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Around the World
EU Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization After Deadly Crackdown
The European Union on Thursday formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, marking a historic shift in the bloc’s Iran policy following years of internal debate and mounting pressure over Tehran’s violent repression of dissent.
Trump Warns Iran ‘Time Is Running Out’ as U.S. Armada Deploys
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Wednesday, declaring that “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear program as a major U.S. naval armada moves into the Middle East. At the same time, key American allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates announced they would not support or facilitate any U.S. military strikes against Iran from their territory or airspace.
Hungary Prosecutors Charge Budapest Mayor Over Pride March Defying Ban
The progressive mayor of Budapest has condemned Hungarian prosecutors for seeking to fine him after hundreds of thousands of people joined a Pride march in the Hungarian capital despite a government-backed ban.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Holds Classified Security Talks as U.S. Weighs Potential Strike on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level security consultation in Jerusalem on Thursday amid escalating international tension over a possible U.S. military strike on Iran, according to an official familiar with the meeting.
Inside the United States
Democrats Force Last-Minute Deal as Trump, GOP Move to Avert Shutdown
A partial government shutdown was narrowly avoided Thursday after Senate Democrats extracted concessions from the White House and congressional Republicans, forcing a last-minute restructuring of a major funding package just hours before the Jan. 30 deadline.
Trump Cabinet Meeting: New Fed Chair, Coal Saving Lives, Russia And Ukraine
The administration will announce its pick for a new Federal Reserve chair next week. Coal-powered energy saved lives during Winter Storm Fern. An impending Russia-Ukraine peace deal is coming. A million people have signed their babies up for new $1,000 accounts. President Donald Trump held a shorter-than-usual cabinet meeting Thursday, the first of the new year, and these are some of the highlights that were shared.
Antisemitic Attacks Shake New York as Ancient Warning Echoes in Modern Times
A driver rammed a vehicle into a side entrance of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement’s world headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, triggering widespread alarm across the Jewish community and prompting heightened security at houses of worship citywide.
Christian News
Christian Worker Escapes Death After Attempted Burning by Extremist in Pakistan
A Pakistani Christian laborer is recovering from his injuries after he was allegedly nearly burned alive by a suspected Muslim extremist for his faith in Christ in Pakistan’s Punjab province, highlighting ongoing threats faced by Christians and other minorities in the Islamic nation.
EU Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization After Deadly Crackdown
The European Union on Thursday formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, marking a historic shift in the bloc’s Iran policy following years of internal debate and mounting pressure over Tehran’s violent repression of dissent.
Trump Warns Iran ‘Time Is Running Out’ as U.S. Armada Deploys
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Wednesday, declaring that “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate over its nuclear program as a major U.S. naval armada moves into the Middle East. At the same time, key American allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates announced they would not support or facilitate any U.S. military strikes against Iran from their territory or airspace.
Hungary Prosecutors Charge Budapest Mayor Over Pride March Defying Ban
The progressive mayor of Budapest has condemned Hungarian prosecutors for seeking to fine him after hundreds of thousands of people joined a Pride march in the Hungarian capital despite a government-backed ban.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Holds Classified Security Talks as U.S. Weighs Potential Strike on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level security consultation in Jerusalem on Thursday amid escalating international tension over a possible U.S. military strike on Iran, according to an official familiar with the meeting.
Inside the United States
Democrats Force Last-Minute Deal as Trump, GOP Move to Avert Shutdown
A partial government shutdown was narrowly avoided Thursday after Senate Democrats extracted concessions from the White House and congressional Republicans, forcing a last-minute restructuring of a major funding package just hours before the Jan. 30 deadline.
Trump Cabinet Meeting: New Fed Chair, Coal Saving Lives, Russia And Ukraine
The administration will announce its pick for a new Federal Reserve chair next week. Coal-powered energy saved lives during Winter Storm Fern. An impending Russia-Ukraine peace deal is coming. A million people have signed their babies up for new $1,000 accounts. President Donald Trump held a shorter-than-usual cabinet meeting Thursday, the first of the new year, and these are some of the highlights that were shared.
Antisemitic Attacks Shake New York as Ancient Warning Echoes in Modern Times
A driver rammed a vehicle into a side entrance of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement’s world headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, triggering widespread alarm across the Jewish community and prompting heightened security at houses of worship citywide.
Christian News
Christian Worker Escapes Death After Attempted Burning by Extremist in Pakistan
A Pakistani Christian laborer is recovering from his injuries after he was allegedly nearly burned alive by a suspected Muslim extremist for his faith in Christ in Pakistan’s Punjab province, highlighting ongoing threats faced by Christians and other minorities in the Islamic nation.
Around the World
U.S. Completes Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement Under Trump Order
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the State Department confirmed Tuesday, marking President Donald Trump’s second exit from the global climate pact and fulfilling a key pledge of his administration’s “America First” agenda.
Putin Hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa as Russia Seeks to Secure Military Footprint
Vladimir Putin met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Kremlin on Wednesday, as Russia moves to safeguard its remaining military bases in Syria following a dramatic shift in power in the war-torn nation.
Doomsday Clock Moves to 85 Seconds to Midnight, Closest Ever to Global Catastrophe
Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved the symbolic “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest humanity has ever come to theoretical self-annihilation—yet the warning is not meant to declare destiny. For people of faith, the tightening of the hour carries prophetic weight, echoing past moments when global shaking preceded awakening, repentance, and renewal, serving as a call to restrain destructive paths and realign human choices toward life, wisdom, and peace.
Iran Protest Crackdown Kills Thousands As U.S. Carrier Group Arrives In Region
Activists and doctors said Tuesday Iran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests could be as high as 36,500, far more than at least 6,159 people, reported earlier, as a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East amid rising tensions and warnings of possible further unrest.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Finds Palestinian Authority Paid Over $200 Million to Terrorists Despite Ending ‘Pay-to-Slay’ Claim
The U.S. State Department has determined that the Palestinian Authority paid more than $200 million to terrorists and their families in 2025, despite claims by PA President Mahmoud Abbas that the controversial “pay-to-slay” program had been ended.
Inside the United States
Trump Says ‘America Is Back’ After S&P Hits 7,000 Points For First Time In History
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that “America is back” after the S&P 500 Index, which tracks the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States, surpassed the 7,000-point mark for the first time in its history.
Rubio Explains Reasoning Behind Trump’s Venezuela Strikes In Senate Hearing
Amid congressional outcry over the Trump administration’s military actions in Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the moves Wednesday and outlined future plans to U.S. lawmakers.
Census Projections Show Red States To See Gains In U.S. House Seats, Electoral College
Several blue states appear set to lose electoral college votes while red states will make sweeping gains, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests.
Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady In First Meeting Of 2026
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady in its first meeting of 2026, as economists expected.
Christian News
Christian Nurses Acquitted After Four-and-a-Half-Year Blasphemy Ordeal In Pakistan
Four and a half years of difficult legal proceedings have ended for two Christian nurses in Pakistan’s Punjab province after both were acquitted of blasphemy charges, Christians told Worthy News Tuesday.
U.S. Completes Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement Under Trump Order
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the State Department confirmed Tuesday, marking President Donald Trump’s second exit from the global climate pact and fulfilling a key pledge of his administration’s “America First” agenda.
Putin Hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa as Russia Seeks to Secure Military Footprint
Vladimir Putin met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Kremlin on Wednesday, as Russia moves to safeguard its remaining military bases in Syria following a dramatic shift in power in the war-torn nation.
Doomsday Clock Moves to 85 Seconds to Midnight, Closest Ever to Global Catastrophe
Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved the symbolic “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest humanity has ever come to theoretical self-annihilation—yet the warning is not meant to declare destiny. For people of faith, the tightening of the hour carries prophetic weight, echoing past moments when global shaking preceded awakening, repentance, and renewal, serving as a call to restrain destructive paths and realign human choices toward life, wisdom, and peace.
Iran Protest Crackdown Kills Thousands As U.S. Carrier Group Arrives In Region
Activists and doctors said Tuesday Iran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests could be as high as 36,500, far more than at least 6,159 people, reported earlier, as a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East amid rising tensions and warnings of possible further unrest.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Finds Palestinian Authority Paid Over $200 Million to Terrorists Despite Ending ‘Pay-to-Slay’ Claim
The U.S. State Department has determined that the Palestinian Authority paid more than $200 million to terrorists and their families in 2025, despite claims by PA President Mahmoud Abbas that the controversial “pay-to-slay” program had been ended.
Inside the United States
Trump Says ‘America Is Back’ After S&P Hits 7,000 Points For First Time In History
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that “America is back” after the S&P 500 Index, which tracks the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the United States, surpassed the 7,000-point mark for the first time in its history.
Rubio Explains Reasoning Behind Trump’s Venezuela Strikes In Senate Hearing
Amid congressional outcry over the Trump administration’s military actions in Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the moves Wednesday and outlined future plans to U.S. lawmakers.
Census Projections Show Red States To See Gains In U.S. House Seats, Electoral College
Several blue states appear set to lose electoral college votes while red states will make sweeping gains, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests.
Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady In First Meeting Of 2026
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady in its first meeting of 2026, as economists expected.
Christian News
Christian Nurses Acquitted After Four-and-a-Half-Year Blasphemy Ordeal In Pakistan
Four and a half years of difficult legal proceedings have ended for two Christian nurses in Pakistan’s Punjab province after both were acquitted of blasphemy charges, Christians told Worthy News Tuesday.
Around the World
NATO’s Rutte Says Europe Cannot Defend Itself Without U.S. After Greenland Deal
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned Tuesday that Europe remains incapable of defending itself without American military support, saying European nations would need to more than double current defense spending to stand on their own.
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit As Global Pressure Mounts To Protect Children
TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark U.S. lawsuit accusing social-media companies of deliberately addicting and harming children, just days before the case was due to go to trial, attorneys for the plaintiffs confirmed Tuesday.
India And EU Finalize Historic Free Trade Agreement After Two Decades Of Talks
India and the European Union have finalized a historic free trade agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations, leaders said Tuesday, in a pact set to reshape global commerce amid rising economic uncertainty and strained ties with the United States.
Bangladeshi Workers Lured To Russia, Forced To Fight In Ukraine War
Bangladeshi migrant workers say they were deceived into traveling to Russia for civilian jobs, only to be forced into military service and sent to fight in Ukraine, according to an investigation published Tuesday.
US Dollar Under Pressure As Geopolitical Risks Mount Over Greenland, Ukraine And Policy Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar is coming under pressure in the early weeks of 2026 as investors reassess long-held assumptions about the stability of the world’s dominant currency amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, financial markets and analysts say.
U.S. Launches Major Aerial Readiness Exercise in Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate
The United States on Tuesday announced the launch of a large, multi-day aerial military readiness exercise across the Middle East, underscoring heightened alertness as tensions continue to rise with Iran amid a deadly regime crackdown on nationwide protests.
Hungary’s Orbán Accuses Ukraine Of Election Meddling; Summons Ambassador As Tensions Deepen
Already frosty relations between Budapest and Kyiv further cooled Tuesday after Hungary’s pro-Russia prime minister accused Ukraine of election interference to overthrow him and ordered the Ukrainian ambassador to be summoned to the foreign ministry.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
World Marks Holocaust Remembrance As Leaders Warn Against Forgetting Nazi Crimes
Nations around the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day with ceremonies and warnings against antisemitism and historical distortion, honoring the victims of the Nazi genocide as the number of living survivors continues to decline.
Israel Insists on Full Terror Dismantling as Hamas Seeks Power Inside Gaza
Israel is firmly rejecting any attempt to allow Hamas to retain influence or authority in Gaza, as the terrorist organization pushes to embed roughly 10,000 of its police officers into a new U.S.-backed governing framework for the enclave.
Inside the United States
Govt. Shutdown Risk Spikes As Senate Democrats Vow To Tank Funding Package
Senate Republicans’ hopes of finishing the government funding process without incident were dashed over the weekend with a second fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis.
Colossal Winter Storm Leaves Dozens Dead As 220 Million Americans Face Extreme Cold
Some 220 million Americans were on alert Tuesday for extreme cold after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow on the Northeast, kept parts of the South coated in ice, and led to dozens of deaths, authorities said.
Christian News
Pakistan Abduction, Abuse Cases Highlight Plight Of Christian Girls In Punjab
Reported abuses suffered by two Christian girls in Pakistan’s Punjab province have highlighted growing concern about the treatment of Christian women and children in the Islamic nation.
Islamic State-Linked Attack In Congo Kills At Least 25; Eastern Violence Raises Persecution Concerns
At least 25 people, were killed early Sunday in a “brutal attack” by an Islamic State-linked militant group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local rights groups and officials said, as violence continues to plague the region.a
NATO’s Rutte Says Europe Cannot Defend Itself Without U.S. After Greenland Deal
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned Tuesday that Europe remains incapable of defending itself without American military support, saying European nations would need to more than double current defense spending to stand on their own.
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit As Global Pressure Mounts To Protect Children
TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark U.S. lawsuit accusing social-media companies of deliberately addicting and harming children, just days before the case was due to go to trial, attorneys for the plaintiffs confirmed Tuesday.
India And EU Finalize Historic Free Trade Agreement After Two Decades Of Talks
India and the European Union have finalized a historic free trade agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations, leaders said Tuesday, in a pact set to reshape global commerce amid rising economic uncertainty and strained ties with the United States.
Bangladeshi Workers Lured To Russia, Forced To Fight In Ukraine War
Bangladeshi migrant workers say they were deceived into traveling to Russia for civilian jobs, only to be forced into military service and sent to fight in Ukraine, according to an investigation published Tuesday.
US Dollar Under Pressure As Geopolitical Risks Mount Over Greenland, Ukraine And Policy Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar is coming under pressure in the early weeks of 2026 as investors reassess long-held assumptions about the stability of the world’s dominant currency amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, financial markets and analysts say.
U.S. Launches Major Aerial Readiness Exercise in Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate
The United States on Tuesday announced the launch of a large, multi-day aerial military readiness exercise across the Middle East, underscoring heightened alertness as tensions continue to rise with Iran amid a deadly regime crackdown on nationwide protests.
Hungary’s Orbán Accuses Ukraine Of Election Meddling; Summons Ambassador As Tensions Deepen
Already frosty relations between Budapest and Kyiv further cooled Tuesday after Hungary’s pro-Russia prime minister accused Ukraine of election interference to overthrow him and ordered the Ukrainian ambassador to be summoned to the foreign ministry.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
World Marks Holocaust Remembrance As Leaders Warn Against Forgetting Nazi Crimes
Nations around the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day with ceremonies and warnings against antisemitism and historical distortion, honoring the victims of the Nazi genocide as the number of living survivors continues to decline.
Israel Insists on Full Terror Dismantling as Hamas Seeks Power Inside Gaza
Israel is firmly rejecting any attempt to allow Hamas to retain influence or authority in Gaza, as the terrorist organization pushes to embed roughly 10,000 of its police officers into a new U.S.-backed governing framework for the enclave.
Inside the United States
Govt. Shutdown Risk Spikes As Senate Democrats Vow To Tank Funding Package
Senate Republicans’ hopes of finishing the government funding process without incident were dashed over the weekend with a second fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis.
Colossal Winter Storm Leaves Dozens Dead As 220 Million Americans Face Extreme Cold
Some 220 million Americans were on alert Tuesday for extreme cold after a colossal winter storm heaped more snow on the Northeast, kept parts of the South coated in ice, and led to dozens of deaths, authorities said.
Christian News
Pakistan Abduction, Abuse Cases Highlight Plight Of Christian Girls In Punjab
Reported abuses suffered by two Christian girls in Pakistan’s Punjab province have highlighted growing concern about the treatment of Christian women and children in the Islamic nation.
Islamic State-Linked Attack In Congo Kills At Least 25; Eastern Violence Raises Persecution Concerns
At least 25 people, were killed early Sunday in a “brutal attack” by an Islamic State-linked militant group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local rights groups and officials said, as violence continues to plague the region.a