israel to defend itself against missiles from Iran, Iraq, Gaza, the West Bank, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and others.
Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions
President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that U.S. forces have carried out major airstrikes against three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Tehran, Washington, and Jerusalem.
Netherlands Reeling From Political Earthquake Over Israel’s Iron Dome (Worthy News Analysis)
The Netherlands is reeling from a political earthquake after the leader of the largest leftist opposition alliance backed a motion to end Dutch support for Israel’s Iron Dome, which intercepts missiles often fired at population centers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Israel Closing In on War Goals as Iran and Hamas Face Crushing Blows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel is operating at "full tilt" in both Iran and Gaza, as joint U.S.-Israeli military actions continue to target Iran's nuclear infrastructure and Hamas strongholds. In a prerecorded address, Netanyahu vowed that Israel would not be drawn into a prolonged conflict but would press on until its strategic objectives are met.
Iran Pounds Israel With Missiles After US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites; Numerous Injured (Video)
More than 20 people were injured in Israel early Sunday as Iran pounded the Jewish nation with missiles after the United States destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites.
Israel Kills Iran’s ‘Orchestrator’ Of Hamas Massacre And Other Commander
Israel’s defense minister says the military killed two overseas commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Saeed Izadi, who helped “finance and arm Hamas” for the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Israel’s Dual Wars Burn Through Billions, Threatening Economic Stability
Israel is pouring unprecedented sums into its simultaneous wars in Gaza and against Iran, spending billions of dollars at a pace that is shaking the foundations of its economy. The twin conflicts have driven military and civilian expenditures to levels not seen in decades, placing extraordinary strain on public finances and raising alarms about the country's financial future.
Inside the United States
Appeals Court Blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law, Igniting New Battle Over Religious Heritage in Schools
A federal appeals court has once again sided with secular activists over America’s religious foundations, striking down a Louisiana law that requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The decision, issued Friday by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, upheld a lower court ruling that blocked implementation of the law.
More Than 700 Iranians Released Into The U.s. Under Biden
More than 700 Iranian nationals who illegally entered the U.S. were released into the country by the Biden administration, according to data The Center Square obtained Sunday from a Border Patrol agent.
U.S. on High Alert for Terror Threats After Trump’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Just hours after President Donald Trump announced successful U.S. airstrikes that destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities, officials across the nation are warning of a heightened terror threat on American soil. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory bulletin Sunday, citing a "heightened threat environment" linked to possible retaliation by Iran and its proxies.
Federal Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Control of California National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can retain control of the California National Guard, rejecting a legal challenge from Governor Gavin Newsom over the federalization of troops deployed to address unrest in Los Angeles.
Christian News
‘Islamic State Kills 20 In Damascus Church’
The United Nations special envoy for Syria has condemned Sunday's attack at a church on the outskirts of Damascus that killed at least 20 people as a "heinous crime".
US Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers After America Hits Iran
U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham, who has close ties with the White House and recently visited Israel, urged Christians to pray after the U.S. bombed three nuclear sites in Iran.
Russia Warns U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Spur Nations to Supply Tehran with Nuclear Warheads
Russia on Sunday condemned American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and issued a stark warning: the attacks could push other nations to provide Tehran with nuclear weapons. The strikes, carried out under Operation Midnight Hammer, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites overnight Saturday, involving more than 125 U.S. aircraft, including seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.
Trump Hints at Regime Change in Iran as Khamenei Prepares for Succession from Bunker
President Donald Trump on Sunday raised the prospect of "regime change" in Iran following what he described as "very successful" U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a Truth Social post, Trump linked the idea to his signature slogan, declaring, "It's not politically correct to use the term, 'Regime Change,' but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn't there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!"
Iran’s Parliament Backs Strait of Hormuz Closure Following U.S. Strikes, Raising Global Oil Market Fears
Iran's parliament on Sunday endorsed a resolution to close the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping lane linking the Persian Gulf to global markets, in response to devastating U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure.
Largest Leftist Dutch Alliance Embraces Anti-Israel Motion (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Netherlands has plunged into more political turmoil after the nation’s main leftist alliance agreed to make it difficult for Israel to defend itself against missiles from Iran, Iraq, Gaza, the West Bank, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and others.
Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions
President Donald Trump announced Saturday night that U.S. forces have carried out major airstrikes against three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Tehran, Washington, and Jerusalem.
Netherlands Reeling From Political Earthquake Over Israel’s Iron Dome (Worthy News Analysis)
The Netherlands is reeling from a political earthquake after the leader of the largest leftist opposition alliance backed a motion to end Dutch support for Israel’s Iron Dome, which intercepts missiles often fired at population centers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Israel Closing In on War Goals as Iran and Hamas Face Crushing Blows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel is operating at "full tilt" in both Iran and Gaza, as joint U.S.-Israeli military actions continue to target Iran's nuclear infrastructure and Hamas strongholds. In a prerecorded address, Netanyahu vowed that Israel would not be drawn into a prolonged conflict but would press on until its strategic objectives are met.
Iran Pounds Israel With Missiles After US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites; Numerous Injured (Video)
More than 20 people were injured in Israel early Sunday as Iran pounded the Jewish nation with missiles after the United States destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites.
Israel Kills Iran’s ‘Orchestrator’ Of Hamas Massacre And Other Commander
Israel’s defense minister says the military killed two overseas commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Saeed Izadi, who helped “finance and arm Hamas” for the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Israel’s Dual Wars Burn Through Billions, Threatening Economic Stability
Israel is pouring unprecedented sums into its simultaneous wars in Gaza and against Iran, spending billions of dollars at a pace that is shaking the foundations of its economy. The twin conflicts have driven military and civilian expenditures to levels not seen in decades, placing extraordinary strain on public finances and raising alarms about the country's financial future.
Inside the United States
Appeals Court Blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law, Igniting New Battle Over Religious Heritage in Schools
A federal appeals court has once again sided with secular activists over America’s religious foundations, striking down a Louisiana law that requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The decision, issued Friday by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, upheld a lower court ruling that blocked implementation of the law.
More Than 700 Iranians Released Into The U.s. Under Biden
More than 700 Iranian nationals who illegally entered the U.S. were released into the country by the Biden administration, according to data The Center Square obtained Sunday from a Border Patrol agent.
U.S. on High Alert for Terror Threats After Trump’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Just hours after President Donald Trump announced successful U.S. airstrikes that destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities, officials across the nation are warning of a heightened terror threat on American soil. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory bulletin Sunday, citing a "heightened threat environment" linked to possible retaliation by Iran and its proxies.
Federal Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Control of California National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can retain control of the California National Guard, rejecting a legal challenge from Governor Gavin Newsom over the federalization of troops deployed to address unrest in Los Angeles.
Christian News
‘Islamic State Kills 20 In Damascus Church’
The United Nations special envoy for Syria has condemned Sunday's attack at a church on the outskirts of Damascus that killed at least 20 people as a "heinous crime".
US Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers After America Hits Iran
U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham, who has close ties with the White House and recently visited Israel, urged Christians to pray after the U.S. bombed three nuclear sites in Iran.