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Around the World
Transatlantic Unity Tested At Munich Security Conference As Leaders Stress Alliance
Western leaders sought to project unity at the 2026 Munich Security Conference despite tensions over U.S. interest in acquiring Greenland, differences on ending the war in Ukraine, and questions surrounding the future of transatlantic cooperation.
U.S. Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East as Trump Pressures Iran on Nuclear Deal
The Pentagon is deploying the Navy’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East as the United States intensifies preparations for potential military action against Iran.
Orbán Says Hungary Should Fear EU More Than Russia Ahead Of Heated Elections
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said over the weekend that Hungary should fear the European Union more than Russia, pledging to dismantle what he called Brussels’ “oppressive machinery” ahead of heated parliamentary elections in April.
Rubio Pledges Deeper U.S. Ties With Hungary And Slovakia Despite Ukraine Divisions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged to deepen cooperation with a group of four Central and Eastern European nations, including Hungary and Slovakia, despite concerns over their leaders’ perceived authoritarian style and refusal to provide military aid to war-torn Ukraine.
Bulgaria Names Central Banker As Caretaker Prime Minister In EU’s Most Corrupt Member State
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova has appointed a senior central bank official as interim prime minister in a bid to steady the European Union nation after years of chronic political instability.
Deutsche Bank Continued Serving Jeffrey Epstein After Conviction, Files Show
Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, continued providing banking services to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein years after his 2008 conviction and months before his 2019 arrest, according to U.S. Justice Department documents released Thursday.
Hungarian Opposition Leader Alleges Smear Campaign Over Intimate Tape Ahead Of Elections (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s main opposition leader, 44-year-old Péter Magyar, said Thursday that he has become the target of what he described as a “Russian-style smear campaign” after he was secretly filmed during a consensual sexual encounter with a former girlfriend in 2024.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Board of Peace Nations Pledge $5 Billion, Thousands of Personnel for Gaza Security
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that countries participating in his Gaza “Board of Peace” have pledged more than $5 billion toward humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip, along with committing thousands of personnel to support new security arrangements in the enclave.
Inside the United States
27 Members of TdA, anti-Tren Members Charged in New York
An additional 27 members of Venezuelan transnational criminal organizations, Tren de Aragua and its splinter faction, anti-Tren, have been indicted in New York in an ongoing prosecution of groups the Trump administration has designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Christian News
‘Muslim Extremists Beat Two Pastors In Eastern Uganda’
Two pastors in eastern Uganda who were reportedly attacked by a group of Muslim extremists have been discharged from a hospital and are continuing to recover at home, Worthy News learned Sunday.
Worthy Insights
1,600 Decisions for Jesus at U of Central Florida: ‘Revival Is Not Slowing Down!’
The ongoing spiritual awakening that has been unfolding at college campuses across the U.S. reached the University of Central Florida on Tuesday night, leading to hundreds of new salvations and baptisms.
Revival in London: 2,000 Decisions for Jesus as Atlanta Pastor Preaches, UK Christians Mobilize
Nearly 2,000 young people either gave their lives to Jesus or made renewed commitments of faith at a large-scale evangelistic crusade in London last week, confirming what recent data already suggested: revival is here, and the UK Church must decide how to respond.
Transatlantic Unity Tested At Munich Security Conference As Leaders Stress Alliance
Western leaders sought to project unity at the 2026 Munich Security Conference despite tensions over U.S. interest in acquiring Greenland, differences on ending the war in Ukraine, and questions surrounding the future of transatlantic cooperation.
U.S. Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East as Trump Pressures Iran on Nuclear Deal
The Pentagon is deploying the Navy’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East as the United States intensifies preparations for potential military action against Iran.
Orbán Says Hungary Should Fear EU More Than Russia Ahead Of Heated Elections
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said over the weekend that Hungary should fear the European Union more than Russia, pledging to dismantle what he called Brussels’ “oppressive machinery” ahead of heated parliamentary elections in April.
Rubio Pledges Deeper U.S. Ties With Hungary And Slovakia Despite Ukraine Divisions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged to deepen cooperation with a group of four Central and Eastern European nations, including Hungary and Slovakia, despite concerns over their leaders’ perceived authoritarian style and refusal to provide military aid to war-torn Ukraine.
Bulgaria Names Central Banker As Caretaker Prime Minister In EU’s Most Corrupt Member State
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova has appointed a senior central bank official as interim prime minister in a bid to steady the European Union nation after years of chronic political instability.
Deutsche Bank Continued Serving Jeffrey Epstein After Conviction, Files Show
Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, continued providing banking services to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein years after his 2008 conviction and months before his 2019 arrest, according to U.S. Justice Department documents released Thursday.
Hungarian Opposition Leader Alleges Smear Campaign Over Intimate Tape Ahead Of Elections (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s main opposition leader, 44-year-old Péter Magyar, said Thursday that he has become the target of what he described as a “Russian-style smear campaign” after he was secretly filmed during a consensual sexual encounter with a former girlfriend in 2024.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Board of Peace Nations Pledge $5 Billion, Thousands of Personnel for Gaza Security
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that countries participating in his Gaza “Board of Peace” have pledged more than $5 billion toward humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip, along with committing thousands of personnel to support new security arrangements in the enclave.
Inside the United States
27 Members of TdA, anti-Tren Members Charged in New York
An additional 27 members of Venezuelan transnational criminal organizations, Tren de Aragua and its splinter faction, anti-Tren, have been indicted in New York in an ongoing prosecution of groups the Trump administration has designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Christian News
‘Muslim Extremists Beat Two Pastors In Eastern Uganda’
Two pastors in eastern Uganda who were reportedly attacked by a group of Muslim extremists have been discharged from a hospital and are continuing to recover at home, Worthy News learned Sunday.
Worthy Insights
1,600 Decisions for Jesus at U of Central Florida: ‘Revival Is Not Slowing Down!’
The ongoing spiritual awakening that has been unfolding at college campuses across the U.S. reached the University of Central Florida on Tuesday night, leading to hundreds of new salvations and baptisms.
Revival in London: 2,000 Decisions for Jesus as Atlanta Pastor Preaches, UK Christians Mobilize
Nearly 2,000 young people either gave their lives to Jesus or made renewed commitments of faith at a large-scale evangelistic crusade in London last week, confirming what recent data already suggested: revival is here, and the UK Church must decide how to respond.
Around the World
Trump Finalizes U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal, Secures 15% Tariff and Major Energy, Tech Commitments
The Trump administration has finalized a sweeping reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan, confirming a 15 percent U.S. tariff rate on Taiwanese imports while securing broad new market access and purchase commitments for American goods.
Canada’s Remote Town Mourns After Deadly School Shooting Leaves Nine Dead
Mourners in a remote Canadian town grappled Thursday with the aftermath of one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in decades, as families, survivors and leaders reacted to the tragedy that left eight victims — most of them children — dead, along with the 18-year-old suspect.
Teen Suspect Held After Shooting At School In Southern Thailand
A gunman who opened fire at a school in southern Thailand’s Hat Yai city on Wednesday wounded a teacher and a student before being detained, authorities said, in a rare attack that sent students and staff into panic.
U.S. Quietly Sends Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Regime Crackdown
The Trump administration covertly delivered roughly 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following last month’s violent government crackdown on nationwide protests, according to U.S. officials cited in a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Russian Drone Strike Kills Father, Three Children In Ukraine As Civilian Toll Mounts
A Russian drone slammed into a home in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region overnight, killing a father and his three small children and wounding their pregnant mother, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest single-family attacks in recent months.
Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens In Madagascar’s Port City Of Toamasina
Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina and left at least 31 people dead as it tore across the Indian Ocean island with powerful winds and heavy rain, authorities said Wednesday.
Iran Warns Missile Capabilities Are “Non-Negotiable” Amid Rising Tensions With U.S.
Iran warned Wednesday that its missile capabilities are “non-negotiable” as tensions increased with the United States, which appears to be preparing military options, even as the Islamic Republic faces unrest at home following a deadly nationwide protest crackdown.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Finalizes Advanced David’s Sling Air Defense Tests Preparations for Possible U.S. Strike on Iran
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that its advanced David’s Sling air and missile defense system has completed a series of complex modernized tests, a development officials say bolsters the country’s defensive posture as tensions with Iran escalate and the United States prepares military options that could include direct strikes.
Inside the United States
Dems Cheer End To Minnesota Immigration Operation; GOP Calls It Success
Democrats are applauding White House border czar Tom Homan’s Thursday announcement that immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota will end next week.
Democrats Tank DHS Bill Again, Likely Triggering Partial Govt Shutdown
Democrats in the U.S. Senate tanked the Homeland Security full-year funding bill in a last-ditch vote Thursday, all but guaranteeing a partial government shutdown starting Saturday.
Trump Terminates Obama-era Climate Change Policy
The Trump administration on Thursday terminated the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding,” a landmark policy that led to sweeping climate change regulations and higher costs across the country.
House Republicans Pass SAVE America Act, Sending Voter ID Bill to Senate
The Republican-led House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, advancing legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification at the polls. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain amid strong Democratic opposition.
Search Intensifies For Mother Of US TV Host As Sheriff Faces Scrutiny
Authorities in the United States intensified efforts Wednesday to find Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, after law enforcement briefly detained and then released an initial suspect.
Trump Finalizes U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal, Secures 15% Tariff and Major Energy, Tech Commitments
The Trump administration has finalized a sweeping reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan, confirming a 15 percent U.S. tariff rate on Taiwanese imports while securing broad new market access and purchase commitments for American goods.
Canada’s Remote Town Mourns After Deadly School Shooting Leaves Nine Dead
Mourners in a remote Canadian town grappled Thursday with the aftermath of one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in decades, as families, survivors and leaders reacted to the tragedy that left eight victims — most of them children — dead, along with the 18-year-old suspect.
Teen Suspect Held After Shooting At School In Southern Thailand
A gunman who opened fire at a school in southern Thailand’s Hat Yai city on Wednesday wounded a teacher and a student before being detained, authorities said, in a rare attack that sent students and staff into panic.
U.S. Quietly Sends Thousands of Starlink Terminals Into Iran After Regime Crackdown
The Trump administration covertly delivered roughly 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran following last month’s violent government crackdown on nationwide protests, according to U.S. officials cited in a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Russian Drone Strike Kills Father, Three Children In Ukraine As Civilian Toll Mounts
A Russian drone slammed into a home in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region overnight, killing a father and his three small children and wounding their pregnant mother, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, in one of the deadliest single-family attacks in recent months.
Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens In Madagascar’s Port City Of Toamasina
Tropical Cyclone Gezani collapsed houses in Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina and left at least 31 people dead as it tore across the Indian Ocean island with powerful winds and heavy rain, authorities said Wednesday.
Iran Warns Missile Capabilities Are “Non-Negotiable” Amid Rising Tensions With U.S.
Iran warned Wednesday that its missile capabilities are “non-negotiable” as tensions increased with the United States, which appears to be preparing military options, even as the Islamic Republic faces unrest at home following a deadly nationwide protest crackdown.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Finalizes Advanced David’s Sling Air Defense Tests Preparations for Possible U.S. Strike on Iran
Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday that its advanced David’s Sling air and missile defense system has completed a series of complex modernized tests, a development officials say bolsters the country’s defensive posture as tensions with Iran escalate and the United States prepares military options that could include direct strikes.
Inside the United States
Dems Cheer End To Minnesota Immigration Operation; GOP Calls It Success
Democrats are applauding White House border czar Tom Homan’s Thursday announcement that immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota will end next week.
Democrats Tank DHS Bill Again, Likely Triggering Partial Govt Shutdown
Democrats in the U.S. Senate tanked the Homeland Security full-year funding bill in a last-ditch vote Thursday, all but guaranteeing a partial government shutdown starting Saturday.
Trump Terminates Obama-era Climate Change Policy
The Trump administration on Thursday terminated the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Endangerment Finding,” a landmark policy that led to sweeping climate change regulations and higher costs across the country.
House Republicans Pass SAVE America Act, Sending Voter ID Bill to Senate
The Republican-led House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, advancing legislation that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification at the polls. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain amid strong Democratic opposition.
Search Intensifies For Mother Of US TV Host As Sheriff Faces Scrutiny
Authorities in the United States intensified efforts Wednesday to find Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, after law enforcement briefly detained and then released an initial suspect.
Around the World
Reports From Inside Iran Describe Crackdowns, Growing Protest Movement
As diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran, new reports from inside Iran describe intensifying repression and widespread fear among ordinary citizens.
U.S. Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier for Possible Middle East Deployment Amid Iran Tensions
The Pentagon has instructed a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for potential deployment to the Middle East as the United States increases military readiness in response to rising tensions with Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Nine Killed In British Columbia School Shooting, Suspect Found Dead
Nine people were killed Tuesday in a mass shooting in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, and at least 27 others were injured, authorities confirmed late Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Canada in recent years.
London School Stabbing Suspect, 13, Is Ex-Pupil Detained At Mosque
British police say a 13-year-old former pupil who allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” (“Allah is Greatest”) before stabbing two boys, aged 12 and 13, at his former northwest London school has been detained at a nearby mosque.
Passenger Plane Makes Miracle Emergency Water Landing In Somalia, All 55 Survive
A passenger aircraft carrying 55 people made an emergency landing in shallow water near the main airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Tuesday after suffering technical problems shortly after takeoff, but all aboard miraculously survived without serious injuries, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump, Netanyahu Hold Lengthy White House Talks as Iran Negotiations Continue, U.S. Readies Carriers
U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for nearly three hours Wednesday, with both leaders confirming that negotiations with Iran remain ongoing but no final agreement has been reached.
Israel’s President Meets Survivors Of Anti-Jewish Massacre In Australia Amid Tension Over Gaza Strike
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has met victims’ families and survivors of Australia’s worst-ever terrorist and antisemitic attack that killed more than a dozen people, amid mounting tensions between the two nations.
Hamas Disarmament to Begin in March as Trump’s Board of Peace Advances Gaza Plan
Efforts to dismantle Hamas’ military infrastructure in Gaza are moving forward according to plan, despite tensions surrounding the ceasefire, a senior official involved in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative told Ynet in an exclusive report Wednesday.
Inside the United States
DHS Pleads For Money; Democrat Offers Alternative Funding Bill Excluding Ice
With less than 48 hours until the funding stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security expires, a hyper-partisan Congress faces limited options to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Newsom Signs $90m Planned Parenthood Funding Package
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a budget bill into law that would allocate $90 million to Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health care provider.
House Opens Door To Challenge Trump’s Tariffs For First Time
The U.S. House could soon vote on resolutions seeking to end President Donald Trump's tariffs around the globe.
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs In January, Unemployment 4.3%, Defying Expectations
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reports From Inside Iran Describe Crackdowns, Growing Protest Movement
As diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran, new reports from inside Iran describe intensifying repression and widespread fear among ordinary citizens.
U.S. Prepares Second Aircraft Carrier for Possible Middle East Deployment Amid Iran Tensions
The Pentagon has instructed a second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for potential deployment to the Middle East as the United States increases military readiness in response to rising tensions with Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Nine Killed In British Columbia School Shooting, Suspect Found Dead
Nine people were killed Tuesday in a mass shooting in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, and at least 27 others were injured, authorities confirmed late Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Canada in recent years.
London School Stabbing Suspect, 13, Is Ex-Pupil Detained At Mosque
British police say a 13-year-old former pupil who allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” (“Allah is Greatest”) before stabbing two boys, aged 12 and 13, at his former northwest London school has been detained at a nearby mosque.
Passenger Plane Makes Miracle Emergency Water Landing In Somalia, All 55 Survive
A passenger aircraft carrying 55 people made an emergency landing in shallow water near the main airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Tuesday after suffering technical problems shortly after takeoff, but all aboard miraculously survived without serious injuries, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump, Netanyahu Hold Lengthy White House Talks as Iran Negotiations Continue, U.S. Readies Carriers
U.S. President Donald Trump met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for nearly three hours Wednesday, with both leaders confirming that negotiations with Iran remain ongoing but no final agreement has been reached.
Israel’s President Meets Survivors Of Anti-Jewish Massacre In Australia Amid Tension Over Gaza Strike
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has met victims’ families and survivors of Australia’s worst-ever terrorist and antisemitic attack that killed more than a dozen people, amid mounting tensions between the two nations.
Hamas Disarmament to Begin in March as Trump’s Board of Peace Advances Gaza Plan
Efforts to dismantle Hamas’ military infrastructure in Gaza are moving forward according to plan, despite tensions surrounding the ceasefire, a senior official involved in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative told Ynet in an exclusive report Wednesday.
Inside the United States
DHS Pleads For Money; Democrat Offers Alternative Funding Bill Excluding Ice
With less than 48 hours until the funding stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security expires, a hyper-partisan Congress faces limited options to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Newsom Signs $90m Planned Parenthood Funding Package
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a budget bill into law that would allocate $90 million to Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health care provider.
House Opens Door To Challenge Trump’s Tariffs For First Time
The U.S. House could soon vote on resolutions seeking to end President Donald Trump's tariffs around the globe.
U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs In January, Unemployment 4.3%, Defying Expectations
The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.