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Around the World
U.S. Sends Nimitz, Destroyers, and Refueling Fleet Toward Middle East as Israel-Iran War Intensifies
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, along with several Navy destroyers, and a surge of military air refueling planes are heading toward the Middle East as Washington strengthens its military posture amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Apple Unveils Digital Passports for iPhone: Privacy Advocates and Prophecy Teachers Sound Caution
Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 that iOS 26 will introduce Digital Passports in Apple Wallet, marking a significant step toward integrating official identity documentation into mobile devices. The feature, set to debut this fall, will allow users to store and present digital versions of their passports for select domestic travel and identity verification scenarios.
Mysterious Radio Waves Detected Beneath Antarctic Ice Baffle Scientists
A team of researchers operating in Antarctica has detected strange and unexplained radio signals emanating from beneath the continent's vast ice sheets, challenging current scientific understanding.
Trump Opens G7 Summit in Canada Amid Trade Tensions, Iran-Israel Crisis
President Donald Trump arrived in Alberta, Canada, on Sunday evening to kick off the Group of Seven (G7) summit, where global economic challenges, escalating trade disputes, and the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran are set to dominate the agenda.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Killing Khamenei Would ‘End the Conflict,’ Not Escalate It
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ABC News that assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would not intensify the conflict between Israel and Iran, but would instead bring it to an end.
Israel’s Death Toll Rises To 25, Hundreds Injured in Iran Strikes
Iranian missiles triggered sirens across northern Israel on Monday after the death toll of previous strikes launched by Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen rose to at least 25, with hundreds injured, officials said.
Israel Bombs Iranian State TV During Live Broadcast After Unprecedented Evacuation Warning in Tehran (Video)
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck the headquarters of Iran's state-affiliated broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), during a live transmission Monday afternoon, following an unprecedented evacuation warning issued to residents of northern Tehran. The attack marked a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Israel Declares Air Superiority Over Tehran, Eliminates Senior Iranian Intelligence Chiefs
The Israeli military announced Monday that it has achieved air superiority over Tehran, following a series of precision airstrikes that killed four of Iran’s top intelligence officials and crippled much of the regime’s missile-launching capability. The strikes are part of Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s large-scale campaign launched last Thursday in response to Iran’s escalating aggression
Netanyahu: Israel’s Strikes Shatter Iran’s Regime and Ignite Call for Freedom
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday announced that Israel’s military offensive in Iran is designed not only to dismantle the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile threats, but also to open the door for the Iranian people to claim their freedom from what he called an “evil and oppressive regime.”
Israel’s Airstrikes Cripple Key Parts of Iran’s Nuclear Program—but Fordow Remains a Major Challenge
Israel's military campaign against Iran's nuclear infrastructure has delivered significant setbacks to Tehran's atomic ambitions, but the most fortified element of Iran's program--the Fordow facility--remains largely intact, leaving a dangerous path open for Iran's potential nuclear breakout.
Toll Climbs In Israel After Iran-Yemen Attack; Defiant Jews Sing and Pray (Video)
Scores of people remained missing and at least nine people were feared dead and 130 injured in Israel on Sunday after massive missile and drone strikes from Iran and Houthis in Yemen hit the Jewish nation.

Inside the United States
Trump’s Two-Track Immigration Strategy Sees Surge in Self-Deportations, Wage Gains
President Donald Trump's administration is seeing early success with its aggressive two-track strategy to reduce the unauthorized population in the United States -- not only through arrests and deportations but by encouraging illegal migrants to leave voluntarily.
Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging New Jersey’s Attack on Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Donors
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a critical case that could determine whether pro-life organizations have the right to protect the privacy of their donors from government overreach.
Suspect Detained In Shooting Of Minnesota Lawmakers
The governor of the U.S. state of Minnesota says the man who allegedly shot and killed Democratic state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark has been detained.

Christian News
Indonesian Christians Fear War Over Islands
An Indonesian house church organizer hopes a territorial dispute over four small islands in western Indonesia will not lead to war.

Worthy Insights
‘They Just Walked Away’: New Poll Shows How Badly Democrats Are Losing Christian Voters of All Stripes
A recent dataset shared with TIME reveals that 75% of Christian voters have little or no trust in the Democratic Party, while 70% express little confidence in the federal government, and 61% believe life in America has become harder for people of faith over the past decade. This growing mistrust has contributed to Democrats losing this group by a two-to-one margin in the last presidential election.
Around the World
Trump Warns U.S. Could Enter Israel-Iran Conflict as War Intensifies: ‘Full Strength and Might’ If Attacked
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Sunday that the United States could be drawn directly into the escalating war between Israel and Iran if hostilities continue to spiral. While reiterating that the U.S. had no role in Israel’s latest strikes, Trump left the door open to military intervention, vowing a devastating response to any Iranian attack on American forces.
Russia Ready For Peace Talks, Ukraine Reluctant
Despite war still raging, Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his U.S. counterpart Donald J. Trump that Moscow is ready to hold a fresh round of peace talks with Kyiv after June 22 once the sides complete exchanging prisoners and soldiers’ bodies in a conflict that is believed that have killed and injured more than 1 million people.
Trump and Putin Discuss Urgent Need to End Israel-Iran Conflict in Hour-Long Call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation on Saturday, focusing heavily on the escalating war between Israel and Iran. The call, which lasted nearly an hour, came as tensions in the Middle East soared following Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s deadly retaliation.
Australians Attacked in Bali; Police Searching For Suspects
An Australian man was shot and killed, and another Australian man was injured on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali, prompting a police search for two suspects, local officials said Saturday.
Air India Emergency Landing In Thailand After Bomb Threat
An Air India flight from Thailand’s Phuket island to India's capital, New Delhi, was forced to return and make an emergency landing after an onboard bomb threat, officials confirmed.
Tehran Launches New Wave Of Missiles At Israel
Tehran launched a new wave of missiles at Israel after it said late Friday that 78 people were killed and 320 were wounded in Israel’s airstrikes on Iran.
Secrecy and Power: Bilderberg Group Gathers in Stockholm with Global Agendas and Prophetic Undercurrents
Under heavy security and growing speculation, the Grand Hôtel in central Stockholm has become the focal point of global intrigue, as world elites gather behind closed doors for the annual Bilderberg Meeting. The historic hotel has been fully booked for days, with Swedish police confirming an ongoing operation involving multiple protected individuals.
Trump Warns Iran Of More Brutal Attacks
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told Iran on Friday that the overnight Israeli strikes it experienced were just the beginning of “even more brutal” lethal force unless the Islamic Republic makes a nuclear deal that would prevent it from developing atomic weapons.
One Man Miraculously Survives Air India Crash but Hundreds Die (Worthy News In-Depth)
Amid the smoldering wreckage of an Air India passenger jet that crashed moments after taking off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad, all but one of the 242 people aboard miraculously survived, while dozens of others died on the ground, police and witnesses said.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows ‘No Second Holocaust’ as Israel Strikes Iran, Cites Clear Nuclear Threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel will not allow Iran to bring about a "second Holocaust," vowing to continue military operations against the Islamic Republic after Israeli intelligence indicated Iran was on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons.
Israel Warns of Escalating Strikes as Warplanes Roam Tehran’s Skies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning Saturday that Israeli Air Force jets would soon be a common sight above Tehran, pledging to strike “every site and every target of the ayatollah regime” as Israel ramps up its unprecedented military campaign against Iran.
Four Dead, 70 Injured As Iran-Israel Strikes Enter 2nd Day
At least four people were dead and over 70 injured in Israel early Saturday, with the Jewish nation facing massive Iranian missile strikes, officials said.
Iran Missiles Strike Tel Aviv, 1 Killed, 63 Wounded; Israel’s Headquarters Targeted
Israeli forces backed by the United States were unable Saturday to intercept all missiles fired by Iran towards Israel, with barrages since Friday killing at least one and injuring 63 Israelis, officials confirmed.
Scores Of Israelis Injured In Iran Missile Strike
At least 63 Israelis have been injured in Israel as Iran fired barrages of missiles at the Jewish nation, with blasts heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, officials said.
Mossad-Led Covert Strike Cripples Iran’s Air Defenses, Clears Path for Massive Israeli Air Operation
In what Israeli officials are hailing as one of the most complex and coordinated military operations in their history, Israel launched a sweeping preemptive assault deep inside Iranian territory late Thursday night and into early Friday morning. The operation, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, featured a daring covert campaign by Mossad agents who systematically dismantled Iran's air defense systems ahead of a wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting nuclear sites, ballistic missile facilities, and senior regime figures.
Israel Hits Airport Iran; World Markets Concerned (Video)
After already hitting Tehran and nuclear and military sites across Iran on Friday in attacks that reportedly killed scores of people, Israeli fighter jets returned to destroy Iran’s airport in Tabriz, video suggested.
Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” Stuns Iran in Masterstroke of Strategic Deception
In what military analysts are calling the most sophisticated deception campaign in Israel's modern history, the Jewish state launched a preemptive strike against Iran's nuclear infrastructure and top military leadership -- while successfully keeping Tehran and much of the world in the dark.
Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion,” Decapitates Iran’s Military and Nuclear Leadership in Preemptive Strike
In a sweeping and unprecedented military operation, Israel launched a decisive preemptive strike deep inside Iran early Friday morning, targeting Tehran's nuclear program and eliminating the Islamic Republic's top military brass in a dramatic escalation dubbed "Operation Rising Lion."
Iran Drones Intercepted By Israel
The Israeli navy on Friday said it shot down three Iranian attack drones over the Red Sea on their way toward Israel, after more than 100 drones were launched from the Islamic Republic. The same model, Saar 6, carried out attacks against the Yemeni Houthis earlier this week, Israeli sources said.

Inside the United States
Massive ‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep U.S. as Millions Rally Against President Trump
Organizers claimed that millions of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States on Saturday, June 14, as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests aimed at denouncing President Donald Trump’s administration, immigration policies, and what participants described as creeping authoritarianism. The coordinated demonstrations coincided with Trump’s birthday and a military parade in Washington marking the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Trump’s Army Parade In Washington Sparks Controversy (Video)
Calm returned to the streets of Washington after cheers and chants reverberated through America’s capital Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers crewed modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.
US Democratic Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically Motivated Assassination’
The governor of the U.S. State of Minnesota says a gunman posing as a police officer has killed a senior Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday in an apparent "politically motivated assassination.
San Antonio Mourns 11 Killed In Floods
Residents in the U.S. city of San Antonio plunged into mourning Saturday after record-breaking rainfall triggered severe flash flooding, leaving at least 11 people dead, dozens injured, and causing widespread damage in the area.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Election Rules, Says Only Congress Can Mandate Voting Changes
A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a sweeping injunction on Friday against President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at imposing new national election rules, ruling that the president lacks constitutional authority to unilaterally change federal voting requirements.

Christian News
100 Massacred In Nigeria’s Benue State, Amnesty Says (Worthy News In-Depth)
Nigeria’s government was under pressure Sunday to end massacres in the country’s central Benue state after at least 100 people, many believed to be Christians, were reportedly killed there over the weekend.
Evangelist Graham: ‘Pray for Peace in Jerusalem’ As Fighting Escalates
U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham urged Christians on Saturday to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” after Iran fired a barrage of missiles towards Israel that killed several and injured scores of Israelis.
Christians Report Kidnappings In Abuja; Call For Prayers
Christian farmer and evangelist Paul Jongas tells Worthy News that his Christian neighbor has been kidnapped in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and that he, too, fears for his life.
Christian Evangelist Killed In Ethiopia
Police in Ethiopia still searched Thursday for a suspect in the killing of a Christian evangelist, who was murdered for “sharing the Good News of the Gospel” with others in his mainly Muslim community, Christians told Worthy News.
Around the World
Air India Plane Crashes After Take Off In Ahmedabad; All 242 Killed
An Air India plane bound for London crashed shortly after taking off from India’s western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 242 people on board in the world's worst aviation disaster in a decade, officials confirmed.
Iran Vows to Ramp Up Uranium Enrichment After IAEA Censure as Regional Tensions Soar
Iran on Thursday vowed to dramatically escalate its uranium enrichment efforts in direct response to a formal censure by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), sharply raising the stakes in an already volatile standoff with the West and fueling fears of imminent military conflict.
IAEA Declares Iran in Breach of Nuclear Safeguards for First Time in Nearly 20 Years, Setting Stage for Escalation
The United Nations' nuclear watchdog formally declared Iran in violation of its non-proliferation commitments on Thursday, marking the first such resolution in nearly two decades and igniting fears of renewed nuclear escalation in the Middle East.
Britain, Spain Agree On Future Of Gibraltar
Britain and Spain have agreed to mend fences over the future of the contested tiny, rocky territory of Gibraltar at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula, following years of tense negotiations.
Scores Killed In South Africa Flooding
Scores of people have been confirmed dead as devastating floods ravage South Africa's poorest provinces, amid ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Regional Tensions Soar
In a dramatic escalation overnight, Israel launched a massive aerial assault on Iran early Friday morning, targeting dozens of nuclear and military facilities in a campaign dubbed "Nation of Lions." Israeli officials say the strike was a direct response to what they called a point of no return in Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Argentina to Move Embassy to Jerusalem as President Milei Declares Unwavering Support for Israel in Knesset Speech
Argentinian President Javier Milei announced Wednesday that his country will officially relocate its embassy in Israel from the Tel Aviv area to Jerusalem in 2026, marking a significant diplomatic shift and further solidifying his pro-Israel stance. The declaration was made during a special plenary session of the Knesset held in his honor, where Milei was met with enthusiastic praise from Israel's top leadership.
U.S. Embassy in Israel to Boycott Tel Aviv Pride, Aligns with Trump Administration’s Shift Toward Traditional Values
In a sharp departure from past U.S. administrations, the U.S. Embassy in Israel will boycott this year's Tel Aviv Pride parade and will not participate in any Pride Month activities, citing the "priorities of the Trump administration," according to a report by Haaretz.
Hamas Attacks Humanitarian Aid Bus in Gaza, Killing Five and Injuring Several, GHF Says
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has accused Hamas of launching a deadly attack on one of its buses late Wednesday, killing at least five local staffers, wounding others, and possibly taking some as hostages. The incident marks a violent escalation in tensions surrounding the distribution of foreign aid in Gaza.
Knesset Dissolution Bill Fails After Draft Law Deal with Haredim
A bill to dissolve the Knesset was narrowly defeated in a preliminary reading early Thursday morning, following a breakthrough agreement with ultra-Orthodox parties over military draft legislation. The motion was voted down 61–53, preserving the fragile governing coalition for now.

Inside the United States
DOGE‑Led Savings Drive Spurs House to Approve $9.4 B Rescission Bill, Eyes Senate Showdown
In a narrow 214-212 vote, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a $9.4 billion federal spending rescission package aimed at slashing foreign aid, public broadcasting funds, and codifying cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative championed by President Donald Trump and led by Elon Musk.
Lawsuit Challenges Arkansas Ten Commandments Display Law in Public Schools
A coalition of left-leaning legal groups is attempting to block an Arkansas law that requires the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, launching yet another challenge in the broader cultural war over America's religious heritage.
U.S. Deficit Shrinks in May, But Fiscal Year Shortfall Still Deepens Amid Tax and Spending Debate
The U.S. government recorded a $316 billion budget deficit in May, the Treasury Department reported, marking a 9% year-over-year decline as rising revenues and calendar adjustments pointed to potential fiscal improvement. When accounting for timing shifts in benefit payments, the adjusted deficit narrowed to $219 billion, a 17% drop compared to May 2024.
Americans See Religion Gaining Ground in Public Life, Gallup Finds
In a striking shift after more than a decade of decline, a growing share of Americans now say religion is becoming more influential in American society, according to a new Gallup poll released Wednesday.

Christian News
China Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Zion House Churches, Detains Pastors and Worshippers
Authorities across China have launched a renewed crackdown on Zion Church congregations, detaining church leaders, raiding homes, and shutting down gatherings in what rights group Bitter Winter described as a "coordinated police campaign aimed at dismantling the Zion Church nationwide."

Worthy Insights
Signs & Wonders in Egypt: Imam Meets Jesus in Dream, Bleeding Woman Is Healed Just Like Luke 8
Missionaries in the Middle East are once again reporting signs and wonders, including divine encounters with Jesus Christ. In the latest example, yet another Muslim says he met Jesus in a dream, and the message that was delivered by the "man in white" to this Islamic leader is undeniably supernatural.