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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.
Around the World
Europe Reels As Epstein Files Trigger Resignations And Investigations Across Continent
Europe reeled Sunday after newly released U.S. Justice Department files detailing the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s global contacts shook royal houses and governments, triggering resignations, investigations and political fallout across several European countries.
U.S. Rejects START Treaty, Citing China’s Nuclear Breakout and Russia’s Violations
The Trump administration announced it will no longer abide by the expired New START nuclear arms agreement, arguing the treaty fails to restrain Russia’s expanding arsenal and excludes China’s rapidly growing nuclear forces, according to a senior State Department official.
Hungary’s Opposition Presses For Answers In ‘World’s Biggest Bank Robbery’ Amid Court-Tax Decree Backlash (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s main opposition leader is demanding answers over 650 billion forints ($2 billion) in disputed funds linked to foundation structures created by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB), branding the case “the world’s biggest bank robbery.”
Iran Rejects Limits on Uranium Enrichment and Missiles as Trump Presses ‘Peace Through Strength’
Iran’s leadership has flatly refused to abandon uranium enrichment or scale back its ballistic missile program, even as President Donald Trump intensifies a dual-track strategy of diplomacy and military pressure aimed at forcing a broader agreement with Tehran.
Italy’s Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Open Amid Budget Pressures And Geopolitical Tensions (Worthy News In-Depth)
Far over budget but still less costly than some recent Games, Italy’s Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened over the weekend, with athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus competing only under a “neutral” designation amid continuing fallout from Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Portugal Votes In High-Stakes Presidential Runoff Despite Deadly Storms
Portuguese voters headed to the polls Sunday in a high-stakes presidential runoff despite deadly storms that have battered parts of the country, with left-leaning former Socialist leader António José Seguro projected to defeat nationalist challenger André Ventura, according to exit polls.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas Receives Draft Interim Constitution as PA Advances Statehood Effort
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has received a 70-page draft “Interim Constitution” aimed at laying the legal groundwork for a future Palestinian state, Palestinian media reported. The document was presented in Ramallah by a constitutional committee led by Mohammed al-Hajj Qassem, according to the PA-affiliated WAFA.
Inside the United States
Operation Reclaim and Rebuild: Single Tip Sparks Statewide Human Trafficking Takedown
A single citizen tip ignited Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, a sweeping, week-long human trafficking operation that rescued nearly 20 children, uncovered residential brothels, and led to more than 600 arrests across California, authorities said this week.
CIA’s World Factbook Suddenly Discontinued After Decades As Public Intelligence Resource
One of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) most recognizable intelligence publications, long sought by journalists and researchers seeking factual information about countries, has suddenly disappeared.
Christian News
Mexican Pastor Expelled From Village After Refusing Religious Rituals
A Christian pastor in southern Mexico has been expelled from his village after refusing to participate in rituals linked to traditional religious practices, Christians told Worthy News on Thursday.
Christian Families Attacked in Pakistan’s Punjab Amid Rising Minority Concerns
Several Christian families in Pakistan’s Punjab province were recovering from injuries Sunday after what they described as “targeted attacks” by suspected Islamic extremists, reflecting broader pressure on Christians and other minorities in the Muslim-majority nation.
Europe Reels As Epstein Files Trigger Resignations And Investigations Across Continent
Europe reeled Sunday after newly released U.S. Justice Department files detailing the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s global contacts shook royal houses and governments, triggering resignations, investigations and political fallout across several European countries.
U.S. Rejects START Treaty, Citing China’s Nuclear Breakout and Russia’s Violations
The Trump administration announced it will no longer abide by the expired New START nuclear arms agreement, arguing the treaty fails to restrain Russia’s expanding arsenal and excludes China’s rapidly growing nuclear forces, according to a senior State Department official.
Hungary’s Opposition Presses For Answers In ‘World’s Biggest Bank Robbery’ Amid Court-Tax Decree Backlash (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary’s main opposition leader is demanding answers over 650 billion forints ($2 billion) in disputed funds linked to foundation structures created by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB), branding the case “the world’s biggest bank robbery.”
Iran Rejects Limits on Uranium Enrichment and Missiles as Trump Presses ‘Peace Through Strength’
Iran’s leadership has flatly refused to abandon uranium enrichment or scale back its ballistic missile program, even as President Donald Trump intensifies a dual-track strategy of diplomacy and military pressure aimed at forcing a broader agreement with Tehran.
Italy’s Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Open Amid Budget Pressures And Geopolitical Tensions (Worthy News In-Depth)
Far over budget but still less costly than some recent Games, Italy’s Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened over the weekend, with athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus competing only under a “neutral” designation amid continuing fallout from Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Portugal Votes In High-Stakes Presidential Runoff Despite Deadly Storms
Portuguese voters headed to the polls Sunday in a high-stakes presidential runoff despite deadly storms that have battered parts of the country, with left-leaning former Socialist leader António José Seguro projected to defeat nationalist challenger André Ventura, according to exit polls.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas Receives Draft Interim Constitution as PA Advances Statehood Effort
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has received a 70-page draft “Interim Constitution” aimed at laying the legal groundwork for a future Palestinian state, Palestinian media reported. The document was presented in Ramallah by a constitutional committee led by Mohammed al-Hajj Qassem, according to the PA-affiliated WAFA.
Inside the United States
Operation Reclaim and Rebuild: Single Tip Sparks Statewide Human Trafficking Takedown
A single citizen tip ignited Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, a sweeping, week-long human trafficking operation that rescued nearly 20 children, uncovered residential brothels, and led to more than 600 arrests across California, authorities said this week.
CIA’s World Factbook Suddenly Discontinued After Decades As Public Intelligence Resource
One of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) most recognizable intelligence publications, long sought by journalists and researchers seeking factual information about countries, has suddenly disappeared.
Christian News
Mexican Pastor Expelled From Village After Refusing Religious Rituals
A Christian pastor in southern Mexico has been expelled from his village after refusing to participate in rituals linked to traditional religious practices, Christians told Worthy News on Thursday.
Christian Families Attacked in Pakistan’s Punjab Amid Rising Minority Concerns
Several Christian families in Pakistan’s Punjab province were recovering from injuries Sunday after what they described as “targeted attacks” by suspected Islamic extremists, reflecting broader pressure on Christians and other minorities in the Muslim-majority nation.