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Around the World
Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Putin and Zelenskyy in High-Stakes Push to End Ukraine War
U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday as the Trump administration intensified efforts to restart negotiations aimed at ending the nearly five-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Indonesian Airports, Disrupts Hundreds Of Flights
Indonesia halted operations at six airports Sunday, including the main international airport near Jakarta, the capital, disrupting hundreds of flights after the Anak Krakatau volcano spewed ash high into the atmosphere.
Trump Envoys In Moscow Push For Ukraine Peace After Deadly Strikes
Two of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s top envoys arrived in rainy Moscow on Saturday carrying what he described as a proposal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, following another round of deadly Russian missile and drone strikes.
U.S. President Trump Calls War In Iran ‘Small Potatoes’
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has called the war with Iran “small potatoes,” despite reports that thousands have been killed across the Middle East, including 18 American military personnel.
Trump Signals Possible Strike On Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain (Video)
President Donald Trump warned Friday that the United States may soon strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply fortified underground site near the Natanz uranium enrichment complex, as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program continue to sharpen.
U.S., Britain, France, Germany Move to Bring Iran Before U.N. Security Council Over Nuclear Violations
The United States, Britain, France, and Germany are pressing the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council, accusing Tehran of violating its nuclear obligations and refusing to fully account for its enriched uranium stockpile.
Saudi Nuclear Agreement Could Open Door To 20% Uranium Enrichmen
A new U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement could eventually give Riyadh a pathway to enrich uranium up to 20%, raising fresh concerns in Washington over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Says Toppling Iran’s Regime Is Israel’s ‘Central Mission’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that removing Iran’s ruling regime has become Israel’s “central mission,” telling senior military officials that the goal is now “within reach” as Tehran faces mounting pressure from Israel, the United States, and regional fallout from its terror network.
Inside the United States
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Crushing Expectations
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, dramatically exceeding economists’ forecasts and delivering the strongest sign in months that the American labor market remains resilient. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
Federal Judge Extends Block on Trump USPS Mail-Ballot Rules Ahead of Midterms
A federal judge on Friday extended a block preventing the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail-ballot requirements ordered by President Donald Trump, escalating a legal battle over election procedures less than two months before the November midterms.
Christian News
Russian Strike Destroys Christian Aid Hub In Ukraine; Dozens Killed Nearby (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Russian strike on an ammunition depot near Kyiv triggered massive destruction that also wiped out a Christian humanitarian aid warehouse serving thousands of war-affected Ukrainians, while dozens of people were killed in the surrounding area, aid workers and officials said.
Germany’s Longtime Tent Evangelist Lothar Velten Dies At 82 (Worthy News In-Depth)
Lothar Velten, one of Germany’s best-known evangelists and a leading figure in the nation’s tent mission movement, has died after some six decades of preaching the Gospel in Germany and Austria, his ministry confirmed. He was 82.
Trump Envoys Shuttle Between Putin and Zelenskyy in High-Stakes Push to End Ukraine War
U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday as the Trump administration intensified efforts to restart negotiations aimed at ending the nearly five-year war between Russia and Ukraine.
Anak Krakatau Eruption Shuts Indonesian Airports, Disrupts Hundreds Of Flights
Indonesia halted operations at six airports Sunday, including the main international airport near Jakarta, the capital, disrupting hundreds of flights after the Anak Krakatau volcano spewed ash high into the atmosphere.
Trump Envoys In Moscow Push For Ukraine Peace After Deadly Strikes
Two of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s top envoys arrived in rainy Moscow on Saturday carrying what he described as a proposal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, following another round of deadly Russian missile and drone strikes.
U.S. President Trump Calls War In Iran ‘Small Potatoes’
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has called the war with Iran “small potatoes,” despite reports that thousands have been killed across the Middle East, including 18 American military personnel.
Trump Signals Possible Strike On Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain (Video)
President Donald Trump warned Friday that the United States may soon strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply fortified underground site near the Natanz uranium enrichment complex, as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program continue to sharpen.
U.S., Britain, France, Germany Move to Bring Iran Before U.N. Security Council Over Nuclear Violations
The United States, Britain, France, and Germany are pressing the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council, accusing Tehran of violating its nuclear obligations and refusing to fully account for its enriched uranium stockpile.
Saudi Nuclear Agreement Could Open Door To 20% Uranium Enrichmen
A new U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement could eventually give Riyadh a pathway to enrich uranium up to 20%, raising fresh concerns in Washington over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Says Toppling Iran’s Regime Is Israel’s ‘Central Mission’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that removing Iran’s ruling regime has become Israel’s “central mission,” telling senior military officials that the goal is now “within reach” as Tehran faces mounting pressure from Israel, the United States, and regional fallout from its terror network.
Inside the United States
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Crushing Expectations
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, dramatically exceeding economists’ forecasts and delivering the strongest sign in months that the American labor market remains resilient. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
Federal Judge Extends Block on Trump USPS Mail-Ballot Rules Ahead of Midterms
A federal judge on Friday extended a block preventing the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new mail-ballot requirements ordered by President Donald Trump, escalating a legal battle over election procedures less than two months before the November midterms.
Christian News
Russian Strike Destroys Christian Aid Hub In Ukraine; Dozens Killed Nearby (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Russian strike on an ammunition depot near Kyiv triggered massive destruction that also wiped out a Christian humanitarian aid warehouse serving thousands of war-affected Ukrainians, while dozens of people were killed in the surrounding area, aid workers and officials said.
Germany’s Longtime Tent Evangelist Lothar Velten Dies At 82 (Worthy News In-Depth)
Lothar Velten, one of Germany’s best-known evangelists and a leading figure in the nation’s tent mission movement, has died after some six decades of preaching the Gospel in Germany and Austria, his ministry confirmed. He was 82.
Around the World
Syria Begins Destroying Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Materials
Syria has begun destroying chemical weapons materials left behind by the Assad regime, marking the first known destruction process of its kind in the country in roughly a decade, officials told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
Tens of Thousands Rally Across Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Tens of thousands of Spaniards poured into streets and public squares across the country Wednesday, protesting the government’s handling of the migrant crisis in Ceuta and demanding stronger protection of Spain’s borders.
Slovakia Backs Ukraine Claims Commission Despite Russian Objections
Slovakia’s government of Prime Minister Robert Fico has approved joining an international commission assessing compensation claims stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite Moscow reportedly warning that such a move would be considered a “hostile act.”
Serbian Students Targeted With Israeli Spyware Ahead Of Elections (Worthy News Investigation)
More than a dozen members of Serbia’s influential student movement and opposition figures were targeted with sophisticated spyware ahead of parliamentary elections, according to investigators, fueling concerns about government surveillance in what researchers call the country’s largest documented wave of such spying.
Estonia Elects New President Amid Russia Fears, Defense Buildup
Estonia’s parliament has elected constitutional lawyer and human rights ombudsman Ülle Madise as the Baltic nation’s next president as the country sharply increases defense spending amid concerns about Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Hungary Plans Wealth Tax As Orbán-Era Spending Probes Widen
Hungary’s new government plans to impose an annual wealth tax on the country’s richest residents from next year as authorities widen investigations into billions of Hungarian forints in spending under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Says Hezbollah Tunnel Complex Cleared on Strategic Southern Lebanon Ridge
The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday it had completed clearing a strategic Hezbollah underground facility beneath the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon and was preparing the tunnel complex for demolition.
Inside the United States
Congress Sounds Alarm Over EMP ‘Blackout Warfare’ Threat From China, Russia
U.S. lawmakers are raising fresh concerns that China, Russia and other American adversaries could use electromagnetic pulse weapons to cripple the nation’s electrical grid and critical infrastructure, potentially plunging large portions of the country into darkness.
Pentagon Turns to Cold War-Era Law to Rebuild Dwindling U.S. Missile Stockpiles
The Pentagon is turning to the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to accelerate missile manufacturing and rebuild U.S. weapons stockpiles strained by months of combat operations and years of military assistance to American allies, according to a Washington Times exclusive.
Trump Plans 30-Day Campaign Blitz to Boost Republicans in Key Midterm Races
President Donald Trump is preparing an intensive final-month campaign push aimed at helping Republicans win roughly 35 competitive races that could determine control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
Christian News
Christian Family Of Nine Fears Retaliation After Freedom From Pakistan Brick Kiln (Worthy News Focus)
Members of a Christian family of nine say they fear for their lives after being freed through court intervention from a brick kiln in eastern Pakistan following 11 years of alleged forced labor, beatings, threats and severely reduced wages.
Syria Begins Destroying Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Materials
Syria has begun destroying chemical weapons materials left behind by the Assad regime, marking the first known destruction process of its kind in the country in roughly a decade, officials told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
Tens of Thousands Rally Across Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Tens of thousands of Spaniards poured into streets and public squares across the country Wednesday, protesting the government’s handling of the migrant crisis in Ceuta and demanding stronger protection of Spain’s borders.
Slovakia Backs Ukraine Claims Commission Despite Russian Objections
Slovakia’s government of Prime Minister Robert Fico has approved joining an international commission assessing compensation claims stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite Moscow reportedly warning that such a move would be considered a “hostile act.”
Serbian Students Targeted With Israeli Spyware Ahead Of Elections (Worthy News Investigation)
More than a dozen members of Serbia’s influential student movement and opposition figures were targeted with sophisticated spyware ahead of parliamentary elections, according to investigators, fueling concerns about government surveillance in what researchers call the country’s largest documented wave of such spying.
Estonia Elects New President Amid Russia Fears, Defense Buildup
Estonia’s parliament has elected constitutional lawyer and human rights ombudsman Ülle Madise as the Baltic nation’s next president as the country sharply increases defense spending amid concerns about Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Hungary Plans Wealth Tax As Orbán-Era Spending Probes Widen
Hungary’s new government plans to impose an annual wealth tax on the country’s richest residents from next year as authorities widen investigations into billions of Hungarian forints in spending under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Says Hezbollah Tunnel Complex Cleared on Strategic Southern Lebanon Ridge
The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday it had completed clearing a strategic Hezbollah underground facility beneath the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon and was preparing the tunnel complex for demolition.
Inside the United States
Congress Sounds Alarm Over EMP ‘Blackout Warfare’ Threat From China, Russia
U.S. lawmakers are raising fresh concerns that China, Russia and other American adversaries could use electromagnetic pulse weapons to cripple the nation’s electrical grid and critical infrastructure, potentially plunging large portions of the country into darkness.
Pentagon Turns to Cold War-Era Law to Rebuild Dwindling U.S. Missile Stockpiles
The Pentagon is turning to the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to accelerate missile manufacturing and rebuild U.S. weapons stockpiles strained by months of combat operations and years of military assistance to American allies, according to a Washington Times exclusive.
Trump Plans 30-Day Campaign Blitz to Boost Republicans in Key Midterm Races
President Donald Trump is preparing an intensive final-month campaign push aimed at helping Republicans win roughly 35 competitive races that could determine control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
Christian News
Christian Family Of Nine Fears Retaliation After Freedom From Pakistan Brick Kiln (Worthy News Focus)
Members of a Christian family of nine say they fear for their lives after being freed through court intervention from a brick kiln in eastern Pakistan following 11 years of alleged forced labor, beatings, threats and severely reduced wages.
Around the World
Russia Secretly Helped Iran Develop Missiles Designed to Target U.S. Carriers
Russia secretly assisted Iran in developing advanced supersonic cruise missile technology that could threaten U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and other American military assets in the Middle East, according to a new Financial Times investigation.
Indonesia Battles Major Volcano Eruption And Wildfires Impacting Millions
Indonesia on Wednesday struggled with a major volcano eruption and massive wildfires impacting millions of people across the sprawling Southeast Asian archipelago.
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases Across Middle East After American Attacks
Iran attacked American military positions across the Middle East on Wednesday after the United States carried out its largest strikes against the Islamic Republic since July, raising fears that their six-month conflict is returning to full-scale regional warfare.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Tells Israel ‘Do Not Worry’ as Iran Fighting Flares Near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump sought to reassure Israel on Wednesday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran raised fears of a broader regional escalation, saying Israel “should not worry” and predicting the conflict with Tehran would not last much longer.
Erdogan Warns Greece After Israel Defense Deal Raises Stakes in Aegean
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Greece to halt the militarization of Aegean islands after Athens signed a major defense agreement with Israel, a move that could reshape the military balance in the eastern Mediterranean.
IDF Says More Than 26 Kilometers of Gaza Tunnels Destroyed Since Ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday it has dismantled more than 26 kilometers, or about 16 miles, of underground terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas went into effect last October.
Inside the United States
Judge Blocks Trump’s Latest Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its latest executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, marking another legal setback in President Donald Trump’s effort to redefine who qualifies as an American citizen at birth.
Musk Predicts 1 Billion Humanoid Robots Could Outproduce Humanity Within a Decade
Elon Musk told a G20 innovation summit that humanoid robots could become one of the most disruptive forces in the global economy, predicting that at least 1 billion such machines may be operating within the next 10 years.
House GOP Push to Keep Supreme Court at Nine Justices Fails in Floor Vote
House Republicans forced Democrats into a politically charged vote Wednesday on a proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently limit the U.S. Supreme Court to nine justices, a direct response to renewed progressive calls to expand the court.
Russia Secretly Helped Iran Develop Missiles Designed to Target U.S. Carriers
Russia secretly assisted Iran in developing advanced supersonic cruise missile technology that could threaten U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and other American military assets in the Middle East, according to a new Financial Times investigation.
Indonesia Battles Major Volcano Eruption And Wildfires Impacting Millions
Indonesia on Wednesday struggled with a major volcano eruption and massive wildfires impacting millions of people across the sprawling Southeast Asian archipelago.
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases Across Middle East After American Attacks
Iran attacked American military positions across the Middle East on Wednesday after the United States carried out its largest strikes against the Islamic Republic since July, raising fears that their six-month conflict is returning to full-scale regional warfare.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Tells Israel ‘Do Not Worry’ as Iran Fighting Flares Near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump sought to reassure Israel on Wednesday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran raised fears of a broader regional escalation, saying Israel “should not worry” and predicting the conflict with Tehran would not last much longer.
Erdogan Warns Greece After Israel Defense Deal Raises Stakes in Aegean
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Greece to halt the militarization of Aegean islands after Athens signed a major defense agreement with Israel, a move that could reshape the military balance in the eastern Mediterranean.
IDF Says More Than 26 Kilometers of Gaza Tunnels Destroyed Since Ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday it has dismantled more than 26 kilometers, or about 16 miles, of underground terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas went into effect last October.
Inside the United States
Judge Blocks Trump’s Latest Birthright Citizenship Order
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its latest executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, marking another legal setback in President Donald Trump’s effort to redefine who qualifies as an American citizen at birth.
Musk Predicts 1 Billion Humanoid Robots Could Outproduce Humanity Within a Decade
Elon Musk told a G20 innovation summit that humanoid robots could become one of the most disruptive forces in the global economy, predicting that at least 1 billion such machines may be operating within the next 10 years.
House GOP Push to Keep Supreme Court at Nine Justices Fails in Floor Vote
House Republicans forced Democrats into a politically charged vote Wednesday on a proposed constitutional amendment that would permanently limit the U.S. Supreme Court to nine justices, a direct response to renewed progressive calls to expand the court.