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Around the World
US–Iran Talks Show Mixed Signals as Military Buildup Intensifies
The third round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran ended Thursday amid sharply conflicting assessments, as diplomatic maneuvering unfolded alongside one of the largest U.S. military buildups in the Middle East in years.
February Strike Commemoration In Amsterdam Overshadowed By Controversy (Worthy News In-Depth)
The 85th anniversary commemoration of a strike in Amsterdam against the deportation of Jews to Nazi death camps was overshadowed Wednesday by pro-Palestine protests and a controversial speech.
Indonesia Raises Billions In Bonds To Fund Budget Shortfall As Christians Pray For Stability
Indonesia tried to raise money on international financial markets Wednesday amid concerns over fiscal pressures in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, which recently faced one of its sharpest stock market downturns in decades.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force Strikes Hezbollah Radwan Force Sites in Eastern Lebanon
The Israeli Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes Thursday in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, targeting eight military compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
Inside the United States
Democrats Move to Block Trump Military Action on Iran as Talks Stall
Congressional Democrats are moving to force votes in the House and Senate to block President Donald Trump from launching military action against Iran without prior congressional approval.
FBI Subpoenaed Kash Patel Phone Records While He Was Private Citizen, Report Reveals
The FBI obtained phone records belonging to its current director, Kash Patel, during the Biden administration while he was still a private citizen, according to multiple reports confirmed Wednesday.
Bill Gates Addresses Epstein Ties, Admits Affairs But Denies Misconduct
Bill Gates, co-founder of tech giant Microsoft and currently ranked among the world’s wealthiest individuals, told employees this week that he had extramarital affairs during his marriage but denied any involvement in or knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking, according to remarks reviewed by U.S. media outlets.
Christian News
Houston Pastor Fatally Shot During Burglary Attempt, Church Mourns Founder
A Spanish-language evangelical congregation in Houston, Texas, home to one of America’s largest Hispanic communities, is mourning its founding pastor after he was accidentally shot and killed during a reported burglary attempt.
Christian Sanitation Worker Brutally Assaulted In Pakistan’s Punjab Province (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian sanitation worker in eastern Pakistan has alleged he was brutally beaten while performing municipal cleaning duties in what advocacy groups describe as part of mounting pressure on Christians in the Muslim-majority nation.
US–Iran Talks Show Mixed Signals as Military Buildup Intensifies
The third round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran ended Thursday amid sharply conflicting assessments, as diplomatic maneuvering unfolded alongside one of the largest U.S. military buildups in the Middle East in years.
February Strike Commemoration In Amsterdam Overshadowed By Controversy (Worthy News In-Depth)
The 85th anniversary commemoration of a strike in Amsterdam against the deportation of Jews to Nazi death camps was overshadowed Wednesday by pro-Palestine protests and a controversial speech.
Indonesia Raises Billions In Bonds To Fund Budget Shortfall As Christians Pray For Stability
Indonesia tried to raise money on international financial markets Wednesday amid concerns over fiscal pressures in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, which recently faced one of its sharpest stock market downturns in decades.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force Strikes Hezbollah Radwan Force Sites in Eastern Lebanon
The Israeli Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes Thursday in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, targeting eight military compounds belonging to Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
Inside the United States
Democrats Move to Block Trump Military Action on Iran as Talks Stall
Congressional Democrats are moving to force votes in the House and Senate to block President Donald Trump from launching military action against Iran without prior congressional approval.
FBI Subpoenaed Kash Patel Phone Records While He Was Private Citizen, Report Reveals
The FBI obtained phone records belonging to its current director, Kash Patel, during the Biden administration while he was still a private citizen, according to multiple reports confirmed Wednesday.
Bill Gates Addresses Epstein Ties, Admits Affairs But Denies Misconduct
Bill Gates, co-founder of tech giant Microsoft and currently ranked among the world’s wealthiest individuals, told employees this week that he had extramarital affairs during his marriage but denied any involvement in or knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking, according to remarks reviewed by U.S. media outlets.
Christian News
Houston Pastor Fatally Shot During Burglary Attempt, Church Mourns Founder
A Spanish-language evangelical congregation in Houston, Texas, home to one of America’s largest Hispanic communities, is mourning its founding pastor after he was accidentally shot and killed during a reported burglary attempt.
Christian Sanitation Worker Brutally Assaulted In Pakistan’s Punjab Province (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian sanitation worker in eastern Pakistan has alleged he was brutally beaten while performing municipal cleaning duties in what advocacy groups describe as part of mounting pressure on Christians in the Muslim-majority nation.
Around the World
Trump’s Tariffs Set To Rise To 15% For Some Countries, Greer Says
The Trump administration signaled a possible climb in some U.S. tariffs above 10%, but provided few specifics.
Vance: U.S. Sees Signs Iran Rebuilding Nuclear Program Ahead of Geneva Talks
The United States has detected evidence that Iran is attempting to rebuild elements of its nuclear program following U.S.-led strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday, just one day before renewed negotiations in Geneva.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Modi Makes Historic Address to Knesset, Vows Stronger Israel–India Alliance
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a historic address to Israel’s parliament on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian leader ever to speak before the Knesset, and pledging to deepen strategic ties between the two democracies.
Palestinian Authority Funnels Nearly Half a Billion Shekels to Terrorists in 2025
The Palestinian Authority transferred approximately NIS 487 million to imprisoned terrorists and the families of attackers in 2025 under its controversial “pay-for-slay” policy, according to information presented during Israel’s security cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Inside the United States
Clintons To Face Questions From Lawmakers This Week Over Epstein Ties
After six months of stalling, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, will appear before lawmakers for their depositions.
Trump Officially Declares ‘War On Fraud,’ Vance To Lead
President Donald Trump officially declared a "war on fraud" during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. He named Vice President JD Vance as leader of the task force to fight fraud.
Christian News
Christians Raise Alarm Over Alleged Land Seizure And Blasphemy Law Misuse In Pakistan
Christians in Pakistan’s industrial city of Gujranwala expressed fears of renewed violence after a Christian family’s ancestral home was allegedly taken over by a Muslim lawyer who accused the homeowner of blasphemy, sources told Worthy News.
Trump’s Tariffs Set To Rise To 15% For Some Countries, Greer Says
The Trump administration signaled a possible climb in some U.S. tariffs above 10%, but provided few specifics.
Vance: U.S. Sees Signs Iran Rebuilding Nuclear Program Ahead of Geneva Talks
The United States has detected evidence that Iran is attempting to rebuild elements of its nuclear program following U.S.-led strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday, just one day before renewed negotiations in Geneva.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Modi Makes Historic Address to Knesset, Vows Stronger Israel–India Alliance
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a historic address to Israel’s parliament on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian leader ever to speak before the Knesset, and pledging to deepen strategic ties between the two democracies.
Palestinian Authority Funnels Nearly Half a Billion Shekels to Terrorists in 2025
The Palestinian Authority transferred approximately NIS 487 million to imprisoned terrorists and the families of attackers in 2025 under its controversial “pay-for-slay” policy, according to information presented during Israel’s security cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Inside the United States
Clintons To Face Questions From Lawmakers This Week Over Epstein Ties
After six months of stalling, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, will appear before lawmakers for their depositions.
Trump Officially Declares ‘War On Fraud,’ Vance To Lead
President Donald Trump officially declared a "war on fraud" during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. He named Vice President JD Vance as leader of the task force to fight fraud.
Christian News
Christians Raise Alarm Over Alleged Land Seizure And Blasphemy Law Misuse In Pakistan
Christians in Pakistan’s industrial city of Gujranwala expressed fears of renewed violence after a Christian family’s ancestral home was allegedly taken over by a Muslim lawyer who accused the homeowner of blasphemy, sources told Worthy News.
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.