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Around the World
China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Economic Showdown with U.S.
China has unveiled sweeping new export restrictions on rare-earth materials and related technologies -- a move analysts describe as a near-unprecedented escalation in its economic confrontation with the United States. The rules, announced Thursday by China's Commerce Ministry, could disrupt global supply chains for critical technologies, from semiconductors and solar panels to electric vehicles and advanced weapons systems.
Putin Admits Russia Downed Azerbaijani Passenger Jet, Killing 38 People
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for downing an Azerbaijani passenger jet last December, killing 38 people, in what analysts say marks a stunning acknowledgment that further erodes Moscow's standing among former Soviet republics.
Hungary’s Orbán Government Faces Spy Allegations Targeting EU Institutions (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing new accusations that his government operated a secret network to spy on European Union institutions.
Russia Hitting Ukraine’s Energy Supplies Ahead Of Winter
With a notoriously cold winter approaching, Russia has launched a major campaign to deny Ukraine heat, light, and running water, authorities said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Amid Far-Right Dissent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet early Friday approved a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework that aims to end active hostilities in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages, despite unified opposition from far-right coalition partners.
Trump Heading To Israel To Address Knesset Amid Ceasefire Breakthrough
U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Thursday that he will visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver a major address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, amid rising hopes that his proposed ceasefire plan could end the devastating war with Hamas and bring peace to the Jewish nation and the region.
Hamas Declares End Of Gaza War As UN Chief Welcomes Deal Toward Palestinian Statehood
Hamas declared the end of more than two years of war between Israel and the Islamist group after both sides signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at establishing a permanent halt to hostilities in Gaza.
Inside the United States
U.S. Military Team to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire Under Trump-Brokered Peace Deal
A U.S. military team of 200 personnel will be deployed across the Middle East to help oversee the newly brokered Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, senior U.S. officials confirmed Thursday, marking the next phase of President Donald Trump's Middle East peace initiative.
Federal Judge Grants Illinois Restraining Order Against Trump For Guard Deployment
A federal judge has granted the state of Illinois’ request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Trump administration and the U.S. Army from deploying the National Guard in Illinois.
Senate To Vote On Bill Authorizing $925 Billion For Military, National Security
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a $925 billion bill setting funding levels for America’s national defense spending, has finally hit the Senate floor.
New York AG Letitia James Indicted On Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Virginia on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges.
Christian News
Christians In Central India Denied Burial Rights Amid Rising Hindu Nationalism
Christians in more than 20 villages in central India were without the possibility to bury their loved ones in a dignified way on Thursday after Hindu nationalists reportedly stripped them of that right as part of a crackdown on spreading Christianity.
Worthy Insights
1,108 Make Decisions for Christ at Life Surge DC: ‘The Great Commission Is Not Just for Pastors’
Hundreds of people are testifying that a faith-based leadership and business event is changing their lives at a time when they need it most.
Federal Judge Rules School Board Can Remove LGBT Kid’s Book from Library Shelves
The battle to keep sexually explicit books out of the hands of children has been given a big boost by a federal judge.
China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Economic Showdown with U.S.
China has unveiled sweeping new export restrictions on rare-earth materials and related technologies -- a move analysts describe as a near-unprecedented escalation in its economic confrontation with the United States. The rules, announced Thursday by China's Commerce Ministry, could disrupt global supply chains for critical technologies, from semiconductors and solar panels to electric vehicles and advanced weapons systems.
Putin Admits Russia Downed Azerbaijani Passenger Jet, Killing 38 People
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for downing an Azerbaijani passenger jet last December, killing 38 people, in what analysts say marks a stunning acknowledgment that further erodes Moscow's standing among former Soviet republics.
Hungary’s Orbán Government Faces Spy Allegations Targeting EU Institutions (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing new accusations that his government operated a secret network to spy on European Union institutions.
Russia Hitting Ukraine’s Energy Supplies Ahead Of Winter
With a notoriously cold winter approaching, Russia has launched a major campaign to deny Ukraine heat, light, and running water, authorities said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cabinet Approves Gaza Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Amid Far-Right Dissent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet early Friday approved a U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework that aims to end active hostilities in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining Israeli hostages, despite unified opposition from far-right coalition partners.
Trump Heading To Israel To Address Knesset Amid Ceasefire Breakthrough
U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Thursday that he will visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver a major address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, amid rising hopes that his proposed ceasefire plan could end the devastating war with Hamas and bring peace to the Jewish nation and the region.
Hamas Declares End Of Gaza War As UN Chief Welcomes Deal Toward Palestinian Statehood
Hamas declared the end of more than two years of war between Israel and the Islamist group after both sides signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at establishing a permanent halt to hostilities in Gaza.
Inside the United States
U.S. Military Team to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire Under Trump-Brokered Peace Deal
A U.S. military team of 200 personnel will be deployed across the Middle East to help oversee the newly brokered Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, senior U.S. officials confirmed Thursday, marking the next phase of President Donald Trump's Middle East peace initiative.
Federal Judge Grants Illinois Restraining Order Against Trump For Guard Deployment
A federal judge has granted the state of Illinois’ request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Trump administration and the U.S. Army from deploying the National Guard in Illinois.
Senate To Vote On Bill Authorizing $925 Billion For Military, National Security
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a $925 billion bill setting funding levels for America’s national defense spending, has finally hit the Senate floor.
New York AG Letitia James Indicted On Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Virginia on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges.
Christian News
Christians In Central India Denied Burial Rights Amid Rising Hindu Nationalism
Christians in more than 20 villages in central India were without the possibility to bury their loved ones in a dignified way on Thursday after Hindu nationalists reportedly stripped them of that right as part of a crackdown on spreading Christianity.
Worthy Insights
1,108 Make Decisions for Christ at Life Surge DC: ‘The Great Commission Is Not Just for Pastors’
Hundreds of people are testifying that a faith-based leadership and business event is changing their lives at a time when they need it most.
Federal Judge Rules School Board Can Remove LGBT Kid’s Book from Library Shelves
The battle to keep sexually explicit books out of the hands of children has been given a big boost by a federal judge.
Around the World
Russia Says Trump-Putin Peace Momentum ‘Exhausted’ as Europe Blamed for Derailing Ukraine Talks
A senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday that the momentum toward a Ukraine peace agreement—sparked after President Vladimir Putin’s August summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska—has “largely been exhausted,” blaming European allies of Kyiv for obstructing diplomatic progress.
Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister, Avoids Snap Elections Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, aiming to stabilize France's embattled government and avert the potential political chaos that could arise from upcoming parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Deal; Hostages to Be Released Within 72 Hours
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, signaling the possible end of the two-year-long war in Gaza that began after Hamas' October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel.
Inside the United States
Federal Deficit Reaches $1.8 Trillion as U.S. Interest Payments Top $1 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. federal government ended fiscal year 2025 with a $1.8 trillion budget deficit, according to estimates released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)--a figure only marginally smaller than last year's record shortfall, even as tariff revenue surged under President Donald Trump's trade policies.
CBP Data Shows Lowest Level Of Illegal Southwest Border Crossers Since 1970
Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in September since 1970, according to new preliminary U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump Administration To Designate Antifa A Foreign Terror Organization
During a round table discussion with independent journalists at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said his administration would designate Antifa a foreign terror organization.
No Progress On Government Shutdown, Jeopardizing Military Paychecks
Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will reach a funding deal in time for thousands of federal workers to receive their next paychecks.
FBI’s “Arctic Frost” Scrutiny of Trump, GOP Widens With Newly Declassified Records
Newly declassified records are intensifying scrutiny of the FBI's "Arctic Frost" probe, with documents indicating the bureau obtained toll records from eight Republican senators and one GOP House member during its January 6 inquiry, and that senior FBI official Timothy Thibault helped draft the opening language for what evolved into Special Counsel Jack Smith's elector case against Donald Trump, according to disclosures highlighted by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
Christian News
Thousands of UK Churches Face Closure Amid Financial and Demographic Pressures
Thousands of churches across the United Kingdom may close within the next five years as financial hardship, maintenance costs, and declining attendance continue to erode the viability of many congregations, according to a new nationwide survey.
Disabled Christian Killed In Pakistan
The “brutal killing of Shamron Masih,” a mentally disabled Christian man in the Motra area of Pakistan’s Sialkot district, has sparked “widespread outrage across Pakistan’s Christian community,” Christian human rights investigators said Wednesday.
Russia Says Trump-Putin Peace Momentum ‘Exhausted’ as Europe Blamed for Derailing Ukraine Talks
A senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday that the momentum toward a Ukraine peace agreement—sparked after President Vladimir Putin’s August summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska—has “largely been exhausted,” blaming European allies of Kyiv for obstructing diplomatic progress.
Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister, Avoids Snap Elections Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, aiming to stabilize France's embattled government and avert the potential political chaos that could arise from upcoming parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Deal; Hostages to Be Released Within 72 Hours
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, signaling the possible end of the two-year-long war in Gaza that began after Hamas' October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel.
Inside the United States
Federal Deficit Reaches $1.8 Trillion as U.S. Interest Payments Top $1 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. federal government ended fiscal year 2025 with a $1.8 trillion budget deficit, according to estimates released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)--a figure only marginally smaller than last year's record shortfall, even as tariff revenue surged under President Donald Trump's trade policies.
CBP Data Shows Lowest Level Of Illegal Southwest Border Crossers Since 1970
Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in September since 1970, according to new preliminary U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reported by the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump Administration To Designate Antifa A Foreign Terror Organization
During a round table discussion with independent journalists at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said his administration would designate Antifa a foreign terror organization.
No Progress On Government Shutdown, Jeopardizing Military Paychecks
Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will reach a funding deal in time for thousands of federal workers to receive their next paychecks.
FBI’s “Arctic Frost” Scrutiny of Trump, GOP Widens With Newly Declassified Records
Newly declassified records are intensifying scrutiny of the FBI's "Arctic Frost" probe, with documents indicating the bureau obtained toll records from eight Republican senators and one GOP House member during its January 6 inquiry, and that senior FBI official Timothy Thibault helped draft the opening language for what evolved into Special Counsel Jack Smith's elector case against Donald Trump, according to disclosures highlighted by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).
Christian News
Thousands of UK Churches Face Closure Amid Financial and Demographic Pressures
Thousands of churches across the United Kingdom may close within the next five years as financial hardship, maintenance costs, and declining attendance continue to erode the viability of many congregations, according to a new nationwide survey.
Disabled Christian Killed In Pakistan
The “brutal killing of Shamron Masih,” a mentally disabled Christian man in the Motra area of Pakistan’s Sialkot district, has sparked “widespread outrage across Pakistan’s Christian community,” Christian human rights investigators said Wednesday.
Around the World
Trump, Carney Meet at White House Amid Tariff Tensions and Uncertain Future for U.S.-Canada Trade
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Tuesday at the White House for the second time since Carney's election, as both leaders sought to navigate deepening trade tensions and a wave of tariffs that have strained one of the world's closest alliances.
Gold Hits Record $4,000 as Investors Flee to Safe Havens Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty
Gold surged to an unprecedented $4,000 a troy ounce on Tuesday, marking a milestone that underscores growing investor unease about the U.S. economy and the global financial order.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israelis Marking 2nd Anniversary of October 7 Massacre Amid Rocket Fire
Rocket sirens sounded in southern Israel on Tuesday after fire from Gaza as Israelis began to mark the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack in which Hamas killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
1,500-Year-Old Synagogue Unearthed in Golan Heights Reveals Ancient Jewish Presence
Israeli archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 1,500-year-old synagogue in the Yehudiya Nature Reserve, providing new evidence of Jewish continuity in the Golan region during the Roman and Byzantine periods, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the University of Haifa announced Sunday.
Netanyahu Warns Iran Developing Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. Cities, Says Gaza War Nearing Its End
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Iran is advancing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking major U.S. cities, saying the Islamic Republic could soon “put New York City, Boston, Washington, or Miami under their atomic guns.”
Inside the United States
FBI ‘Summer Heat’ Arrests Include ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitives, Gang Members
During a three-month “Summer Heat,” operation, FBI and law enforcement partners made 8,629 arrests as part of a national initiative targeting violent crime.
Senate Republicans Confirm 107 Trump Nominees Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed 107 of President Donald Trump's nominees in a 51-47 party-line vote, effectively ending what GOP leaders called a "Democrat confirmation blockade."
Muslims Who Vandalized Texas Church Claimed First Amendment Right, Jury Disagreed
Three Muslims who vandalized a church in Euless, Texas, argue doing so was their First Amendment right.
Christian News
Over 30 Christians Beheaded as Islamic State-Linked Terrorists Intensify Attacks in Northern Mozambique
More than 30 Christians have been brutally executed in northern Mozambique in a wave of attacks carried out by Islamic State-affiliated militants targeting Christian villages, churches, and homes, according to local reports and monitoring groups.
Pastor Killed After Ransom Paid in Nigeria’s Kwara State
Armed assailants in north-central Nigeria killed a local pastor after abducting him and collecting ransom payments from his rural community, highlighting a growing wave of kidnappings terrorizing Kwara State.
Prison Fellowship International and Bible League to Distribute 620,000 Bibles to Prisoners Worldwide
Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Bible League International (BLI) have announced a new five-year agreement to distribute 620,000 Bibles to prisoners in 20 countries, building on a long-standing partnership dedicated to transforming lives through God's Word.
Worthy Insights
250 US Lawmakers Visit Israel in New Campaign to Combat Declining American Support
As the war between Israel and Hamas hits the two-year mark, Israeli leaders have quietly launched a more peaceful offensive on the public relations front.
Report: Leaked documents reveal fighter jet deal between Russia and Iran
Documents leaked last Friday allegedly reveal a massive deal for advanced fighter jets between Russia and Iran, with the sale of 48 Sukhoi-35 aircraft to Tehran at its core. The planned sale of the aircraft has been known for some time, though various and often conflicting reports about the delivery schedule have surfaced periodically. As of now, the jets have not yet been delivered.
White House leaves door open to recognizing Palestinian statehood
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that President Donald Trump may symbolically recognize a sovereign Palestinian state, depending on the results of peace talks between Israel, Hamas, and third-party nations.
Emails: Biden Demanded CIA Coverup of Embarrassing Ukraine Intelligence
At the specific request of then-Vice President Joe Biden, the CIA buried an embarrassing intelligence report detailing the poor view the Ukrainian government took of his diplomatic efforts and the business dealings of his own family in that country.
Trump, Carney Meet at White House Amid Tariff Tensions and Uncertain Future for U.S.-Canada Trade
President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Tuesday at the White House for the second time since Carney's election, as both leaders sought to navigate deepening trade tensions and a wave of tariffs that have strained one of the world's closest alliances.
Gold Hits Record $4,000 as Investors Flee to Safe Havens Amid U.S. Economic Uncertainty
Gold surged to an unprecedented $4,000 a troy ounce on Tuesday, marking a milestone that underscores growing investor unease about the U.S. economy and the global financial order.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israelis Marking 2nd Anniversary of October 7 Massacre Amid Rocket Fire
Rocket sirens sounded in southern Israel on Tuesday after fire from Gaza as Israelis began to mark the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack in which Hamas killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.
1,500-Year-Old Synagogue Unearthed in Golan Heights Reveals Ancient Jewish Presence
Israeli archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 1,500-year-old synagogue in the Yehudiya Nature Reserve, providing new evidence of Jewish continuity in the Golan region during the Roman and Byzantine periods, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority and the University of Haifa announced Sunday.
Netanyahu Warns Iran Developing Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. Cities, Says Gaza War Nearing Its End
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Iran is advancing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking major U.S. cities, saying the Islamic Republic could soon “put New York City, Boston, Washington, or Miami under their atomic guns.”
Inside the United States
FBI ‘Summer Heat’ Arrests Include ‘Most Wanted’ Fugitives, Gang Members
During a three-month “Summer Heat,” operation, FBI and law enforcement partners made 8,629 arrests as part of a national initiative targeting violent crime.
Senate Republicans Confirm 107 Trump Nominees Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, Senate Republicans on Tuesday confirmed 107 of President Donald Trump's nominees in a 51-47 party-line vote, effectively ending what GOP leaders called a "Democrat confirmation blockade."
Muslims Who Vandalized Texas Church Claimed First Amendment Right, Jury Disagreed
Three Muslims who vandalized a church in Euless, Texas, argue doing so was their First Amendment right.
Christian News
Over 30 Christians Beheaded as Islamic State-Linked Terrorists Intensify Attacks in Northern Mozambique
More than 30 Christians have been brutally executed in northern Mozambique in a wave of attacks carried out by Islamic State-affiliated militants targeting Christian villages, churches, and homes, according to local reports and monitoring groups.
Pastor Killed After Ransom Paid in Nigeria’s Kwara State
Armed assailants in north-central Nigeria killed a local pastor after abducting him and collecting ransom payments from his rural community, highlighting a growing wave of kidnappings terrorizing Kwara State.
Prison Fellowship International and Bible League to Distribute 620,000 Bibles to Prisoners Worldwide
Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Bible League International (BLI) have announced a new five-year agreement to distribute 620,000 Bibles to prisoners in 20 countries, building on a long-standing partnership dedicated to transforming lives through God's Word.
Worthy Insights
250 US Lawmakers Visit Israel in New Campaign to Combat Declining American Support
As the war between Israel and Hamas hits the two-year mark, Israeli leaders have quietly launched a more peaceful offensive on the public relations front.
Report: Leaked documents reveal fighter jet deal between Russia and Iran
Documents leaked last Friday allegedly reveal a massive deal for advanced fighter jets between Russia and Iran, with the sale of 48 Sukhoi-35 aircraft to Tehran at its core. The planned sale of the aircraft has been known for some time, though various and often conflicting reports about the delivery schedule have surfaced periodically. As of now, the jets have not yet been delivered.
White House leaves door open to recognizing Palestinian statehood
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that President Donald Trump may symbolically recognize a sovereign Palestinian state, depending on the results of peace talks between Israel, Hamas, and third-party nations.
Emails: Biden Demanded CIA Coverup of Embarrassing Ukraine Intelligence
At the specific request of then-Vice President Joe Biden, the CIA buried an embarrassing intelligence report detailing the poor view the Ukrainian government took of his diplomatic efforts and the business dealings of his own family in that country.