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Around the World
US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Oil, Seizes Tanker as Opposition Leader Heads to White House
U.S. forces have seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, underscoring the Trump administration’s tightening grip on Venezuela’s oil sector as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado prepares to meet President Donald Trump.
Iran Closes Airspace, U.S. Repositions Forces as Trump Weighs Response to Deadly Crackdown
Iran abruptly shut down its airspace to commercial traffic early Thursday and the United States began repositioning military forces and personnel across the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs potential action against Tehran amid a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, escalating threats to U.S. bases, mass evacuation warnings, and growing signs that Washington and its allies are preparing for a possible regional confrontation.
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Under Trump Administration Policy
The United States will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries beginning January 21, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday, marking a significant expansion of the Trump administration’s immigration restrictions.
China Reconsiders Latin America Role After U.S. Ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro
China is reassessing its strategy in Latin America following the U.S.-led removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, a move that abruptly dismantled Beijing’s most important foothold in what it increasingly views as Washington’s backyard, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Son of Shah: ‘Iran Will Recognize Israel’ After Ouster Islamic Rulers; Death Toll Protests Passes 2,500 (VIDEO)
Iran’s exiled crown prince pledged Thursday that a “free Iran” would immediately recognize Israel if protesters manage to topple the Islamic Republic’s regime.
Earthquake Rocks Southern Israel
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Israel early Thursday, including the Dead Sea and parts of the Negev area, and residents were urged to rush to safety, experts and officials said.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns He May Invoke Insurrection Act as Minnesota Protests Turn Violent, ICE Officers Attacked
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that he is prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act if Minnesota’s Democratic leadership fails to halt escalating violence against federal law-enforcement officers amid ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the state.
Hegseth Unveils Pentagon AI Acceleration Push at SpaceX, Vows to Tear Down Bureaucratic Barriers
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed Monday to dismantle Pentagon bureaucracy slowing artificial intelligence development, unveiling a sweeping push to deliver AI capabilities to U.S. warfighters at speed during a speech at SpaceX's Starbase launch site in Texas.
Trump to NYT: ‘No Room for Antisemitism’ in GOP or MAGA Movement
U.S. President Donald Trump firmly rejected antisemitism within the Republican Party and the MAGA movement during a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, declaring that individuals who espouse antisemitic views are neither welcome nor needed.
Christian News
Protestant Pastor Freed After Six Months in Nicaraguan Detention
A Protestant pastor held in incommunicado detention for almost six months in Nicaragua has been released, Christians confirmed Thursday.
US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Oil, Seizes Tanker as Opposition Leader Heads to White House
U.S. forces have seized another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, underscoring the Trump administration’s tightening grip on Venezuela’s oil sector as opposition leader Maria Corina Machado prepares to meet President Donald Trump.
Iran Closes Airspace, U.S. Repositions Forces as Trump Weighs Response to Deadly Crackdown
Iran abruptly shut down its airspace to commercial traffic early Thursday and the United States began repositioning military forces and personnel across the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs potential action against Tehran amid a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, escalating threats to U.S. bases, mass evacuation warnings, and growing signs that Washington and its allies are preparing for a possible regional confrontation.
U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Under Trump Administration Policy
The United States will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries beginning January 21, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday, marking a significant expansion of the Trump administration’s immigration restrictions.
China Reconsiders Latin America Role After U.S. Ouster of Venezuela’s Maduro
China is reassessing its strategy in Latin America following the U.S.-led removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, a move that abruptly dismantled Beijing’s most important foothold in what it increasingly views as Washington’s backyard, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Son of Shah: ‘Iran Will Recognize Israel’ After Ouster Islamic Rulers; Death Toll Protests Passes 2,500 (VIDEO)
Iran’s exiled crown prince pledged Thursday that a “free Iran” would immediately recognize Israel if protesters manage to topple the Islamic Republic’s regime.
Earthquake Rocks Southern Israel
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Israel early Thursday, including the Dead Sea and parts of the Negev area, and residents were urged to rush to safety, experts and officials said.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns He May Invoke Insurrection Act as Minnesota Protests Turn Violent, ICE Officers Attacked
President Donald Trump warned Thursday that he is prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act if Minnesota’s Democratic leadership fails to halt escalating violence against federal law-enforcement officers amid ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the state.
Hegseth Unveils Pentagon AI Acceleration Push at SpaceX, Vows to Tear Down Bureaucratic Barriers
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed Monday to dismantle Pentagon bureaucracy slowing artificial intelligence development, unveiling a sweeping push to deliver AI capabilities to U.S. warfighters at speed during a speech at SpaceX's Starbase launch site in Texas.
Trump to NYT: ‘No Room for Antisemitism’ in GOP or MAGA Movement
U.S. President Donald Trump firmly rejected antisemitism within the Republican Party and the MAGA movement during a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, declaring that individuals who espouse antisemitic views are neither welcome nor needed.
Christian News
Protestant Pastor Freed After Six Months in Nicaraguan Detention
A Protestant pastor held in incommunicado detention for almost six months in Nicaragua has been released, Christians confirmed Thursday.
Around the World
Hungary at Crossroads as Elections Loom and Budapest Mayor Wins Human Rights Award (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary is entering a decisive political season as parliamentary elections are set for April 12, 2026, and the progressive mayor of Budapest receives a prestigious Dutch human rights award for defying Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and defending democratic freedoms.
Trump: Greenland Essential to ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield, NATO Must Back U.S. Control
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. control of Greenland is essential to national security and the construction of his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, warning that failure to act would allow Russia or China to gain a strategic foothold in the Arctic.
U.S. Evacuates Personnel From Major Qatar Base as Trump Weighs Iran Action
The United States has begun evacuating some military personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, as President Donald Trump considers potential military action against Iran amid escalating regional tensions and a deepening internal crisis inside the Islamic Republic.
Scores Killed in Thailand’s Train Derailment After Crane Collapse
The death toll of a train derailment in Thailand rose to at least scores of people on Wednesday, officials said, as rescue efforts continued.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Witkoff Announces Phase II of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Shifts Focus to Demilitarization and Governance
U.S. Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff announced Wednesday the launch of Phase II of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan, marking a transition from a fragile ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and large-scale reconstruction of the war-ravaged enclave.
Hezbollah Threatens Civil War as Lebanon Pushes to Disarm Iran-Backed Militia Nationwide
A senior official of the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah has warned Lebanon’s government that expanding efforts to disarm the group across the country would plunge the nation into chaos and could spark a new civil war, according to comments circulated by Hezbollah on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Vance’s Tie-Breaking Vote Tanks Resolution Restricting Venezuela Military Actions
By the slimmest of margins, the U.S. Senate successfully derailed a resolution that would have curtailed the Trump administration’s power to continue military action in Venezuela.
U.S. House Passes Two More Govt Funding Bills, Sending To Senate
In a bipartisan vote Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a minibus containing two more full-year federal funding bills, sending the package to the Senate for final approval.
Trump Touts Steady Inflation as New CPI Data Shows Prices Cooling
President Donald Trump highlighted new government data Tuesday showing inflation remained steady in December, calling the figures “great (LOW!) inflation numbers for the USA.”
Christian News
Christian Advocates Urge Trump to Protect Pakistani Refugees After Slavery, Blasphemy Cases
Christian advocacy groups urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump not to close America’s doors to Christian refugees from Pakistan, citing cases of bonded labor, abduction, and alleged misuse of blasphemy laws targeting the country’s Christian minority.
Hungary at Crossroads as Elections Loom and Budapest Mayor Wins Human Rights Award (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary is entering a decisive political season as parliamentary elections are set for April 12, 2026, and the progressive mayor of Budapest receives a prestigious Dutch human rights award for defying Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and defending democratic freedoms.
Trump: Greenland Essential to ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield, NATO Must Back U.S. Control
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. control of Greenland is essential to national security and the construction of his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, warning that failure to act would allow Russia or China to gain a strategic foothold in the Arctic.
U.S. Evacuates Personnel From Major Qatar Base as Trump Weighs Iran Action
The United States has begun evacuating some military personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, as President Donald Trump considers potential military action against Iran amid escalating regional tensions and a deepening internal crisis inside the Islamic Republic.
Scores Killed in Thailand’s Train Derailment After Crane Collapse
The death toll of a train derailment in Thailand rose to at least scores of people on Wednesday, officials said, as rescue efforts continued.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Witkoff Announces Phase II of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Shifts Focus to Demilitarization and Governance
U.S. Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff announced Wednesday the launch of Phase II of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan, marking a transition from a fragile ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and large-scale reconstruction of the war-ravaged enclave.
Hezbollah Threatens Civil War as Lebanon Pushes to Disarm Iran-Backed Militia Nationwide
A senior official of the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah has warned Lebanon’s government that expanding efforts to disarm the group across the country would plunge the nation into chaos and could spark a new civil war, according to comments circulated by Hezbollah on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Vance’s Tie-Breaking Vote Tanks Resolution Restricting Venezuela Military Actions
By the slimmest of margins, the U.S. Senate successfully derailed a resolution that would have curtailed the Trump administration’s power to continue military action in Venezuela.
U.S. House Passes Two More Govt Funding Bills, Sending To Senate
In a bipartisan vote Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a minibus containing two more full-year federal funding bills, sending the package to the Senate for final approval.
Trump Touts Steady Inflation as New CPI Data Shows Prices Cooling
President Donald Trump highlighted new government data Tuesday showing inflation remained steady in December, calling the figures “great (LOW!) inflation numbers for the USA.”
Christian News
Christian Advocates Urge Trump to Protect Pakistani Refugees After Slavery, Blasphemy Cases
Christian advocacy groups urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump not to close America’s doors to Christian refugees from Pakistan, citing cases of bonded labor, abduction, and alleged misuse of blasphemy laws targeting the country’s Christian minority.
Around the World
Wartorn Ukraine Struggles In Freezing Temperatures As Russian Strikes Kill Numerous People
Ukrainians struggled to cope with freezing temperatures Tuesday after Russia launched its second massive drone and missile assault in four days, killing and wounding civilians and knocking out power and heating in several regions, Ukrainian officials said.
Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as Terrorist Organizations in Sweeping Crackdown
The administration of Donald Trump has formally designated three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, following through on a long-signaled policy shift that could reverberate across U.S. relations in the Middle East, including with allies Qatar and Turkey.
Trump Tells Iranians ‘Help Is on the Way,’ Cancels Talks as Protests Rock Islamic Republic
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to continue protesting against the Islamic Republic, declaring that “help is on the way” as reports mount of a sweeping and deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cuts Ties With Additional UN Agencies, Citing Anti-Israel Bias and Bureaucratic Failures
Israel will immediately sever all contact with three additional United Nations agencies and international bodies, the Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday, expanding a sweeping reassessment of Israel’s engagement with UN institutions.
Inside the United States
Johnson Expects On-time Passage Of All Govt Funding Bills As Two More Head To Floor
Congress has less than a month to pass the remaining appropriations bills providing fiscal 2026 funding for federal agencies, but House Republicans are convinced it’s possible.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Trans Sports Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases over whether biological males can participate in women's and girls’ sports.
Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers As Anti-ICE Protests Spread Following Killing
American evangelist Franklin Graham has urged prayers for the United States and its leaders, saying “the radical socialist left” is seeking the destruction of the nation after the killing of a Christian woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Christian News
Advocates Alarmed Over Scale Christian Persecution in China, India; Millions Facing Raids and Church Attacks
Christian activists say religious freedom is under “unprecedented threat” in China and India, citing a sharp escalation in government actions and extremist violence targeting believers.
Wartorn Ukraine Struggles In Freezing Temperatures As Russian Strikes Kill Numerous People
Ukrainians struggled to cope with freezing temperatures Tuesday after Russia launched its second massive drone and missile assault in four days, killing and wounding civilians and knocking out power and heating in several regions, Ukrainian officials said.
Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as Terrorist Organizations in Sweeping Crackdown
The administration of Donald Trump has formally designated three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, following through on a long-signaled policy shift that could reverberate across U.S. relations in the Middle East, including with allies Qatar and Turkey.
Trump Tells Iranians ‘Help Is on the Way,’ Cancels Talks as Protests Rock Islamic Republic
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to continue protesting against the Islamic Republic, declaring that “help is on the way” as reports mount of a sweeping and deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cuts Ties With Additional UN Agencies, Citing Anti-Israel Bias and Bureaucratic Failures
Israel will immediately sever all contact with three additional United Nations agencies and international bodies, the Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday, expanding a sweeping reassessment of Israel’s engagement with UN institutions.
Inside the United States
Johnson Expects On-time Passage Of All Govt Funding Bills As Two More Head To Floor
Congress has less than a month to pass the remaining appropriations bills providing fiscal 2026 funding for federal agencies, but House Republicans are convinced it’s possible.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Trans Sports Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases over whether biological males can participate in women's and girls’ sports.
Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers As Anti-ICE Protests Spread Following Killing
American evangelist Franklin Graham has urged prayers for the United States and its leaders, saying “the radical socialist left” is seeking the destruction of the nation after the killing of a Christian woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Christian News
Advocates Alarmed Over Scale Christian Persecution in China, India; Millions Facing Raids and Church Attacks
Christian activists say religious freedom is under “unprecedented threat” in China and India, citing a sharp escalation in government actions and extremist violence targeting believers.