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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.
Around the World
Serbia Faces Early Elections As Vucic Announces Resignation
Political uncertainty remained Monday in Serbia after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he would resign within weeks and call early presidential and parliamentary elections following 18 months of student-led anti-government protests.
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Nears 1,500 As Rescuers Continue Search
Residents of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, awoke Monday to a fresh aftershock as rescuers raced to find survivors four days after twin earthquakes devastated parts of the country, killing nearly 1,500 people and injuring more than 3,000.
Denmark Mulls Banning Islamic Call To Prayer (Worthy News In-Depth)
Denmark’s immigration minister wants to ban the Islamic public call to prayer, saying “Islamization” has taken up “too much of the public space” and that parts of the Nordic nation resemble “a suburb of Islamabad.”
King Charles’ Revised Palace Role Sparks Christian Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
Britain’s King Charles III’s official job description has effectively changed from stressing his role as “Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith” to describing the monarch as Supreme Governor of the Church of England who “protects the space for Faith” within Britain’s “multi-faith nation.”
Hungary’s Pride Parade Sparks Fresh Debate Over Faith, Family, And Freedom
Walking on eggshells, conservative Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar allowed the Budapest Pride march to proceed over the weekend despite keeping in place legislation that had barred last year’s event.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves to Recognize Armenian Christian Genocide by Ottoman Empire
The Israeli government has unanimously approved a proposal to recognize the mass killing of Armenian Christians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, a historic step that acknowledges one of the darkest chapters of Christian suffering in the modern Middle East.
Israel Destroys Hezbollah Underground Complex in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed a major underground Hezbollah complex in southwestern Lebanon on Sunday, uncovering hundreds of weapons, rocket launch silos, and infrastructure the military said was built with Iranian technology and expertise.
Erdogan Pushes for Turkey’s Full Role in European Defense as Tensions With Israel Deepen
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is pressing for Turkey’s full integration into Europe’s defense and security framework, arguing that Ankara’s military strength and NATO role make it indispensable to the continent’s future security.
Inside the United States
Kennedy, Oz Warn More Than 1 Million Obamacare Enrollees Lack Social Security Numbers
More than 1 million people enrolled in Obamacare plans do not have Social Security numbers on file, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced alongside Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, warning that the discovery points to major weaknesses in federal program oversight.
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Firing Power, But Shields FED Official For Now
he Supreme Court on Monday handed President Donald Trump a major victory on executive authority, ruling that he may fire senior officials at powerful regulatory agencies over policy differences, while also preserving procedural limits in a separate case involving the Federal Reserve.
Supreme Court Allows States To Count Mail-In Ballots Received After Election Day
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, so long as they were sent on or before Election Day, handing a major defeat to the Republican National Committee and President Donald Trump’s administration in a closely watched election-law battle.
Christian News
Texas Approves Required Bible Readings for Public School Students
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a new required reading list that will place selected Bible passages before millions of public school students, marking one of the most significant moves in decades to restore biblical literacy to American classrooms.
Serbia Faces Early Elections As Vucic Announces Resignation
Political uncertainty remained Monday in Serbia after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced he would resign within weeks and call early presidential and parliamentary elections following 18 months of student-led anti-government protests.
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Nears 1,500 As Rescuers Continue Search
Residents of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, awoke Monday to a fresh aftershock as rescuers raced to find survivors four days after twin earthquakes devastated parts of the country, killing nearly 1,500 people and injuring more than 3,000.
Denmark Mulls Banning Islamic Call To Prayer (Worthy News In-Depth)
Denmark’s immigration minister wants to ban the Islamic public call to prayer, saying “Islamization” has taken up “too much of the public space” and that parts of the Nordic nation resemble “a suburb of Islamabad.”
King Charles’ Revised Palace Role Sparks Christian Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
Britain’s King Charles III’s official job description has effectively changed from stressing his role as “Head of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith” to describing the monarch as Supreme Governor of the Church of England who “protects the space for Faith” within Britain’s “multi-faith nation.”
Hungary’s Pride Parade Sparks Fresh Debate Over Faith, Family, And Freedom
Walking on eggshells, conservative Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar allowed the Budapest Pride march to proceed over the weekend despite keeping in place legislation that had barred last year’s event.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves to Recognize Armenian Christian Genocide by Ottoman Empire
The Israeli government has unanimously approved a proposal to recognize the mass killing of Armenian Christians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, a historic step that acknowledges one of the darkest chapters of Christian suffering in the modern Middle East.
Israel Destroys Hezbollah Underground Complex in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed a major underground Hezbollah complex in southwestern Lebanon on Sunday, uncovering hundreds of weapons, rocket launch silos, and infrastructure the military said was built with Iranian technology and expertise.
Erdogan Pushes for Turkey’s Full Role in European Defense as Tensions With Israel Deepen
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is pressing for Turkey’s full integration into Europe’s defense and security framework, arguing that Ankara’s military strength and NATO role make it indispensable to the continent’s future security.
Inside the United States
Kennedy, Oz Warn More Than 1 Million Obamacare Enrollees Lack Social Security Numbers
More than 1 million people enrolled in Obamacare plans do not have Social Security numbers on file, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced alongside Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, warning that the discovery points to major weaknesses in federal program oversight.
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Firing Power, But Shields FED Official For Now
he Supreme Court on Monday handed President Donald Trump a major victory on executive authority, ruling that he may fire senior officials at powerful regulatory agencies over policy differences, while also preserving procedural limits in a separate case involving the Federal Reserve.
Supreme Court Allows States To Count Mail-In Ballots Received After Election Day
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, so long as they were sent on or before Election Day, handing a major defeat to the Republican National Committee and President Donald Trump’s administration in a closely watched election-law battle.
Christian News
Texas Approves Required Bible Readings for Public School Students
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a new required reading list that will place selected Bible passages before millions of public school students, marking one of the most significant moves in decades to restore biblical literacy to American classrooms.