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Around the World
Trump, Rwanda, and Congo Sign “Washington Accords” to End Decades of War, Open Region to U.S. Mineral Deals
President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign the Washington Accords, a peace pact the three leaders say will end a 30-year conflict in eastern Congo -- even as fighting continues on the ground.
Budapest Insolvency Crisis Deepens As Orbán Government Clash Escalates
Budapest, Hungary’s capital and its political, economic, and cultural heart, risks becoming insolvent — the municipal equivalent of bankruptcy — a crisis the opposition blames on the right-wing government’s tax policies.
Hungary And Slovakia Challenge EU Russian Energy Phase-Out At the Top Court
Hungary and possibly neighboring Slovakia will challenge a European Union decision to phase out Russian energy sources at the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Expected to Announce Gaza “Board of Peace,” Advance to Phase Two of Postwar Plan Within Weeks
US President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil Gaza's long-awaited "Board of Peace" and formally announce the transition to phase two of Washington's Gaza stabilization plan within the next three weeks, Axios and additional US and regional officials said Thursday. The move would mark the most significant diplomatic step since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect nearly two months ago.
Documents Expose Hamas’ Secret Takeover of Gaza Aid Groups
Newly released Hamas Interior Ministry documents—seized by the Israel Defense Forces and analyzed by NGO Monitor—reveal the extent to which Hamas infiltrated and controlled foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza. Spanning 2018–2022, these Arabic-language files describe an “institutionalized framework of coercion, intimidation, and surveillance” that allowed Hamas to shape humanitarian work, manipulate international NGOs, and exploit aid systems for intelligence and military gain. NGO Monitor president Gerald Steinberg said the level of penetration “was far beyond the scope of our expectations.”
Inside the United States
DOJ Confirms Identity of Pipe Bomb Suspect
The U.S. Department of Justice offered few details in the ongoing investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect related to pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Texas’ New Congressional Maps
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed Texas a win in a challenge to its new congressional redistricting maps, granting a stay of a lower court ruling blocking them from going into effect. The ruling allows Texas’ new congressional maps to remain in effect for the 2026 midterm election. The new maps could flip up to five seats currently held by Democrats to Republican, analysts say.
Christian News
Haitian Gang Leader Joly “Yonyon” Germine Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping 16 American Missionaries
Joly "Yonyon" Germine, the former leader of Haiti's notorious 400 Mawozo gang, was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to life in prison without the possibility of supervised release for orchestrating the 2021 kidnapping of 16 American missionaries--five of them children--from Christian Aid Ministries.
Trump, Rwanda, and Congo Sign “Washington Accords” to End Decades of War, Open Region to U.S. Mineral Deals
President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday to sign the Washington Accords, a peace pact the three leaders say will end a 30-year conflict in eastern Congo -- even as fighting continues on the ground.
Budapest Insolvency Crisis Deepens As Orbán Government Clash Escalates
Budapest, Hungary’s capital and its political, economic, and cultural heart, risks becoming insolvent — the municipal equivalent of bankruptcy — a crisis the opposition blames on the right-wing government’s tax policies.
Hungary And Slovakia Challenge EU Russian Energy Phase-Out At the Top Court
Hungary and possibly neighboring Slovakia will challenge a European Union decision to phase out Russian energy sources at the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Expected to Announce Gaza “Board of Peace,” Advance to Phase Two of Postwar Plan Within Weeks
US President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil Gaza's long-awaited "Board of Peace" and formally announce the transition to phase two of Washington's Gaza stabilization plan within the next three weeks, Axios and additional US and regional officials said Thursday. The move would mark the most significant diplomatic step since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect nearly two months ago.
Documents Expose Hamas’ Secret Takeover of Gaza Aid Groups
Newly released Hamas Interior Ministry documents—seized by the Israel Defense Forces and analyzed by NGO Monitor—reveal the extent to which Hamas infiltrated and controlled foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza. Spanning 2018–2022, these Arabic-language files describe an “institutionalized framework of coercion, intimidation, and surveillance” that allowed Hamas to shape humanitarian work, manipulate international NGOs, and exploit aid systems for intelligence and military gain. NGO Monitor president Gerald Steinberg said the level of penetration “was far beyond the scope of our expectations.”
Inside the United States
DOJ Confirms Identity of Pipe Bomb Suspect
The U.S. Department of Justice offered few details in the ongoing investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect related to pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Texas’ New Congressional Maps
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed Texas a win in a challenge to its new congressional redistricting maps, granting a stay of a lower court ruling blocking them from going into effect. The ruling allows Texas’ new congressional maps to remain in effect for the 2026 midterm election. The new maps could flip up to five seats currently held by Democrats to Republican, analysts say.
Christian News
Haitian Gang Leader Joly “Yonyon” Germine Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping 16 American Missionaries
Joly "Yonyon" Germine, the former leader of Haiti's notorious 400 Mawozo gang, was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to life in prison without the possibility of supervised release for orchestrating the 2021 kidnapping of 16 American missionaries--five of them children--from Christian Aid Ministries.
Around the World
U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria
The U.S. unveils sweeping visa bans targeting individuals behind anti-Christian violence in Nigeria. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to block visas for perpetrators and family members. Attacks on churches and schools--including mass abductions--prompted President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria a "country of particular concern." The policy applies globally, signaling a broader U.S. effort to confront violations of religious freedom worldwide.
U.S. Deploys Reverse-Engineered “Shahed-Style” Drone Squadron to Middle East Under New Task Force
A newly deployed U.S. drone squadron operating somewhere in the Middle East is based on a reverse-engineered copy of Iran's Shahed-136 attack drone, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive--an unusual move that underscores Washington's accelerating push to field cheaper strike systems against Iranian-style threats.
Pentecostal Pastor Sounds Alarm As Floods Devastate His Village In North Sumatra (Worthy News Exclusive) (VIDEO)
A Pentecostal pastor on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has cried out for help, saying his community has been without food, safe water supplies, and fresh clothing for days following massive flooding that killed at least hundreds of people in the region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says Phase Two of Gaza Peace Plan “Coming Soon” Despite Ceasefire Breach
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that phase two of his Gaza peace plan is "moving along well" and will begin "pretty soon," even as Hamas breached the ceasefire hours earlier in Rafah, wounding six Israeli soldiers.
Israel Delivers Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany in Historic $4.6 Billion Transfer
Israel formally delivered its Arrow-3 long-range missile defense system to the German Air Force on Wednesday, completing a landmark $4.6 billion deal -- the largest defense export agreement in Israel's history and the first time the cutting-edge system has ever been deployed by a nation outside Israel or the United States.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Halts All Immigration Applications From 19 Nations Citing National Security After D.C. Guard Shooting
The Trump administration on Tuesday formally suspended all immigration applications--from asylum to green cards to citizenship--for nationals of 19 countries deemed "high-risk," launching the most sweeping immigration pause since President Trump took office.
House Committee Examines Rising Violence Against Law Enforcement
Growing violence against law enforcement officers is raising concerns with lawmakers as the law enforcement community points to dangerous rhetoric as a catalyst for the attacks, as Democrats continue to accuse immigration officials of wrongdoing.
U.S. Oil Output Rose To Record High In September
U.S. oil production rose by 44,000 barrels per day to a record 13.84 million barrels per day in September, driven by a sharp increase in New Mexico and Alaska.
Christian News
Latino Evangelicals Launch Pro-Israel Group In California To Counter Rising Antisemitism
Hundreds of evangelical Latinos and their pastors have launched a Zionist non-profit group in California targeting Spanish speakers in the U.S. state and beyond.
Sudan’s Oldest Churches Attacked Amid Ongoing War
Sudanese Christians faced new challenges Tuesday after two of Sudan’s oldest churches were reportedly attacked by suspected Islamic vandals in the Sunni Muslim–majority nation.
U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria
The U.S. unveils sweeping visa bans targeting individuals behind anti-Christian violence in Nigeria. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to block visas for perpetrators and family members. Attacks on churches and schools--including mass abductions--prompted President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria a "country of particular concern." The policy applies globally, signaling a broader U.S. effort to confront violations of religious freedom worldwide.
U.S. Deploys Reverse-Engineered “Shahed-Style” Drone Squadron to Middle East Under New Task Force
A newly deployed U.S. drone squadron operating somewhere in the Middle East is based on a reverse-engineered copy of Iran's Shahed-136 attack drone, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive--an unusual move that underscores Washington's accelerating push to field cheaper strike systems against Iranian-style threats.
Pentecostal Pastor Sounds Alarm As Floods Devastate His Village In North Sumatra (Worthy News Exclusive) (VIDEO)
A Pentecostal pastor on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has cried out for help, saying his community has been without food, safe water supplies, and fresh clothing for days following massive flooding that killed at least hundreds of people in the region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says Phase Two of Gaza Peace Plan “Coming Soon” Despite Ceasefire Breach
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that phase two of his Gaza peace plan is "moving along well" and will begin "pretty soon," even as Hamas breached the ceasefire hours earlier in Rafah, wounding six Israeli soldiers.
Israel Delivers Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany in Historic $4.6 Billion Transfer
Israel formally delivered its Arrow-3 long-range missile defense system to the German Air Force on Wednesday, completing a landmark $4.6 billion deal -- the largest defense export agreement in Israel's history and the first time the cutting-edge system has ever been deployed by a nation outside Israel or the United States.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Halts All Immigration Applications From 19 Nations Citing National Security After D.C. Guard Shooting
The Trump administration on Tuesday formally suspended all immigration applications--from asylum to green cards to citizenship--for nationals of 19 countries deemed "high-risk," launching the most sweeping immigration pause since President Trump took office.
House Committee Examines Rising Violence Against Law Enforcement
Growing violence against law enforcement officers is raising concerns with lawmakers as the law enforcement community points to dangerous rhetoric as a catalyst for the attacks, as Democrats continue to accuse immigration officials of wrongdoing.
U.S. Oil Output Rose To Record High In September
U.S. oil production rose by 44,000 barrels per day to a record 13.84 million barrels per day in September, driven by a sharp increase in New Mexico and Alaska.
Christian News
Latino Evangelicals Launch Pro-Israel Group In California To Counter Rising Antisemitism
Hundreds of evangelical Latinos and their pastors have launched a Zionist non-profit group in California targeting Spanish speakers in the U.S. state and beyond.
Sudan’s Oldest Churches Attacked Amid Ongoing War
Sudanese Christians faced new challenges Tuesday after two of Sudan’s oldest churches were reportedly attacked by suspected Islamic vandals in the Sunni Muslim–majority nation.
Around the World
Trump Says U.S. Will Launch Land Strikes Inside Venezuela “Very Soon,” Expanding Anti-Drug Campaign
President Donald Trump said on Dec. 2 that the United States will begin conducting military strikes inside Venezuela "very soon," marking a significant escalation in Washington's months-long campaign to dismantle narcotics networks that U.S. officials say are operating with the protection of the Maduro regime.
Putin Warns Europe of War as U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued one of his starkest threats yet toward Europe on Tuesday, declaring that Moscow is "ready right now" for a war with the continent if attacked--an escalation made just hours before meeting White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin.
U.S.–Russia–Ukraine Diplomacy Accelerates as Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
The Trump administration’s push to broker an end to the nearly four-year war in Ukraine entered a volatile new phase Tuesday, as White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Signals Openness to Syria Deal but Insists on Strict Security Guarantees
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel is prepared to reach a diplomatic arrangement with Syria's new regime, but only under conditions that firmly protect Israel's security and prevent the rise of new threats along its northern border.
Inside the United States
Trump Revokes All Biden Autopen–Signed Executive Orders, Citing Illegality and Lack of Authorization
President Donald Trump announced last Friday that he is revoking all executive orders and related documents signed using an autopen during the Biden administration, alleging that the signatures were made without the former president's authorization and are therefore unlawful.
Johnson: Democrats ‘Broke The System’ Of U.S. Health Care
Republican leaders in Congress remain firmly opposed to any health care plan that renews the pandemic-era expansion of Obamacare subsidies, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday.
‘ALLAHU AKBAR’: Afghan Evacuee Accused of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Pleads Not Guilty
Shouting “Allahu Akbar” as he opened fire just blocks from the White House, an Afghan national evacuated to the United States in 2021 is accused of killing one West Virginia National Guard soldier and critically injuring another in a broad-daylight attack that federal authorities say was entirely unprovoked.
Christian News
Street Preacher’s Arrest Sends Major First Amendment Test to U.S. Supreme Court
A case involving a Mississippi street preacher--arrested for sharing the Gospel outside a concert venue--has now reached the U.S. Supreme Court, setting the stage for a ruling that could reshape how Americans defend their constitutional rights against local restrictions.
Trump Says U.S. Will Launch Land Strikes Inside Venezuela “Very Soon,” Expanding Anti-Drug Campaign
President Donald Trump said on Dec. 2 that the United States will begin conducting military strikes inside Venezuela "very soon," marking a significant escalation in Washington's months-long campaign to dismantle narcotics networks that U.S. officials say are operating with the protection of the Maduro regime.
Putin Warns Europe of War as U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued one of his starkest threats yet toward Europe on Tuesday, declaring that Moscow is "ready right now" for a war with the continent if attacked--an escalation made just hours before meeting White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin.
U.S.–Russia–Ukraine Diplomacy Accelerates as Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Moscow for High-Stakes Talks
The Trump administration’s push to broker an end to the nearly four-year war in Ukraine entered a volatile new phase Tuesday, as White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Signals Openness to Syria Deal but Insists on Strict Security Guarantees
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel is prepared to reach a diplomatic arrangement with Syria's new regime, but only under conditions that firmly protect Israel's security and prevent the rise of new threats along its northern border.
Inside the United States
Trump Revokes All Biden Autopen–Signed Executive Orders, Citing Illegality and Lack of Authorization
President Donald Trump announced last Friday that he is revoking all executive orders and related documents signed using an autopen during the Biden administration, alleging that the signatures were made without the former president's authorization and are therefore unlawful.
Johnson: Democrats ‘Broke The System’ Of U.S. Health Care
Republican leaders in Congress remain firmly opposed to any health care plan that renews the pandemic-era expansion of Obamacare subsidies, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday.
‘ALLAHU AKBAR’: Afghan Evacuee Accused of Killing National Guard Specialist Near White House Pleads Not Guilty
Shouting “Allahu Akbar” as he opened fire just blocks from the White House, an Afghan national evacuated to the United States in 2021 is accused of killing one West Virginia National Guard soldier and critically injuring another in a broad-daylight attack that federal authorities say was entirely unprovoked.
Christian News
Street Preacher’s Arrest Sends Major First Amendment Test to U.S. Supreme Court
A case involving a Mississippi street preacher--arrested for sharing the Gospel outside a concert venue--has now reached the U.S. Supreme Court, setting the stage for a ruling that could reshape how Americans defend their constitutional rights against local restrictions.