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Around the World
Trump Says U.S. Will Launch Land Strikes Inside Venezuela “Very Soon,” Expanding Anti-Drug Campaign
President Donald Trump said on Dec. 2 that the United States will begin conducting military strikes inside Venezuela "very soon," marking a significant escalation in Washington's months-long campaign to dismantle narcotics networks that U.S. officials say are operating with the protection of the Maduro regime.
Putin Warns Europe of War as U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued one of his starkest threats yet toward Europe on Tuesday, declaring that Moscow is "ready right now" for a war with the continent if attacked--an escalation made just hours before meeting White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin.
U.S.–Russia–Ukraine Diplomacy Accelerates as Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
The Trump administration’s push to broker an end to the nearly four-year war in Ukraine entered a volatile new phase Tuesday, as White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Signals Openness to Syria Deal but Insists on Strict Security Guarantees
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel is prepared to reach a diplomatic arrangement with Syria's new regime, but only under conditions that firmly protect Israel's security and prevent the rise of new threats along its northern border.
Inside the United States
Trump Revokes All Biden Autopen–Signed Executive Orders, Citing Illegality and Lack of Authorization
President Donald Trump announced last Friday that he is revoking all executive orders and related documents signed using an autopen during the Biden administration, alleging that the signatures were made without the former president's authorization and are therefore unlawful.
Johnson: Democrats ‘Broke The System’ Of U.S. Health Care
Republican leaders in Congress remain firmly opposed to any health care plan that renews the pandemic-era expansion of Obamacare subsidies, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday.
‘ALLAHU AKBAR’: Afghan Evacuee Accused of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Pleads Not Guilty
Shouting “Allahu Akbar” as he opened fire just blocks from the White House, an Afghan national evacuated to the United States in 2021 is accused of killing one West Virginia National Guard soldier and critically injuring another in a broad-daylight attack that federal authorities say was entirely unprovoked.
Christian News
Street Preacher’s Arrest Sends Major First Amendment Test to U.S. Supreme Court
A case involving a Mississippi street preacher--arrested for sharing the Gospel outside a concert venue--has now reached the U.S. Supreme Court, setting the stage for a ruling that could reshape how Americans defend their constitutional rights against local restrictions.
Trump Says U.S. Will Launch Land Strikes Inside Venezuela “Very Soon,” Expanding Anti-Drug Campaign
President Donald Trump said on Dec. 2 that the United States will begin conducting military strikes inside Venezuela "very soon," marking a significant escalation in Washington's months-long campaign to dismantle narcotics networks that U.S. officials say are operating with the protection of the Maduro regime.
Putin Warns Europe of War as U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued one of his starkest threats yet toward Europe on Tuesday, declaring that Moscow is "ready right now" for a war with the continent if attacked--an escalation made just hours before meeting White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin.
U.S.–Russia–Ukraine Diplomacy Accelerates as Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
The Trump administration’s push to broker an end to the nearly four-year war in Ukraine entered a volatile new phase Tuesday, as White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Signals Openness to Syria Deal but Insists on Strict Security Guarantees
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel is prepared to reach a diplomatic arrangement with Syria's new regime, but only under conditions that firmly protect Israel's security and prevent the rise of new threats along its northern border.
Inside the United States
Trump Revokes All Biden Autopen–Signed Executive Orders, Citing Illegality and Lack of Authorization
President Donald Trump announced last Friday that he is revoking all executive orders and related documents signed using an autopen during the Biden administration, alleging that the signatures were made without the former president's authorization and are therefore unlawful.
Johnson: Democrats ‘Broke The System’ Of U.S. Health Care
Republican leaders in Congress remain firmly opposed to any health care plan that renews the pandemic-era expansion of Obamacare subsidies, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday.
‘ALLAHU AKBAR’: Afghan Evacuee Accused of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Pleads Not Guilty
Shouting “Allahu Akbar” as he opened fire just blocks from the White House, an Afghan national evacuated to the United States in 2021 is accused of killing one West Virginia National Guard soldier and critically injuring another in a broad-daylight attack that federal authorities say was entirely unprovoked.
Christian News
Street Preacher’s Arrest Sends Major First Amendment Test to U.S. Supreme Court
A case involving a Mississippi street preacher--arrested for sharing the Gospel outside a concert venue--has now reached the U.S. Supreme Court, setting the stage for a ruling that could reshape how Americans defend their constitutional rights against local restrictions.
Around the World
EU Warns US-Russia Talks Could Pressure Ukraine Into Concessions
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned Monday that upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff could pressure Kyiv into making concessions. The two men are expected to meet on Tuesday.
Dutch Government Warns Citizens To Prepare For 72 Hours Without Power Or Water
The Dutch government has launched a campaign to prepare citizens for 72 hours without power, water, and food amid concerns the Netherlands may be targeted by Russia and its allies.
Floods And Landslides Kill Hundreds Across Sumatra And Wider Asia (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indonesian Christian volunteers are rushing aid to residents who say the government has been slow to help after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island killed at least hundreds of people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
U.S., Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Major Southern Syria Operation
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that a joint operation has located and destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons-storage sites in southern Syria, marking one of the most extensive counter-terrorism strikes carried out in the region this year.
Russia’s Bid for a Red Sea Stronghold: Sudan’s Secret Base Deal Ignites Global Alarm
Sudan’s military rulers have quietly offered Russia its first-ever African naval base—an arrangement that would hand the Kremlin a powerful strategic foothold over the Red Sea, one of the world’s most critical and contested trade arteries—according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters the ‘Laser Era’ as Iron Beam Deploys on Dec. 30
Israel's Defense Ministry will deliver its first full Iron Beam high-energy laser battery to the IDF on December 30. The move marks the world's first deployment of a high-power laser air-defense system into regular frontline service. Defense Ministry R&D chief Dani Gold confirmed the rollout date on Monday, calling it the system's "first capability," with more upgrades already in development.
Inside the United States
Trump Says Soaring Tariff Revenues Could Allow U.S. to Eliminate Income Taxes
President Donald Trump said on Nov. 27 that the United States could "substantially" reduce -- and potentially eliminate -- federal income taxes within the next few years, citing what he described as unprecedented revenue generated from his tariff policies.
Trump Vows To Pause Migration After D.C. Shooting
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Is 8th This Century With No Landfalls
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended Sunday with welcome relief along the Gulf and East Coasts, standing in sharp contrast to last year’s string of landfalls. No hurricanes struck the United States this season—a respite for communities still in their 62nd week of recovery from Hurricane Helene, which devastated North Carolina after hitting Florida during a 66-day stretch of storms in 2024. Though rough surf and minor coastal impacts occurred, it marked the eighth season this century without a U.S. hurricane landfall.
Christian News
Christian Farmer Flees Abuja As Priest Is Killed And Mass Kidnappings Surge In Nigeria (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Christian farmer and evangelist in Nigeria said Monday he had fled to Lagos with his family after an Anglican priest kidnapped in the northwest last month was killed in captivity.
EU Warns US-Russia Talks Could Pressure Ukraine Into Concessions
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned Monday that upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff could pressure Kyiv into making concessions. The two men are expected to meet on Tuesday.
Dutch Government Warns Citizens To Prepare For 72 Hours Without Power Or Water
The Dutch government has launched a campaign to prepare citizens for 72 hours without power, water, and food amid concerns the Netherlands may be targeted by Russia and its allies.
Floods And Landslides Kill Hundreds Across Sumatra And Wider Asia (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indonesian Christian volunteers are rushing aid to residents who say the government has been slow to help after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island killed at least hundreds of people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
U.S., Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Major Southern Syria Operation
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that a joint operation has located and destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons-storage sites in southern Syria, marking one of the most extensive counter-terrorism strikes carried out in the region this year.
Russia’s Bid for a Red Sea Stronghold: Sudan’s Secret Base Deal Ignites Global Alarm
Sudan’s military rulers have quietly offered Russia its first-ever African naval base—an arrangement that would hand the Kremlin a powerful strategic foothold over the Red Sea, one of the world’s most critical and contested trade arteries—according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters the ‘Laser Era’ as Iron Beam Deploys on Dec. 30
Israel's Defense Ministry will deliver its first full Iron Beam high-energy laser battery to the IDF on December 30. The move marks the world's first deployment of a high-power laser air-defense system into regular frontline service. Defense Ministry R&D chief Dani Gold confirmed the rollout date on Monday, calling it the system's "first capability," with more upgrades already in development.
Inside the United States
Trump Says Soaring Tariff Revenues Could Allow U.S. to Eliminate Income Taxes
President Donald Trump said on Nov. 27 that the United States could "substantially" reduce -- and potentially eliminate -- federal income taxes within the next few years, citing what he described as unprecedented revenue generated from his tariff policies.
Trump Vows To Pause Migration After D.C. Shooting
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Is 8th This Century With No Landfalls
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended Sunday with welcome relief along the Gulf and East Coasts, standing in sharp contrast to last year’s string of landfalls. No hurricanes struck the United States this season—a respite for communities still in their 62nd week of recovery from Hurricane Helene, which devastated North Carolina after hitting Florida during a 66-day stretch of storms in 2024. Though rough surf and minor coastal impacts occurred, it marked the eighth season this century without a U.S. hurricane landfall.
Christian News
Christian Farmer Flees Abuja As Priest Is Killed And Mass Kidnappings Surge In Nigeria (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Christian farmer and evangelist in Nigeria said Monday he had fled to Lagos with his family after an Anglican priest kidnapped in the northwest last month was killed in captivity.
Around the World
U.S.–Ukraine Talks Advance as Trump Administration Prepares Moscow Mission in Push to End Russia War
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators wrapped up more than four hours of discussions Sunday aimed at securing a framework to end the war with Russia, calling the session “productive” as top American envoys prepare to travel to Moscow for the next round of diplomacy.
At Least 19 Dead As Overcrowded Vessel Capsizes On Congo’s Lake Mai-Ndombe
Pressure intensified Sunday on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to act on water-transport safety after an overcrowded vessel capsized on Lake Mai-Ndombe, killing at least 19 people.
Orban’s Secretive Moscow Trip Sparks EU Anger As Hungary Deepens Dependence On Russian Energy
Hungary’s prime minister has returned from a controversial trip to Moscow where he asked his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for secure deliveries of oil and natural gas despite attempts by the European Union to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Ukraine Crisis Deepens As Zelenskyy Aide Resigns Amid High-Stakes Peace Talks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced a major political crisis Friday after his top aide resigned following a raid by anti-corruption investigators, adding to mounting pressure on the Ukrainian leader as Kyiv weighs a controversial U.S.-backed proposal to end the war with Russia.
Scores Dead In Sumatra Flooding As Christians Plead For Prayers; Powerful Aceh Quake Deepens Crisis
Christians on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have appealed for urgent prayers as relentless monsoon downpours triggered massive flooding and landslides that killed scores of people, displaced thousands, and damaged homes and church properties. The crisis intensified when a powerful earthquake struck nearby Aceh.
Massive Hong Kong Tower Fire Sparks Manslaughter Arrests
At least 44 people have died in Hong Kong after a massive fire engulfed several residential apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities confirming that three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Dozens more are in critical condition, and another 279 people are missing, city leader John Lee has said.
More Bodies Found After Deadly Floods, Landslides In Indonesia
Local Christians and other sources say rescuers have found more bodies in the search for dozens of people buried under landslides or swept away after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, increasing the death toll to 23 and leaving more than two dozen people missing.
Poland Resists EU Court Order On Same-Sex Marriage Recognition
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki says his country “will not succumb to the terror of rainbow rulings” after the European Union’s highest court ruled that Poland and other member states that ban same-sex marriages must recognize such partnerships if they were “lawfully concluded in another member state.”
Orbán Expected To Visit Moscow For Talks With Putin, But Trip Remains Unconfirmed (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is widely expected to travel to Moscow on Friday for high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, according to several Ukrainian, European, and Hungarian sources.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pope Leo XIV Calls Two-State Solution the “Only Path” to Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Vatican's long-standing support for a two-state solution on Sunday, declaring it the "only solution" capable of resolving the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The remarks, delivered during his first in-flight press conference as pontiff, marked his clearest public statement yet on the issue.
Netanyahu Formally Requests Presidential Pardon, Citing National Unity and Security Needs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon to President Isaac Herzog, a move unprecedented in modern Israeli politics and one that immediately triggered fierce national debate.
Inside the United States
Four Killed As Gunfire Rocks Child’s Birthday Party In California; Numerous Injured
A child’s birthday party in the U.S. state of California turned into tragedy late Saturday as gunfire broke out, killing four people and injuring at least 10 others, including children and adults, authorities said. No details were immediately available about any attacker following the shooting in the northern California city of Stockton.
National Guard Family Pleads For Prayers After Washington Shooting Near White House
The family of a West Virginia National Guardsman asked for prayers Saturday, saying he is “hanging on” after being shot near the White House along with a colleague who later passed away.
Christian News
Pastor Zhang Shaojie Freed After 12 Years In Chinese Prison (Worthy News In-Depth)
Chinese authorities have released Pastor Zhang Shaojie after he completed a 12-year prison sentence on what his supporters viewed as false charges related to his faith in Christ and his growing church.
Pakistan Christian Woman’s Alleged Forced Conversion Highlights Growing Fears, Rights Groups Warn (Worthy News Focus)
A young Christian woman who was allegedly abducted and forced to marry and convert to Islam appeared before a Pakistani court after her parents raised urgent concerns, Christians told Worthy News on Sunday.
Pakistan Urged To Protect Christian Sanitary Workers After Abuse Case
Concern remained Sunday over the mistreatment of impoverished Christian laborers in Pakistan, with at least one sanitary worker suffering head injuries after being beaten in recent days by his Muslim supervisors.
U.S.–Ukraine Talks Advance as Trump Administration Prepares Moscow Mission in Push to End Russia War
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators wrapped up more than four hours of discussions Sunday aimed at securing a framework to end the war with Russia, calling the session “productive” as top American envoys prepare to travel to Moscow for the next round of diplomacy.
At Least 19 Dead As Overcrowded Vessel Capsizes On Congo’s Lake Mai-Ndombe
Pressure intensified Sunday on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to act on water-transport safety after an overcrowded vessel capsized on Lake Mai-Ndombe, killing at least 19 people.
Orban’s Secretive Moscow Trip Sparks EU Anger As Hungary Deepens Dependence On Russian Energy
Hungary’s prime minister has returned from a controversial trip to Moscow where he asked his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for secure deliveries of oil and natural gas despite attempts by the European Union to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Ukraine Crisis Deepens As Zelenskyy Aide Resigns Amid High-Stakes Peace Talks
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced a major political crisis Friday after his top aide resigned following a raid by anti-corruption investigators, adding to mounting pressure on the Ukrainian leader as Kyiv weighs a controversial U.S.-backed proposal to end the war with Russia.
Scores Dead In Sumatra Flooding As Christians Plead For Prayers; Powerful Aceh Quake Deepens Crisis
Christians on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have appealed for urgent prayers as relentless monsoon downpours triggered massive flooding and landslides that killed scores of people, displaced thousands, and damaged homes and church properties. The crisis intensified when a powerful earthquake struck nearby Aceh.
Massive Hong Kong Tower Fire Sparks Manslaughter Arrests
At least 44 people have died in Hong Kong after a massive fire engulfed several residential apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court complex in Tai Po on Wednesday afternoon, with authorities confirming that three men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Dozens more are in critical condition, and another 279 people are missing, city leader John Lee has said.
More Bodies Found After Deadly Floods, Landslides In Indonesia
Local Christians and other sources say rescuers have found more bodies in the search for dozens of people buried under landslides or swept away after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, increasing the death toll to 23 and leaving more than two dozen people missing.
Poland Resists EU Court Order On Same-Sex Marriage Recognition
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki says his country “will not succumb to the terror of rainbow rulings” after the European Union’s highest court ruled that Poland and other member states that ban same-sex marriages must recognize such partnerships if they were “lawfully concluded in another member state.”
Orbán Expected To Visit Moscow For Talks With Putin, But Trip Remains Unconfirmed (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is widely expected to travel to Moscow on Friday for high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, according to several Ukrainian, European, and Hungarian sources.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pope Leo XIV Calls Two-State Solution the “Only Path” to Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Vatican's long-standing support for a two-state solution on Sunday, declaring it the "only solution" capable of resolving the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The remarks, delivered during his first in-flight press conference as pontiff, marked his clearest public statement yet on the issue.
Netanyahu Formally Requests Presidential Pardon, Citing National Unity and Security Needs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon to President Isaac Herzog, a move unprecedented in modern Israeli politics and one that immediately triggered fierce national debate.
Inside the United States
Four Killed As Gunfire Rocks Child’s Birthday Party In California; Numerous Injured
A child’s birthday party in the U.S. state of California turned into tragedy late Saturday as gunfire broke out, killing four people and injuring at least 10 others, including children and adults, authorities said. No details were immediately available about any attacker following the shooting in the northern California city of Stockton.
National Guard Family Pleads For Prayers After Washington Shooting Near White House
The family of a West Virginia National Guardsman asked for prayers Saturday, saying he is “hanging on” after being shot near the White House along with a colleague who later passed away.
Christian News
Pastor Zhang Shaojie Freed After 12 Years In Chinese Prison (Worthy News In-Depth)
Chinese authorities have released Pastor Zhang Shaojie after he completed a 12-year prison sentence on what his supporters viewed as false charges related to his faith in Christ and his growing church.
Pakistan Christian Woman’s Alleged Forced Conversion Highlights Growing Fears, Rights Groups Warn (Worthy News Focus)
A young Christian woman who was allegedly abducted and forced to marry and convert to Islam appeared before a Pakistani court after her parents raised urgent concerns, Christians told Worthy News on Sunday.
Pakistan Urged To Protect Christian Sanitary Workers After Abuse Case
Concern remained Sunday over the mistreatment of impoverished Christian laborers in Pakistan, with at least one sanitary worker suffering head injuries after being beaten in recent days by his Muslim supervisors.