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Around the World
Vance: “Some Progress” in Geneva Talks, But Iran Yet to Acknowledge U.S. Red Lines
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that the second round of nuclear negotiations with Tehran yielded “some progress,” but cautioned that Iran has yet to acknowledge or work through key American red lines set by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Moves Over 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East as Nuclear Talks With Iran Continue
The United States has surged more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East over the past 24 hours, according to open-source flight tracking data and confirmation from a U.S. official, as Washington and Tehran conduct a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
U.S. Hits Three Suspected Drug Boats In Pacific As Interdictions Continue
U.S. Southern Command announced strikes on three suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
Geneva Peace Talks Resume Amid Heavy Drone Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia said Tuesday that its air defenses shot down more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, as delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered in Geneva for U.S.-backed peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Police Deploy in Force Around Temple Mount for Ramadan as Tensions Rise
Israeli police announced Monday they will deploy heavily around the Temple Mount compound throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing new restrictions at the sensitive Jerusalem site.
Inside the United States
Schumer Bill Would Give Pride Flag Federal Protections
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer has filed a bill to give the pride flag the same legal standing as the U.S. flag and military banners.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies At 84 After Decades Of Civil Rights Activism (Worthy News In-Depth)
Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84.
Christian News
Killings, Debt Bondage Allegations Raise Alarm For Christians In Pakistan (Worthy News In-Depth)
A series of alleged attacks and harassment targeting Christian communities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, including at least one fatal assault, has raised renewed concern about the safety of religious minorities, advocacy group LEAD Ministries said.
Vance: “Some Progress” in Geneva Talks, But Iran Yet to Acknowledge U.S. Red Lines
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that the second round of nuclear negotiations with Tehran yielded “some progress,” but cautioned that Iran has yet to acknowledge or work through key American red lines set by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Moves Over 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East as Nuclear Talks With Iran Continue
The United States has surged more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East over the past 24 hours, according to open-source flight tracking data and confirmation from a U.S. official, as Washington and Tehran conduct a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
U.S. Hits Three Suspected Drug Boats In Pacific As Interdictions Continue
U.S. Southern Command announced strikes on three suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
Geneva Peace Talks Resume Amid Heavy Drone Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia said Tuesday that its air defenses shot down more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, as delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered in Geneva for U.S.-backed peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Police Deploy in Force Around Temple Mount for Ramadan as Tensions Rise
Israeli police announced Monday they will deploy heavily around the Temple Mount compound throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing new restrictions at the sensitive Jerusalem site.
Inside the United States
Schumer Bill Would Give Pride Flag Federal Protections
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer has filed a bill to give the pride flag the same legal standing as the U.S. flag and military banners.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies At 84 After Decades Of Civil Rights Activism (Worthy News In-Depth)
Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84.
Christian News
Killings, Debt Bondage Allegations Raise Alarm For Christians In Pakistan (Worthy News In-Depth)
A series of alleged attacks and harassment targeting Christian communities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, including at least one fatal assault, has raised renewed concern about the safety of religious minorities, advocacy group LEAD Ministries said.
Around the World
SpaceX Shuts Down Russian Starlink Access, Dealing Moscow Battlefield Blow
A decision by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to block Russia’s unauthorized use of Starlink may prove to be more than a tactical disruption — it could mark a turning point in the war. Ukrainian commanders and Western intelligence officials told the New York Post that the move has already dealt Moscow a significant operational setback, potentially accelerating conditions that could push the conflict toward its end.
Iran Launches Strait of Hormuz Naval Drills as U.S. Expands Carrier “Armada” Amid Nuclear Talks
Iran launched live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signaling heightened military readiness in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways as nuclear negotiations with the United States resumed in Europe.
Rubio Strongly Backs Orbán As U.S.–Hungary Ties Enter “Golden Era”
The United States and Hungary have concluded 17 agreements covering nuclear energy, oil, and natural gas cooperation as Budapest faces pressure to reduce its reliance on cheap Russian energy.
Outrage As Hong Kong Jails Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai To 20 Years Along With 8 Journalists (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian rights activists have condemned Chinese and Hong Kong authorities after Catholic publisher and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison under Hong Kong’s sweeping National Security Law.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Hamas Must Surrender All Weapons or Face Renewed War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday that Israel will not accept any arrangement allowing Hamas to retain weapons, warning that the terror group must fully disarm or face a renewed Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
Ancient Second Temple Workshop Uncovered on Mount Scopus After Antiquities Raid
A large Second Temple–era stone workshop that supplied Jerusalem’s Jewish population some 2,000 years ago has been uncovered on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans Eye Talking Filibuster to Advance SAVE America Act
Senate Republicans say they have enough support within their 53-member conference to pass the SAVE America Act, but overcoming a Democratic blockade may require reviving the rarely used “talking filibuster.”
U.S. Airlifts First Microreactor in Nuclear Deployment Milestone
The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense have transported a small nuclear reactor by military cargo aircraft for the first time, marking a significant milestone in President Donald Trump’s push to expand advanced nuclear energy across the country.
U.S. Orders MOP Bunker-Buster Bombs to Rebuild Stockpile
The United States has moved to replenish its stockpile of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs, it was revealed this week, as tensions with Tehran remain elevated.
Trump Orders Federal Intervention After Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill
President Donald Trump on Monday directed federal authorities to step in and coordinate cleanup efforts following what he called a “massive ecological disaster” in the Potomac River after a major sewer line collapse in Maryland.
Christian News
Pentagon to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria Amid Escalating Terror Threat
The United States is preparing to deploy roughly 200 American troops to Nigeria in the coming weeks to assist in counterterrorism efforts, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
New Era for Biblical Scholarship as CSNTM Launches Comprehensive Digital Manuscript Collection
The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) has launched a new online Digital Manuscript Collection interface, marking what the organization describes as one of the most significant developments in its history.
Pakistan’s Punjab Bans Child Marriage Under 18 As Killing Of Christian Shopkeeper Raises Concerns
Christian rights campaigners have welcomed Friday’s landmark decision by Pakistan’s Punjab province to criminalize child marriage by setting 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage. However, the killing of a Pakistani Christian shopkeeper in the same province cast a shadow over the celebrations.
Worthy Insights
Holy Spirit Outpouring Breaks Out on FL Campus as Students Turn to Non-Stop Worship
An extraordinary move of the Holy Spirit that broke out at Florida's Southeastern University (SEU) a week ago is continuing. Some people have been comparing to the Asbury Awakening from 2023.
Hundreds Turn to Christ as Franklin Graham Reaches ‘the End of the World’ with the Gospel
Franklin Graham preached the Gospel this weekend at the world's southernmost city, and hundreds of souls placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior.
SpaceX Shuts Down Russian Starlink Access, Dealing Moscow Battlefield Blow
A decision by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to block Russia’s unauthorized use of Starlink may prove to be more than a tactical disruption — it could mark a turning point in the war. Ukrainian commanders and Western intelligence officials told the New York Post that the move has already dealt Moscow a significant operational setback, potentially accelerating conditions that could push the conflict toward its end.
Iran Launches Strait of Hormuz Naval Drills as U.S. Expands Carrier “Armada” Amid Nuclear Talks
Iran launched live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signaling heightened military readiness in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways as nuclear negotiations with the United States resumed in Europe.
Rubio Strongly Backs Orbán As U.S.–Hungary Ties Enter “Golden Era”
The United States and Hungary have concluded 17 agreements covering nuclear energy, oil, and natural gas cooperation as Budapest faces pressure to reduce its reliance on cheap Russian energy.
Outrage As Hong Kong Jails Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai To 20 Years Along With 8 Journalists (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian rights activists have condemned Chinese and Hong Kong authorities after Catholic publisher and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison under Hong Kong’s sweeping National Security Law.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Hamas Must Surrender All Weapons or Face Renewed War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday that Israel will not accept any arrangement allowing Hamas to retain weapons, warning that the terror group must fully disarm or face a renewed Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
Ancient Second Temple Workshop Uncovered on Mount Scopus After Antiquities Raid
A large Second Temple–era stone workshop that supplied Jerusalem’s Jewish population some 2,000 years ago has been uncovered on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans Eye Talking Filibuster to Advance SAVE America Act
Senate Republicans say they have enough support within their 53-member conference to pass the SAVE America Act, but overcoming a Democratic blockade may require reviving the rarely used “talking filibuster.”
U.S. Airlifts First Microreactor in Nuclear Deployment Milestone
The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense have transported a small nuclear reactor by military cargo aircraft for the first time, marking a significant milestone in President Donald Trump’s push to expand advanced nuclear energy across the country.
U.S. Orders MOP Bunker-Buster Bombs to Rebuild Stockpile
The United States has moved to replenish its stockpile of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs, it was revealed this week, as tensions with Tehran remain elevated.
Trump Orders Federal Intervention After Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill
President Donald Trump on Monday directed federal authorities to step in and coordinate cleanup efforts following what he called a “massive ecological disaster” in the Potomac River after a major sewer line collapse in Maryland.
Christian News
Pentagon to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria Amid Escalating Terror Threat
The United States is preparing to deploy roughly 200 American troops to Nigeria in the coming weeks to assist in counterterrorism efforts, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
New Era for Biblical Scholarship as CSNTM Launches Comprehensive Digital Manuscript Collection
The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) has launched a new online Digital Manuscript Collection interface, marking what the organization describes as one of the most significant developments in its history.
Pakistan’s Punjab Bans Child Marriage Under 18 As Killing Of Christian Shopkeeper Raises Concerns
Christian rights campaigners have welcomed Friday’s landmark decision by Pakistan’s Punjab province to criminalize child marriage by setting 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage. However, the killing of a Pakistani Christian shopkeeper in the same province cast a shadow over the celebrations.
Worthy Insights
Holy Spirit Outpouring Breaks Out on FL Campus as Students Turn to Non-Stop Worship
An extraordinary move of the Holy Spirit that broke out at Florida's Southeastern University (SEU) a week ago is continuing. Some people have been comparing to the Asbury Awakening from 2023.
Hundreds Turn to Christ as Franklin Graham Reaches ‘the End of the World’ with the Gospel
Franklin Graham preached the Gospel this weekend at the world's southernmost city, and hundreds of souls placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior.
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.