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Around the World
Iran Threatens U.S., Israel Ahead of Khamenei State Funeral; Warns Tankers in Hormuz
Iran’s military command warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against launching any new attack as the Islamic Republic prepares a massive state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes on February 28 at the opening of the war.
Russian Attack Destroys Red Cross Aid Hub In Deadliest Kyiv Strike This Year
The Ukrainian Red Cross said Thursday that one of its main humanitarian warehouses was destroyed in a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv that killed at least 27 people and injured more than 90 others in the deadliest strike on the Ukrainian capital this year.
Dutch Government Faces Pressure As More Municipalities Resist Asylum Centers
The Dutch centrist government came under mounting pressure Thursday after another municipality announced it would refuse to accommodate asylum seekers despite national legislation requiring local authorities to help shelter people fleeing war, persecution, and poverty.
French Government Under Pressure As Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
The French government faced mounting political pressure Thursday after nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from wildfires in southern France, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to warn that this year’s fire season had begun weeks earlier than usual following a record-breaking heatwave blamed for killing thousands of people in France and neighboring Spain.
Venezuela Mourns Quake Victims As Hope Of Finding Survivors Fades; Christians In Area
A period of national mourning was underway in Venezuela on Thursday as hope of finding survivors faded following last week’s devastating twin earthquakes, with the official death toll nearing 2,000 and tens of thousands of people still unaccounted for.
Scientists Move Closer To Creating ‘Life From Scratch’ With Synthetic Cell Breakthrough
Researchers say they have taken a major step toward creating life from scratch after building tiny synthetic cell-like structures that can feed, grow, copy genetic material, and divide in a laboratory dish.
Russian Strikes Kill At Least 17 In Kyiv As Zelenskyy Cuts Ireland Visit Short
Numerous people have been killed and injured in a massive overnight Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv that forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cut short his visit to Ireland, officials said early Thursday.
Hungary Faces European Scrutiny Over Bid To Remove President
The Council of Europe’s top constitutional advisory body arrives in Hungary on Thursday to assess a controversial constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, amid growing domestic and international concern over the country’s democratic institutions.
Catholic Church In Crisis As Breakaway Group Defies Pope (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Catholic Church faced one of its most serious internal confrontations in decades Wednesday after the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four bishops without papal approval, despite an emotional last-minute appeal from Pope Leo XIV.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Armenian Genocide Recognition Sparks Turkish Anger Ahead Of NATO Summit
Turkey has condemned Israel for recognizing the Armenian Genocide, the systematic killing of some 1.5 million Armenian Christians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, ahead of hosting next week’s NATO summit.
Israel Marks 1,000 Days Since October 7 Massacre With Protests, Memorials, and Demands for Accountability
Israel marked 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre on Thursday with a day of mourning, protest, and national soul-searching, as bereaved families, survivors, former hostages, and demonstrators gathered across the country to remember the dead and demand accountability from the government.
Inside the United States
Unemployment Dips to 4.2 Percent as Hiring Slows Sharply in June
The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly dipped to 4.2 percent in June, even as hiring slowed sharply and employers added far fewer jobs than economists had forecast, according to new Labor Department data released Thursday.
GOP Hardliners Vow To Blockade Must-pass Bills Unless Voter ID Demands Met
Despite the looming 2026 midterm elections and the growing list of congressional responsibilities, a persistent group of Republicans are vowing to obstruct all U.S. House business until leadership effectively forces the Senate to take up a voter ID bill.
Trump Administration Moves To Shield Farmers And Ranchers From ‘Weaponized’ Lawfare
President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to confront what officials describe as years of “weaponized” lawfare against American farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, with the Department of Agriculture and the Small Business Administration set to announce a new agreement Thursday aimed at protecting rural America from regulatory abuse.
Iran Threatens U.S., Israel Ahead of Khamenei State Funeral; Warns Tankers in Hormuz
Iran’s military command warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against launching any new attack as the Islamic Republic prepares a massive state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes on February 28 at the opening of the war.
Russian Attack Destroys Red Cross Aid Hub In Deadliest Kyiv Strike This Year
The Ukrainian Red Cross said Thursday that one of its main humanitarian warehouses was destroyed in a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv that killed at least 27 people and injured more than 90 others in the deadliest strike on the Ukrainian capital this year.
Dutch Government Faces Pressure As More Municipalities Resist Asylum Centers
The Dutch centrist government came under mounting pressure Thursday after another municipality announced it would refuse to accommodate asylum seekers despite national legislation requiring local authorities to help shelter people fleeing war, persecution, and poverty.
French Government Under Pressure As Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
The French government faced mounting political pressure Thursday after nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from wildfires in southern France, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to warn that this year’s fire season had begun weeks earlier than usual following a record-breaking heatwave blamed for killing thousands of people in France and neighboring Spain.
Venezuela Mourns Quake Victims As Hope Of Finding Survivors Fades; Christians In Area
A period of national mourning was underway in Venezuela on Thursday as hope of finding survivors faded following last week’s devastating twin earthquakes, with the official death toll nearing 2,000 and tens of thousands of people still unaccounted for.
Scientists Move Closer To Creating ‘Life From Scratch’ With Synthetic Cell Breakthrough
Researchers say they have taken a major step toward creating life from scratch after building tiny synthetic cell-like structures that can feed, grow, copy genetic material, and divide in a laboratory dish.
Russian Strikes Kill At Least 17 In Kyiv As Zelenskyy Cuts Ireland Visit Short
Numerous people have been killed and injured in a massive overnight Russian attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv that forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cut short his visit to Ireland, officials said early Thursday.
Hungary Faces European Scrutiny Over Bid To Remove President
The Council of Europe’s top constitutional advisory body arrives in Hungary on Thursday to assess a controversial constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, amid growing domestic and international concern over the country’s democratic institutions.
Catholic Church In Crisis As Breakaway Group Defies Pope (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Catholic Church faced one of its most serious internal confrontations in decades Wednesday after the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four bishops without papal approval, despite an emotional last-minute appeal from Pope Leo XIV.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Armenian Genocide Recognition Sparks Turkish Anger Ahead Of NATO Summit
Turkey has condemned Israel for recognizing the Armenian Genocide, the systematic killing of some 1.5 million Armenian Christians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, ahead of hosting next week’s NATO summit.
Israel Marks 1,000 Days Since October 7 Massacre With Protests, Memorials, and Demands for Accountability
Israel marked 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre on Thursday with a day of mourning, protest, and national soul-searching, as bereaved families, survivors, former hostages, and demonstrators gathered across the country to remember the dead and demand accountability from the government.
Inside the United States
Unemployment Dips to 4.2 Percent as Hiring Slows Sharply in June
The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly dipped to 4.2 percent in June, even as hiring slowed sharply and employers added far fewer jobs than economists had forecast, according to new Labor Department data released Thursday.
GOP Hardliners Vow To Blockade Must-pass Bills Unless Voter ID Demands Met
Despite the looming 2026 midterm elections and the growing list of congressional responsibilities, a persistent group of Republicans are vowing to obstruct all U.S. House business until leadership effectively forces the Senate to take up a voter ID bill.
Trump Administration Moves To Shield Farmers And Ranchers From ‘Weaponized’ Lawfare
President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to confront what officials describe as years of “weaponized” lawfare against American farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, with the Department of Agriculture and the Small Business Administration set to announce a new agreement Thursday aimed at protecting rural America from regulatory abuse.
Around the World
South Africa Deploys Thousands of Police as Anti-Illegal Immigration Protests Turn Violent
Thousands of police officers were deployed across South Africa this week after large-scale protests against illegal immigration erupted into violence, looting, and clashes with authorities across multiple cities.
Russian Drone Festival Organizers Call To Prepare For ‘Great War With NATO’ As Europe Warns Of Growing Threat
Russian drone developers and operators are openly framing their next major gathering around preparation for a possible war with NATO, raising fresh concerns across Europe as the Kremlin continues to deny any intention of attacking the alliance.
Ukraine Drone Strikes Cripple Russian Refineries as Fuel Shortages Put Putin Under Pressure
Ukraine’s war against Russia is entering a sharper and more economically painful phase, as Kyiv’s long-range drone campaign continues to hammer Russian oil infrastructure, triggering fuel shortages across parts of the country and placing growing political pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
Trump Weighs Renewed Iran Strikes but Keeps Nuclear Talks Alive for Now
President Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of resuming full-scale military strikes against Iran but has decided, for now, to continue pursuing diplomacy, according to U.S. officials cited in an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
New Shiloh Discoveries Stir Excitement Over Possible Tabernacle Site Linked to Ark of the Covenant
Archaeologists excavating biblical Shiloh say new discoveries may strengthen the case that they have uncovered ruins connected to the ancient Israelite Tabernacle -- the sacred worship center where Scripture says the Ark of the Covenant once rested.
Call for a National Temple Movement Grows in Israel After New Red Heifer Birth
A new red heifer born in Israel’s Galilee region has reignited calls among Temple-focused rabbis, educators, and activists for a broader national movement to prepare the Jewish people for the restoration of Temple service in Jerusalem.
Board of Peace To Launch ‘Hamas-Free’ Humanitarian Zones in Gaza
The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is preparing to launch a pilot program in the coming weeks to manage humanitarian shelters in parts of the Gaza Strip not controlled by Hamas, beginning in Tel Sultan near Rafah, according to an exclusive report by Israel Hayom.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces First-Ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever national midterm convention this September in Dallas, an unprecedented political gathering designed to energize conservatives, showcase the administration’s record, and build momentum before the 2026 congressional elections.
Jewish Pro-Israel Protester Killed; Attacker Sentenced To Just One Year In Jail
A California judge has sentenced Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji to one year in Ventura County Jail and two years of felony probation for the death of Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish-American man who died after a confrontation during dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Thousand Oaks in November 2023.
Trump Crypto Ventures Generate More Than $1 Billion, Financial Disclosure Shows
President Donald Trump’s latest federal financial disclosure shows his cryptocurrency ventures generated more than $1 billion last year, intensifying questions from ethics watchdogs over whether the president is profiting from an industry his administration is actively reshaping.
Democratic Party Civil War Deepens as Socialists Unseat Longtime Incumbents From New York to Colorado
The Democratic Party’s internal civil war is no longer theoretical. From New York last week to Colorado on Tuesday night, socialist and hard-left progressive candidates are increasingly toppling establishment Democrats, forcing party leaders to confront a movement that is no longer content to merely influence the party from the sidelines.
Christian News
Muslim Mob Attacks Christian Prayer House In West Java, Threatens To Burn It Down
A Muslim mob attacked a Christian prayer house in the Hegarmanah Indah Housing Complex in West Java on June 24, demanding that the gathering place be closed and threatening to burn it down, according to local Christian accounts.
South Africa Deploys Thousands of Police as Anti-Illegal Immigration Protests Turn Violent
Thousands of police officers were deployed across South Africa this week after large-scale protests against illegal immigration erupted into violence, looting, and clashes with authorities across multiple cities.
Russian Drone Festival Organizers Call To Prepare For ‘Great War With NATO’ As Europe Warns Of Growing Threat
Russian drone developers and operators are openly framing their next major gathering around preparation for a possible war with NATO, raising fresh concerns across Europe as the Kremlin continues to deny any intention of attacking the alliance.
Ukraine Drone Strikes Cripple Russian Refineries as Fuel Shortages Put Putin Under Pressure
Ukraine’s war against Russia is entering a sharper and more economically painful phase, as Kyiv’s long-range drone campaign continues to hammer Russian oil infrastructure, triggering fuel shortages across parts of the country and placing growing political pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
Trump Weighs Renewed Iran Strikes but Keeps Nuclear Talks Alive for Now
President Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of resuming full-scale military strikes against Iran but has decided, for now, to continue pursuing diplomacy, according to U.S. officials cited in an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
New Shiloh Discoveries Stir Excitement Over Possible Tabernacle Site Linked to Ark of the Covenant
Archaeologists excavating biblical Shiloh say new discoveries may strengthen the case that they have uncovered ruins connected to the ancient Israelite Tabernacle -- the sacred worship center where Scripture says the Ark of the Covenant once rested.
Call for a National Temple Movement Grows in Israel After New Red Heifer Birth
A new red heifer born in Israel’s Galilee region has reignited calls among Temple-focused rabbis, educators, and activists for a broader national movement to prepare the Jewish people for the restoration of Temple service in Jerusalem.
Board of Peace To Launch ‘Hamas-Free’ Humanitarian Zones in Gaza
The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is preparing to launch a pilot program in the coming weeks to manage humanitarian shelters in parts of the Gaza Strip not controlled by Hamas, beginning in Tel Sultan near Rafah, according to an exclusive report by Israel Hayom.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces First-Ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold its first-ever national midterm convention this September in Dallas, an unprecedented political gathering designed to energize conservatives, showcase the administration’s record, and build momentum before the 2026 congressional elections.
Jewish Pro-Israel Protester Killed; Attacker Sentenced To Just One Year In Jail
A California judge has sentenced Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji to one year in Ventura County Jail and two years of felony probation for the death of Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish-American man who died after a confrontation during dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Thousand Oaks in November 2023.
Trump Crypto Ventures Generate More Than $1 Billion, Financial Disclosure Shows
President Donald Trump’s latest federal financial disclosure shows his cryptocurrency ventures generated more than $1 billion last year, intensifying questions from ethics watchdogs over whether the president is profiting from an industry his administration is actively reshaping.
Democratic Party Civil War Deepens as Socialists Unseat Longtime Incumbents From New York to Colorado
The Democratic Party’s internal civil war is no longer theoretical. From New York last week to Colorado on Tuesday night, socialist and hard-left progressive candidates are increasingly toppling establishment Democrats, forcing party leaders to confront a movement that is no longer content to merely influence the party from the sidelines.
Christian News
Muslim Mob Attacks Christian Prayer House In West Java, Threatens To Burn It Down
A Muslim mob attacked a Christian prayer house in the Hegarmanah Indah Housing Complex in West Java on June 24, demanding that the gathering place be closed and threatening to burn it down, according to local Christian accounts.
Around the World
Pakistan TV Channel Suspended Over Religious Broadcast, Sparking Free Speech Concerns
Pakistan’s influential television channel Geo News has apologized after the country’s media regulator suspended its broadcast over content it says could offend religious feelings in the Islamic nation.
Monaco Bomb Attack Injures Ukrainian Business Tycoon, Family
Police searched Tuesday for a suspect who allegedly targeted a Ukrainian-born business tycoon and his family with a parcel bomb in the wealthy Mediterranean principality of Monaco, in an attack described by Prince Albert II as “an odious act.”
Indonesia Ex-Minister Jailed In Corruption Case That Sparks Political Concerns
An Indonesian court sentenced former education minister Nadiem Makarim, the co-founder of Indonesia’s largest start-up, Gojek, to 10 years in prison Tuesday in a controversial corruption case that has raised concerns at home and abroad over the country’s legal system.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Possible F-35 Sale to Turkey, Warning of Threat to Israel and U.S. Security
A growing number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill are warning the Trump administration against reopening the door for Turkey to acquire advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets, arguing that such a move would reward an unreliable NATO ally while potentially weakening Israel’s security and exposing sensitive American military technology.
Israel Completes Major Iron Dome Upgrade Tests, Integrates Iron Beam Laser Into Defense Network
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has completed a new series of advanced tests of the Iron Dome air defense system, validating major upgrades intended to strengthen the nation’s ability to confront increasingly complex aerial threats, including rockets, cruise missiles, and drones.
Netanyahu: IDF Will Remain in Lebanon Security Zone Until Hezbollah Threat Is Neutralized
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will remain inside the Security Zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat to Israel, warning that the Iran-backed terror group will not be permitted to rebuild along Israel’s northern border.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may bar transgender women and girls from competing on female school sports teams, handing a major victory to advocates who have argued that girls’ and women’s athletics must be protected on the basis of biological sex.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejecting Trump Executive Order
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship, preserving a long-standing constitutional interpretation that grants U.S. citizenship to most children born on American soil, including those born to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country.
Army Captain Gets 12 Years For Killing Unborn Child; Pro-life Group Urges DOJ Action
A U.S. Army captain was recently sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to secretly slipping an abortion medication to a pregnant soldier, resulting in the loss of her unborn child and renewing calls for the federal government to take action.
Christian News
Christian Advocates Warn UK Conversion Therapy Ban Could Criminalize Biblical Teaching
Christian advocates warned Tuesday that British government plans to ban so-called “conversion therapy” could criminalize parents, pastors, and other believers for expressing Biblical teaching on sexuality and gender.
Pakistan TV Channel Suspended Over Religious Broadcast, Sparking Free Speech Concerns
Pakistan’s influential television channel Geo News has apologized after the country’s media regulator suspended its broadcast over content it says could offend religious feelings in the Islamic nation.
Monaco Bomb Attack Injures Ukrainian Business Tycoon, Family
Police searched Tuesday for a suspect who allegedly targeted a Ukrainian-born business tycoon and his family with a parcel bomb in the wealthy Mediterranean principality of Monaco, in an attack described by Prince Albert II as “an odious act.”
Indonesia Ex-Minister Jailed In Corruption Case That Sparks Political Concerns
An Indonesian court sentenced former education minister Nadiem Makarim, the co-founder of Indonesia’s largest start-up, Gojek, to 10 years in prison Tuesday in a controversial corruption case that has raised concerns at home and abroad over the country’s legal system.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Possible F-35 Sale to Turkey, Warning of Threat to Israel and U.S. Security
A growing number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill are warning the Trump administration against reopening the door for Turkey to acquire advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets, arguing that such a move would reward an unreliable NATO ally while potentially weakening Israel’s security and exposing sensitive American military technology.
Israel Completes Major Iron Dome Upgrade Tests, Integrates Iron Beam Laser Into Defense Network
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has completed a new series of advanced tests of the Iron Dome air defense system, validating major upgrades intended to strengthen the nation’s ability to confront increasingly complex aerial threats, including rockets, cruise missiles, and drones.
Netanyahu: IDF Will Remain in Lebanon Security Zone Until Hezbollah Threat Is Neutralized
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces will remain inside the Security Zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat to Israel, warning that the Iran-backed terror group will not be permitted to rebuild along Israel’s northern border.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states may bar transgender women and girls from competing on female school sports teams, handing a major victory to advocates who have argued that girls’ and women’s athletics must be protected on the basis of biological sex.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejecting Trump Executive Order
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship, preserving a long-standing constitutional interpretation that grants U.S. citizenship to most children born on American soil, including those born to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in the country.
Army Captain Gets 12 Years For Killing Unborn Child; Pro-life Group Urges DOJ Action
A U.S. Army captain was recently sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to secretly slipping an abortion medication to a pregnant soldier, resulting in the loss of her unborn child and renewing calls for the federal government to take action.
Christian News
Christian Advocates Warn UK Conversion Therapy Ban Could Criminalize Biblical Teaching
Christian advocates warned Tuesday that British government plans to ban so-called “conversion therapy” could criminalize parents, pastors, and other believers for expressing Biblical teaching on sexuality and gender.