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Around the World
Russia Uses Hypersonic Missile In Deadly Pentecost Sunday Attack On Ukraine
Ukraine’s Pentecost Sunday was overshadowed by mourning after Russia used its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in one of the heaviest assaults on Kyiv and surrounding regions since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, killing at least four people and injuring about 100 others, officials said Sunday.
Iran Denies Uranium Concession as U.S. Ceasefire Framework Faces Nuclear, Lebanon Hurdles
Iran has denied agreeing to surrender any of its enriched uranium stockpile under a proposed U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework, raising fresh questions over whether a broader peace deal can survive its most difficult issues: Tehran’s nuclear program, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s continued support for Hezbollah.
Trump Slows Iran Deal Push, Says U.S. Blockade Will Stay Until Agreement Is Signed
President Donald Trump said Sunday that his administration is in “no hurry” to finalize an end-of-war agreement with Iran, signaling caution after earlier indications that Washington and Tehran were nearing a framework deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and preserve a fragile cease-fire.
Drone Strike On Middle East’s Largest Nuclear Plant Raises Fears Of Wider Iran Conflict
A drone strike targeting the Middle East’s largest nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict involving Iran, its allied militias, Israel, and the United States.
Magyar: Hungary And Brussels To Sign Deal On Unlocking Billions In Frozen EU Funds
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Saturday that negotiations on suspended European Union funds were “progressing well” and that he expects to sign an agreement in Brussels next week aimed at unlocking billions of euros for Hungary.
US Signals NATO Could Be Drawn Into Iran Crisis As Israel War Continues
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled Friday that the NATO military alliance could become involved in the Iran crisis if negotiations fail to end the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Rubio Says Trump’s Frustration With NATO Military Alliance To Dominate ‘Historic’ Ankara Summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Friday that President Donald Trump’s growing frustration with the NATO military alliance will dominate what he called “one of the most important summits in the history of NATO” in Ankara, Turkey.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Prepares Lebanon Options as Possible U.S.-Iran Deal Raises Questions Over Hezbollah War
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for the possibility that an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement could pressure Jerusalem to limit its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as Israeli leaders insist the country must retain freedom of action against threats along its northern border.
Netanyahu Says Trump Agrees Iran Deal Must Dismantle Enrichment Sites, Remove Uranium
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that President Donald Trump agreed any final agreement with Iran must dismantle Tehran’s nuclear enrichment sites and remove enriched nuclear material from Iranian territory, as Israeli defense officials voiced growing alarm over the emerging U.S.-backed diplomatic framework.
Inside the United States
Shooting Outside White House Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Two people were shot, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting outside the White House Saturday night.
Government Spending On Seniors’ Benefits Soon To Make Up Majority Of Federal Budget
More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and that percentage is set to only grow, a recent congressional report finds.
Christian News
Syrians Who Converted To Christian Faith Threatened In Dutch Asylum Center After Baptism
Several Syrians who converted from Islam to Christianity while staying at a Dutch asylum seekers’ center in the southwestern port city of Vlissingen were threatened after publicly professing their faith through baptism, church leaders and politicians said.
Russia Uses Hypersonic Missile In Deadly Pentecost Sunday Attack On Ukraine
Ukraine’s Pentecost Sunday was overshadowed by mourning after Russia used its hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in one of the heaviest assaults on Kyiv and surrounding regions since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, killing at least four people and injuring about 100 others, officials said Sunday.
Iran Denies Uranium Concession as U.S. Ceasefire Framework Faces Nuclear, Lebanon Hurdles
Iran has denied agreeing to surrender any of its enriched uranium stockpile under a proposed U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework, raising fresh questions over whether a broader peace deal can survive its most difficult issues: Tehran’s nuclear program, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s continued support for Hezbollah.
Trump Slows Iran Deal Push, Says U.S. Blockade Will Stay Until Agreement Is Signed
President Donald Trump said Sunday that his administration is in “no hurry” to finalize an end-of-war agreement with Iran, signaling caution after earlier indications that Washington and Tehran were nearing a framework deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and preserve a fragile cease-fire.
Drone Strike On Middle East’s Largest Nuclear Plant Raises Fears Of Wider Iran Conflict
A drone strike targeting the Middle East’s largest nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict involving Iran, its allied militias, Israel, and the United States.
Magyar: Hungary And Brussels To Sign Deal On Unlocking Billions In Frozen EU Funds
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Saturday that negotiations on suspended European Union funds were “progressing well” and that he expects to sign an agreement in Brussels next week aimed at unlocking billions of euros for Hungary.
US Signals NATO Could Be Drawn Into Iran Crisis As Israel War Continues
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled Friday that the NATO military alliance could become involved in the Iran crisis if negotiations fail to end the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Rubio Says Trump’s Frustration With NATO Military Alliance To Dominate ‘Historic’ Ankara Summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Friday that President Donald Trump’s growing frustration with the NATO military alliance will dominate what he called “one of the most important summits in the history of NATO” in Ankara, Turkey.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Prepares Lebanon Options as Possible U.S.-Iran Deal Raises Questions Over Hezbollah War
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for the possibility that an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement could pressure Jerusalem to limit its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as Israeli leaders insist the country must retain freedom of action against threats along its northern border.
Netanyahu Says Trump Agrees Iran Deal Must Dismantle Enrichment Sites, Remove Uranium
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that President Donald Trump agreed any final agreement with Iran must dismantle Tehran’s nuclear enrichment sites and remove enriched nuclear material from Iranian territory, as Israeli defense officials voiced growing alarm over the emerging U.S.-backed diplomatic framework.
Inside the United States
Shooting Outside White House Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Two people were shot, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting outside the White House Saturday night.
Government Spending On Seniors’ Benefits Soon To Make Up Majority Of Federal Budget
More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and that percentage is set to only grow, a recent congressional report finds.
Christian News
Syrians Who Converted To Christian Faith Threatened In Dutch Asylum Center After Baptism
Several Syrians who converted from Islam to Christianity while staying at a Dutch asylum seekers’ center in the southwestern port city of Vlissingen were threatened after publicly professing their faith through baptism, church leaders and politicians said.
Around the World
USS Nimitz Arrives In Caribbean As U.S. Pressure Mounts On Cuba
The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has arrived in the Caribbean as tensions rise between the United States and Cuba, following the Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft.
Trump Gives Iran ‘Two Or Three Days’ To Offer Peace Deal As Nuclear Standoff Deepens
President Donald Trump said Iran has only a “limited period of time” to present a serious peace proposal, warning that U.S. military strikes could resume if Tehran refuses to meet Washington’s demands over its nuclear program.
Baltic States On High Alert After Drone Alert, Russian Threats
Several European countries were on high alert Wednesday as Lithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed to underground bunkers and residents of the capital, Vilnius, urged to take shelter during a warning issued after a drone violated the country’s airspace. The turbulence came after Russia warned it could attack Baltic countries despite being part of the NATO military alliance, while Britain reported Russian Air Force activity dangerously close to its spy plane.
US Envoy Suggests Washington Could Expand Presence In Greenland
The U.S. special envoy to Greenland suggested Wednesday that Washington could still seek greater control over the Arctic island, saying it was time for the United States “to put its footprint back” on Greenland.
Trump Plans Talks With Taiwan’s President As China, Russia Condemn US Policy
In an unprecedented move for an American leader, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday he plans to speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, after China’s and Russia’s leaders condemned Washington’s “irresponsible” foreign policy.
Hungary’s New Prime Minister Moves To Bar Orbán From Returning To Power
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar and his governing Tisza party have submitted their first constitutional amendment to parliament in a move that would prevent longtime premier Viktor Orbán from ever returning to power.
Russia Threatens To Attack Baltic NATO States Over Alleged Ukraine Drone Launches
Russia threatened to attack Baltic nations if they assist Ukraine in launching drones into Russian territory, despite their membership in the Western NATO military alliance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Christian Leader Pushes For Official Recognition And Representation
An Israeli Christian leader is urging the government to formally recognize Christians as a distinct community with stronger political representation, citing what church leaders and advocacy groups describe as growing harassment and discrimination against Christians in Israel.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Rules For U.S.-Cuban Land Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 8-1 decision on Thursday, allowed U.S. companies to seek damages from property seizures by the Cuban government.
Congress Skips Town Without Passing $72b Immigration Enforcement Bill
In an epic breakdown of negotiations, Congress is leaving town without voting on Republicans’ roughly $72 billion budget reconciliation bill.
Christian News
Christian Missionary Missing In Mexico After Armed Men Objected To Bible Outreach
A 79-year-old Protestant missionary remains missing in southern Mexico more than six weeks after armed men reportedly abducted him while he was preaching and distributing Bibles in Guerrero State, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
USS Nimitz Arrives In Caribbean As U.S. Pressure Mounts On Cuba
The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has arrived in the Caribbean as tensions rise between the United States and Cuba, following the Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft.
Trump Gives Iran ‘Two Or Three Days’ To Offer Peace Deal As Nuclear Standoff Deepens
President Donald Trump said Iran has only a “limited period of time” to present a serious peace proposal, warning that U.S. military strikes could resume if Tehran refuses to meet Washington’s demands over its nuclear program.
Baltic States On High Alert After Drone Alert, Russian Threats
Several European countries were on high alert Wednesday as Lithuania’s president and prime minister were rushed to underground bunkers and residents of the capital, Vilnius, urged to take shelter during a warning issued after a drone violated the country’s airspace. The turbulence came after Russia warned it could attack Baltic countries despite being part of the NATO military alliance, while Britain reported Russian Air Force activity dangerously close to its spy plane.
US Envoy Suggests Washington Could Expand Presence In Greenland
The U.S. special envoy to Greenland suggested Wednesday that Washington could still seek greater control over the Arctic island, saying it was time for the United States “to put its footprint back” on Greenland.
Trump Plans Talks With Taiwan’s President As China, Russia Condemn US Policy
In an unprecedented move for an American leader, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday he plans to speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, after China’s and Russia’s leaders condemned Washington’s “irresponsible” foreign policy.
Hungary’s New Prime Minister Moves To Bar Orbán From Returning To Power
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Péter Magyar and his governing Tisza party have submitted their first constitutional amendment to parliament in a move that would prevent longtime premier Viktor Orbán from ever returning to power.
Russia Threatens To Attack Baltic NATO States Over Alleged Ukraine Drone Launches
Russia threatened to attack Baltic nations if they assist Ukraine in launching drones into Russian territory, despite their membership in the Western NATO military alliance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Christian Leader Pushes For Official Recognition And Representation
An Israeli Christian leader is urging the government to formally recognize Christians as a distinct community with stronger political representation, citing what church leaders and advocacy groups describe as growing harassment and discrimination against Christians in Israel.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Rules For U.S.-Cuban Land Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 8-1 decision on Thursday, allowed U.S. companies to seek damages from property seizures by the Cuban government.
Congress Skips Town Without Passing $72b Immigration Enforcement Bill
In an epic breakdown of negotiations, Congress is leaving town without voting on Republicans’ roughly $72 billion budget reconciliation bill.
Christian News
Christian Missionary Missing In Mexico After Armed Men Objected To Bible Outreach
A 79-year-old Protestant missionary remains missing in southern Mexico more than six weeks after armed men reportedly abducted him while he was preaching and distributing Bibles in Guerrero State, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Around the World
Pressure Mounting On Cuban Regime As Raul Castro Indicted In U.S.
“We have Cuba on our minds,” President Donald Trump told reporters following the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro Wednesday.
U.S. Troop Reduction In Europe Pressures Nato Allies To Increase Their Defense
The Pentagon appears poised to reduce the number of American troops in Europe, in a further attempt to pressure NATO nations to take a more active role in their own defense.
US Christian Doctor Tests Positive For Ebola In Congo Outbreak
Franklin Graham, the U.S. evangelist who leads the Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, has expressed concern about the plight of an American Christian doctor working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after he tested positive for the potentially deadly Ebola virus amid a growing outbreak there.
Magyar Begins Symbolic Poland Visit Amid Hungarian Political Turmoil
Peter Magyar began a two-day visit to Poland on Tuesday, his first trip abroad since taking office, leaving behind a nation in political turmoil after his threat to oust the Hungarian president while reaching out to Brussels and Kyiv.
U.S. Test-Launches Minuteman III ICBM As Nuclear Tensions With Russia Remain Fragile
The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California early Wednesday, saying the long-planned test was designed to verify the readiness of America’s land-based nuclear deterrent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Knesset Advances Dissolution Bill, Moving Nation Closer To Early Elections
Israel moved closer to early elections Wednesday after a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset passed its preliminary reading with overwhelming support, exposing the deepening fractures inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition.
Inside the United States
Revised Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes U.S. House, One Step Closer To Becoming Law
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed its revised version of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, sending the bipartisan legislation meant to address the housing crisis over to the Senate for approval.
Senate Republicans’ Rebellion In War Powers Resolution Vote Could Sway House Vote
In a remarkable rebuke of the Trump administration's mission against Iran, the U.S. Senate narrowly advanced a War Powers Resolution when a handful of Republicans joined Democrats in a 50-47 vote.
Trump-Backed Gallrein Defeats Rep. Thomas Massie In Kentucky GOP Primary
President Donald Trump scored another major victory in his effort to reshape the Republican Party Tuesday night as Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in the state’s 4th Congressional District.
Christian News
US Televangelist James Robison Dies At 82
James Robison, the Texas-based televangelist who founded LIFE Outreach International, has died at the age of 82, ministry officials said. The cause of death was not immediately announced.
Dutch Christians Rally In Support Of Refugees After Loosdrecht Violence
Several Christian groups held rallies in support of refugees in the Dutch town of Loosdrecht after protesters set off fireworks at a temporary asylum center there, frightening people inside the building.
Pressure Mounting On Cuban Regime As Raul Castro Indicted In U.S.
“We have Cuba on our minds,” President Donald Trump told reporters following the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro Wednesday.
U.S. Troop Reduction In Europe Pressures Nato Allies To Increase Their Defense
The Pentagon appears poised to reduce the number of American troops in Europe, in a further attempt to pressure NATO nations to take a more active role in their own defense.
US Christian Doctor Tests Positive For Ebola In Congo Outbreak
Franklin Graham, the U.S. evangelist who leads the Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, has expressed concern about the plight of an American Christian doctor working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after he tested positive for the potentially deadly Ebola virus amid a growing outbreak there.
Magyar Begins Symbolic Poland Visit Amid Hungarian Political Turmoil
Peter Magyar began a two-day visit to Poland on Tuesday, his first trip abroad since taking office, leaving behind a nation in political turmoil after his threat to oust the Hungarian president while reaching out to Brussels and Kyiv.
U.S. Test-Launches Minuteman III ICBM As Nuclear Tensions With Russia Remain Fragile
The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California early Wednesday, saying the long-planned test was designed to verify the readiness of America’s land-based nuclear deterrent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Knesset Advances Dissolution Bill, Moving Nation Closer To Early Elections
Israel moved closer to early elections Wednesday after a bill to dissolve the 25th Knesset passed its preliminary reading with overwhelming support, exposing the deepening fractures inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition.
Inside the United States
Revised Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes U.S. House, One Step Closer To Becoming Law
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed its revised version of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, sending the bipartisan legislation meant to address the housing crisis over to the Senate for approval.
Senate Republicans’ Rebellion In War Powers Resolution Vote Could Sway House Vote
In a remarkable rebuke of the Trump administration's mission against Iran, the U.S. Senate narrowly advanced a War Powers Resolution when a handful of Republicans joined Democrats in a 50-47 vote.
Trump-Backed Gallrein Defeats Rep. Thomas Massie In Kentucky GOP Primary
President Donald Trump scored another major victory in his effort to reshape the Republican Party Tuesday night as Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in the state’s 4th Congressional District.
Christian News
US Televangelist James Robison Dies At 82
James Robison, the Texas-based televangelist who founded LIFE Outreach International, has died at the age of 82, ministry officials said. The cause of death was not immediately announced.
Dutch Christians Rally In Support Of Refugees After Loosdrecht Violence
Several Christian groups held rallies in support of refugees in the Dutch town of Loosdrecht after protesters set off fireworks at a temporary asylum center there, frightening people inside the building.