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Around the World
Iran University Protests Intensify as Regime Loyalists Clash With Students
Tensions are escalating across Iran as anti-regime student protesters and pro-government militias clashed for a fourth consecutive day on university campuses, marking the most sustained unrest since the regime’s deadly January crackdown.
Iran Near Deal With China for Advanced Anti-Ship Missiles as U.S. Builds Naval Presence
Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China to purchase advanced anti-ship cruise missiles, according to six sources familiar with the negotiations, as the United States expands its naval presence near Iranian waters amid rising tensions, according to a recent Reuters report.
Slovakia Halts Power To Ukraine, Hungary Blocks Massive EU Loan
Slovakia has halted emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine since Monday and Hungary blocked a 90 billion ($98 billion) European Union loan after Kyiv did not restore Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba (“Friendship”) pipeline.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Has Not Broken Ukrainians After Four Years Of War (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russia had not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in the war despite a mounting death toll, as his country marked the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion.
Rights Groups Say Europe Recorded Over 80,000 Migrant Pushbacks In 2025
A coalition of human rights organizations said Tuesday that European politicians condemning abuses by U.S. immigration authorities should also confront what they described as widespread illegal “pushbacks” at Europe’s own borders.
Youngest Dutch PM Rob Jetten Sworn In While Facing Climate, Migration And Life Issues (Worthy News In-Depth)
Progressive politician Rob Jetten became the youngest and first openly gay prime minister in Dutch history on Monday when his minority government was formally sworn in by King Willem-Alexander at the Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, the seat of government of the Netherlands.
UK Police Arrest Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson in Epstein-Linked Probe
A British political and royal crisis over the elite’s ties to late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein deepened Monday as police arrested Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. F-22 Stealth Fighters Deployed to Southern Israel Amid Iran Tensions
Twelve American F-22 stealth fighter jets that departed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom have been deployed to an Israeli Air Force base in southern Israel, part of a significant U.S. military buildup as President Donald Trump weighs possible action against Iran.
Inside the United States
Trump Declares ‘Golden Age,’ Warns Iran And Honors Charlie Kirk In State Of The Union
U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that America has entered a “golden age” while warning Iran of possible military action and honoring slain Christian activist Charlie Kirk during a politically charged State of the Union address before a divided Congress.
Nearly Two Dozen Of Largest Federal Agencies Shed Over 278,000 Workers In 2025
As a result of a concerted effort by the second Trump administration to reduce the size of the civilian federal workforce, the total staff of 23 of the largest executive-branch agencies shrunk by roughly 3% in the first half of 2025, with 144,000 additional jobs cut by year’s end.
Illegal Border Crosser Apprehensions Drop 96% At Southwest Border In A Year
In one year, illegal border crossings dropped by 96% at the southwest border, an historic shift from record highs during the Biden administration.
Iran University Protests Intensify as Regime Loyalists Clash With Students
Tensions are escalating across Iran as anti-regime student protesters and pro-government militias clashed for a fourth consecutive day on university campuses, marking the most sustained unrest since the regime’s deadly January crackdown.
Iran Near Deal With China for Advanced Anti-Ship Missiles as U.S. Builds Naval Presence
Iran is close to finalizing a deal with China to purchase advanced anti-ship cruise missiles, according to six sources familiar with the negotiations, as the United States expands its naval presence near Iranian waters amid rising tensions, according to a recent Reuters report.
Slovakia Halts Power To Ukraine, Hungary Blocks Massive EU Loan
Slovakia has halted emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine since Monday and Hungary blocked a 90 billion ($98 billion) European Union loan after Kyiv did not restore Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba (“Friendship”) pipeline.
Zelenskyy Says Russia Has Not Broken Ukrainians After Four Years Of War (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russia had not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in the war despite a mounting death toll, as his country marked the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion.
Rights Groups Say Europe Recorded Over 80,000 Migrant Pushbacks In 2025
A coalition of human rights organizations said Tuesday that European politicians condemning abuses by U.S. immigration authorities should also confront what they described as widespread illegal “pushbacks” at Europe’s own borders.
Youngest Dutch PM Rob Jetten Sworn In While Facing Climate, Migration And Life Issues (Worthy News In-Depth)
Progressive politician Rob Jetten became the youngest and first openly gay prime minister in Dutch history on Monday when his minority government was formally sworn in by King Willem-Alexander at the Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, the seat of government of the Netherlands.
UK Police Arrest Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson in Epstein-Linked Probe
A British political and royal crisis over the elite’s ties to late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein deepened Monday as police arrested Britain’s former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. F-22 Stealth Fighters Deployed to Southern Israel Amid Iran Tensions
Twelve American F-22 stealth fighter jets that departed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom have been deployed to an Israeli Air Force base in southern Israel, part of a significant U.S. military buildup as President Donald Trump weighs possible action against Iran.
Inside the United States
Trump Declares ‘Golden Age,’ Warns Iran And Honors Charlie Kirk In State Of The Union
U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that America has entered a “golden age” while warning Iran of possible military action and honoring slain Christian activist Charlie Kirk during a politically charged State of the Union address before a divided Congress.
Nearly Two Dozen Of Largest Federal Agencies Shed Over 278,000 Workers In 2025
As a result of a concerted effort by the second Trump administration to reduce the size of the civilian federal workforce, the total staff of 23 of the largest executive-branch agencies shrunk by roughly 3% in the first half of 2025, with 144,000 additional jobs cut by year’s end.
Illegal Border Crosser Apprehensions Drop 96% At Southwest Border In A Year
In one year, illegal border crossings dropped by 96% at the southwest border, an historic shift from record highs during the Biden administration.
Around the World
U.S., Iran Set for Third Round of Nuclear Talks as Military Buildup Intensifies
Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva, marking the third round of indirect talks this month as tensions continue to mount across the Middle East.
Greenland And Denmark Reject Trump’s Hospital Ship Offer
Greenland and Denmark have publicly rejected U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s suggestion that an American naval hospital ship be sent to the Arctic island, saying their universal healthcare system already provides free treatment to all citizens.
Hungarian Opposition Slams War Execution Video As Orbán Campaign Escalates
A campaign video distributed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party, showing a little girl weeping at a window and intercut with scenes of her father being executed in war, has sparked outrage among opposition leaders, including Budapest’s mayor.
Crowds March To Russian Embassy In Budapest As Ukraine War Nears Fourth Year
Crowds marched to the Russian Embassy in Budapest on Sunday to mark nearly four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a war that is believed to have caused nearly 2 million military casualties.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Israel as U.S. Military Buildup Intensifies Amid Iran Tensions
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrived off Israel’s coast on Monday, marking a significant escalation in U.S. military deployments to the region as Washington and Jerusalem prepare for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Expand National Security Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
The Trump administration is preparing a new wave of national security tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump’s second-term levies, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Fifth Circuit Clears Way for Louisiana to Display Ten Commandments in Classrooms
A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana may begin enforcing its law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, marking a significant victory for supporters of religious liberty and America’s historic foundations.
Nor’easter Fury Paralyzes East Coast: 10,000+ Flights Grounded as Blizzard Conditions Trigger Widespread Emergencies
More than 10,000 flights were canceled nationwide between Feb. 22 and Feb. 24 as a powerful nor’easter slammed the East Coast with heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding, paralyzing travel and prompting emergency declarations across multiple states.
Trump, Democrats To Make Their Case At State Of The Union
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his second State of the Union Address of his second term Tuesday evening, when he is expected to highlight his accomplishments during his first year back in office and spotlight goals for the coming year.
Christian News
Ugandan Christian Convert ‘Killed By Muslim Father’ In Alleged Faith-Related Attack
A 33-year-old man in eastern Uganda was allegedly killed by his Muslim father after converting to Christianity, local sources said, in what church leaders describe as part of a broader pattern of faith-related violence in the African nation.
Iranian Christians Face Surge In Arrests As Crackdown Deepens
Christian advocacy groups have expressed alarm over what they describe as a sharp rise in arrests and mistreatment of Christians in Iran, particularly converts, accusing the Islamic Republic of increasingly using national security laws to suppress religious dissent.
U.S., Iran Set for Third Round of Nuclear Talks as Military Buildup Intensifies
Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva, marking the third round of indirect talks this month as tensions continue to mount across the Middle East.
Greenland And Denmark Reject Trump’s Hospital Ship Offer
Greenland and Denmark have publicly rejected U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s suggestion that an American naval hospital ship be sent to the Arctic island, saying their universal healthcare system already provides free treatment to all citizens.
Hungarian Opposition Slams War Execution Video As Orbán Campaign Escalates
A campaign video distributed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party, showing a little girl weeping at a window and intercut with scenes of her father being executed in war, has sparked outrage among opposition leaders, including Budapest’s mayor.
Crowds March To Russian Embassy In Budapest As Ukraine War Nears Fourth Year
Crowds marched to the Russian Embassy in Budapest on Sunday to mark nearly four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a war that is believed to have caused nearly 2 million military casualties.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Israel as U.S. Military Buildup Intensifies Amid Iran Tensions
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrived off Israel’s coast on Monday, marking a significant escalation in U.S. military deployments to the region as Washington and Jerusalem prepare for the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Expand National Security Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
The Trump administration is preparing a new wave of national security tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many of President Donald Trump’s second-term levies, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Fifth Circuit Clears Way for Louisiana to Display Ten Commandments in Classrooms
A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana may begin enforcing its law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, marking a significant victory for supporters of religious liberty and America’s historic foundations.
Nor’easter Fury Paralyzes East Coast: 10,000+ Flights Grounded as Blizzard Conditions Trigger Widespread Emergencies
More than 10,000 flights were canceled nationwide between Feb. 22 and Feb. 24 as a powerful nor’easter slammed the East Coast with heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding, paralyzing travel and prompting emergency declarations across multiple states.
Trump, Democrats To Make Their Case At State Of The Union
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his second State of the Union Address of his second term Tuesday evening, when he is expected to highlight his accomplishments during his first year back in office and spotlight goals for the coming year.
Christian News
Ugandan Christian Convert ‘Killed By Muslim Father’ In Alleged Faith-Related Attack
A 33-year-old man in eastern Uganda was allegedly killed by his Muslim father after converting to Christianity, local sources said, in what church leaders describe as part of a broader pattern of faith-related violence in the African nation.
Iranian Christians Face Surge In Arrests As Crackdown Deepens
Christian advocacy groups have expressed alarm over what they describe as a sharp rise in arrests and mistreatment of Christians in Iran, particularly converts, accusing the Islamic Republic of increasingly using national security laws to suppress religious dissent.
Around the World
Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Mexican Military Operation
Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed Sunday during a military operation in Jalisco state, Mexico’s Defense Department announced, delivering one of the most significant blows to organized crime in recent years.
Iran Campus Protests Resurface as Nuclear Talks Continue Under U.S. Military Pressure
Anti-government protests have erupted at multiple Iranian universities, marking the largest campus demonstrations since January’s deadly nationwide crackdown, as nuclear negotiations with the United States proceed under the shadow of possible military action.
Hungary, Slovakia Threaten Ukraine Power Cuts As Budapest Moves To Block 90-Billion-Euro EU Loan
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine unless it resumes Russian oil shipments by Monday, as the Hungarian government moves to block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to the war-torn country in an escalating energy standoff.
European Spy Chiefs Doubt 2026 Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Trump Optimism
Senior European intelligence officials see little chance of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, despite President Donald J. Trump’s claim that U.S.-brokered negotiations have brought a peace deal “reasonably close.”
British Police Detain Ex-Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties And Raid Royal Properties
British police raided two properties linked to former Prince Andrew on Thursday and detained the 66-year-old royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office, escalating scrutiny over his past association with the late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Pressures Hezbollah as Israel Warns of Severe Retaliation
Iran is increasing pressure on Hezbollah to join any future war with Israel, even as Tehran appears reluctant to enter direct conflict for now.
Netanyahu: AI Server Farms a ‘Major Breakthrough’ for Israel’s Strategic Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s decision to accelerate the construction of artificial intelligence server farms represents a “major breakthrough” and a strategic step toward strengthening the nation’s global standing.
Inside the United States
Day After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs To 15%
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would raise global tariffs to 15%. The announcement on social media comes a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his use of a 1977 law to impose tariffs on imports from around the world.
Republicans, Split Over SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Seek Way Forward
Republicans in Congress are sharply divided over whether to continue President Donald Trump’s tariff policies after the U.S. Supreme Court struck them down Friday.
Armed Man Shot Dead After Breaching Security At President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
A man carrying a shotgun and a gas can was shot and killed early Sunday after breaching the inner security perimeter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bulk of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
Christian News
Iranian Christian Convert Faces US Deportation, Risking Execution In Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran from an Iranian orphanage in the 1970s is facing possible deportation from the United States to Iran, where she could face execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, sources confirmed Sunday.
Minor Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan After Child Marriage Ban Signed Into Law (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were searching Thursday for an abducted minor girl, days after the provincial governor signed legislation raising the legal marriage age to 18 and criminalizing child marriage as a non-bailable offense.
Worthy Insights
Trump to Release US Intel on Aliens – Is It Part of the ‘Great Deception’ Described in Revelation?
Widespread interest in aliens, extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and flying objects – even among many Bible-believing Christians – has reached the White House, where, overnight, President Donald Trump pledged full disclosure of government intelligence on these matters.
Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Mexican Military Operation
Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed Sunday during a military operation in Jalisco state, Mexico’s Defense Department announced, delivering one of the most significant blows to organized crime in recent years.
Iran Campus Protests Resurface as Nuclear Talks Continue Under U.S. Military Pressure
Anti-government protests have erupted at multiple Iranian universities, marking the largest campus demonstrations since January’s deadly nationwide crackdown, as nuclear negotiations with the United States proceed under the shadow of possible military action.
Hungary, Slovakia Threaten Ukraine Power Cuts As Budapest Moves To Block 90-Billion-Euro EU Loan
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine unless it resumes Russian oil shipments by Monday, as the Hungarian government moves to block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to the war-torn country in an escalating energy standoff.
European Spy Chiefs Doubt 2026 Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Trump Optimism
Senior European intelligence officials see little chance of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, despite President Donald J. Trump’s claim that U.S.-brokered negotiations have brought a peace deal “reasonably close.”
British Police Detain Ex-Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties And Raid Royal Properties
British police raided two properties linked to former Prince Andrew on Thursday and detained the 66-year-old royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office, escalating scrutiny over his past association with the late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Pressures Hezbollah as Israel Warns of Severe Retaliation
Iran is increasing pressure on Hezbollah to join any future war with Israel, even as Tehran appears reluctant to enter direct conflict for now.
Netanyahu: AI Server Farms a ‘Major Breakthrough’ for Israel’s Strategic Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s decision to accelerate the construction of artificial intelligence server farms represents a “major breakthrough” and a strategic step toward strengthening the nation’s global standing.
Inside the United States
Day After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs To 15%
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would raise global tariffs to 15%. The announcement on social media comes a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his use of a 1977 law to impose tariffs on imports from around the world.
Republicans, Split Over SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Seek Way Forward
Republicans in Congress are sharply divided over whether to continue President Donald Trump’s tariff policies after the U.S. Supreme Court struck them down Friday.
Armed Man Shot Dead After Breaching Security At President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
A man carrying a shotgun and a gas can was shot and killed early Sunday after breaching the inner security perimeter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bulk of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
Christian News
Iranian Christian Convert Faces US Deportation, Risking Execution In Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran from an Iranian orphanage in the 1970s is facing possible deportation from the United States to Iran, where she could face execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, sources confirmed Sunday.
Minor Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan After Child Marriage Ban Signed Into Law (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were searching Thursday for an abducted minor girl, days after the provincial governor signed legislation raising the legal marriage age to 18 and criminalizing child marriage as a non-bailable offense.
Worthy Insights
Trump to Release US Intel on Aliens – Is It Part of the ‘Great Deception’ Described in Revelation?
Widespread interest in aliens, extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and flying objects – even among many Bible-believing Christians – has reached the White House, where, overnight, President Donald Trump pledged full disclosure of government intelligence on these matters.