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Around the World
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Historic Peace Deal in the White House (Worthy News Radio)
Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace deal at the White House that will end decades of armed conflict that killed tens of thousands and led to the expulsion of more than 100,000 mainly Christian Armenians from the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. The leaders of both nations want to nominate U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as he brokered the historic agreement.
Indonesia’s Bishops Fear Mounting Anti-Christian Violence
Indonesia’s Catholic bishops have expressed concern about mounting anti-Christian violence in the world’s largest Muslim nation. They urged the central government in Jakarta to act decisively “against all forms of intolerance, particularly when accompanied by violence,” which, they stressed, “constitutes a criminal offense.”
Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Trump-Brokered Peace Deal, Ending Decades-Long Conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a historic peace agreement at the White House on Friday, formally ending nearly four decades of territorial conflict and opening a new chapter in South Caucasus geopolitics. The accord, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, cements Washington's strategic foothold in a volatile region bordering Iran and deep within the former Soviet sphere.
Trump Authorizes Military Force Against Latin American Cartels Designated as Terrorist Organizations
President Donald Trump has quietly authorized the use of U.S. military force against Latin American drug cartels that his administration has officially classified as foreign terrorist organizations, according to reports by The New York Times and New York Post. The move represents the most aggressive escalation yet in Trump's long-running campaign to dismantle transnational narcotics networks flooding the United States with fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
Putin Floats Cease-Fire Proposal to Trump Administration, Seeking Major Ukrainian Territorial Concessions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented the Trump administration with a sweeping cease-fire proposal in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to cede significant territory in exchange for a halt to hostilities, European and Ukrainian officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Trump Wants To Meet Putin Despite Moscow’s Refusal To Include Ukraine’s President In Talks (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, despite Moscow’s refusal to include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in peace discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tens of Thousands Rally Across Israel Against Gaza City Takeover, Demand Hostage Deal
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday night to protest the government's decision to seize Gaza City, warning that the move could doom remaining hostages and drag the nation into a prolonged and deadly conflict.
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza Liberation Plan Amid International Pressure and Domestic Disputes
In a forceful address on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out his government’s battle plan for Gaza, declaring that Israel’s mission is not to seize the territory but to free it from the grip of Hamas. Framing the campaign as a fight for liberation rather than conquest, Netanyahu vowed to dismantle the terrorist group’s rule and secure a future in which Gazans can live free from fear, oppression, and the violence of jihad.
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Setting Stage for Major Military Offensive
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to take control of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The decision, announced Friday, comes despite warnings from top military officials that the move could endanger hostages still held in the enclave and deepen the humanitarian crisis.
Germany halts military exports to Israel over ‘Gaza Occupation’ Plan
Germany on Friday halted military exports to Israel “that could be used in Gaza,” amid one of the worst tensions between the German and Israeli governments since the establishment of the Jewish nation following World War II.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys Federal Law Enforcement Surge in D.C. to Combat Violent Crime
President Donald Trump has ordered a significant increase in federal law enforcement presence across Washington, D.C., in an effort to combat what he described as an "out-of-control" crime wave in the nation's capital. The White House announced the move on Aug. 7, saying the deployment will begin at midnight and continue for at least seven days, with an option to extend.
In Six Months, Ice Arrests 350 Gang Members In Houston
In the first six months of the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Houston arrested 356 illegal foreign nationals who are confirmed gang members.
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Politicized or Unlawful Debanking
President Donald J. Trump on Thursday signed an Executive Order to ensure that federal regulators do not promote policies or practices allowing financial institutions to deny or restrict services based on political beliefs, religious beliefs, or lawful business activities, guaranteeing fair access to banking for all Americans.
Christian News
Haiti Church Condemns Abductions of Irish Missionary, Orphanage Child, And Staff (Worthy News In-Depth)
Church leaders in Haiti expressed concern Sunday about the kidnapping of nine people, including an Irish missionary and a child with disabilities, as violence spreads throughout the Caribbean nation.
Evangelical Surge Transforms Amazon’s Spiritual and Cultural Landscape
Evangelical missions are surging through Brazil’s Amazon, bringing medical aid, education, and the gospel to remote villages, reshaping the region’s spiritual identity and accelerating the nation’s shift away from Catholicism. Project Amazon’s Missionary boat alone treats 100,000 patients a year, fueling rapid church growth among indigenous communities.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee Rips CBS News For Selectively Editing His Remarks About Israel To Mislead Audience
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced CBS News for selectively editing an interview with him on its way to savagely attacking Israel.
‘Jesus Freaks – the Movie’ Explores East Coast Jesus Revolution of 1970s
Some are calling it the East Coast version of the movie, "Jesus Revolution."
Ancient Christian church reveals mysterious 1,600-year-old warning to nonbelievers: ‘Only the righteous’
Archaeologists in Turkey recently excavated the ruins of a millennia-old city, revealing a fifth-century Christian church with a message that hasn’t been seen in over 1,000 years.
Hundreds of Christians Rally to Pray Across Tennessee: ‘Our Hope Is in Jesus Alone’
Hundreds of Christians from various denominations in Tennessee gathered together to pray and seek God, believing for a move by His Spirit that will ultimately "transform" families, cities, the Volunteer State, and the nation.
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.
Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Historic Peace Deal in the White House (Worthy News Radio)
Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace deal at the White House that will end decades of armed conflict that killed tens of thousands and led to the expulsion of more than 100,000 mainly Christian Armenians from the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. The leaders of both nations want to nominate U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as he brokered the historic agreement.
Indonesia’s Bishops Fear Mounting Anti-Christian Violence
Indonesia’s Catholic bishops have expressed concern about mounting anti-Christian violence in the world’s largest Muslim nation. They urged the central government in Jakarta to act decisively “against all forms of intolerance, particularly when accompanied by violence,” which, they stressed, “constitutes a criminal offense.”
Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Trump-Brokered Peace Deal, Ending Decades-Long Conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a historic peace agreement at the White House on Friday, formally ending nearly four decades of territorial conflict and opening a new chapter in South Caucasus geopolitics. The accord, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, cements Washington's strategic foothold in a volatile region bordering Iran and deep within the former Soviet sphere.
Trump Authorizes Military Force Against Latin American Cartels Designated as Terrorist Organizations
President Donald Trump has quietly authorized the use of U.S. military force against Latin American drug cartels that his administration has officially classified as foreign terrorist organizations, according to reports by The New York Times and New York Post. The move represents the most aggressive escalation yet in Trump's long-running campaign to dismantle transnational narcotics networks flooding the United States with fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
Putin Floats Cease-Fire Proposal to Trump Administration, Seeking Major Ukrainian Territorial Concessions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented the Trump administration with a sweeping cease-fire proposal in Ukraine that would require Kyiv to cede significant territory in exchange for a halt to hostilities, European and Ukrainian officials told the Wall Street Journal.
Trump Wants To Meet Putin Despite Moscow’s Refusal To Include Ukraine’s President In Talks (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he is prepared to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, despite Moscow’s refusal to include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in peace discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tens of Thousands Rally Across Israel Against Gaza City Takeover, Demand Hostage Deal
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday night to protest the government's decision to seize Gaza City, warning that the move could doom remaining hostages and drag the nation into a prolonged and deadly conflict.
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza Liberation Plan Amid International Pressure and Domestic Disputes
In a forceful address on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out his government’s battle plan for Gaza, declaring that Israel’s mission is not to seize the territory but to free it from the grip of Hamas. Framing the campaign as a fight for liberation rather than conquest, Netanyahu vowed to dismantle the terrorist group’s rule and secure a future in which Gazans can live free from fear, oppression, and the violence of jihad.
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Setting Stage for Major Military Offensive
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to take control of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year war with Hamas. The decision, announced Friday, comes despite warnings from top military officials that the move could endanger hostages still held in the enclave and deepen the humanitarian crisis.
Germany halts military exports to Israel over ‘Gaza Occupation’ Plan
Germany on Friday halted military exports to Israel “that could be used in Gaza,” amid one of the worst tensions between the German and Israeli governments since the establishment of the Jewish nation following World War II.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys Federal Law Enforcement Surge in D.C. to Combat Violent Crime
President Donald Trump has ordered a significant increase in federal law enforcement presence across Washington, D.C., in an effort to combat what he described as an "out-of-control" crime wave in the nation's capital. The White House announced the move on Aug. 7, saying the deployment will begin at midnight and continue for at least seven days, with an option to extend.
In Six Months, Ice Arrests 350 Gang Members In Houston
In the first six months of the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Houston arrested 356 illegal foreign nationals who are confirmed gang members.
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Politicized or Unlawful Debanking
President Donald J. Trump on Thursday signed an Executive Order to ensure that federal regulators do not promote policies or practices allowing financial institutions to deny or restrict services based on political beliefs, religious beliefs, or lawful business activities, guaranteeing fair access to banking for all Americans.
Christian News
Haiti Church Condemns Abductions of Irish Missionary, Orphanage Child, And Staff (Worthy News In-Depth)
Church leaders in Haiti expressed concern Sunday about the kidnapping of nine people, including an Irish missionary and a child with disabilities, as violence spreads throughout the Caribbean nation.
Evangelical Surge Transforms Amazon’s Spiritual and Cultural Landscape
Evangelical missions are surging through Brazil’s Amazon, bringing medical aid, education, and the gospel to remote villages, reshaping the region’s spiritual identity and accelerating the nation’s shift away from Catholicism. Project Amazon’s Missionary boat alone treats 100,000 patients a year, fueling rapid church growth among indigenous communities.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee Rips CBS News For Selectively Editing His Remarks About Israel To Mislead Audience
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced CBS News for selectively editing an interview with him on its way to savagely attacking Israel.
‘Jesus Freaks – the Movie’ Explores East Coast Jesus Revolution of 1970s
Some are calling it the East Coast version of the movie, "Jesus Revolution."
Ancient Christian church reveals mysterious 1,600-year-old warning to nonbelievers: ‘Only the righteous’
Archaeologists in Turkey recently excavated the ruins of a millennia-old city, revealing a fifth-century Christian church with a message that hasn’t been seen in over 1,000 years.
Hundreds of Christians Rally to Pray Across Tennessee: ‘Our Hope Is in Jesus Alone’
Hundreds of Christians from various denominations in Tennessee gathered together to pray and seek God, believing for a move by His Spirit that will ultimately "transform" families, cities, the Volunteer State, and the nation.
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.
Around the World
Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Accused of Spying for Israel
The Iranian judiciary announced Wednesday that it has executed Rouzbeh Vadi, a prominent nuclear scientist accused of spying for Israel and providing intelligence that led to the assassination of Iranian nuclear personnel during the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Pakistan Removes Death Penalty For Some Crimes For EU Trade But Christians ‘Remain At Risk’
Pakistan’s Senate has voted to remove the death penalty for two crimes in what officials admit is a bid to safeguard $3 billion in annual trade benefits from the European Union, while maintaining controversial blasphemy laws that have sent dozens of Christians to death row.
Switzerland in Shock Over Trump’s 39 Percent Tariff (Worthy News Focus)
Switzerland was hours away from facing the highest U.S. tariff on imports of any developed country after its president left Washington without a deal, upsetting the Alpine nation’s business elite.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza War Vision: No Annexation, Transitional Arab Control Proposed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified Israel’s long-term strategy for the Gaza Strip, stating in two separate interviews that while Israel will take temporary military control of the territory, it has no intention of annexing or permanently governing it.
Netanyahu-Backed Gaza Occupation Plan to Be Presented to Security Cabinet as Trump Weighs In
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to present a sweeping new military and governance plan for the Gaza Strip to Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday, according to government sources who spoke with The Jerusalem Post. The proposal is expected to greenlight a large-scale IDF operation to occupy additional portions of the coastal enclave over a five-month period.
Inside the United States
FBI Data Shows Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in 2024
Newly released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reveals a continued rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, reinforcing concerns among Jewish advocacy groups and faith leaders about escalating hostility and the need for stronger government action.
Trump Orders New Census to Exclude Illegal Immigrants, Rekindling Legal and Political Firestorm
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has instructed the Department of Commerce to begin developing a new census that will explicitly exclude illegal immigrants from the population count, reigniting a constitutional debate over representation and federal funding.
Christian News
Christians Face ‘Silent Genocide’ In Africa, Observers Say
Militants allied with the Islamic State group (ISIS) are carrying out brutal attacks against Christians in central and southern Africa, including mass killings often through beheadings, as well as the destruction of churches and homes, investigators say. Advocacy groups and international officials warn of a growing crisis that they suggest is ignored by much of the world.
US Evangelist Graham Welcomes Trump’s Faith Move In Federal Agencies
American evangelist Franklin Graham has welcomed a decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to allow federal employees, including Christians, to openly express their faith while at work, in a move that changes decades of policies.
Worthy Insights
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.
Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Accused of Spying for Israel
The Iranian judiciary announced Wednesday that it has executed Rouzbeh Vadi, a prominent nuclear scientist accused of spying for Israel and providing intelligence that led to the assassination of Iranian nuclear personnel during the 12-day war with Israel in June.
Pakistan Removes Death Penalty For Some Crimes For EU Trade But Christians ‘Remain At Risk’
Pakistan’s Senate has voted to remove the death penalty for two crimes in what officials admit is a bid to safeguard $3 billion in annual trade benefits from the European Union, while maintaining controversial blasphemy laws that have sent dozens of Christians to death row.
Switzerland in Shock Over Trump’s 39 Percent Tariff (Worthy News Focus)
Switzerland was hours away from facing the highest U.S. tariff on imports of any developed country after its president left Washington without a deal, upsetting the Alpine nation’s business elite.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Outlines Gaza War Vision: No Annexation, Transitional Arab Control Proposed
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified Israel’s long-term strategy for the Gaza Strip, stating in two separate interviews that while Israel will take temporary military control of the territory, it has no intention of annexing or permanently governing it.
Netanyahu-Backed Gaza Occupation Plan to Be Presented to Security Cabinet as Trump Weighs In
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to present a sweeping new military and governance plan for the Gaza Strip to Israel’s security cabinet on Thursday, according to government sources who spoke with The Jerusalem Post. The proposal is expected to greenlight a large-scale IDF operation to occupy additional portions of the coastal enclave over a five-month period.
Inside the United States
FBI Data Shows Rise in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes in 2024
Newly released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reveals a continued rise in anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, reinforcing concerns among Jewish advocacy groups and faith leaders about escalating hostility and the need for stronger government action.
Trump Orders New Census to Exclude Illegal Immigrants, Rekindling Legal and Political Firestorm
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has instructed the Department of Commerce to begin developing a new census that will explicitly exclude illegal immigrants from the population count, reigniting a constitutional debate over representation and federal funding.
Christian News
Christians Face ‘Silent Genocide’ In Africa, Observers Say
Militants allied with the Islamic State group (ISIS) are carrying out brutal attacks against Christians in central and southern Africa, including mass killings often through beheadings, as well as the destruction of churches and homes, investigators say. Advocacy groups and international officials warn of a growing crisis that they suggest is ignored by much of the world.
US Evangelist Graham Welcomes Trump’s Faith Move In Federal Agencies
American evangelist Franklin Graham has welcomed a decision by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to allow federal employees, including Christians, to openly express their faith while at work, in a move that changes decades of policies.
Worthy Insights
Smoking gun? Obama endorsed bogus CIA claims on Trump and Putin before analysis was even finished
President Barack Obama made public statements as early as mid-December 2016 indicating that he was endorsing a predetermined CIA view about Vladimir Putin allegedly wanting Donald Trump to win and Hillary Clinton to lose. The intelligence community assessment (ICA) had not even been completed and was still being debated and drafted.
Around the World
Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ In Talks on Ending War In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump claimed Wednesday that “great progress” had been made during high-stakes talks in Moscow between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, Trump did not offer specifics about the outcome of the three-hour discussions.
Trump Seeks Face-To-Face Meeting With Russia’s Putin As Sanctions Near (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is seeking a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week in a bold move to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Russia and China Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Drills After Trump Deploys U.S. Nuclear Subs Near Region
Russia and China conducted joint anti-submarine warfare drills Wednesday in the Sea of Japan, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to reposition near Russian waters following incendiary remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports
President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, accusing New Delhi of propping up Russia's war effort by continuing to import and resell Russian crude oil.
Italy Approves World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Linking Sicily to Mainland, Reclassifies Project as Military Spending
Italy's government has officially approved a €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina. Long debated, often canceled, and frequently politicized, the project is now being fast-tracked with a new justification: national security.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Speaker Mike Johnson Vows to Eliminate “West Bank” Terminology, Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
In a historic visit to the biblical heartland of Israel, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared his intention to remove the term "West Bank" from U.S. federal government language and replace it with the biblical names "Judea and Samaria," reinforcing America's growing alignment with Israel's ancestral claims to the disputed region.
Hezbollah Slams Lebanese Government Over Disarmament Plan, Accuses PM of Bowing to U.S. Pressure
Hezbollah issued a scathing rebuke on Wednesday against the Lebanese government's decision to move forward with a plan to disarm all resistance groups, including the Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist organization, calling the move a “grave sin” and a capitulation to American and Israeli pressure.
Netanyahu to Convene Security Cabinet as Israel Weighs Full Military Occupation of Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet Thursday evening to finalize decisions on the next phase of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with expectations mounting that the government will approve a full-scale occupation of the Strip--despite urgent warnings from top defense officials.
Inside the United States
FBI Releases 2024 Crime Data: Violent Crime Drops Sharply Nationwide
The FBI has released its comprehensive "Reported Crimes in the Nation" statistics for 2024, revealing a significant decline in violent crime across the United States. According to the report, violent crime dropped an estimated 4.5% nationwide compared to 2023, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter down nearly 15%.
HHS Cancels 22 mRNA Vaccine Contracts, Citing Ineffectiveness Against Respiratory Viruses
In a sweeping move that marks a major shift in U.S. vaccine policy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday it has canceled 22 contracts worth nearly $500 million related to mRNA vaccine development. The decision follows a weeks-long internal review by HHS's Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
Christian News
35,000 Worship in Portland as 3,200 Embrace Christ in One of America’s Most Secular Cities
In a city often dubbed one of the most unchurched in America, more than 35,000 people gathered this past weekend at the Moda Center for the first major evangelistic crusade in Portland in over 25 years -- and more than 3,200 made public decisions to follow Christ.
Worthy Insights
Temple Institute Announces: All Texas Red Heifers Disqualified
The Temple Institute announced on Tuesday that the remaining red heifers that had been brought from Texas by Boneh Israel to perform the Biblically mandated purification ceremony are not suited for the ceremony.
Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ In Talks on Ending War In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump claimed Wednesday that “great progress” had been made during high-stakes talks in Moscow between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, Trump did not offer specifics about the outcome of the three-hour discussions.
Trump Seeks Face-To-Face Meeting With Russia’s Putin As Sanctions Near (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is seeking a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week in a bold move to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Russia and China Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Drills After Trump Deploys U.S. Nuclear Subs Near Region
Russia and China conducted joint anti-submarine warfare drills Wednesday in the Sea of Japan, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to reposition near Russian waters following incendiary remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports
President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, accusing New Delhi of propping up Russia's war effort by continuing to import and resell Russian crude oil.
Italy Approves World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Linking Sicily to Mainland, Reclassifies Project as Military Spending
Italy's government has officially approved a €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina. Long debated, often canceled, and frequently politicized, the project is now being fast-tracked with a new justification: national security.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Speaker Mike Johnson Vows to Eliminate “West Bank” Terminology, Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
In a historic visit to the biblical heartland of Israel, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared his intention to remove the term "West Bank" from U.S. federal government language and replace it with the biblical names "Judea and Samaria," reinforcing America's growing alignment with Israel's ancestral claims to the disputed region.
Hezbollah Slams Lebanese Government Over Disarmament Plan, Accuses PM of Bowing to U.S. Pressure
Hezbollah issued a scathing rebuke on Wednesday against the Lebanese government's decision to move forward with a plan to disarm all resistance groups, including the Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist organization, calling the move a “grave sin” and a capitulation to American and Israeli pressure.
Netanyahu to Convene Security Cabinet as Israel Weighs Full Military Occupation of Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet Thursday evening to finalize decisions on the next phase of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with expectations mounting that the government will approve a full-scale occupation of the Strip--despite urgent warnings from top defense officials.
Inside the United States
FBI Releases 2024 Crime Data: Violent Crime Drops Sharply Nationwide
The FBI has released its comprehensive "Reported Crimes in the Nation" statistics for 2024, revealing a significant decline in violent crime across the United States. According to the report, violent crime dropped an estimated 4.5% nationwide compared to 2023, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter down nearly 15%.
HHS Cancels 22 mRNA Vaccine Contracts, Citing Ineffectiveness Against Respiratory Viruses
In a sweeping move that marks a major shift in U.S. vaccine policy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday it has canceled 22 contracts worth nearly $500 million related to mRNA vaccine development. The decision follows a weeks-long internal review by HHS's Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
Christian News
35,000 Worship in Portland as 3,200 Embrace Christ in One of America’s Most Secular Cities
In a city often dubbed one of the most unchurched in America, more than 35,000 people gathered this past weekend at the Moda Center for the first major evangelistic crusade in Portland in over 25 years -- and more than 3,200 made public decisions to follow Christ.
Worthy Insights
Temple Institute Announces: All Texas Red Heifers Disqualified
The Temple Institute announced on Tuesday that the remaining red heifers that had been brought from Texas by Boneh Israel to perform the Biblically mandated purification ceremony are not suited for the ceremony.