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Around the World
U.S., Iran Announce Framework Agreement, Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Planned
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached what they described as a peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Britain Seizes Russian-Linked ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker In First Operation Of Its Kind
British commandos and law enforcement officers boarded and detained a Russian-linked “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday in what officials described as the first UK-led operation of its kind aimed at disrupting Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.
Iran Denies Role In Albania Resort Protests Amid EU Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
Iran has denied instigating massive protests in Albania, a member of the NATO military alliance, against a multi-billion-dollar luxury resort linked to the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Funeral for Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Set for July 4 in Defiant Message to America
Iran will begin funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 4, a date widely viewed as a deliberate message to the United States after his death in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury.
US, Iran Reportedly Days Away From Nuclear Deal Requiring Tehran To Surrender Enriched Uranium
The United States and Iran are reportedly days away from signing an initial agreement that would require Tehran to surrender and destroy enriched nuclear material, dismantle major components of its nuclear program, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior White House official cited by Israel Hayom and confirmed in separate Reuters reporting.
U.S. Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela Operation
President Donald Trump announced Friday that U.S. forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, in what he described as a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” carried out by U.S. Southern Command.
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect Amid Hopes And Criticism
The European Union's long-debated Migration and Asylum Pact entered into force Friday, introducing sweeping new rules aimed at speeding up asylum procedures, strengthening border controls, and sharing responsibility for migrants among member states.
Indonesian Students Rally Against President Over Rising Costs And Militarization Concerns
Thousands of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest President Prabowo Subianto’s spending priorities and what critics describe as the growing militarization of civilian life amid mounting economic hardship and rising fuel prices, witnesses told Worthy News.
Thailand Mourns Death Of Princess Bajrakitiyabha At 47
Thailand was mourning Friday after Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at the age of 47, the Royal Palace confirmed.
Eight Killed In Crashes On Hungary’s Main Motorway, Prompting Government Probe
Eight people were killed Friday in two successive traffic accidents on Hungary’s main highway linking Budapest with Austria’s capital Vienna and Western Europe, prompting the government to order an extraordinary investigation into the circumstances of the crashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Criticizes Israeli Strike As Iran Deal Nears
U.S. President Donald J. Trump criticized an Israeli airstrike on Beirut Sunday that overshadowed his 80th birthday and threatened to complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending months of armed conflict across the Middle East.
UNRWA Fires 70 Gaza Employees Amid Mounting Scrutiny Over Hamas Ties
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency has fired 70 employees in Gaza with immediate effect, saying the move was necessary “to mitigate safety and security risks” for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA personnel, and agency facilities amid long-running Israeli allegations that Hamas has deeply infiltrated the agency.
Israel Strikes More Than 70 Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday it struck more than 70 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, as Israel continues its campaign to dismantle the Iranian-backed terror group’s infrastructure along the northern border.
Inside the United States
Gabbard Says U.S. Funded More Than 120 Overseas Biolabs, Including Facilities in Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that her office has uncovered newly declassified evidence showing the U.S. government funded more than 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including facilities in Ukraine that officials previously warned could be vulnerable amid Russia’s ongoing war.
Pentagon Releases Third Batch of Declassified UFO Files, Including ‘Potato-Shaped’ UAP Account
The Department of Defense has released a third batch of declassified UFO-related files, offering new details on unresolved government investigations into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, including a striking 2024 account from Colorado in which a former U.S. Army intelligence officer described a shimmering, “potato-shaped” object that appeared to cloak itself before vanishing.
Democrat Party Shifts Further Left as Sanders-Backed Candidates Rack Up Primary Wins
Sen. Bernie Sanders is seeing fresh evidence that his long-running campaign to pull the Democratic Party sharply left is gaining ground, as several candidates carrying his populist, democratic socialist message have notched key primary victories — including one Senate nominee facing renewed scrutiny over past allegations involving a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Christian News
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan After Alleged Threats, Family Demands Justice
Christians in northeastern Pakistan expressed grief Sunday over the killing of a young Christian man by armed Muslims who also allegedly threatened women, sources told Worthy News.
U.S., Iran Announce Framework Agreement, Strait Of Hormuz Reopening Planned
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the United States and Iran had reached what they described as a peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Britain Seizes Russian-Linked ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker In First Operation Of Its Kind
British commandos and law enforcement officers boarded and detained a Russian-linked “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday in what officials described as the first UK-led operation of its kind aimed at disrupting Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.
Iran Denies Role In Albania Resort Protests Amid EU Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
Iran has denied instigating massive protests in Albania, a member of the NATO military alliance, against a multi-billion-dollar luxury resort linked to the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Funeral for Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Set for July 4 in Defiant Message to America
Iran will begin funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 4, a date widely viewed as a deliberate message to the United States after his death in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury.
US, Iran Reportedly Days Away From Nuclear Deal Requiring Tehran To Surrender Enriched Uranium
The United States and Iran are reportedly days away from signing an initial agreement that would require Tehran to surrender and destroy enriched nuclear material, dismantle major components of its nuclear program, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior White House official cited by Israel Hayom and confirmed in separate Reuters reporting.
U.S. Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela Operation
President Donald Trump announced Friday that U.S. forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, in what he described as a “swift and lethal kinetic strike” carried out by U.S. Southern Command.
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect Amid Hopes And Criticism
The European Union's long-debated Migration and Asylum Pact entered into force Friday, introducing sweeping new rules aimed at speeding up asylum procedures, strengthening border controls, and sharing responsibility for migrants among member states.
Indonesian Students Rally Against President Over Rising Costs And Militarization Concerns
Thousands of Indonesian students rallied in Jakarta on Friday to protest President Prabowo Subianto’s spending priorities and what critics describe as the growing militarization of civilian life amid mounting economic hardship and rising fuel prices, witnesses told Worthy News.
Thailand Mourns Death Of Princess Bajrakitiyabha At 47
Thailand was mourning Friday after Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at the age of 47, the Royal Palace confirmed.
Eight Killed In Crashes On Hungary’s Main Motorway, Prompting Government Probe
Eight people were killed Friday in two successive traffic accidents on Hungary’s main highway linking Budapest with Austria’s capital Vienna and Western Europe, prompting the government to order an extraordinary investigation into the circumstances of the crashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Criticizes Israeli Strike As Iran Deal Nears
U.S. President Donald J. Trump criticized an Israeli airstrike on Beirut Sunday that overshadowed his 80th birthday and threatened to complicate efforts to finalize a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending months of armed conflict across the Middle East.
UNRWA Fires 70 Gaza Employees Amid Mounting Scrutiny Over Hamas Ties
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency has fired 70 employees in Gaza with immediate effect, saying the move was necessary “to mitigate safety and security risks” for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA personnel, and agency facilities amid long-running Israeli allegations that Hamas has deeply infiltrated the agency.
Israel Strikes More Than 70 Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday it struck more than 70 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over the past day, as Israel continues its campaign to dismantle the Iranian-backed terror group’s infrastructure along the northern border.
Inside the United States
Gabbard Says U.S. Funded More Than 120 Overseas Biolabs, Including Facilities in Ukraine
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that her office has uncovered newly declassified evidence showing the U.S. government funded more than 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including facilities in Ukraine that officials previously warned could be vulnerable amid Russia’s ongoing war.
Pentagon Releases Third Batch of Declassified UFO Files, Including ‘Potato-Shaped’ UAP Account
The Department of Defense has released a third batch of declassified UFO-related files, offering new details on unresolved government investigations into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, including a striking 2024 account from Colorado in which a former U.S. Army intelligence officer described a shimmering, “potato-shaped” object that appeared to cloak itself before vanishing.
Democrat Party Shifts Further Left as Sanders-Backed Candidates Rack Up Primary Wins
Sen. Bernie Sanders is seeing fresh evidence that his long-running campaign to pull the Democratic Party sharply left is gaining ground, as several candidates carrying his populist, democratic socialist message have notched key primary victories — including one Senate nominee facing renewed scrutiny over past allegations involving a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Christian News
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan After Alleged Threats, Family Demands Justice
Christians in northeastern Pakistan expressed grief Sunday over the killing of a young Christian man by armed Muslims who also allegedly threatened women, sources told Worthy News.
Around the World
Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Says Deal to End Conflict Nears Signing
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled planned U.S. strikes against Iran on Thursday, saying a multinational agreement to end the conflict had been approved by top Iranian leadership and was awaiting final documents and a formal signing.
Four Killed In Dutch School Cycling Tragedy Near Belgian Border
Dutch police detained a young man l man after four people, including three children, were killed when a car struck a group of cyclists during a school outing near the Belgian border on Thursday, officials said.
Visegrád Nations Meet As EU Debates New Safeguards For Future Members
The leaders of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia are expected to meet this month amid growing debate within the European Union over how future member states should be admitted and monitored.
China Condemns EU Solar Inverter Curbs, Warns Of Impact On Climate Goals
China has condemned the European Union’s ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters, a move that analysts say could affect more than a fifth of new solar capacity and complicate efforts to meet the bloc’s self-imposed “climate targets.”
Hungary Anti-Graft Chief Charged After Alleging Massive Corruption Losses
The chief of Hungary’s anti-graft watchdog is now facing corruption charges, just days after alleging that corruption and procurement abuses under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government may have cost the country as much as 60 trillion forints ($194 billion).
Trump Threatens More Strikes On Iran As Fighting Continues; Indian Sailors Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Thursday that American forces would continue striking Iran unless Tehran agrees to an interim peace deal, after a second consecutive night of military clashes that also left three Indian sailors dead and heightened fears of broader regional instability in an armed conflict that has shaken the Middle East.
Bulgaria Ends Direct Arms Transfers To Ukraine Under New Government
Bulgaria, a member of the NATO military alliance and the European Union, will no longer provide arms to Ukraine despite the ongoing war, the country’s new government announced.
Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes, Floats Seizing Kharg Island Oil Hub
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to launch another night of heavy airstrikes against Iran and suggested Washington could eventually seize Kharg Island, Iran’s primary crude oil export terminal, in what would mark a major escalation in the widening conflict.
Belgium Rejects US Demand For Congo Travel Ban Amid Ebola Fears
Belgium has rejected a U.S. request to impose an entry ban on travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, deepening a transatlantic dispute over how to respond to a potentially deadly Ebola outbreak ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the global football (soccer) tournament beginning Thursday in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Lebanese People: Israel’s War Is With Hezbollah, Not Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is at war with Hezbollah, not with the people of Lebanon, accusing the Iranian-backed terror group of dragging Lebanon into repeated conflict while using its territory to attack Israel.
Inside the United States
Officials Say 146,000 Migrant Children Located, 300,000 Still Unaccounted For
Federal authorities said Thursday they have accounted for 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who entered the United States during former President Joe Biden’s administration, while roughly 300,000 minors remain unaccounted for, amid allegations that many vulnerable children were placed with fraudulent sponsors and exposed to abuse, labor exploitation, and sex trafficking.
Congress Leaves Washington Without Renewing FISA Surveillance Law
Congress left Washington without renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing a key foreign surveillance authority used to track foreign terrorists and national security threats to expire Friday.
Appeals Court Lets Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs Remain in Place During Legal Fight
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on June 11 temporarily allowed President Donald Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs to remain in effect, extending a pause on a lower court ruling that had struck down the duties as unlawful.
Christian News
Christian Advocates Urge Action After Priest Attacked In Jerusalem
Religious freedom advocates have urged Israeli authorities to tackle rising anti-Christian harassment in Israel after a Catholic priest was reportedly attacked in Jerusalem.
Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Says Deal to End Conflict Nears Signing
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled planned U.S. strikes against Iran on Thursday, saying a multinational agreement to end the conflict had been approved by top Iranian leadership and was awaiting final documents and a formal signing.
Four Killed In Dutch School Cycling Tragedy Near Belgian Border
Dutch police detained a young man l man after four people, including three children, were killed when a car struck a group of cyclists during a school outing near the Belgian border on Thursday, officials said.
Visegrád Nations Meet As EU Debates New Safeguards For Future Members
The leaders of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia are expected to meet this month amid growing debate within the European Union over how future member states should be admitted and monitored.
China Condemns EU Solar Inverter Curbs, Warns Of Impact On Climate Goals
China has condemned the European Union’s ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters, a move that analysts say could affect more than a fifth of new solar capacity and complicate efforts to meet the bloc’s self-imposed “climate targets.”
Hungary Anti-Graft Chief Charged After Alleging Massive Corruption Losses
The chief of Hungary’s anti-graft watchdog is now facing corruption charges, just days after alleging that corruption and procurement abuses under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government may have cost the country as much as 60 trillion forints ($194 billion).
Trump Threatens More Strikes On Iran As Fighting Continues; Indian Sailors Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Thursday that American forces would continue striking Iran unless Tehran agrees to an interim peace deal, after a second consecutive night of military clashes that also left three Indian sailors dead and heightened fears of broader regional instability in an armed conflict that has shaken the Middle East.
Bulgaria Ends Direct Arms Transfers To Ukraine Under New Government
Bulgaria, a member of the NATO military alliance and the European Union, will no longer provide arms to Ukraine despite the ongoing war, the country’s new government announced.
Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes, Floats Seizing Kharg Island Oil Hub
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to launch another night of heavy airstrikes against Iran and suggested Washington could eventually seize Kharg Island, Iran’s primary crude oil export terminal, in what would mark a major escalation in the widening conflict.
Belgium Rejects US Demand For Congo Travel Ban Amid Ebola Fears
Belgium has rejected a U.S. request to impose an entry ban on travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, deepening a transatlantic dispute over how to respond to a potentially deadly Ebola outbreak ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the global football (soccer) tournament beginning Thursday in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Tells Lebanese People: Israel’s War Is With Hezbollah, Not Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is at war with Hezbollah, not with the people of Lebanon, accusing the Iranian-backed terror group of dragging Lebanon into repeated conflict while using its territory to attack Israel.
Inside the United States
Officials Say 146,000 Migrant Children Located, 300,000 Still Unaccounted For
Federal authorities said Thursday they have accounted for 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children who entered the United States during former President Joe Biden’s administration, while roughly 300,000 minors remain unaccounted for, amid allegations that many vulnerable children were placed with fraudulent sponsors and exposed to abuse, labor exploitation, and sex trafficking.
Congress Leaves Washington Without Renewing FISA Surveillance Law
Congress left Washington without renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing a key foreign surveillance authority used to track foreign terrorists and national security threats to expire Friday.
Appeals Court Lets Trump’s 10 Percent Global Tariffs Remain in Place During Legal Fight
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on June 11 temporarily allowed President Donald Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs to remain in effect, extending a pause on a lower court ruling that had struck down the duties as unlawful.
Christian News
Christian Advocates Urge Action After Priest Attacked In Jerusalem
Religious freedom advocates have urged Israeli authorities to tackle rising anti-Christian harassment in Israel after a Catholic priest was reportedly attacked in Jerusalem.
Around the World
U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Trump Escalates Pressure Over Failed Nuclear Talks
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump increased military pressure on Tehran following days of escalating attacks and stalled nuclear negotiations.
Iran Reassesses U.S. Peace Talks After New Strikes; Christians Caught In Crossfire
Tehran warned Wednesday it would “reassess” its participation in peace talks with the United States after President Donald J. Trump said Iran would have to “pay the price” as the two nations traded fire overnight.
North Korea’s Uranium Capacity Could Jump 75% With New Yongbyon Facility
North Korea’s uranium-enrichment capacity could soon rise by roughly 75% once a new facility at its Yongbyon nuclear complex reaches full production, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing analysis from Vertic, a London-based arms-control verification group.
Trump Warns Iran Will ‘Pay the Price’ After Failed Negotiations
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Iran has “taken too long” to negotiate an agreement with the United States and said Tehran will now “have to pay the price,” signaling that Washington may be prepared to escalate military pressure after a fresh round of hostilities in the region.
Anti-Immigrant Riots Erupt In Belfast After Migrant Charged In Brutal Knife Attack
Families have been burned out of their homes in Belfast as anti-immigrant violence hit Northern Ireland’s capital following a knife attack for which a 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder.
Mass Shooting Kills 12 Near Johannesburg Amid South Africa Security Fears
At least 12 people were killed, and nine others wounded after heavily armed gunmen opened fire in an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South African police said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Erdogan Warns Israel’s Strikes in Syria and Lebanon Now Threaten Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Wednesday that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached the point of threatening Turkey itself, escalating a bitter war of words with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions widen across the Middle East.
Knesset Advances Basic Law Equating Torah Study With Military Service
Israel’s Knesset on Wednesday approved in a preliminary reading a controversial Basic Law proposal that would declare Torah study a foundational value of the State of Israel and effectively recognize long-term yeshivah study as a form of meaningful service comparable to serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Inside the United States
U.S. Lawmakers Discuss Social Security, Have No Plan To Prevent Insolvency
One day after federal trustees warned Congress that Social Security’s retirement trust fund will go insolvent by 2032, a U.S. House subcommittee met to question Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano about the program’s future.
Social Security Fund To Run Dry In 2032, Automatic Cuts Loom
Social Security's retirement trust fund will be depleted in 2032, triggering an automatic 22% reduction in benefits for about 70 million Americans unless Congress acts, federal trustees warned Tuesday.
Inflation Spikes To 4.2% In May, Highest In Three Years
U.S. inflation rose by 0.5% in May, coming up to 4.2% over the last 12 months, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday.
Christian News
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan, Sparking Calls For Justice
The killing of a 22-year-old Christian man in Pakistan's Punjab province has sparked grief and renewed concerns about the safety of religious minorities, Christian leaders told Worthy News on Wednesday.
U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Trump Escalates Pressure Over Failed Nuclear Talks
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump increased military pressure on Tehran following days of escalating attacks and stalled nuclear negotiations.
Iran Reassesses U.S. Peace Talks After New Strikes; Christians Caught In Crossfire
Tehran warned Wednesday it would “reassess” its participation in peace talks with the United States after President Donald J. Trump said Iran would have to “pay the price” as the two nations traded fire overnight.
North Korea’s Uranium Capacity Could Jump 75% With New Yongbyon Facility
North Korea’s uranium-enrichment capacity could soon rise by roughly 75% once a new facility at its Yongbyon nuclear complex reaches full production, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing analysis from Vertic, a London-based arms-control verification group.
Trump Warns Iran Will ‘Pay the Price’ After Failed Negotiations
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Iran has “taken too long” to negotiate an agreement with the United States and said Tehran will now “have to pay the price,” signaling that Washington may be prepared to escalate military pressure after a fresh round of hostilities in the region.
Anti-Immigrant Riots Erupt In Belfast After Migrant Charged In Brutal Knife Attack
Families have been burned out of their homes in Belfast as anti-immigrant violence hit Northern Ireland’s capital following a knife attack for which a 30-year-old Sudanese man has been charged with attempted murder.
Mass Shooting Kills 12 Near Johannesburg Amid South Africa Security Fears
At least 12 people were killed, and nine others wounded after heavily armed gunmen opened fire in an informal settlement near Johannesburg, South African police said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Erdogan Warns Israel’s Strikes in Syria and Lebanon Now Threaten Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Wednesday that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached the point of threatening Turkey itself, escalating a bitter war of words with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions widen across the Middle East.
Knesset Advances Basic Law Equating Torah Study With Military Service
Israel’s Knesset on Wednesday approved in a preliminary reading a controversial Basic Law proposal that would declare Torah study a foundational value of the State of Israel and effectively recognize long-term yeshivah study as a form of meaningful service comparable to serving in the Israel Defense Forces.
Inside the United States
U.S. Lawmakers Discuss Social Security, Have No Plan To Prevent Insolvency
One day after federal trustees warned Congress that Social Security’s retirement trust fund will go insolvent by 2032, a U.S. House subcommittee met to question Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano about the program’s future.
Social Security Fund To Run Dry In 2032, Automatic Cuts Loom
Social Security's retirement trust fund will be depleted in 2032, triggering an automatic 22% reduction in benefits for about 70 million Americans unless Congress acts, federal trustees warned Tuesday.
Inflation Spikes To 4.2% In May, Highest In Three Years
U.S. inflation rose by 0.5% in May, coming up to 4.2% over the last 12 months, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday.
Christian News
Christian Youth Killed In Pakistan, Sparking Calls For Justice
The killing of a 22-year-old Christian man in Pakistan's Punjab province has sparked grief and renewed concerns about the safety of religious minorities, Christian leaders told Worthy News on Wednesday.