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Around the World
Trump Signs Iran War MoU as Tehran Says Missiles, Uranium Will Not Be Surrendered
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, U.S. officials said, launching a 60-day diplomatic test that could determine whether the Middle East moves toward a fragile ceasefire or back toward confrontation.
Russian Putin Critic Shot Dead In Poland; PM Raises Specter Of Political Assassination
Poland was investigating Thursday the killing of a Russian artist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin after Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the murder bore the hallmarks of a political assassination.
Brazil Court Sentences Bolsonaro’s Son Over Alleged US Lobbying Campaign
Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, to four years and two months in prison after finding him guilty of seeking U.S. intervention in legal proceedings involving his father.
Trump Says Iran MOU ‘Not Final,’ Warns U.S. Could Resume Strikes If Tehran ‘Doesn’t Behave’
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that a preliminary memorandum of understanding with Iran is “not final,” making clear that U.S. military pressure remains on the table if Tehran fails to comply with the emerging agreement.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force Chief Says Major Iran Strike Was Halted One Hour Before Takeoff
The Israeli Air Force was prepared to launch a major strike deep inside Iran last week but was ordered to stand down just one hour before takeoff, according to a letter sent by Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler to air force personnel.
Trump’s Popularity Plunges in Israel After Iran Deal and Netanyahu Clash
President Donald Trump’s popularity in Israel has fallen sharply following his administration’s agreement with Iran and a series of unusually blunt criticisms of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a new Kantar Institute survey published by Israel Hayom.
Inside the United States
U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal On Key Housing Affordability Bill
In a rare instance of congressional unity, the House and Senate reached a bipartisan, bicameral agreement over legislation to boost housing supply and home ownership across the country.
Warsh Shakes Up Fed Analysis, Maintains Interest Rates
The central bank would implement new task forces to aid in deciding monetary policy, Kevin Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday.
Christian News
Christians Protest Alleged Forced Marriage, Conversion Of Minor In Pakistan
A Christian family and supporters have rallied in the eastern Pakistani city of Faisalabad after a 16-year-old Christian girl reportedly disappeared and was allegedly forced to marry and convert to Islam.
Trump Signs Iran War MoU as Tehran Says Missiles, Uranium Will Not Be Surrendered
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, U.S. officials said, launching a 60-day diplomatic test that could determine whether the Middle East moves toward a fragile ceasefire or back toward confrontation.
Russian Putin Critic Shot Dead In Poland; PM Raises Specter Of Political Assassination
Poland was investigating Thursday the killing of a Russian artist and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin after Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the murder bore the hallmarks of a political assassination.
Brazil Court Sentences Bolsonaro’s Son Over Alleged US Lobbying Campaign
Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, to four years and two months in prison after finding him guilty of seeking U.S. intervention in legal proceedings involving his father.
Trump Says Iran MOU ‘Not Final,’ Warns U.S. Could Resume Strikes If Tehran ‘Doesn’t Behave’
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that a preliminary memorandum of understanding with Iran is “not final,” making clear that U.S. military pressure remains on the table if Tehran fails to comply with the emerging agreement.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force Chief Says Major Iran Strike Was Halted One Hour Before Takeoff
The Israeli Air Force was prepared to launch a major strike deep inside Iran last week but was ordered to stand down just one hour before takeoff, according to a letter sent by Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler to air force personnel.
Trump’s Popularity Plunges in Israel After Iran Deal and Netanyahu Clash
President Donald Trump’s popularity in Israel has fallen sharply following his administration’s agreement with Iran and a series of unusually blunt criticisms of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a new Kantar Institute survey published by Israel Hayom.
Inside the United States
U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal On Key Housing Affordability Bill
In a rare instance of congressional unity, the House and Senate reached a bipartisan, bicameral agreement over legislation to boost housing supply and home ownership across the country.
Warsh Shakes Up Fed Analysis, Maintains Interest Rates
The central bank would implement new task forces to aid in deciding monetary policy, Kevin Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday.
Christian News
Christians Protest Alleged Forced Marriage, Conversion Of Minor In Pakistan
A Christian family and supporters have rallied in the eastern Pakistani city of Faisalabad after a 16-year-old Christian girl reportedly disappeared and was allegedly forced to marry and convert to Islam.
Around the World
Trump Says Iran Will ‘Never’ Have Nuclear Weapons As U.S. Deal Moves To ‘Second Stage’
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran has been “successful” and is now moving into a “second stage,” while warning that Iran will never be permitted to obtain nuclear weapons.
CIA Chief Warned Trump Iran May Not Honor Nuclear Deal, Report Says
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned senior U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, that American intelligence had gathered evidence raising serious doubts about Iran’s willingness to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear program, according to an Axios report citing three sources familiar with the matter.
Vance Denies U.S. Taxpayer Funding for Reported $300 Billion Iran Reconstruction Fund
Vice President JD Vance on Monday denied that American taxpayers would finance a reported $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, saying any such assistance would come from Gulf nations and only if Tehran fulfills strict commitments to end its nuclear weapons ambitions.
Deadly Russian Strikes Damage Ancient Kyiv Cathedral; Zelensky Condemns ‘Crime Against Christian Culture’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Monday of committing “one of the biggest Russian crimes against Christian culture today” after a massive missile and drone attack damaged an ancient cathedral in Kyiv and left nearly a dozen people dead across Ukraine.
Hungary Bars Orbán From Returning As Prime Minister, Former Leader Condemns Move
Hungary’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment Monday barring former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from ever returning as head of government after serving more than eight years in office, a move the longtime leader swiftly condemned as politically motivated.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says Syria Should ‘Take Care Of Hezbollah’ If Israel Cannot Finish The Job
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israel’s handling of its campaign against Hezbollah on Tuesday, saying Syria should take a larger role in confronting the Iran-backed terror group if Israel cannot do the job without causing broader destruction.
Inside the United States
Thune Moves Toward Standalone FISA Renewal Despite Trump Demand for Election Integrity Measures
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is moving toward a standalone renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, setting up a sharp Republican divide with President Donald Trump, who has demanded that any FISA extension be paired with his election integrity legislation.
MLB Warns Giants Players After Bible Verses Written On Pride Night Caps
Major League Baseball has warned several San Francisco Giants players after they wrote Bible verse references on their hats during the team’s recent Pride Night, according to The Athletic.
FBI Thwarts Drone-and-Sniper Terror Plot Targeting UFC Event Near White House
Federal agents have disrupted a chilling alleged terror plot targeting UFC Freedom 250, held Sunday night on the White House South Lawn — coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday weekend. As of Monday, five individuals were in custody, with 23 people identified as part of a broader suspected network.
Christian News
Dozens Of Christians Killed In Ethiopia As Prime Minister Condemns Attacks
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has condemned attacks that reportedly killed dozens of Christians and displaced hundreds more in central Ethiopia in recent weeks.
Christian Family Seeks Justice After Mysterious Death of Pakistani Driver
The grieving family of a Christian man in Pakistan demanded justice Monday after what relatives described as his mysterious disappearance and tragic death in a case that has raised concerns among human rights advocates and members of the country’s Christian minority.
Trump Says Iran Will ‘Never’ Have Nuclear Weapons As U.S. Deal Moves To ‘Second Stage’
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran has been “successful” and is now moving into a “second stage,” while warning that Iran will never be permitted to obtain nuclear weapons.
CIA Chief Warned Trump Iran May Not Honor Nuclear Deal, Report Says
CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned senior U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, that American intelligence had gathered evidence raising serious doubts about Iran’s willingness to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear program, according to an Axios report citing three sources familiar with the matter.
Vance Denies U.S. Taxpayer Funding for Reported $300 Billion Iran Reconstruction Fund
Vice President JD Vance on Monday denied that American taxpayers would finance a reported $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, saying any such assistance would come from Gulf nations and only if Tehran fulfills strict commitments to end its nuclear weapons ambitions.
Deadly Russian Strikes Damage Ancient Kyiv Cathedral; Zelensky Condemns ‘Crime Against Christian Culture’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Monday of committing “one of the biggest Russian crimes against Christian culture today” after a massive missile and drone attack damaged an ancient cathedral in Kyiv and left nearly a dozen people dead across Ukraine.
Hungary Bars Orbán From Returning As Prime Minister, Former Leader Condemns Move
Hungary’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment Monday barring former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from ever returning as head of government after serving more than eight years in office, a move the longtime leader swiftly condemned as politically motivated.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says Syria Should ‘Take Care Of Hezbollah’ If Israel Cannot Finish The Job
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israel’s handling of its campaign against Hezbollah on Tuesday, saying Syria should take a larger role in confronting the Iran-backed terror group if Israel cannot do the job without causing broader destruction.
Inside the United States
Thune Moves Toward Standalone FISA Renewal Despite Trump Demand for Election Integrity Measures
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is moving toward a standalone renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, setting up a sharp Republican divide with President Donald Trump, who has demanded that any FISA extension be paired with his election integrity legislation.
MLB Warns Giants Players After Bible Verses Written On Pride Night Caps
Major League Baseball has warned several San Francisco Giants players after they wrote Bible verse references on their hats during the team’s recent Pride Night, according to The Athletic.
FBI Thwarts Drone-and-Sniper Terror Plot Targeting UFC Event Near White House
Federal agents have disrupted a chilling alleged terror plot targeting UFC Freedom 250, held Sunday night on the White House South Lawn — coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday weekend. As of Monday, five individuals were in custody, with 23 people identified as part of a broader suspected network.
Christian News
Dozens Of Christians Killed In Ethiopia As Prime Minister Condemns Attacks
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has condemned attacks that reportedly killed dozens of Christians and displaced hundreds more in central Ethiopia in recent weeks.
Christian Family Seeks Justice After Mysterious Death of Pakistani Driver
The grieving family of a Christian man in Pakistan demanded justice Monday after what relatives described as his mysterious disappearance and tragic death in a case that has raised concerns among human rights advocates and members of the country’s Christian minority.
Around the World
World Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Framework As Trump Arrives For G7 Summit
World leaders on Monday cautiously welcomed the announcement of a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching negotiations toward a permanent peace deal, as U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven summit.
U.S. Secretly Approved Qatar-Iran Payments for Safe Passage Through Hormuz
The United States secretly approved a financial and maritime arrangement between Qatar and Iran that allowed billions of dollars to flow to Tehran in exchange for safe passage for Qatari tankers and ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Israel Hayom.
Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap Referendum Amid Migration Debate
Swiss voters narrowly rejected a proposal Sunday to cap the Alpine nation’s population at 10 million people by 2050 amid concerns over rising immigration, including from predominantly Muslim countries, dealing a setback to the country’s largest right-wing party and avoiding a clash with the European Union over freedom of movement.
Orbán Re-Elected Fidesz Leader Amid Questions Over Migration Plans
Hungary’s largest opposition party, Fidesz, re-elected former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as its leader Saturday despite the party’s crushing election defeat in April and fresh allegations that his government secretly considered establishing a migrant reception center while publicly opposing migration.
Helicopter Collision In Brazil Kills Six, Including Singer Oliver Tree
Brazil was rocked by a second fatal accident in less than 48 hours Sunday when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people aboard, including American singer and internet personality Oliver Tree, a day after a young woman died in a rope-jumping accident in São Paulo state.
Teen Girl Released From Hospital After Stabbing Amid UK Migration Tensions
A teenage girl has been released from hospital after she was stabbed in the neck while walking down the street in an incident that heightened tensions over migration across the United Kingdom.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows Iran Will Not Get Nuclear Weapons ‘With Or Without An Agreement’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday night that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, even as President Donald Trump moves forward with a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Leaders Blast Trump-Iran Peace Deal, Warn Israel Not Bound By Lebanon Ceasefire
Israeli leaders across the political spectrum reacted with fury and alarm Monday after President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a peace framework that would impose an immediate ceasefire across multiple fronts, reportedly including Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump Throws Another Curveball At Fisa Section 702 Reauthorization
President Donald Trump has once again complicated Republican leadership’s plans in Congress, demanding Monday that lawmakers attach voter ID legislation to the spy powers reauthorization bill.
Trump and Iran Sign Peace Deal Amid Mixed Responses From Congress
President Donald Trump’s short-term peace deal with Iran has sparked mixed reactions among U.S. lawmakers, with Republicans projecting cautious optimism and Democrats criticizing the conflict occurring in the first place.
Pro Life Org Asks Senate For Another Bill To Keep Abortion Defunded Of Tax Dollars
With the Working Family Tax Cuts that defunded abortion from federal Medicaid dollars set to expire on July 4, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America sent a letter to Senate Republicans asking them to pursue another budget reconciliation bill to keep taxpayer dollars from funding abortion.
Eight Believed Dead After B-52 Bomber Crashes At Edwards Air Force Base
Eight crew members are believed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing base officials.
Christian News
Chinese Police Raid Early Rain Covenant Church, Detain Elders and Members During Sunday Worship
Police and government officials raided a Sunday worship service of Early Rain Covenant Church in southwestern China, detaining elders, members, and children as Beijing continues its crackdown on unregistered Protestant congregations.
60,000 Christians Gather in Secular Netherlands as Signs of Revival Stir Across Europe
Roughly 60,000 Christians gathered in the Netherlands for a four-day Pentecost celebration, drawing attention to what many believers are calling a fresh move of God in one of Europe’s most secular nations.
Worthy Insights
The tenth heifer: A red calf born in the Galilee brings Israel one step closer to purification and redemption
In the shadow of ongoing war in the north, something rare emerged from a dairy farm tucked into the hills of the Galilee: a calf that was, against every genetic expectation, entirely red. No black hairs. No white hairs. Just the burnished copper coat that has made the parah adumah, the red heifer, one of the most sought-after animals in the history of the Jewish people.
‘In the Name of Jesus’: Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine is confirming the power of prayer, concluding that just 5 minutes of intercessory prayer improves physical and emotional health.
World Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Framework As Trump Arrives For G7 Summit
World leaders on Monday cautiously welcomed the announcement of a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching negotiations toward a permanent peace deal, as U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven summit.
U.S. Secretly Approved Qatar-Iran Payments for Safe Passage Through Hormuz
The United States secretly approved a financial and maritime arrangement between Qatar and Iran that allowed billions of dollars to flow to Tehran in exchange for safe passage for Qatari tankers and ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Israel Hayom.
Swiss Voters Reject Population Cap Referendum Amid Migration Debate
Swiss voters narrowly rejected a proposal Sunday to cap the Alpine nation’s population at 10 million people by 2050 amid concerns over rising immigration, including from predominantly Muslim countries, dealing a setback to the country’s largest right-wing party and avoiding a clash with the European Union over freedom of movement.
Orbán Re-Elected Fidesz Leader Amid Questions Over Migration Plans
Hungary’s largest opposition party, Fidesz, re-elected former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as its leader Saturday despite the party’s crushing election defeat in April and fresh allegations that his government secretly considered establishing a migrant reception center while publicly opposing migration.
Helicopter Collision In Brazil Kills Six, Including Singer Oliver Tree
Brazil was rocked by a second fatal accident in less than 48 hours Sunday when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people aboard, including American singer and internet personality Oliver Tree, a day after a young woman died in a rope-jumping accident in São Paulo state.
Teen Girl Released From Hospital After Stabbing Amid UK Migration Tensions
A teenage girl has been released from hospital after she was stabbed in the neck while walking down the street in an incident that heightened tensions over migration across the United Kingdom.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows Iran Will Not Get Nuclear Weapons ‘With Or Without An Agreement’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Monday night that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, even as President Donald Trump moves forward with a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Leaders Blast Trump-Iran Peace Deal, Warn Israel Not Bound By Lebanon Ceasefire
Israeli leaders across the political spectrum reacted with fury and alarm Monday after President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a peace framework that would impose an immediate ceasefire across multiple fronts, reportedly including Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump Throws Another Curveball At Fisa Section 702 Reauthorization
President Donald Trump has once again complicated Republican leadership’s plans in Congress, demanding Monday that lawmakers attach voter ID legislation to the spy powers reauthorization bill.
Trump and Iran Sign Peace Deal Amid Mixed Responses From Congress
President Donald Trump’s short-term peace deal with Iran has sparked mixed reactions among U.S. lawmakers, with Republicans projecting cautious optimism and Democrats criticizing the conflict occurring in the first place.
Pro Life Org Asks Senate For Another Bill To Keep Abortion Defunded Of Tax Dollars
With the Working Family Tax Cuts that defunded abortion from federal Medicaid dollars set to expire on July 4, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America sent a letter to Senate Republicans asking them to pursue another budget reconciliation bill to keep taxpayer dollars from funding abortion.
Eight Believed Dead After B-52 Bomber Crashes At Edwards Air Force Base
Eight crew members are believed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing base officials.
Christian News
Chinese Police Raid Early Rain Covenant Church, Detain Elders and Members During Sunday Worship
Police and government officials raided a Sunday worship service of Early Rain Covenant Church in southwestern China, detaining elders, members, and children as Beijing continues its crackdown on unregistered Protestant congregations.
60,000 Christians Gather in Secular Netherlands as Signs of Revival Stir Across Europe
Roughly 60,000 Christians gathered in the Netherlands for a four-day Pentecost celebration, drawing attention to what many believers are calling a fresh move of God in one of Europe’s most secular nations.
Worthy Insights
The tenth heifer: A red calf born in the Galilee brings Israel one step closer to purification and redemption
In the shadow of ongoing war in the north, something rare emerged from a dairy farm tucked into the hills of the Galilee: a calf that was, against every genetic expectation, entirely red. No black hairs. No white hairs. Just the burnished copper coat that has made the parah adumah, the red heifer, one of the most sought-after animals in the history of the Jewish people.
‘In the Name of Jesus’: Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine is confirming the power of prayer, concluding that just 5 minutes of intercessory prayer improves physical and emotional health.