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Around the World
Wartorn Ukraine Struggles In Freezing Temperatures As Russian Strikes Kill Numerous People
Ukrainians struggled to cope with freezing temperatures Tuesday after Russia launched its second massive drone and missile assault in four days, killing and wounding civilians and knocking out power and heating in several regions, Ukrainian officials said.
Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as Terrorist Organizations in Sweeping Crackdown
The administration of Donald Trump has formally designated three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, following through on a long-signaled policy shift that could reverberate across U.S. relations in the Middle East, including with allies Qatar and Turkey.
Trump Tells Iranians ‘Help Is on the Way,’ Cancels Talks as Protests Rock Islamic Republic
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to continue protesting against the Islamic Republic, declaring that “help is on the way” as reports mount of a sweeping and deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cuts Ties With Additional UN Agencies, Citing Anti-Israel Bias and Bureaucratic Failures
Israel will immediately sever all contact with three additional United Nations agencies and international bodies, the Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday, expanding a sweeping reassessment of Israel’s engagement with UN institutions.
Inside the United States
Johnson Expects On-time Passage Of All Govt Funding Bills As Two More Head To Floor
Congress has less than a month to pass the remaining appropriations bills providing fiscal 2026 funding for federal agencies, but House Republicans are convinced it’s possible.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Trans Sports Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases over whether biological males can participate in women's and girls’ sports.
Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers As Anti-ICE Protests Spread Following Killing
American evangelist Franklin Graham has urged prayers for the United States and its leaders, saying “the radical socialist left” is seeking the destruction of the nation after the killing of a Christian woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Christian News
Advocates Alarmed Over Scale Christian Persecution in China, India; Millions Facing Raids and Church Attacks
Christian activists say religious freedom is under “unprecedented threat” in China and India, citing a sharp escalation in government actions and extremist violence targeting believers.
Wartorn Ukraine Struggles In Freezing Temperatures As Russian Strikes Kill Numerous People
Ukrainians struggled to cope with freezing temperatures Tuesday after Russia launched its second massive drone and missile assault in four days, killing and wounding civilians and knocking out power and heating in several regions, Ukrainian officials said.
Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as Terrorist Organizations in Sweeping Crackdown
The administration of Donald Trump has formally designated three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, following through on a long-signaled policy shift that could reverberate across U.S. relations in the Middle East, including with allies Qatar and Turkey.
Trump Tells Iranians ‘Help Is on the Way,’ Cancels Talks as Protests Rock Islamic Republic
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to continue protesting against the Islamic Republic, declaring that “help is on the way” as reports mount of a sweeping and deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cuts Ties With Additional UN Agencies, Citing Anti-Israel Bias and Bureaucratic Failures
Israel will immediately sever all contact with three additional United Nations agencies and international bodies, the Foreign Ministry confirmed Tuesday, expanding a sweeping reassessment of Israel’s engagement with UN institutions.
Inside the United States
Johnson Expects On-time Passage Of All Govt Funding Bills As Two More Head To Floor
Congress has less than a month to pass the remaining appropriations bills providing fiscal 2026 funding for federal agencies, but House Republicans are convinced it’s possible.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Trans Sports Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases over whether biological males can participate in women's and girls’ sports.
Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers As Anti-ICE Protests Spread Following Killing
American evangelist Franklin Graham has urged prayers for the United States and its leaders, saying “the radical socialist left” is seeking the destruction of the nation after the killing of a Christian woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
Christian News
Advocates Alarmed Over Scale Christian Persecution in China, India; Millions Facing Raids and Church Attacks
Christian activists say religious freedom is under “unprecedented threat” in China and India, citing a sharp escalation in government actions and extremist violence targeting believers.
Around the World
Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Nations Doing Business With Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday said any nation that does business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on imports as massive protests in the Islamic Republic continue into a third week.
NATO Chief Urges Allies to Protect Greenland Amid US Military Threats
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged alliance members to jointly protect Greenland, as a senior European Union official warned that any U.S. military takeover of the strategic Arctic territory would spell the end of NATO.
Britain Weighs Arctic Security Role as NATO Eyes Russia, China Threats
Britain is holding discussions with NATO allies on how it can help strengthen security in the Arctic amid growing concerns over increased activity by Russia and China, a senior government minister said Sunday.
Turkey Moves Toward Joining Saudi–Pakistan Defense Pact, Raising Fears of New Regional Military Bloc
Turkey is seeking to join an existing defense alliance between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a move that could lay the groundwork for a new regional military bloc modeled loosely on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to a report published Friday by Bloomberg.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches ‘Hoshen’ Five-Year Plan Focusing on AI, Robotics, Space Warfare
Israel’s military is moving ahead with an ambitious modernization effort as IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir initiates concrete steps to implement a new five-year strategic plan aimed at reshaping the battlefield of the future.
Inside the United States
Jackson Synagogue Targeted in Apparent Arson Attack, Suspect Arrested
The same Mississippi synagogue bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1960s was targeted again over the weekend, as authorities arrested a suspect accused of setting a fire at Beth Israel Congregation early Saturday morning.
Truck Hits LA Crowd Protesting Against Iran’s Islamic Regime; Several Injured (VIDEO)
At least two people were injured after a U-Haul rental moving truck drove into the crowd during a protest against Iran’s Islamic rulers in Los Angeles late Sunday, officials and witnesses said.
Christian News
Pastor Killed In Colombia; Christians Shocked
Christians across Colombia expressed deep shock and grief after church officials confirmed that a prominent evangelical pastor was shot and killed during New Year’s celebrations in the country’s Caribbean region.
Bible Sales Surge to Record Highs in U.K. and U.S., Signaling Renewed Spiritual Interest
Bible sales reached historic highs in both the United Kingdom and the United States in 2025, according to newly released industry data, pointing to a growing re-engagement with Christian faith amid global uncertainty.
Worthy Insights
Possible Israeli insider places high stakes Polymarket bet on war against Iran by Jan. 31
A Polymarket account, which has sparked rumors of insider information after successfully gambling on Israeli and US military operations over the last six months, placed a new, high stakes wager on war with Iran by month’s end.
Trump’s new source of leverage against Iran’s Islamist regime
President Donald Trump has found a new source of leverage against Iran’s Islamist regime — the Iranian people themselves.
Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Nations Doing Business With Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday said any nation that does business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on imports as massive protests in the Islamic Republic continue into a third week.
NATO Chief Urges Allies to Protect Greenland Amid US Military Threats
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged alliance members to jointly protect Greenland, as a senior European Union official warned that any U.S. military takeover of the strategic Arctic territory would spell the end of NATO.
Britain Weighs Arctic Security Role as NATO Eyes Russia, China Threats
Britain is holding discussions with NATO allies on how it can help strengthen security in the Arctic amid growing concerns over increased activity by Russia and China, a senior government minister said Sunday.
Turkey Moves Toward Joining Saudi–Pakistan Defense Pact, Raising Fears of New Regional Military Bloc
Turkey is seeking to join an existing defense alliance between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a move that could lay the groundwork for a new regional military bloc modeled loosely on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), according to a report published Friday by Bloomberg.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches ‘Hoshen’ Five-Year Plan Focusing on AI, Robotics, Space Warfare
Israel’s military is moving ahead with an ambitious modernization effort as IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir initiates concrete steps to implement a new five-year strategic plan aimed at reshaping the battlefield of the future.
Inside the United States
Jackson Synagogue Targeted in Apparent Arson Attack, Suspect Arrested
The same Mississippi synagogue bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1960s was targeted again over the weekend, as authorities arrested a suspect accused of setting a fire at Beth Israel Congregation early Saturday morning.
Truck Hits LA Crowd Protesting Against Iran’s Islamic Regime; Several Injured (VIDEO)
At least two people were injured after a U-Haul rental moving truck drove into the crowd during a protest against Iran’s Islamic rulers in Los Angeles late Sunday, officials and witnesses said.
Christian News
Pastor Killed In Colombia; Christians Shocked
Christians across Colombia expressed deep shock and grief after church officials confirmed that a prominent evangelical pastor was shot and killed during New Year’s celebrations in the country’s Caribbean region.
Bible Sales Surge to Record Highs in U.K. and U.S., Signaling Renewed Spiritual Interest
Bible sales reached historic highs in both the United Kingdom and the United States in 2025, according to newly released industry data, pointing to a growing re-engagement with Christian faith amid global uncertainty.
Worthy Insights
Possible Israeli insider places high stakes Polymarket bet on war against Iran by Jan. 31
A Polymarket account, which has sparked rumors of insider information after successfully gambling on Israeli and US military operations over the last six months, placed a new, high stakes wager on war with Iran by month’s end.
Trump’s new source of leverage against Iran’s Islamist regime
President Donald Trump has found a new source of leverage against Iran’s Islamist regime — the Iranian people themselves.
Around the World
Iran Regime Kills Hundreds as Trump Considers Military, Cyber Options
The Iranian regime is accused of killing hundreds of protesters over the weekend in what human-rights groups describe as one of the bloodiest crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s history, even as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs a range of potential U.S. responses that reportedly include precision military strikes, cyber warfare, and expanded sanctions.
Deadly Aleppo Fighting And Separate U.S. Strikes Deepen Syria Instability
Deadly clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led fighters in the northern city of Aleppo have coincided with separate U.S. military strikes elsewhere in Syria, heightening fears of renewed instability in a country still struggling to stabilize after years of war.
Fidesz Delays Premier Pick As Orbán Faces Growing Challenge Ahead Of Hungary Election (Worthy News In-Depth)
The weekend congress of Hungary’s long-ruling Fidesz party ended with a cliffhanger after its leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, said the nationalist party will wait until next month to name its candidate for prime minister for upcoming parliamentary elections, as Fidesz trails in most opinion polls.
Russia Uses Hypersonic Missile On Western Ukraine As U.N. Security Council Meets (Worthy News Radio)
Russia’s use of a hypersonic missile against western Ukraine has raised alarm across Europe and prompted an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian officials confirmed Sunday.
Life Returns To Berlin After Days-Long Blackout
Daily life began returning to southwest Berlin on Friday after power was largely restored following an arson attack on critical infrastructure by suspected far-left extremists that caused the longest blackout in Germany’s capital since World War II, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Site After Intelligence Contradicts Lebanese Claims
The Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes Sunday on a site in southern Lebanon that the Lebanese Army had previously declared free of Hezbollah activity, Israeli officials said, citing intelligence assessments that contradicted Beirut’s findings.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan Bill To Cap Annual Deficits At 3% Could Curb Debt Growth
Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan proposal to cap annual deficits at 3% of GDP, but this resolution would still permit spending beyond annual revenue.
Assaults Against ICE Up 1300%, Vehicular Attacks Up 3200%, Death Threats Up 8000%
Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300%, vehicular attacks are up 3,200% and death threats are up 8,000%, the Department of Homeland Security said after a U.S. citizen was shot and killed
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Anti-oil Cases With Energy Costs On The Line
Energy advocates have been warning against green energy demands driving up prices across the country. As anti-oil and gas activists seek legal pathways to straddle the energy industry, U.S. companies are making less effective products at higher prices to comply with demands while customers suffer, industry insiders argue.
Christian News
Dutch Christian Preacher Detained After Banned Service in Netherlands
Dutch police detained controversial Christian preacher Tom de Wal late Friday after he proceeded with a banned prayer-healing service in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg, authorities said.
China Arrests Church Leaders in Growing Crackdown on Underground Christians
Chinese authorities have detained Protestant church leaders and demolished church property as part of a “widening crackdown on underground churches” that refuse to align with Communist Party ideology, Christian sources say.
Iran Regime Kills Hundreds as Trump Considers Military, Cyber Options
The Iranian regime is accused of killing hundreds of protesters over the weekend in what human-rights groups describe as one of the bloodiest crackdowns in the Islamic Republic’s history, even as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs a range of potential U.S. responses that reportedly include precision military strikes, cyber warfare, and expanded sanctions.
Deadly Aleppo Fighting And Separate U.S. Strikes Deepen Syria Instability
Deadly clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led fighters in the northern city of Aleppo have coincided with separate U.S. military strikes elsewhere in Syria, heightening fears of renewed instability in a country still struggling to stabilize after years of war.
Fidesz Delays Premier Pick As Orbán Faces Growing Challenge Ahead Of Hungary Election (Worthy News In-Depth)
The weekend congress of Hungary’s long-ruling Fidesz party ended with a cliffhanger after its leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, said the nationalist party will wait until next month to name its candidate for prime minister for upcoming parliamentary elections, as Fidesz trails in most opinion polls.
Russia Uses Hypersonic Missile On Western Ukraine As U.N. Security Council Meets (Worthy News Radio)
Russia’s use of a hypersonic missile against western Ukraine has raised alarm across Europe and prompted an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian officials confirmed Sunday.
Life Returns To Berlin After Days-Long Blackout
Daily life began returning to southwest Berlin on Friday after power was largely restored following an arson attack on critical infrastructure by suspected far-left extremists that caused the longest blackout in Germany’s capital since World War II, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Site After Intelligence Contradicts Lebanese Claims
The Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes Sunday on a site in southern Lebanon that the Lebanese Army had previously declared free of Hezbollah activity, Israeli officials said, citing intelligence assessments that contradicted Beirut’s findings.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan Bill To Cap Annual Deficits At 3% Could Curb Debt Growth
Lawmakers introduced a bipartisan proposal to cap annual deficits at 3% of GDP, but this resolution would still permit spending beyond annual revenue.
Assaults Against ICE Up 1300%, Vehicular Attacks Up 3200%, Death Threats Up 8000%
Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are up 1,300%, vehicular attacks are up 3,200% and death threats are up 8,000%, the Department of Homeland Security said after a U.S. citizen was shot and killed
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Anti-oil Cases With Energy Costs On The Line
Energy advocates have been warning against green energy demands driving up prices across the country. As anti-oil and gas activists seek legal pathways to straddle the energy industry, U.S. companies are making less effective products at higher prices to comply with demands while customers suffer, industry insiders argue.
Christian News
Dutch Christian Preacher Detained After Banned Service in Netherlands
Dutch police detained controversial Christian preacher Tom de Wal late Friday after he proceeded with a banned prayer-healing service in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg, authorities said.
China Arrests Church Leaders in Growing Crackdown on Underground Christians
Chinese authorities have detained Protestant church leaders and demolished church property as part of a “widening crackdown on underground churches” that refuse to align with Communist Party ideology, Christian sources say.