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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.
Around the World
Kosovo PM Seeks End To Political Deadlock After Election Win
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti urged rival parties Monday to help end 18 months of political deadlock after his Vetevendosje party won parliamentary elections but failed to secure enough support to govern alone.
Trump Calls for Immediate Israel-Iran Ceasefire After Overnight Missile Exchange
U.S. President Donald Trump called Monday for Israel and Iran to immediately stop firing on one another, pressing both sides toward a ceasefire after an overnight exchange of Iranian missile barrages and Israeli airstrikes raised fears of a renewed regional war.
Several Killed In Philippines Earthquake; Indonesia, Malaysia Issue Warnings (VIDEO)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents in vulnerable coastal areas to move to higher ground after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing several people and triggering tsunami warnings in parts of Southeast Asia.
Antisemitic Hate Crimes Surge Across London, Police Data Shows
Antisemitic hate crimes in London surged sharply in May, rising 72 percent from the previous month, according to new Metropolitan Police figures.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Days As Israel Strikes Missile Infrastructure Deep Inside Iran
Israel says it is prepared for sustained combat after Iran and the Houthis fired missiles toward Israeli territory, prompting new Israeli strikes on Iranian defense systems and ballistic missile-related facilities.
Israel Says IDF Now Controls One-Fifth Of Lebanon As Hezbollah Suffers Heavy Losses
Israel says the IDF now controls roughly one-fifth of Lebanese territory, marking a major expansion of its campaign against Hezbollah as Jerusalem works to push the Iranian-backed terrorist group away from Israel’s northern border.
Inside the United States
Dozens Of U.S. Lawmakers Demand Privacy Reforms As FISA Deadline Looms
Congressional leaders are desperate to renew the federal government’s authority to conduct mass electronic surveillance before the authority expires, but dozens of lawmakers in both chambers are bucking a long-term extension unless it includes significant reforms.
Trump Warns of ‘Great Trouble’ as California Vote Count Shifts Los Angeles Mayoral Race
President Donald Trump is warning that “great trouble and consternation will follow” if Democrats prevail in what he described as a “crooked” and “rigged” California election, after late-counted ballots shifted the closely watched Los Angeles mayoral primary and pushed conservative candidate Spencer Pratt into third place.
Christian News
U.S. Medical Missionary Recovering After Contracting Ebola While Serving in Congo
U.S. medical missionary Dr. Peter Stafford and his family have been released from hospital isolation in Germany more than two weeks after Stafford contracted the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while serving as a surgeon in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Kosovo PM Seeks End To Political Deadlock After Election Win
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti urged rival parties Monday to help end 18 months of political deadlock after his Vetevendosje party won parliamentary elections but failed to secure enough support to govern alone.
Trump Calls for Immediate Israel-Iran Ceasefire After Overnight Missile Exchange
U.S. President Donald Trump called Monday for Israel and Iran to immediately stop firing on one another, pressing both sides toward a ceasefire after an overnight exchange of Iranian missile barrages and Israeli airstrikes raised fears of a renewed regional war.
Several Killed In Philippines Earthquake; Indonesia, Malaysia Issue Warnings (VIDEO)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents in vulnerable coastal areas to move to higher ground after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, killing several people and triggering tsunami warnings in parts of Southeast Asia.
Antisemitic Hate Crimes Surge Across London, Police Data Shows
Antisemitic hate crimes in London surged sharply in May, rising 72 percent from the previous month, according to new Metropolitan Police figures.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Days As Israel Strikes Missile Infrastructure Deep Inside Iran
Israel says it is prepared for sustained combat after Iran and the Houthis fired missiles toward Israeli territory, prompting new Israeli strikes on Iranian defense systems and ballistic missile-related facilities.
Israel Says IDF Now Controls One-Fifth Of Lebanon As Hezbollah Suffers Heavy Losses
Israel says the IDF now controls roughly one-fifth of Lebanese territory, marking a major expansion of its campaign against Hezbollah as Jerusalem works to push the Iranian-backed terrorist group away from Israel’s northern border.
Inside the United States
Dozens Of U.S. Lawmakers Demand Privacy Reforms As FISA Deadline Looms
Congressional leaders are desperate to renew the federal government’s authority to conduct mass electronic surveillance before the authority expires, but dozens of lawmakers in both chambers are bucking a long-term extension unless it includes significant reforms.
Trump Warns of ‘Great Trouble’ as California Vote Count Shifts Los Angeles Mayoral Race
President Donald Trump is warning that “great trouble and consternation will follow” if Democrats prevail in what he described as a “crooked” and “rigged” California election, after late-counted ballots shifted the closely watched Los Angeles mayoral primary and pushed conservative candidate Spencer Pratt into third place.
Christian News
U.S. Medical Missionary Recovering After Contracting Ebola While Serving in Congo
U.S. medical missionary Dr. Peter Stafford and his family have been released from hospital isolation in Germany more than two weeks after Stafford contracted the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while serving as a surgeon in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.