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Around the World
Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei As New Supreme Leader After Death Of Father
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts announced Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the country’s new supreme leader, replacing his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the opening phase of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
U.S., Israeli Air Superiority Cuts Iranian Missile Attacks by 90%
The number of missiles launched by Iran has dropped by roughly 90% since the opening day of the war, according to the commander of U.S. Central Command, as American and Israeli forces establish near-total aerial dominance over the country.
Trump Weighs Special Forces Mission As Israel Strikes Iran And Middle East Death Toll Climbs (Worthy News Focus)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was weighing deploying special forces to seize Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium as Israel expanded strikes on targets in Iran and Lebanon, escalating the war in the Middle East that has already left more than 1,500 people dead across the region, officials said.
Orbán Sends Energy Relief Letters Ahead Of Hungarian Election Amid Ukraine War And Global Energy Fears (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has begun sending letters to households promising relief on energy bills ahead of April elections as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East raise fears of rising energy prices across Europe.
RFE/RL Journalist Held In Russian Isolation Unit As Media Freedom Forum Warns Of Crackdown
U.S.-backed broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) says one of its jailed journalists has been moved to a “punitive isolation unit” in Russia, where she is serving additional disciplinary penalties for alleged violations, as critics warn that more journalists and media workers are now behind bars in the country than last year.
Hungary-Ukraine Tensions Surge Over Oil Pipeline Dispute, Alleged Bank Worker Detentions
Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine surged Friday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vowed to “break the Ukrainian oil blockade by force” to restore Russian crude supplies to his country, as Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining employees of a Ukrainian state bank transporting large sums of money and gold through Budapest.
U.A.E. Weighs Freezing Billions in Iranian Assets Amid Escalating Conflict
The United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its financial system, a move that could severely restrict one of Tehran’s most important economic lifelines, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing officials familiar with the discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Strike Kills Senior IRGC–Hezbollah Officials in Beirut
The Israeli military said Sunday that an overnight strike in Beirut killed five senior liaison officials connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and Hezbollah, dealing what it described as a significant blow to coordination between the Iranian regime and its Lebanese proxy.
Inside the United States
Trump Refuses to Sign New Bills Until Congress Passes SAVE Act
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will refuse to sign any additional legislation until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, escalating pressure on lawmakers to advance the voter-identification bill that has stalled in the Senate.
NYC Bomb Suspects Allegedly Shouted “Allahu Akbar” Before Explosive Attack at Protest
Authorities say a suspect allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before throwing an improvised explosive device during a protest near Gracie Mansion, triggering a major investigation involving federal and local law enforcement.
Trump Receives Fallen Troops In Dover As Gulf Shipping Disrupted And Middle East Tensions Rise
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Dover Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Delaware on Saturday to receive the remains of six American soldiers killed during the first days of combat operations linked to U.S. strikes on Iran, as tensions across the Middle East continued to escalate.
Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Shootings, Spending Controversies
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and growing questions from lawmakers over spending at the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking a sharp reversal from earlier forecasts that predicted modest job growth.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Turn To Christ In Nigeria Amid Violence, Film Shows (Worthy News In-Depth)
A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new documentary by a global mission group.
Two Arrested After Killing Of Christian Worker Sparks Protests In Pakistan
Pakistani police have arrested two Muslim suspects in connection with the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker whose death sparked protests in the country’s eastern Punjab province, investigators and Christian advocates said Saturday.
Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei As New Supreme Leader After Death Of Father
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts announced Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the country’s new supreme leader, replacing his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the opening phase of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
U.S., Israeli Air Superiority Cuts Iranian Missile Attacks by 90%
The number of missiles launched by Iran has dropped by roughly 90% since the opening day of the war, according to the commander of U.S. Central Command, as American and Israeli forces establish near-total aerial dominance over the country.
Trump Weighs Special Forces Mission As Israel Strikes Iran And Middle East Death Toll Climbs (Worthy News Focus)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was weighing deploying special forces to seize Iran’s near-bomb-grade uranium as Israel expanded strikes on targets in Iran and Lebanon, escalating the war in the Middle East that has already left more than 1,500 people dead across the region, officials said.
Orbán Sends Energy Relief Letters Ahead Of Hungarian Election Amid Ukraine War And Global Energy Fears (Worthy News Focus)
Hungary’s prime minister has begun sending letters to households promising relief on energy bills ahead of April elections as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East raise fears of rising energy prices across Europe.
RFE/RL Journalist Held In Russian Isolation Unit As Media Freedom Forum Warns Of Crackdown
U.S.-backed broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) says one of its jailed journalists has been moved to a “punitive isolation unit” in Russia, where she is serving additional disciplinary penalties for alleged violations, as critics warn that more journalists and media workers are now behind bars in the country than last year.
Hungary-Ukraine Tensions Surge Over Oil Pipeline Dispute, Alleged Bank Worker Detentions
Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine surged Friday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán vowed to “break the Ukrainian oil blockade by force” to restore Russian crude supplies to his country, as Kyiv accused Hungarian authorities of detaining employees of a Ukrainian state bank transporting large sums of money and gold through Budapest.
U.A.E. Weighs Freezing Billions in Iranian Assets Amid Escalating Conflict
The United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its financial system, a move that could severely restrict one of Tehran’s most important economic lifelines, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing officials familiar with the discussions.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Strike Kills Senior IRGC–Hezbollah Officials in Beirut
The Israeli military said Sunday that an overnight strike in Beirut killed five senior liaison officials connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and Hezbollah, dealing what it described as a significant blow to coordination between the Iranian regime and its Lebanese proxy.
Inside the United States
Trump Refuses to Sign New Bills Until Congress Passes SAVE Act
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will refuse to sign any additional legislation until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, escalating pressure on lawmakers to advance the voter-identification bill that has stalled in the Senate.
NYC Bomb Suspects Allegedly Shouted “Allahu Akbar” Before Explosive Attack at Protest
Authorities say a suspect allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before throwing an improvised explosive device during a protest near Gracie Mansion, triggering a major investigation involving federal and local law enforcement.
Trump Receives Fallen Troops In Dover As Gulf Shipping Disrupted And Middle East Tensions Rise
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at Dover Air Force Base in the U.S. state of Delaware on Saturday to receive the remains of six American soldiers killed during the first days of combat operations linked to U.S. strikes on Iran, as tensions across the Middle East continued to escalate.
Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Shootings, Spending Controversies
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and growing questions from lawmakers over spending at the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs in February as Unemployment Ticks Higher
The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking a sharp reversal from earlier forecasts that predicted modest job growth.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Turn To Christ In Nigeria Amid Violence, Film Shows (Worthy News In-Depth)
A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new documentary by a global mission group.
Two Arrested After Killing Of Christian Worker Sparks Protests In Pakistan
Pakistani police have arrested two Muslim suspects in connection with the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker whose death sparked protests in the country’s eastern Punjab province, investigators and Christian advocates said Saturday.
Around the World
Iran War Raises Fears Over U.S. Arms Supply For Ukraine
Concerns grew Thursday that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could affect the war in Ukraine, amid fears Washington may soon lack sufficient munitions to continue supporting Kyiv, including through its European allies.
Massive Blackout Plunges Western Cuba Into Darkness Amid Fuel Crisis
A widespread power outage plunged large portions of Cuba into darkness Wednesday, leaving millions without electricity across the island’s western and central regions, including the capital city of Havana.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters “Next Phase” of War With Iran After Crippling Air Defenses
Israel says its war against Iran is entering a more intense phase after the Israeli Air Force achieved broad air superiority and severely weakened the regime’s military infrastructure.
Inside the United States
Iran War Powers Resolution Fails in House
Congressional efforts to halt the U.S. military’s operations in Iran have now failed twice, with the U.S. House tanking a War Powers Resolution only a day after it was rejected in the Senate.
Trump Administration Ends Federal Funding for Transgender Surgeries for Prison Inmates
The Trump administration has ended federal funding for gender-transition surgeries and cross-sex hormone treatments for transgender inmates in federal prisons, a policy shift officials say will save taxpayers nearly $2 million.
Christian News
Malta Court Acquits Christian Man Who Faced Jail Over LGBTQ Testimony (VIDEO)
A Christian man in Malta who faced jail time for publicly stating he had left the gay lifestyle said he “praises God” after being acquitted following a three-year legal battle in a case that could have wider European ramifications.
Worthy Insights
The 1,400-Year-Old Sunni-Shia Islamic Religious Split Is Shaping the Iran War
Iranian Shiites have a saying, "Sag Sunni." It means Sunni Muslims are dogs. The Iranians don’t mean it as a compliment.
CIA’s secret plan to arm militias on Iran’s borders
The United States is intensifying efforts to build an opposition within Iran. According to intelligence sources talking with CNN, the American initiative is not limited to ethnic groups such as the Kurds and the Baloch. It is also focused on garnering support from within Iran's regular army, public figures, local leadership and even relatively moderate senior officials within the regime.
Chinese state-run media promotes anti-Iran War protests organized by CCP-linked Singham Network
Chinese state-run propaganda outlets are promoting U.S. protests against the Trump Administration’s strikes against the Iranian regime, with the protests being organized by a Chinese Communist Party-linked financial network in the United States.
Iran War Raises Fears Over U.S. Arms Supply For Ukraine
Concerns grew Thursday that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran could affect the war in Ukraine, amid fears Washington may soon lack sufficient munitions to continue supporting Kyiv, including through its European allies.
Massive Blackout Plunges Western Cuba Into Darkness Amid Fuel Crisis
A widespread power outage plunged large portions of Cuba into darkness Wednesday, leaving millions without electricity across the island’s western and central regions, including the capital city of Havana.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters “Next Phase” of War With Iran After Crippling Air Defenses
Israel says its war against Iran is entering a more intense phase after the Israeli Air Force achieved broad air superiority and severely weakened the regime’s military infrastructure.
Inside the United States
Iran War Powers Resolution Fails in House
Congressional efforts to halt the U.S. military’s operations in Iran have now failed twice, with the U.S. House tanking a War Powers Resolution only a day after it was rejected in the Senate.
Trump Administration Ends Federal Funding for Transgender Surgeries for Prison Inmates
The Trump administration has ended federal funding for gender-transition surgeries and cross-sex hormone treatments for transgender inmates in federal prisons, a policy shift officials say will save taxpayers nearly $2 million.
Christian News
Malta Court Acquits Christian Man Who Faced Jail Over LGBTQ Testimony (VIDEO)
A Christian man in Malta who faced jail time for publicly stating he had left the gay lifestyle said he “praises God” after being acquitted following a three-year legal battle in a case that could have wider European ramifications.
Worthy Insights
The 1,400-Year-Old Sunni-Shia Islamic Religious Split Is Shaping the Iran War
Iranian Shiites have a saying, "Sag Sunni." It means Sunni Muslims are dogs. The Iranians don’t mean it as a compliment.
CIA’s secret plan to arm militias on Iran’s borders
The United States is intensifying efforts to build an opposition within Iran. According to intelligence sources talking with CNN, the American initiative is not limited to ethnic groups such as the Kurds and the Baloch. It is also focused on garnering support from within Iran's regular army, public figures, local leadership and even relatively moderate senior officials within the regime.
Chinese state-run media promotes anti-Iran War protests organized by CCP-linked Singham Network
Chinese state-run propaganda outlets are promoting U.S. protests against the Trump Administration’s strikes against the Iranian regime, with the protests being organized by a Chinese Communist Party-linked financial network in the United States.
Around the World
Iran State TV Hacked, Airs Message From Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Urging Military to Join Protesters
Iran’s state television network briefly lost control of one of its main channels on Wednesday after hackers interrupted programming and aired a message from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calling on the Iranian military to side with protesters against the Islamic Republic.
Hegseth: U.S., Israel Will Soon Have ‘Complete Control’ Over Iran’s Airspace
American and Israeli forces have begun taking control of Iranian airspace, and in a few days, it will be uncontested airspace, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka As Iran Conflict Widens
An American submarine has destroyed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka in the “first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World War II,” killing scores of people, the U.S. defense secretary confirmed Wednesday.
US Says ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Has Hit Nearly 2,000 Targets In Iran, Destroyed 17 Warships
The United States says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets across Iran and destroyed at least 17 Iranian naval vessels, including a submarine, as part of the widening military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, launched together with Israel against the Islamic Republic.
Iran’s Assembly Of Experts Reportedly Selects Mojtaba Khamenei As Supreme Leader Amid War Turmoil
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has reportedly chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s next supreme leader amid the escalating war involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Targets Iran’s Internal Security Forces in Bid to Weaken Regime
Israel and the United States are increasingly targeting Iran’s internal security apparatus as part of their ongoing military campaign, striking organizations responsible for suppressing protests and maintaining the Islamic Republic’s grip on power.
Indonesia Freezes Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ Talks As Iran War Shifts Diplomatic Focus
Indonesia has paused discussions on U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative for Gaza as diplomatic attention shifts to the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, dashing hopes among some Christians that the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation might move closer to normalizing relations with Israel.
Inside the United States
Iran War Powers Resolution To Curb Trump’s Military Authority Fails In Senate
The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure Wednesday that would have curtailed President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval.
Bessent: Trump’s 15% Global Tariff Likely to Take Effect This Week
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s newly announced 15% global import tariff is expected to take effect sometime this week as the administration moves to rebuild its tariff framework after a recent Supreme Court ruling struck down part of the president’s trade agenda.
Tech Giants Join Trump to Sign ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ on AI Data Center Power Costs
President Donald Trump met Wednesday with leaders of major technology companies at the White House as they formally backed a new initiative designed to prevent the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers from driving up electricity prices for American consumers.
Stocks Rise, Dollar Slides After Report Iran Contacted US To End War
Stocks rebounded after a report that Iran made indirect contact with the United States to negotiate an end to the war in the Middle East, boosting hopes that the conflict could be short-lived.
Christian News
Christian Youth Murdered In Pakistan Amid Rising Attacks
Hundreds of Christians, including family members, have protested the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker by one or more Muslims in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province and the alleged reluctance by authorities to properly investigate the case.
Iran State TV Hacked, Airs Message From Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Urging Military to Join Protesters
Iran’s state television network briefly lost control of one of its main channels on Wednesday after hackers interrupted programming and aired a message from Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calling on the Iranian military to side with protesters against the Islamic Republic.
Hegseth: U.S., Israel Will Soon Have ‘Complete Control’ Over Iran’s Airspace
American and Israeli forces have begun taking control of Iranian airspace, and in a few days, it will be uncontested airspace, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka As Iran Conflict Widens
An American submarine has destroyed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka in the “first sinking of an enemy ship by a torpedo since World War II,” killing scores of people, the U.S. defense secretary confirmed Wednesday.
US Says ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Has Hit Nearly 2,000 Targets In Iran, Destroyed 17 Warships
The United States says it has struck nearly 2,000 targets across Iran and destroyed at least 17 Iranian naval vessels, including a submarine, as part of the widening military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, launched together with Israel against the Islamic Republic.
Iran’s Assembly Of Experts Reportedly Selects Mojtaba Khamenei As Supreme Leader Amid War Turmoil
Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts has reportedly chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s next supreme leader amid the escalating war involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Targets Iran’s Internal Security Forces in Bid to Weaken Regime
Israel and the United States are increasingly targeting Iran’s internal security apparatus as part of their ongoing military campaign, striking organizations responsible for suppressing protests and maintaining the Islamic Republic’s grip on power.
Indonesia Freezes Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ Talks As Iran War Shifts Diplomatic Focus
Indonesia has paused discussions on U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative for Gaza as diplomatic attention shifts to the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, dashing hopes among some Christians that the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation might move closer to normalizing relations with Israel.
Inside the United States
Iran War Powers Resolution To Curb Trump’s Military Authority Fails In Senate
The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure Wednesday that would have curtailed President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval.
Bessent: Trump’s 15% Global Tariff Likely to Take Effect This Week
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s newly announced 15% global import tariff is expected to take effect sometime this week as the administration moves to rebuild its tariff framework after a recent Supreme Court ruling struck down part of the president’s trade agenda.
Tech Giants Join Trump to Sign ‘Ratepayer Protection Pledge’ on AI Data Center Power Costs
President Donald Trump met Wednesday with leaders of major technology companies at the White House as they formally backed a new initiative designed to prevent the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers from driving up electricity prices for American consumers.
Stocks Rise, Dollar Slides After Report Iran Contacted US To End War
Stocks rebounded after a report that Iran made indirect contact with the United States to negotiate an end to the war in the Middle East, boosting hopes that the conflict could be short-lived.
Christian News
Christian Youth Murdered In Pakistan Amid Rising Attacks
Hundreds of Christians, including family members, have protested the killing of a young Christian agricultural worker by one or more Muslims in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province and the alleged reluctance by authorities to properly investigate the case.