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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.
Around the World
U.S. Strikes Iranian Air Defenses After Apache Downed Near Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched what it called “self-defense strikes” against Iranian targets Tuesday after a U.S. Army Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, raising new fears that a fragile ceasefire could collapse into a broader war.
Trump Vows U.S. Response After Iran Accused of Downing Apache Near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran shot down a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, vowing that the United States would respond to what he described as a direct attack on American forces.
Russian Strike Kills Three In Ukraine; Nuclear Fuel Facility Damaged Near Chernobyl
Russian attacks killed at least three people in northeastern Ukraine and damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.
Hungary Watchdog Chief Says Corruption May Have Cost Country $194 Billion (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s anti-corruption watchdog chief said Monday that corruption and alleged procurement abuses during the 16 years of rule by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán may have cost the country as much as 60 trillion forints ($194 billion).
Armenia’s Pro-Europe PM Claims Election Victory Despite Russian Pressure
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory Monday after parliamentary elections seen as a key test of Russia’s influence in the South Caucasus nation and one of the world’s oldest Christian countries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Warns Iran: Israel Ready To Deliver ‘Severe And Deep’ Strike If Attacked Again
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned Tuesday that Israel remains fully prepared to resume operations against Iran, saying the military’s recent strike inside the Islamic Republic was only preparation for a far heavier blow if Tehran attacks Israel again.
Inside the United States
Hilton Poised for November Ballot as California Vote Count Draws GOP Scrutiny
Republican Steve Hilton appears poised to advance to California’s November gubernatorial election, setting up a likely showdown with Democrat Xavier Becerra after a prolonged ballot count that has intensified Republican criticism of the state’s election system.
U.S. Exports Reach Record High as Trade Deficit Narrows in April
U.S. exports rose to a record high in April 2026, helping narrow the nation’s trade deficit as foreign demand strengthened for American goods, energy products, and technology, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
New Tariffs Could Raise Nearly $1 Trillion Over A Decade
Proposed tariffs on imports from 60 economies could raise nearly $970 billion over the next decade, according to estimates released Monday by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
House Advances $72 Billion ICE, Border Patrol Funding Bill by One Vote
The House of Representatives advanced a $72 billion border security funding bill Tuesday, moving President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda one step closer to becoming law.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Air Defenses After Apache Downed Near Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched what it called “self-defense strikes” against Iranian targets Tuesday after a U.S. Army Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, raising new fears that a fragile ceasefire could collapse into a broader war.
Trump Vows U.S. Response After Iran Accused of Downing Apache Near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran shot down a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, vowing that the United States would respond to what he described as a direct attack on American forces.
Russian Strike Kills Three In Ukraine; Nuclear Fuel Facility Damaged Near Chernobyl
Russian attacks killed at least three people in northeastern Ukraine and damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.
Hungary Watchdog Chief Says Corruption May Have Cost Country $194 Billion (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s anti-corruption watchdog chief said Monday that corruption and alleged procurement abuses during the 16 years of rule by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán may have cost the country as much as 60 trillion forints ($194 billion).
Armenia’s Pro-Europe PM Claims Election Victory Despite Russian Pressure
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory Monday after parliamentary elections seen as a key test of Russia’s influence in the South Caucasus nation and one of the world’s oldest Christian countries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Warns Iran: Israel Ready To Deliver ‘Severe And Deep’ Strike If Attacked Again
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned Tuesday that Israel remains fully prepared to resume operations against Iran, saying the military’s recent strike inside the Islamic Republic was only preparation for a far heavier blow if Tehran attacks Israel again.
Inside the United States
Hilton Poised for November Ballot as California Vote Count Draws GOP Scrutiny
Republican Steve Hilton appears poised to advance to California’s November gubernatorial election, setting up a likely showdown with Democrat Xavier Becerra after a prolonged ballot count that has intensified Republican criticism of the state’s election system.
U.S. Exports Reach Record High as Trade Deficit Narrows in April
U.S. exports rose to a record high in April 2026, helping narrow the nation’s trade deficit as foreign demand strengthened for American goods, energy products, and technology, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
New Tariffs Could Raise Nearly $1 Trillion Over A Decade
Proposed tariffs on imports from 60 economies could raise nearly $970 billion over the next decade, according to estimates released Monday by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
House Advances $72 Billion ICE, Border Patrol Funding Bill by One Vote
The House of Representatives advanced a $72 billion border security funding bill Tuesday, moving President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda one step closer to becoming law.