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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.
Around the World
Saudi Arabia Leads Major Push to Rebuild Syria After Sanctions Lifted
Saudi Arabia has launched the largest reconstruction initiative in Syria since U.S. sanctions were lifted, positioning the kingdom as a central driver of Syria’s postwar recovery.
Zelenskyy Says U.S. Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace as Energy Strikes Intensify
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States has given Kyiv and Moscow another deadline to reach a peace agreement, proposing that the nearly four-year war should end by June, as Russia escalates air strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Trump Weighs Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East
President Donald Trump is weighing deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. continues talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Kenya Condemns Recruitment Of Citizens To Fight For Russia As War Nears Fourth Year (Worthy News Investigation)
Kenya has condemned as “unacceptable” the recruitment of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine, amid reports that several Kenyans have been killed or wounded on the battlefield as the war approaches its fourth anniversary.
Colombian President Says Helicopter Landing Aborted Over Assassination Fears
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that his security team aborted a planned helicopter landing over fears he could be assassinated, as the South American nation faces renewed political violence ahead of key elections. He also urged rebels to release an abducted senator.
Russian Strike Injures Ukrainian Journalist As War Nears Four-Year Mark
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called for “a thorough investigation” after a Russian strike in eastern Ukraine wounded a Ukrainian television journalist, underscoring the risks faced by media workers as the war approaches its fourth year.
Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Secures Historic Mandate In Snap Elections
Japan’s first-ever female prime minister was effectively re-elected as her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) recorded its strongest performance in snap parliamentary elections in the country’s post-war history.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu To Meet Trump as Iran Talks Intensify and U.S. Military Buildup Grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Wednesday with President Donald Trump at the White House, as negotiations with Iran enter a decisive and potentially volatile phase. The meeting, set for 11:00 a.m. Washington time, will mark Netanyahu’s seventh face-to-face encounter with Trump since the U.S. president began his second term, underscoring the unusually close relationship between the two leaders.
Inside the United States
GOP Leaders Eye Second DHS Funding Stopgap After Dems Reject White House Offer
With the deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security only days away, Democrats have refused an offer from the White House to strike a compromise over Immigrations and Customs Enforcement changes.
Election Security Takes Center Stage As GOP Lawmakers Push Three Reform Bills
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans in Congress are pushing forward multiple bills that would standardize election security requirements nationwide.
Christian News
Rape Case And Assaults In Pakistan Spotlight Risks Facing Christian Children (Worthy News Investigation)
A court in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is due to hear further evidence Wednesday in the rape case of a 14-year-old Christian girl, as separate allegations of violence against two Christian boys have renewed concerns about the safety of minority children in the Muslim-majority country.
Hungarian Pastor Iványi Ready For Prison
Hungarian Methodist pastor Gábor Iványi told a Budapest court he would rather “accept a prison sentence than admit guilt” in what he considers a politically motivated case ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
Saudi Arabia Leads Major Push to Rebuild Syria After Sanctions Lifted
Saudi Arabia has launched the largest reconstruction initiative in Syria since U.S. sanctions were lifted, positioning the kingdom as a central driver of Syria’s postwar recovery.
Zelenskyy Says U.S. Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace as Energy Strikes Intensify
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States has given Kyiv and Moscow another deadline to reach a peace agreement, proposing that the nearly four-year war should end by June, as Russia escalates air strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Trump Weighs Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Middle East
President Donald Trump is weighing deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. continues talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Kenya Condemns Recruitment Of Citizens To Fight For Russia As War Nears Fourth Year (Worthy News Investigation)
Kenya has condemned as “unacceptable” the recruitment of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine, amid reports that several Kenyans have been killed or wounded on the battlefield as the war approaches its fourth anniversary.
Colombian President Says Helicopter Landing Aborted Over Assassination Fears
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that his security team aborted a planned helicopter landing over fears he could be assassinated, as the South American nation faces renewed political violence ahead of key elections. He also urged rebels to release an abducted senator.
Russian Strike Injures Ukrainian Journalist As War Nears Four-Year Mark
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called for “a thorough investigation” after a Russian strike in eastern Ukraine wounded a Ukrainian television journalist, underscoring the risks faced by media workers as the war approaches its fourth year.
Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Secures Historic Mandate In Snap Elections
Japan’s first-ever female prime minister was effectively re-elected as her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) recorded its strongest performance in snap parliamentary elections in the country’s post-war history.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu To Meet Trump as Iran Talks Intensify and U.S. Military Buildup Grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Wednesday with President Donald Trump at the White House, as negotiations with Iran enter a decisive and potentially volatile phase. The meeting, set for 11:00 a.m. Washington time, will mark Netanyahu’s seventh face-to-face encounter with Trump since the U.S. president began his second term, underscoring the unusually close relationship between the two leaders.
Inside the United States
GOP Leaders Eye Second DHS Funding Stopgap After Dems Reject White House Offer
With the deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security only days away, Democrats have refused an offer from the White House to strike a compromise over Immigrations and Customs Enforcement changes.
Election Security Takes Center Stage As GOP Lawmakers Push Three Reform Bills
Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Republicans in Congress are pushing forward multiple bills that would standardize election security requirements nationwide.
Christian News
Rape Case And Assaults In Pakistan Spotlight Risks Facing Christian Children (Worthy News Investigation)
A court in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is due to hear further evidence Wednesday in the rape case of a 14-year-old Christian girl, as separate allegations of violence against two Christian boys have renewed concerns about the safety of minority children in the Muslim-majority country.
Hungarian Pastor Iványi Ready For Prison
Hungarian Methodist pastor Gábor Iványi told a Budapest court he would rather “accept a prison sentence than admit guilt” in what he considers a politically motivated case ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
Around the World
Deadly Storms Batter Morocco And Southern Europe As EU Warns Of Growing Climate Risks
Authorities across North Africa and southern Europe remained on high alert Monday after powerful storms killed numerous people and forced the evacuation of more than 160,000 residents.
Ukraine Warns Of Nuclear Risk To Europe Ahead Of Munich Security Conference
Ukraine’s foreign minister has warned that intensified Russian attacks on his country’s energy infrastructure are creating a direct risk of a nuclear incident that could affect all of Europe.
Portugal Elects Socialist President In Runoff
Official results confirmed Monday that Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential election with 66.7 percent of the vote, defeating André Ventura of the right-wing nationalist Chega (“Enough”) party.
Pakistani Christians Condemn Deadly Mosque Bombing During Friday Prayers In Islamabad
Pakistani Christians on Friday condemned a suicide bombing during weekly prayers at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others in what officials described as the deadliest attack on Pakistan’s capital in more than a decade.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Leader Rejects Trump Disarmament Demand, Vows Continued War Against Israel
Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal on Sunday reaffirmed the terrorist group’s refusal to disarm, rejecting demands from U.S. President Donald Trump and vowing to continue the fight against Israel.
Trump, Netanyahu To Meet Wednesday In Washington
As the U.S. is in the midst of nuclear talks with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on Wednesday, according to Israeli officials.
Inside the United States
Report: U.S. Added Nearly $700 Billion To National Debt In Four Months
The U.S. government added $696 billion to the national debt over the past four months, borrowing $94 billion in the month of January alone, the Congressional Budget Office reports.
Dozens Arrested During Ongoing Unrest In Minneapolis
Anti-ICE protests continued in Minneapolis over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests by local law enforcement.
Christian News
Pakistan Christians Remain Resilient Despite Persecution, Rank 7th On Global Watch List (Worthy News In-Depth)
Despite what advocates describe as decades of persecution, discrimination, and insecurity, Pakistan’s Christians remain steadfast in their faith and committed to peaceful coexistence, a leading Christian rights advocate said Friday.
Deadly Storms Batter Morocco And Southern Europe As EU Warns Of Growing Climate Risks
Authorities across North Africa and southern Europe remained on high alert Monday after powerful storms killed numerous people and forced the evacuation of more than 160,000 residents.
Ukraine Warns Of Nuclear Risk To Europe Ahead Of Munich Security Conference
Ukraine’s foreign minister has warned that intensified Russian attacks on his country’s energy infrastructure are creating a direct risk of a nuclear incident that could affect all of Europe.
Portugal Elects Socialist President In Runoff
Official results confirmed Monday that Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential election with 66.7 percent of the vote, defeating André Ventura of the right-wing nationalist Chega (“Enough”) party.
Pakistani Christians Condemn Deadly Mosque Bombing During Friday Prayers In Islamabad
Pakistani Christians on Friday condemned a suicide bombing during weekly prayers at a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad that killed at least 31 people and injured 169 others in what officials described as the deadliest attack on Pakistan’s capital in more than a decade.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Leader Rejects Trump Disarmament Demand, Vows Continued War Against Israel
Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal on Sunday reaffirmed the terrorist group’s refusal to disarm, rejecting demands from U.S. President Donald Trump and vowing to continue the fight against Israel.
Trump, Netanyahu To Meet Wednesday In Washington
As the U.S. is in the midst of nuclear talks with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House on Wednesday, according to Israeli officials.
Inside the United States
Report: U.S. Added Nearly $700 Billion To National Debt In Four Months
The U.S. government added $696 billion to the national debt over the past four months, borrowing $94 billion in the month of January alone, the Congressional Budget Office reports.
Dozens Arrested During Ongoing Unrest In Minneapolis
Anti-ICE protests continued in Minneapolis over the weekend, resulting in dozens of arrests by local law enforcement.
Christian News
Pakistan Christians Remain Resilient Despite Persecution, Rank 7th On Global Watch List (Worthy News In-Depth)
Despite what advocates describe as decades of persecution, discrimination, and insecurity, Pakistan’s Christians remain steadfast in their faith and committed to peaceful coexistence, a leading Christian rights advocate said Friday.