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Around the World
EU Defense Chief Urges Europe to Embrace ‘Peace Through Strength’ Against Russia
European Union Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is urging European governments to expand weapons production, open military stockpiles to Ukraine, and adopt a “peace through strength” strategy to deter Russia.
Somaliland’s Rise as U.S.-Israel Partner Marks Strategic Shift in Red Sea
Somaliland’s emergence as a potential U.S. and Israeli partner marks a major strategic shift in the Red Sea region, offering Washington and Jerusalem a new foothold near the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Iran-backed Houthi threats continue to menace global shipping.
Trump Warns Iran Is ‘Negotiating on Fumes,’ Says U.S. May Have to ‘Finish the Job’
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Iran is running out of leverage in nuclear negotiations, accusing Tehran of trying to delay talks in hopes of outlasting him politically while its military and economy weaken.
Syria Finds Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Sites, Detains 18 Suspects
Syria’s transitional leadership has uncovered remnants of former President Bashar al-Assad’s secret chemical weapons program, including undeclared munitions, raw materials, and equipment linked to the production of deadly nerve agents, according to officials cited by Reuters and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Kills Hamas’ New Military Chief in Gaza Strike, Vows to Hunt Down Oct. 7 Architects
Israel said Wednesday it killed Mohammed Odeh, Hamas’ newly appointed military chief and a senior figure tied to the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre, in a targeted airstrike in Gaza City, marking another major blow to the terror group’s effort to rebuild its command structure.
Inside the United States
U.S. Weapons Stockpiles Could Take Years To Rebuild After Iran War, Ukraine Aid, CSIS Warns
U.S. weapons inventories depleted by the Iran war and continued military aid to Ukraine could take three or more years to fully replenish, raising fresh concerns about America’s readiness for a potential conflict with China, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas Runoff, Signaling Trump’s GOP Has Tightened Its Grip
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff, delivering one of the clearest signs yet that President Donald Trump’s GOP is rapidly replacing the party’s old guard with candidates aligned more closely with the MAGA movement.
Christian News
Azerbaijan Accused of Erasing Armenian Christian Heritage After Churches Demolished in Artsakh
Armenian Christian leaders and global religious freedom advocates are condemning Azerbaijan after satellite imagery confirmed the demolition of two Armenian churches in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region Armenians have long called Artsakh.
Christian Teen Killed In Pakistan Shooting As Fear Grows Among Believers
A Christian teenager died Wednesday after he and another Christian were shot by suspected Muslim gunmen in northwestern Pakistan, sparking fear among local believers, investigators told Worthy News.
EU Defense Chief Urges Europe to Embrace ‘Peace Through Strength’ Against Russia
European Union Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius is urging European governments to expand weapons production, open military stockpiles to Ukraine, and adopt a “peace through strength” strategy to deter Russia.
Somaliland’s Rise as U.S.-Israel Partner Marks Strategic Shift in Red Sea
Somaliland’s emergence as a potential U.S. and Israeli partner marks a major strategic shift in the Red Sea region, offering Washington and Jerusalem a new foothold near the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Iran-backed Houthi threats continue to menace global shipping.
Trump Warns Iran Is ‘Negotiating on Fumes,’ Says U.S. May Have to ‘Finish the Job’
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Iran is running out of leverage in nuclear negotiations, accusing Tehran of trying to delay talks in hopes of outlasting him politically while its military and economy weaken.
Syria Finds Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Sites, Detains 18 Suspects
Syria’s transitional leadership has uncovered remnants of former President Bashar al-Assad’s secret chemical weapons program, including undeclared munitions, raw materials, and equipment linked to the production of deadly nerve agents, according to officials cited by Reuters and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Kills Hamas’ New Military Chief in Gaza Strike, Vows to Hunt Down Oct. 7 Architects
Israel said Wednesday it killed Mohammed Odeh, Hamas’ newly appointed military chief and a senior figure tied to the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre, in a targeted airstrike in Gaza City, marking another major blow to the terror group’s effort to rebuild its command structure.
Inside the United States
U.S. Weapons Stockpiles Could Take Years To Rebuild After Iran War, Ukraine Aid, CSIS Warns
U.S. weapons inventories depleted by the Iran war and continued military aid to Ukraine could take three or more years to fully replenish, raising fresh concerns about America’s readiness for a potential conflict with China, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas Runoff, Signaling Trump’s GOP Has Tightened Its Grip
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton decisively defeated four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff, delivering one of the clearest signs yet that President Donald Trump’s GOP is rapidly replacing the party’s old guard with candidates aligned more closely with the MAGA movement.
Christian News
Azerbaijan Accused of Erasing Armenian Christian Heritage After Churches Demolished in Artsakh
Armenian Christian leaders and global religious freedom advocates are condemning Azerbaijan after satellite imagery confirmed the demolition of two Armenian churches in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region Armenians have long called Artsakh.
Christian Teen Killed In Pakistan Shooting As Fear Grows Among Believers
A Christian teenager died Wednesday after he and another Christian were shot by suspected Muslim gunmen in northwestern Pakistan, sparking fear among local believers, investigators told Worthy News.
Around the World
After U.S. Strikes, Iranian Supreme Leader Again Calls For ‘Death To America’ As Trump Cabinet Meets
Iran’s supreme leader again called for “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” after U.S. strikes in southern Iran, even as President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet for high-level discussions while negotiations with Tehran entered a decisive stage.
Trump Draws A Hard Line On NATO As U.S. Moves To Cut Europe’s Military Safety Net
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to sharply reduce the number of U.S. military assets available to NATO allies in the event of a major crisis in Europe, a move that would place fresh pressure on European governments to shoulder more of their own defense burden.
Mob Storms Ebola Hospital In Congo Amid Growing Outbreak
Armed youths stormed a hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where Ebola patients were being treated, forcing medical staff to evacuate patients amid rising tensions over strict burial rules during the outbreak, officials said Monday.
French Police Detain Teenagers After Boy Found Dead In Rennes
France was left in shock Monday after police detained two teenagers following the discovery of the body of an 11-year-old boy near a river in the western city of Rennes.
Austrian Tourists Die After Bridge Collapse In Indonesia
An Austrian couple died in Indonesia after plunging about 20 meters (65 feet) when a suspension bridge collapsed beneath them near a popular waterfall on the island of Flores, officials confirmed Monday.
US Strikes Iran Despite Ceasefire As Trump Pushes Abraham Accords
The U.S. military confirmed late Monday it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including against missile launch sites and boats placing naval mines, despite an ongoing ceasefire and President Donald Trump saying negotiations with Tehran were “proceeding nicely.”
Russia Warns Diplomats To Leave Kyiv Ahead Of More Attacks
Russia warned diplomats and foreign residents Monday to leave the Ukrainian capital Kyiv amid indications Moscow is preparing more massive attacks following one of the most devastating missile and drone assaults on war-torn Ukraine in recent years.
Pope Warns AI Could Become ‘New Tower Of Babel’ Threatening Humanity
Pope Leo XIV warned Monday that Artificial Intelligence (AI) threatens humanity, comparing the rapidly advancing technology to “a new Tower of Babel” that must be “disarmed” to prevent “digital slavery,” “digital colonialism,” manipulation, and devastating wars.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Orders Deeper IDF Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Drone Threat Grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel will deepen its ground operations in southern Lebanon, saying the Israel Defense Forces will expand its campaign against Hezbollah amid a growing wave of drone attacks targeting Israeli troops and northern communities.
Inside the United States
NASA Unveils $1B Moon Base Push Amid Cost Questions
NASA unveiled nearly $1 billion in new moon base contracts Tuesday as its top official called for less reliance on taxpayer funding and a faster path to putting astronauts on Mars.
Federal Judges Temporarily Block Alabama Redistricting Map
A panel of federal district court judges temporarily blocked Alabama's plan to enact its 2023 congressional map for upcoming elections.
After U.S. Strikes, Iranian Supreme Leader Again Calls For ‘Death To America’ As Trump Cabinet Meets
Iran’s supreme leader again called for “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” after U.S. strikes in southern Iran, even as President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet for high-level discussions while negotiations with Tehran entered a decisive stage.
Trump Draws A Hard Line On NATO As U.S. Moves To Cut Europe’s Military Safety Net
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to sharply reduce the number of U.S. military assets available to NATO allies in the event of a major crisis in Europe, a move that would place fresh pressure on European governments to shoulder more of their own defense burden.
Mob Storms Ebola Hospital In Congo Amid Growing Outbreak
Armed youths stormed a hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where Ebola patients were being treated, forcing medical staff to evacuate patients amid rising tensions over strict burial rules during the outbreak, officials said Monday.
French Police Detain Teenagers After Boy Found Dead In Rennes
France was left in shock Monday after police detained two teenagers following the discovery of the body of an 11-year-old boy near a river in the western city of Rennes.
Austrian Tourists Die After Bridge Collapse In Indonesia
An Austrian couple died in Indonesia after plunging about 20 meters (65 feet) when a suspension bridge collapsed beneath them near a popular waterfall on the island of Flores, officials confirmed Monday.
US Strikes Iran Despite Ceasefire As Trump Pushes Abraham Accords
The U.S. military confirmed late Monday it carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including against missile launch sites and boats placing naval mines, despite an ongoing ceasefire and President Donald Trump saying negotiations with Tehran were “proceeding nicely.”
Russia Warns Diplomats To Leave Kyiv Ahead Of More Attacks
Russia warned diplomats and foreign residents Monday to leave the Ukrainian capital Kyiv amid indications Moscow is preparing more massive attacks following one of the most devastating missile and drone assaults on war-torn Ukraine in recent years.
Pope Warns AI Could Become ‘New Tower Of Babel’ Threatening Humanity
Pope Leo XIV warned Monday that Artificial Intelligence (AI) threatens humanity, comparing the rapidly advancing technology to “a new Tower of Babel” that must be “disarmed” to prevent “digital slavery,” “digital colonialism,” manipulation, and devastating wars.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Orders Deeper IDF Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Drone Threat Grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel will deepen its ground operations in southern Lebanon, saying the Israel Defense Forces will expand its campaign against Hezbollah amid a growing wave of drone attacks targeting Israeli troops and northern communities.
Inside the United States
NASA Unveils $1B Moon Base Push Amid Cost Questions
NASA unveiled nearly $1 billion in new moon base contracts Tuesday as its top official called for less reliance on taxpayer funding and a faster path to putting astronauts on Mars.
Federal Judges Temporarily Block Alabama Redistricting Map
A panel of federal district court judges temporarily blocked Alabama's plan to enact its 2023 congressional map for upcoming elections.
Around the World
Trump Defends Iran Talks, Says Deal Must Be ‘Great and Meaningful’ or There Will Be ‘No Deal’
President Donald Trump pushed back Monday against sharp criticism from Republicans and former administration officials over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, insisting that any final accord must prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon or it will not be signed.
Trump Presses Muslim Nations to Join Abraham Accords as Part of Iran Deal
President Donald Trump said Monday that countries involved in negotiations over Iran should be required to join the Abraham Accords, signaling that the White House is seeking to turn a possible Iran agreement into a wider regional realignment that includes normalization with Israel.
Serbia Tensions Remain High After Massive Anti-Government Protests
Tensions remained high in Serbia’s capital Belgrade on Sunday after at least tens of thousands of people demanded elections and rallied against what they view as the increasingly authoritarian rule of President Aleksandar Vučić, with violence erupting after the protest and more than 20 people arrested.
Oil Prices Drop As Hopes Rise For US-Iran Peace Deal
Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in two weeks Monday amid growing optimism that the United States and Iran were moving closer toward a potential peace agreement despite ongoing disputes over key issues, including restrictions affecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan Train Bombing Kills At Least 20 In Restive Balochistan Region
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday that his “entire nation stands in solidarity with the people of Balochistan” after at least 20 people were killed and 70 others injured in an explosion targeting a train carrying military personnel in the western region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Expands Strikes on Hezbollah as Netanyahu Vows to ‘Intensify the Blows’
Israel expanded its military campaign against Hezbollah on Monday, striking more than 70 targets across Lebanon as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to increase pressure on the Iranian-backed terror group following a sharp rise in drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Honors Fallen Service Members, Vows Iran Will Not Obtain Nuclear Weapon
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top cabinet officials honored fallen American service members in celebration of Memorial Day and vowed Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon.
Appeals Court Questions Kansas City Law That Could Force Christian Counselors To Counsel Gay Married Couples
A federal appeals court is weighing whether Kansas City can use its public accommodation ordinance to require Christian counselors to counsel gay married couples despite the counselors’ biblical convictions on marriage and sexuality.
White House Gunman Previously Claimed To Be ‘Jesus Christ,’ Court Records Show
A gunman who opened fire outside the White House over the weekend before being fatally shot by federal agents was already known to the U.S. Secret Service after he previously tried to enter the presidential complex claiming to be “Jesus Christ,” court records showed Sunday.
Christian News
Tens Of Thousands Gather At Dutch Pentecost Event Seeking Spiritual Revival (Worthy News In-Depth) (VIDEO)
Tens of thousands of evangelical Christians gathered in the Netherlands for one of Europe’s largest multi-day Christian events, with organizers and participants expressing hopes for spiritual revival in the nation and across Europe.
Christian Church Leaders Killed In India’s Manipur State Amid Escalating Violence
Investigations were ongoing Sunday into the killing of three senior Kuki-Thadou Christian church leaders by unidentified gunmen in India’s northeastern Manipur State, Christian investigators told Worthy News.
Trump Defends Iran Talks, Says Deal Must Be ‘Great and Meaningful’ or There Will Be ‘No Deal’
President Donald Trump pushed back Monday against sharp criticism from Republicans and former administration officials over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, insisting that any final accord must prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon or it will not be signed.
Trump Presses Muslim Nations to Join Abraham Accords as Part of Iran Deal
President Donald Trump said Monday that countries involved in negotiations over Iran should be required to join the Abraham Accords, signaling that the White House is seeking to turn a possible Iran agreement into a wider regional realignment that includes normalization with Israel.
Serbia Tensions Remain High After Massive Anti-Government Protests
Tensions remained high in Serbia’s capital Belgrade on Sunday after at least tens of thousands of people demanded elections and rallied against what they view as the increasingly authoritarian rule of President Aleksandar Vučić, with violence erupting after the protest and more than 20 people arrested.
Oil Prices Drop As Hopes Rise For US-Iran Peace Deal
Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in two weeks Monday amid growing optimism that the United States and Iran were moving closer toward a potential peace agreement despite ongoing disputes over key issues, including restrictions affecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan Train Bombing Kills At Least 20 In Restive Balochistan Region
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday that his “entire nation stands in solidarity with the people of Balochistan” after at least 20 people were killed and 70 others injured in an explosion targeting a train carrying military personnel in the western region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Expands Strikes on Hezbollah as Netanyahu Vows to ‘Intensify the Blows’
Israel expanded its military campaign against Hezbollah on Monday, striking more than 70 targets across Lebanon as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to increase pressure on the Iranian-backed terror group following a sharp rise in drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Honors Fallen Service Members, Vows Iran Will Not Obtain Nuclear Weapon
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top cabinet officials honored fallen American service members in celebration of Memorial Day and vowed Iran would not obtain a nuclear weapon.
Appeals Court Questions Kansas City Law That Could Force Christian Counselors To Counsel Gay Married Couples
A federal appeals court is weighing whether Kansas City can use its public accommodation ordinance to require Christian counselors to counsel gay married couples despite the counselors’ biblical convictions on marriage and sexuality.
White House Gunman Previously Claimed To Be ‘Jesus Christ,’ Court Records Show
A gunman who opened fire outside the White House over the weekend before being fatally shot by federal agents was already known to the U.S. Secret Service after he previously tried to enter the presidential complex claiming to be “Jesus Christ,” court records showed Sunday.
Christian News
Tens Of Thousands Gather At Dutch Pentecost Event Seeking Spiritual Revival (Worthy News In-Depth) (VIDEO)
Tens of thousands of evangelical Christians gathered in the Netherlands for one of Europe’s largest multi-day Christian events, with organizers and participants expressing hopes for spiritual revival in the nation and across Europe.
Christian Church Leaders Killed In India’s Manipur State Amid Escalating Violence
Investigations were ongoing Sunday into the killing of three senior Kuki-Thadou Christian church leaders by unidentified gunmen in India’s northeastern Manipur State, Christian investigators told Worthy News.