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Around the World
Global Operation Rescues 65 Children, Arrests 60 in Child-Exploitation Crackdown
An international law-enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 60 suspects and the rescue of 65 child victims following a year-long investigation across Central America, North America, and the Caribbean.
Trump Launches ‘Shield of the Americas’ Strategy Targeting Drug Cartels
President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new strategy to combat drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere, declaring that powerful trafficking networks should be treated as national security threats rather than ordinary criminal organizations.
G7 Nations Not Yet Ready To Release Oil Stockpiles
G7 finance ministers said Monday they will take “necessary measures” to stabilize energy supplies but added there is no plan yet to release strategic oil stockpiles after prices for the vital commodity surged over the weekend to a 45-month high.
Trump Says War Against Iran ‘Very Near Completion’ as U.S.–Israel Campaign Devastates Regime’s Military
President Donald Trump said Monday that the joint U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran is "very far ahead of schedule," declaring that the Islamic Republic's military infrastructure has been largely destroyed and the conflict could soon come to an end.
Ukrainian Man Kidnapped And Murdered In Bali As Police Hunt Suspects
Authorities on the Indonesian island of Bali are investigating the kidnapping and brutal killing of a Ukrainian man believed to be linked to organized crime in a case that has shocked residents of the resort island, a popular international tourist destination.
Hungary: Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy Threatened To Kill Prime Minister Orbán
Hungary accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of threatening to kill Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as frictions between the neighbors intensified Friday, deepening disputes over energy supplies, financial aid and the war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Hits Over 600 Targets, Kills 200 Hezbollah Operatives in Expanding Lebanon Campaign
Israel’s military says it has struck more than 600 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon and eliminated roughly 200 terrorists since the Iranian-backed group joined the regional conflict last week.
Inside the United States
Trump Push for SAVE America Act Raises Risk of Congressional Gridlock
A political standoff is brewing in Washington after President Donald Trump vowed not to sign new legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, prompting warnings from Senate leaders that the move could trigger legislative gridlock.
Federal Deficit Totaled $1 Trillion In Beginning Of Fy2026, CBO Says
The United States federal budget deficit totaled $1 trillion in the first five months of fiscal year 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Christian News
Christian Leader Welcomes US Call To Keep Pakistan On Religious Freedom Watch List
A Christian rights leader in Pakistan has welcomed a recommendation by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to keep Pakistan designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” amid reports of widespread violence against Christians and other minorities.
Christian Girl, 10, Targeted In Attempted Rape Attack In Pakistan
Authorities in Pakistan launched an investigation after a 10-year-old Christian girl was allegedly targeted in an attempted rape by a Muslim man in Punjab province amid a series of violent incidents against Christians in the region, investigators said Sunday.
Worthy Insights
Thousands Turn to Christ as Massive Franklin Graham Event Reaches 90,000
Franklin Graham preached the gospel to 90,000 people in Lima, Peru, over the weekend, and thousands made commitments to give their lives to Jesus Christ as a result.
Global Operation Rescues 65 Children, Arrests 60 in Child-Exploitation Crackdown
An international law-enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 60 suspects and the rescue of 65 child victims following a year-long investigation across Central America, North America, and the Caribbean.
Trump Launches ‘Shield of the Americas’ Strategy Targeting Drug Cartels
President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new strategy to combat drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere, declaring that powerful trafficking networks should be treated as national security threats rather than ordinary criminal organizations.
G7 Nations Not Yet Ready To Release Oil Stockpiles
G7 finance ministers said Monday they will take “necessary measures” to stabilize energy supplies but added there is no plan yet to release strategic oil stockpiles after prices for the vital commodity surged over the weekend to a 45-month high.
Trump Says War Against Iran ‘Very Near Completion’ as U.S.–Israel Campaign Devastates Regime’s Military
President Donald Trump said Monday that the joint U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran is "very far ahead of schedule," declaring that the Islamic Republic's military infrastructure has been largely destroyed and the conflict could soon come to an end.
Ukrainian Man Kidnapped And Murdered In Bali As Police Hunt Suspects
Authorities on the Indonesian island of Bali are investigating the kidnapping and brutal killing of a Ukrainian man believed to be linked to organized crime in a case that has shocked residents of the resort island, a popular international tourist destination.
Hungary: Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy Threatened To Kill Prime Minister Orbán
Hungary accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of threatening to kill Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as frictions between the neighbors intensified Friday, deepening disputes over energy supplies, financial aid and the war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Hits Over 600 Targets, Kills 200 Hezbollah Operatives in Expanding Lebanon Campaign
Israel’s military says it has struck more than 600 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon and eliminated roughly 200 terrorists since the Iranian-backed group joined the regional conflict last week.
Inside the United States
Trump Push for SAVE America Act Raises Risk of Congressional Gridlock
A political standoff is brewing in Washington after President Donald Trump vowed not to sign new legislation until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, prompting warnings from Senate leaders that the move could trigger legislative gridlock.
Federal Deficit Totaled $1 Trillion In Beginning Of Fy2026, CBO Says
The United States federal budget deficit totaled $1 trillion in the first five months of fiscal year 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Christian News
Christian Leader Welcomes US Call To Keep Pakistan On Religious Freedom Watch List
A Christian rights leader in Pakistan has welcomed a recommendation by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to keep Pakistan designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” amid reports of widespread violence against Christians and other minorities.
Christian Girl, 10, Targeted In Attempted Rape Attack In Pakistan
Authorities in Pakistan launched an investigation after a 10-year-old Christian girl was allegedly targeted in an attempted rape by a Muslim man in Punjab province amid a series of violent incidents against Christians in the region, investigators said Sunday.
Worthy Insights
Thousands Turn to Christ as Massive Franklin Graham Event Reaches 90,000
Franklin Graham preached the gospel to 90,000 people in Lima, Peru, over the weekend, and thousands made commitments to give their lives to Jesus Christ as a result.
Around the World
Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei As New Supreme Leader After Death Of Father
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts announced Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the country’s new supreme leader, replacing his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the opening phase of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
U.S., Israeli Air Superiority Cuts Iranian Missile Attacks by 90%
The number of missiles launched by Iran has dropped by roughly 90% since the opening day of the war, according to the commander of U.S. Central Command, as American and Israeli forces establish near-total aerial dominance over the country.
Trump Weighs Special Forces Mission As Israel Strikes Iran And Middle East Death Toll Climbs (Worthy News Focus)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was weighing deploying special forces to seize Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium as Israel expanded strikes on targets in Iran and Lebanon, escalating the war in the Middle East that has already left more than 1,500 people dead across the region, officials said.
Orbán Sends Energy Relief Letters Ahead Of Hungarian Election Amid Ukraine War And Global Energy Fears (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has begun sending letters to households promising relief on energy bills ahead of April elections as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East raise fears of rising energy prices across Europe.
RFE/RL Journalist Held In Russian Isolation Unit As Media Freedom Forum Warns Of Crackdown
U.S.-backed broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) says one of its jailed journalists has been moved to a “punitive isolation unit” in Russia, where she is serving additional disciplinary penalties for alleged violations, as critics warn that more journalists and media workers are now behind bars in the country than last year.
Hungary-Ukraine Tensions Surge Over Oil Pipeline Dispute, Alleged Bank Worker Detentions
Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine surged Friday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vowed to “break the Ukrainian oil blockade by force” to restore Russian crude supplies to his country, as Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining employees of a Ukrainian state bank transporting large sums of money and gold through Budapest.
U.A.E. Weighs Freezing Billions in Iranian Assets Amid Escalating Conflict
The United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its financial system, a move that could severely restrict one of Tehran’s most important economic lifelines, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing officials familiar with the discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Strike Kills Senior IRGC–Hezbollah Officials in Beirut
The Israeli military said Sunday that an overnight strike in Beirut killed five senior liaison officials connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and Hezbollah, dealing what it described as a significant blow to coordination between the Iranian regime and its Lebanese proxy.
Inside the United States
Trump Refuses to Sign New Bills Until Congress Passes SAVE Act
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will refuse to sign any additional legislation until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, escalating pressure on lawmakers to advance the voter-identification bill that has stalled in the Senate.
NYC Bomb Suspects Allegedly Shouted “Allahu Akbar” Before Explosive Attack at Protest
Authorities say a suspect allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before throwing an improvised explosive device during a protest near Gracie Mansion, triggering a major investigation involving federal and local law enforcement.
Trump Receives Fallen Troops In Dover As Gulf Shipping Disrupted And Middle East Tensions Rise
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Dover Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Delaware on Saturday to receive the remains of six American soldiers killed during the first days of combat operations linked to U.S. strikes on Iran, as tensions across the Middle East continued to escalate.
Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Shootings, Spending Controversies
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and growing questions from lawmakers over spending at the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking a sharp reversal from earlier forecasts that predicted modest job growth.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Turn To Christ In Nigeria Amid Violence, Film Shows (Worthy News In-Depth)
A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new documentary by a global mission group.
Two Arrested After Killing Of Christian Worker Sparks Protests In Pakistan
Pakistani police have arrested two Muslim suspects in connection with the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker whose death sparked protests in the country’s eastern Punjab province, investigators and Christian advocates said Saturday.
Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei As New Supreme Leader After Death Of Father
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts announced Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the country’s new supreme leader, replacing his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the opening phase of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
U.S., Israeli Air Superiority Cuts Iranian Missile Attacks by 90%
The number of missiles launched by Iran has dropped by roughly 90% since the opening day of the war, according to the commander of U.S. Central Command, as American and Israeli forces establish near-total aerial dominance over the country.
Trump Weighs Special Forces Mission As Israel Strikes Iran And Middle East Death Toll Climbs (Worthy News Focus)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was weighing deploying special forces to seize Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium as Israel expanded strikes on targets in Iran and Lebanon, escalating the war in the Middle East that has already left more than 1,500 people dead across the region, officials said.
Orbán Sends Energy Relief Letters Ahead Of Hungarian Election Amid Ukraine War And Global Energy Fears (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has begun sending letters to households promising relief on energy bills ahead of April elections as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East raise fears of rising energy prices across Europe.
RFE/RL Journalist Held In Russian Isolation Unit As Media Freedom Forum Warns Of Crackdown
U.S.-backed broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) says one of its jailed journalists has been moved to a “punitive isolation unit” in Russia, where she is serving additional disciplinary penalties for alleged violations, as critics warn that more journalists and media workers are now behind bars in the country than last year.
Hungary-Ukraine Tensions Surge Over Oil Pipeline Dispute, Alleged Bank Worker Detentions
Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine surged Friday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vowed to “break the Ukrainian oil blockade by force” to restore Russian crude supplies to his country, as Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining employees of a Ukrainian state bank transporting large sums of money and gold through Budapest.
U.A.E. Weighs Freezing Billions in Iranian Assets Amid Escalating Conflict
The United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its financial system, a move that could severely restrict one of Tehran’s most important economic lifelines, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing officials familiar with the discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Strike Kills Senior IRGC–Hezbollah Officials in Beirut
The Israeli military said Sunday that an overnight strike in Beirut killed five senior liaison officials connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and Hezbollah, dealing what it described as a significant blow to coordination between the Iranian regime and its Lebanese proxy.
Inside the United States
Trump Refuses to Sign New Bills Until Congress Passes SAVE Act
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will refuse to sign any additional legislation until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, escalating pressure on lawmakers to advance the voter-identification bill that has stalled in the Senate.
NYC Bomb Suspects Allegedly Shouted “Allahu Akbar” Before Explosive Attack at Protest
Authorities say a suspect allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before throwing an improvised explosive device during a protest near Gracie Mansion, triggering a major investigation involving federal and local law enforcement.
Trump Receives Fallen Troops In Dover As Gulf Shipping Disrupted And Middle East Tensions Rise
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Dover Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Delaware on Saturday to receive the remains of six American soldiers killed during the first days of combat operations linked to U.S. strikes on Iran, as tensions across the Middle East continued to escalate.
Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Shootings, Spending Controversies
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and growing questions from lawmakers over spending at the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking a sharp reversal from earlier forecasts that predicted modest job growth.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Turn To Christ In Nigeria Amid Violence, Film Shows (Worthy News In-Depth)
A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new documentary by a global mission group.
Two Arrested After Killing Of Christian Worker Sparks Protests In Pakistan
Pakistani police have arrested two Muslim suspects in connection with the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker whose death sparked protests in the country’s eastern Punjab province, investigators and Christian advocates said Saturday.
Around the World
Iran War Raises Fears Over U.S. Arms Supply For Ukraine
Concerns grew Thursday that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could affect the war in Ukraine, amid fears Washington may soon lack sufficient munitions to continue supporting Kyiv, including through its European allies.
Massive Blackout Plunges Western Cuba Into Darkness Amid Fuel Crisis
A widespread power outage plunged large portions of Cuba into darkness Wednesday, leaving millions without electricity across the island’s western and central regions, including the capital city of Havana.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters “Next Phase” of War With Iran After Crippling Air Defenses
Israel says its war against Iran is entering a more intense phase after the Israeli Air Force achieved broad air superiority and severely weakened the regime’s military infrastructure.
Inside the United States
Iran War Powers Resolution Fails in House
Congressional efforts to halt the U.S. military’s operations in Iran have now failed twice, with the U.S. House tanking a War Powers Resolution only a day after it was rejected in the Senate.
Trump Administration Ends Federal Funding for Transgender Surgeries for Prison Inmates
The Trump administration has ended federal funding for gender-transition surgeries and cross-sex hormone treatments for transgender inmates in federal prisons, a policy shift officials say will save taxpayers nearly $2 million.
Christian News
Malta Court Acquits Christian Man Who Faced Jail Over LGBTQ Testimony (VIDEO)
A Christian man in Malta who faced jail time for publicly stating he had left the gay lifestyle said he “praises God” after being acquitted following a three-year legal battle in a case that could have wider European ramifications.
Worthy Insights
The 1,400-Year-Old Sunni-Shia Islamic Religious Split Is Shaping the Iran War
Iranian Shiites have a saying, "Sag Sunni." It means Sunni Muslims are dogs. The Iranians don’t mean it as a compliment.
CIA’s secret plan to arm militias on Iran’s borders
The United States is intensifying efforts to build an opposition within Iran. According to intelligence sources talking with CNN, the American initiative is not limited to ethnic groups such as the Kurds and the Baloch. It is also focused on garnering support from within Iran's regular army, public figures, local leadership and even relatively moderate senior officials within the regime.
Chinese state-run media promotes anti-Iran War protests organized by CCP-linked Singham Network
Chinese state-run propaganda outlets are promoting U.S. protests against the Trump Administration’s strikes against the Iranian regime, with the protests being organized by a Chinese Communist Party-linked financial network in the United States.
Iran War Raises Fears Over U.S. Arms Supply For Ukraine
Concerns grew Thursday that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could affect the war in Ukraine, amid fears Washington may soon lack sufficient munitions to continue supporting Kyiv, including through its European allies.
Massive Blackout Plunges Western Cuba Into Darkness Amid Fuel Crisis
A widespread power outage plunged large portions of Cuba into darkness Wednesday, leaving millions without electricity across the island’s western and central regions, including the capital city of Havana.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters “Next Phase” of War With Iran After Crippling Air Defenses
Israel says its war against Iran is entering a more intense phase after the Israeli Air Force achieved broad air superiority and severely weakened the regime’s military infrastructure.
Inside the United States
Iran War Powers Resolution Fails in House
Congressional efforts to halt the U.S. military’s operations in Iran have now failed twice, with the U.S. House tanking a War Powers Resolution only a day after it was rejected in the Senate.
Trump Administration Ends Federal Funding for Transgender Surgeries for Prison Inmates
The Trump administration has ended federal funding for gender-transition surgeries and cross-sex hormone treatments for transgender inmates in federal prisons, a policy shift officials say will save taxpayers nearly $2 million.
Christian News
Malta Court Acquits Christian Man Who Faced Jail Over LGBTQ Testimony (VIDEO)
A Christian man in Malta who faced jail time for publicly stating he had left the gay lifestyle said he “praises God” after being acquitted following a three-year legal battle in a case that could have wider European ramifications.
Worthy Insights
The 1,400-Year-Old Sunni-Shia Islamic Religious Split Is Shaping the Iran War
Iranian Shiites have a saying, "Sag Sunni." It means Sunni Muslims are dogs. The Iranians don’t mean it as a compliment.
CIA’s secret plan to arm militias on Iran’s borders
The United States is intensifying efforts to build an opposition within Iran. According to intelligence sources talking with CNN, the American initiative is not limited to ethnic groups such as the Kurds and the Baloch. It is also focused on garnering support from within Iran's regular army, public figures, local leadership and even relatively moderate senior officials within the regime.
Chinese state-run media promotes anti-Iran War protests organized by CCP-linked Singham Network
Chinese state-run propaganda outlets are promoting U.S. protests against the Trump Administration’s strikes against the Iranian regime, with the protests being organized by a Chinese Communist Party-linked financial network in the United States.