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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
Around the World
China’s Top General Accused Of Leaking Nuclear Secrets Amid Military Purge
China’s military leadership is facing major upheaval after its most senior general — a close ally of President Xi Jinping — was accused of leaking information about the Communist country’s nuclear-weapons program to the United States and committing other “serious violations of discipline and law.”
U.S. Formally Completes Withdrawal From World Health Organization
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, citing the organization’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement meaningful reforms, and what U.S. officials described as undue political influence by member states.
USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Enters Middle East as Trump Weighs Options on Iran
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying warships have entered the Middle East, according to U.S. officials, significantly expanding President Donald Trump’s military options as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
Mexico Mourns After Gunmen Kill 11 At Soccer Field In Cartel-Hit State
Mexico was mourning Monday after gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in the central city of Salamanca, killing at least 11 people and wounding a dozen others in the latest mass attack linked to organized crime violence.
Pakistan Arrests Rights Lawyers Defending Blasphemy Accused, Raising Retaliation Fears
Authorities in Pakistan have detained two prominent human rights lawyers known for defending people accused of blasphemy against Islam and exposing what supporters describe as a “blasphemy business” network, sources told Worthy News.
Indonesia Searches For Scores Missing In Deadly Landslide
Indonesian emergency workers on Sunday resumed search-and-rescue efforts for scores of people missing after a landslide killed more than two dozen villagers in the country’s West Java province.
Peace Talks End Without Deal As Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine In Winter Cold (Worthy News Radio)
Officials say Ukraine and Russia ended U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi without a deal, though more negotiations are expected next weekend despite ongoing attacks.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Final Hostage Recovered as Rafah Crossing Reopens, Trump’s Gaza Plan Enters Phase Two
The recovery of the final Israeli captive, Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili, during Operation Brave Heart in eastern Gaza City has removed the last major obstacle to reopening the Rafah Crossing, paving the way for the continued implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Israel Recovers Remains Of Last Gaza Captive, Ending 843-Day Hostage Ordeal (VIDEO)
Israel’s military confirmed Monday it recovered the remains of Ran Givli, a special forces officer killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, ending a more than two-year effort to bring him home.
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Weighs Emergency Block of Trump Immigration Agent Surge in Minnesota
A federal judge on Monday heard arguments from the state of Minnesota seeking an emergency halt to the Trump administration’s deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to the Twin Cities, a sweeping operation that has intensified tensions between state and federal authorities following a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent.
Systematic Organization Behind Riots In Minnesota Probed By FBI
A systematic organization behind riots in Minnesota exposed through leaked group chats is under investigation, says FBI Director Kash Patel.
7 Killed As Private Jet Crashes At Takeoff In Maine
Seven people died and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private plane crashed while taking off at Bangor International Airport in the U.S. state of Maine, as steady snowfall from a massive winter storm swept across the region, aviation officials said Monday.
Christian News
British Police Ban ‘Walk With Jesus’ March In Muslim Area Of London
British police have banned a “Walk with Jesus” march through a predominantly Muslim part of London, citing concerns it could lead to “violence and serious disorder.”
Ireland Jails Christian Teacher Who ‘Misgendered’ Transgender Student
An Irish Christian teacher has been jailed again for appearing at a central Ireland school despite being dismissed over “misgendering” a transgender student.
China’s Top General Accused Of Leaking Nuclear Secrets Amid Military Purge
China’s military leadership is facing major upheaval after its most senior general — a close ally of President Xi Jinping — was accused of leaking information about the Communist country’s nuclear-weapons program to the United States and committing other “serious violations of discipline and law.”
U.S. Formally Completes Withdrawal From World Health Organization
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, citing the organization’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement meaningful reforms, and what U.S. officials described as undue political influence by member states.
USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Enters Middle East as Trump Weighs Options on Iran
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its accompanying warships have entered the Middle East, according to U.S. officials, significantly expanding President Donald Trump’s military options as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
Mexico Mourns After Gunmen Kill 11 At Soccer Field In Cartel-Hit State
Mexico was mourning Monday after gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in the central city of Salamanca, killing at least 11 people and wounding a dozen others in the latest mass attack linked to organized crime violence.
Pakistan Arrests Rights Lawyers Defending Blasphemy Accused, Raising Retaliation Fears
Authorities in Pakistan have detained two prominent human rights lawyers known for defending people accused of blasphemy against Islam and exposing what supporters describe as a “blasphemy business” network, sources told Worthy News.
Indonesia Searches For Scores Missing In Deadly Landslide
Indonesian emergency workers on Sunday resumed search-and-rescue efforts for scores of people missing after a landslide killed more than two dozen villagers in the country’s West Java province.
Peace Talks End Without Deal As Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine In Winter Cold (Worthy News Radio)
Officials say Ukraine and Russia ended U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi without a deal, though more negotiations are expected next weekend despite ongoing attacks.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Final Hostage Recovered as Rafah Crossing Reopens, Trump’s Gaza Plan Enters Phase Two
The recovery of the final Israeli captive, Sergeant First Class Ran Gvili, during Operation Brave Heart in eastern Gaza City has removed the last major obstacle to reopening the Rafah Crossing, paving the way for the continued implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza.
Israel Recovers Remains Of Last Gaza Captive, Ending 843-Day Hostage Ordeal (VIDEO)
Israel’s military confirmed Monday it recovered the remains of Ran Givli, a special forces officer killed in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, ending a more than two-year effort to bring him home.
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Weighs Emergency Block of Trump Immigration Agent Surge in Minnesota
A federal judge on Monday heard arguments from the state of Minnesota seeking an emergency halt to the Trump administration’s deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to the Twin Cities, a sweeping operation that has intensified tensions between state and federal authorities following a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent.
Systematic Organization Behind Riots In Minnesota Probed By FBI
A systematic organization behind riots in Minnesota exposed through leaked group chats is under investigation, says FBI Director Kash Patel.
7 Killed As Private Jet Crashes At Takeoff In Maine
Seven people died and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private plane crashed while taking off at Bangor International Airport in the U.S. state of Maine, as steady snowfall from a massive winter storm swept across the region, aviation officials said Monday.
Christian News
British Police Ban ‘Walk With Jesus’ March In Muslim Area Of London
British police have banned a “Walk with Jesus” march through a predominantly Muslim part of London, citing concerns it could lead to “violence and serious disorder.”
Ireland Jails Christian Teacher Who ‘Misgendered’ Transgender Student
An Irish Christian teacher has been jailed again for appearing at a central Ireland school despite being dismissed over “misgendering” a transgender student.