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Around the World
Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Mexican Military Operation
Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed Sunday during a military operation in Jalisco state, Mexico’s Defense Department announced, delivering one of the most significant blows to organized crime in recent years.
Iran Campus Protests Resurface as Nuclear Talks Continue Under U.S. Military Pressure
Anti-government protests have erupted at multiple Iranian universities, marking the largest campus demonstrations since January’s deadly nationwide crackdown, as nuclear negotiations with the United States proceed under the shadow of possible military action.
Hungary, Slovakia Threaten Ukraine Power Cuts As Budapest Moves To Block 90-Billion-Euro EU Loan
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine unless it resumes Russian oil shipments by Monday, as the Hungarian government moves to block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to the war-torn country in an escalating energy standoff.
European Spy Chiefs Doubt 2026 Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Trump Optimism
Senior European intelligence officials see little chance of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, despite President Donald J. Trump’s claim that U.S.-brokered negotiations have brought a peace deal “reasonably close.”
British Police Detain Ex-Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties And Raid Royal Properties
British police raided two properties linked to former Prince Andrew on Thursday and detained the 66-year-old royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office, escalating scrutiny over his past association with the late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Pressures Hezbollah as Israel Warns of Severe Retaliation
Iran is increasing pressure on Hezbollah to join any future war with Israel, even as Tehran appears reluctant to enter direct conflict for now.
Netanyahu: AI Server Farms a ‘Major Breakthrough’ for Israel’s Strategic Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s decision to accelerate the construction of artificial intelligence server farms represents a “major breakthrough” and a strategic step toward strengthening the nation’s global standing.
Inside the United States
Day After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs To 15%
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would raise global tariffs to 15%. The announcement on social media comes a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his use of a 1977 law to impose tariffs on imports from around the world.
Republicans, Split Over SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Seek Way Forward
Republicans in Congress are sharply divided over whether to continue President Donald Trump’s tariff policies after the U.S. Supreme Court struck them down Friday.
Armed Man Shot Dead After Breaching Security At President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
A man carrying a shotgun and a gas can was shot and killed early Sunday after breaching the inner security perimeter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bulk of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
Christian News
Iranian Christian Convert Faces US Deportation, Risking Execution In Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran from an Iranian orphanage in the 1970s is facing possible deportation from the United States to Iran, where she could face execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, sources confirmed Sunday.
Minor Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan After Child Marriage Ban Signed Into Law (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were searching Thursday for an abducted minor girl, days after the provincial governor signed legislation raising the legal marriage age to 18 and criminalizing child marriage as a non-bailable offense.
Worthy Insights
Trump to Release US Intel on Aliens – Is It Part of the ‘Great Deception’ Described in Revelation?
Widespread interest in aliens, extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and flying objects – even among many Bible-believing Christians – has reached the White House, where, overnight, President Donald Trump pledged full disclosure of government intelligence on these matters.
Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Mexican Military Operation
Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed Sunday during a military operation in Jalisco state, Mexico’s Defense Department announced, delivering one of the most significant blows to organized crime in recent years.
Iran Campus Protests Resurface as Nuclear Talks Continue Under U.S. Military Pressure
Anti-government protests have erupted at multiple Iranian universities, marking the largest campus demonstrations since January’s deadly nationwide crackdown, as nuclear negotiations with the United States proceed under the shadow of possible military action.
Hungary, Slovakia Threaten Ukraine Power Cuts As Budapest Moves To Block 90-Billion-Euro EU Loan
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine unless it resumes Russian oil shipments by Monday, as the Hungarian government moves to block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to the war-torn country in an escalating energy standoff.
European Spy Chiefs Doubt 2026 Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Trump Optimism
Senior European intelligence officials see little chance of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, despite President Donald J. Trump’s claim that U.S.-brokered negotiations have brought a peace deal “reasonably close.”
British Police Detain Ex-Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties And Raid Royal Properties
British police raided two properties linked to former Prince Andrew on Thursday and detained the 66-year-old royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office, escalating scrutiny over his past association with the late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Pressures Hezbollah as Israel Warns of Severe Retaliation
Iran is increasing pressure on Hezbollah to join any future war with Israel, even as Tehran appears reluctant to enter direct conflict for now.
Netanyahu: AI Server Farms a ‘Major Breakthrough’ for Israel’s Strategic Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s decision to accelerate the construction of artificial intelligence server farms represents a “major breakthrough” and a strategic step toward strengthening the nation’s global standing.
Inside the United States
Day After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs To 15%
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would raise global tariffs to 15%. The announcement on social media comes a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his use of a 1977 law to impose tariffs on imports from around the world.
Republicans, Split Over SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Seek Way Forward
Republicans in Congress are sharply divided over whether to continue President Donald Trump’s tariff policies after the U.S. Supreme Court struck them down Friday.
Armed Man Shot Dead After Breaching Security At President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
A man carrying a shotgun and a gas can was shot and killed early Sunday after breaching the inner security perimeter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bulk of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
Christian News
Iranian Christian Convert Faces US Deportation, Risking Execution In Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran from an Iranian orphanage in the 1970s is facing possible deportation from the United States to Iran, where she could face execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, sources confirmed Sunday.
Minor Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan After Child Marriage Ban Signed Into Law (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were searching Thursday for an abducted minor girl, days after the provincial governor signed legislation raising the legal marriage age to 18 and criminalizing child marriage as a non-bailable offense.
Worthy Insights
Trump to Release US Intel on Aliens – Is It Part of the ‘Great Deception’ Described in Revelation?
Widespread interest in aliens, extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and flying objects – even among many Bible-believing Christians – has reached the White House, where, overnight, President Donald Trump pledged full disclosure of government intelligence on these matters.
Around the World
U.K. Blocks U.S. Use of Key Bases for Potential Strikes on Iran
The United Kingdom will not allow the Pentagon to use British-controlled bases to launch potential military strikes against Iran, according to a report by The Times of London.
Trump Weighs Limited Strike on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Looms
President Donald Trump is weighing an initial, limited military strike on Iran aimed at forcing Tehran to meet U.S. demands for a comprehensive nuclear agreement, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Iran Closes Airspace Ahead of Planned Missile Launches as U.S. Imposes New Sanctions
Iran has issued a formal aviation warning ahead of what it described as “extensive missile launches,” closing broad sections of its southern airspace on Thursday amid mounting regional tensions.
U.S. Amasses Largest Middle East Air Buildup Since 2003 Iraq War as Trump Weighs Iran Options
The United States is assembling its most significant concentration of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War, positioning advanced fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and support assets amid rising tensions with Iran.
US Averted Mass ISIS Escape From Syrian Prisons, Officials Say (Worthy News Investigation)
The United States military has helped avert a potentially catastrophic mass escape of thousands of Islamic State (ISIS) militants from detention facilities in northeastern Syria as instability deepened in the region, officials said.
Peru Ousts Interim President José Jerí Amid Corruption Scandal
Peru faced political upheaval Wednesday as lawmakers moved to install a new head of state after Congress voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office amid mounting scandals.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ as $17 Billion Pledged for Gaza, Decision on Iran Looms
President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled what he called a historic new diplomatic framework — the “Board of Peace” — during an inaugural meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace, announcing billions in pledges for Gaza reconstruction and signaling that a major decision on Iran could come within days.
Inside the United States
U.S. Trade Deficit Remains Near Record High as Imports Surge Despite Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit edged slightly lower in 2025 but remained the third-largest on record, underscoring the scale of America’s global trade imbalance even amid sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
FBI Director Says Bureau Uncovered ‘Significant’ Antifa Funding Streams
FBI Director Kash Patel said Wednesday that federal investigators have identified what he described as substantial funding streams connected to antifa-linked activities, signaling possible new enforcement actions as the bureau deepens its focus on left-wing violence.
Black Christian Leaders Back Trump At White House Event Amid Racism Controversy (Worthy News Focus)
Several Christian Black leaders rallied behind U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, days after he faced bipartisan criticism for sharing — and later deleting — a social media video widely condemned as racist for portraying former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as primates in a jungle.
Christian News
Pastor, Firefighters Injured In Church Explosion In New York
A pastor and five others, including firefighters, were recovering from their injuries Wednesday after a massive explosion ripped through a church in the U.S. state of New York, officials said.
U.K. Blocks U.S. Use of Key Bases for Potential Strikes on Iran
The United Kingdom will not allow the Pentagon to use British-controlled bases to launch potential military strikes against Iran, according to a report by The Times of London.
Trump Weighs Limited Strike on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Looms
President Donald Trump is weighing an initial, limited military strike on Iran aimed at forcing Tehran to meet U.S. demands for a comprehensive nuclear agreement, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Iran Closes Airspace Ahead of Planned Missile Launches as U.S. Imposes New Sanctions
Iran has issued a formal aviation warning ahead of what it described as “extensive missile launches,” closing broad sections of its southern airspace on Thursday amid mounting regional tensions.
U.S. Amasses Largest Middle East Air Buildup Since 2003 Iraq War as Trump Weighs Iran Options
The United States is assembling its most significant concentration of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War, positioning advanced fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and support assets amid rising tensions with Iran.
US Averted Mass ISIS Escape From Syrian Prisons, Officials Say (Worthy News Investigation)
The United States military has helped avert a potentially catastrophic mass escape of thousands of Islamic State (ISIS) militants from detention facilities in northeastern Syria as instability deepened in the region, officials said.
Peru Ousts Interim President José Jerí Amid Corruption Scandal
Peru faced political upheaval Wednesday as lawmakers moved to install a new head of state after Congress voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office amid mounting scandals.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ as $17 Billion Pledged for Gaza, Decision on Iran Looms
President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled what he called a historic new diplomatic framework — the “Board of Peace” — during an inaugural meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace, announcing billions in pledges for Gaza reconstruction and signaling that a major decision on Iran could come within days.
Inside the United States
U.S. Trade Deficit Remains Near Record High as Imports Surge Despite Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit edged slightly lower in 2025 but remained the third-largest on record, underscoring the scale of America’s global trade imbalance even amid sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
FBI Director Says Bureau Uncovered ‘Significant’ Antifa Funding Streams
FBI Director Kash Patel said Wednesday that federal investigators have identified what he described as substantial funding streams connected to antifa-linked activities, signaling possible new enforcement actions as the bureau deepens its focus on left-wing violence.
Black Christian Leaders Back Trump At White House Event Amid Racism Controversy (Worthy News Focus)
Several Christian Black leaders rallied behind U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, days after he faced bipartisan criticism for sharing — and later deleting — a social media video widely condemned as racist for portraying former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as primates in a jungle.
Christian News
Pastor, Firefighters Injured In Church Explosion In New York
A pastor and five others, including firefighters, were recovering from their injuries Wednesday after a massive explosion ripped through a church in the U.S. state of New York, officials said.
Around the World
U.S. To Withdraw All Troops From Syria, Ending Decade-Long Mission
The United States is withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, ending a decade-long military campaign against the Islamic State, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing American officials.
Satellite Images Show Iran Reinforcing Key Military, Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions
Satellite imagery reviewed by analysts indicates Iran has advanced fortification work at several sensitive military and nuclear-linked sites, including the Parchin military complex and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, according to a Reuters report. The developments come as Washington seeks a negotiated nuclear agreement with Tehran while warning that military options remain on the table if diplomacy fails.
US-Iran Confrontation Could Begin Within Days as Military Buildup Intensifies
A military confrontation between the United States and Iran could erupt within days and develop into a sustained, multi-week campaign, according to multiple sources cited Wednesday, even as diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran.
Hungary, Slovakia Seek Oil Alternatives As Croatia Resists Russian Supply Route (Worthy News Focus)
Tensions over oil deliveries to Central and Eastern Europe escalated Tuesday after Croatia cautioned against supplying Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia amid a widening dispute over halted pipeline flows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set to Deploy Arrow 4 Missile Defense System in Major Upgrade to Air Shield
Israel is expected to begin operational deployment of the Arrow 4 missile defense system in the coming months, marking a significant upgrade to the nation’s multi-layered air defense network, according to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) President and CEO Boaz Levy.
Inside the United States
DOJ Issues New Subpoenas in Probe of Russia Investigation Origins
The Justice Department has issued a fresh round of subpoenas in a Florida-based investigation examining the origins and conduct of the federal government’s 2016 Russia inquiry — a probe that shadowed President Donald Trump for years and fueled deep divisions across the nation.
‘Just The Beginning Of Enormous Growth’: White House Heralds Strong Jobs Report
The White House is heralding a better-than-expected jobs report as one of the first signs of what it says will be a “record successful year” in 2026, after a year of stalled jobs growth.
Potomac Spill Draws Federal, State Responses
A wastewater overflow tied to the collapse of a major sewer pipeline continues to prompt responses from officials in Virginia, Maryland and Washington as repair work advances along the Potomac River.
Christian News
Blasphemy Accusations And Mob Violence Threaten Christians In Pakistan And Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
As Ramadan, deemed a holy month by Muslims, began Wednesday, advocates warned that Christians and other religious minorities in parts of South Asia face potentially deadly consequences from blasphemy accusations amplified by social media and mob violence.
U.S. To Withdraw All Troops From Syria, Ending Decade-Long Mission
The United States is withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, ending a decade-long military campaign against the Islamic State, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing American officials.
Satellite Images Show Iran Reinforcing Key Military, Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions
Satellite imagery reviewed by analysts indicates Iran has advanced fortification work at several sensitive military and nuclear-linked sites, including the Parchin military complex and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, according to a Reuters report. The developments come as Washington seeks a negotiated nuclear agreement with Tehran while warning that military options remain on the table if diplomacy fails.
US-Iran Confrontation Could Begin Within Days as Military Buildup Intensifies
A military confrontation between the United States and Iran could erupt within days and develop into a sustained, multi-week campaign, according to multiple sources cited Wednesday, even as diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran.
Hungary, Slovakia Seek Oil Alternatives As Croatia Resists Russian Supply Route (Worthy News Focus)
Tensions over oil deliveries to Central and Eastern Europe escalated Tuesday after Croatia cautioned against supplying Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia amid a widening dispute over halted pipeline flows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set to Deploy Arrow 4 Missile Defense System in Major Upgrade to Air Shield
Israel is expected to begin operational deployment of the Arrow 4 missile defense system in the coming months, marking a significant upgrade to the nation’s multi-layered air defense network, according to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) President and CEO Boaz Levy.
Inside the United States
DOJ Issues New Subpoenas in Probe of Russia Investigation Origins
The Justice Department has issued a fresh round of subpoenas in a Florida-based investigation examining the origins and conduct of the federal government’s 2016 Russia inquiry — a probe that shadowed President Donald Trump for years and fueled deep divisions across the nation.
‘Just The Beginning Of Enormous Growth’: White House Heralds Strong Jobs Report
The White House is heralding a better-than-expected jobs report as one of the first signs of what it says will be a “record successful year” in 2026, after a year of stalled jobs growth.
Potomac Spill Draws Federal, State Responses
A wastewater overflow tied to the collapse of a major sewer pipeline continues to prompt responses from officials in Virginia, Maryland and Washington as repair work advances along the Potomac River.
Christian News
Blasphemy Accusations And Mob Violence Threaten Christians In Pakistan And Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
As Ramadan, deemed a holy month by Muslims, began Wednesday, advocates warned that Christians and other religious minorities in parts of South Asia face potentially deadly consequences from blasphemy accusations amplified by social media and mob violence.