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Around the World
U.S. To Withdraw All Troops From Syria, Ending Decade-Long Mission
The United States is withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, ending a decade-long military campaign against the Islamic State, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing American officials.
Satellite Images Show Iran Reinforcing Key Military, Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions
Satellite imagery reviewed by analysts indicates Iran has advanced fortification work at several sensitive military and nuclear-linked sites, including the Parchin military complex and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, according to a Reuters report. The developments come as Washington seeks a negotiated nuclear agreement with Tehran while warning that military options remain on the table if diplomacy fails.
US-Iran Confrontation Could Begin Within Days as Military Buildup Intensifies
A military confrontation between the United States and Iran could erupt within days and develop into a sustained, multi-week campaign, according to multiple sources cited Wednesday, even as diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran.
Hungary, Slovakia Seek Oil Alternatives As Croatia Resists Russian Supply Route (Worthy News Focus)
Tensions over oil deliveries to Central and Eastern Europe escalated Tuesday after Croatia cautioned against supplying Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia amid a widening dispute over halted pipeline flows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set to Deploy Arrow 4 Missile Defense System in Major Upgrade to Air Shield
Israel is expected to begin operational deployment of the Arrow 4 missile defense system in the coming months, marking a significant upgrade to the nation’s multi-layered air defense network, according to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) President and CEO Boaz Levy.
Inside the United States
DOJ Issues New Subpoenas in Probe of Russia Investigation Origins
The Justice Department has issued a fresh round of subpoenas in a Florida-based investigation examining the origins and conduct of the federal government’s 2016 Russia inquiry — a probe that shadowed President Donald Trump for years and fueled deep divisions across the nation.
‘Just The Beginning Of Enormous Growth’: White House Heralds Strong Jobs Report
The White House is heralding a better-than-expected jobs report as one of the first signs of what it says will be a “record successful year” in 2026, after a year of stalled jobs growth.
Potomac Spill Draws Federal, State Responses
A wastewater overflow tied to the collapse of a major sewer pipeline continues to prompt responses from officials in Virginia, Maryland and Washington as repair work advances along the Potomac River.
Christian News
Blasphemy Accusations And Mob Violence Threaten Christians In Pakistan And Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
As Ramadan, deemed a holy month by Muslims, began Wednesday, advocates warned that Christians and other religious minorities in parts of South Asia face potentially deadly consequences from blasphemy accusations amplified by social media and mob violence.
U.S. To Withdraw All Troops From Syria, Ending Decade-Long Mission
The United States is withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, ending a decade-long military campaign against the Islamic State, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing American officials.
Satellite Images Show Iran Reinforcing Key Military, Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions
Satellite imagery reviewed by analysts indicates Iran has advanced fortification work at several sensitive military and nuclear-linked sites, including the Parchin military complex and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, according to a Reuters report. The developments come as Washington seeks a negotiated nuclear agreement with Tehran while warning that military options remain on the table if diplomacy fails.
US-Iran Confrontation Could Begin Within Days as Military Buildup Intensifies
A military confrontation between the United States and Iran could erupt within days and develop into a sustained, multi-week campaign, according to multiple sources cited Wednesday, even as diplomatic talks continue between Washington and Tehran.
Hungary, Slovakia Seek Oil Alternatives As Croatia Resists Russian Supply Route (Worthy News Focus)
Tensions over oil deliveries to Central and Eastern Europe escalated Tuesday after Croatia cautioned against supplying Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia amid a widening dispute over halted pipeline flows.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Set to Deploy Arrow 4 Missile Defense System in Major Upgrade to Air Shield
Israel is expected to begin operational deployment of the Arrow 4 missile defense system in the coming months, marking a significant upgrade to the nation’s multi-layered air defense network, according to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) President and CEO Boaz Levy.
Inside the United States
DOJ Issues New Subpoenas in Probe of Russia Investigation Origins
The Justice Department has issued a fresh round of subpoenas in a Florida-based investigation examining the origins and conduct of the federal government’s 2016 Russia inquiry — a probe that shadowed President Donald Trump for years and fueled deep divisions across the nation.
‘Just The Beginning Of Enormous Growth’: White House Heralds Strong Jobs Report
The White House is heralding a better-than-expected jobs report as one of the first signs of what it says will be a “record successful year” in 2026, after a year of stalled jobs growth.
Potomac Spill Draws Federal, State Responses
A wastewater overflow tied to the collapse of a major sewer pipeline continues to prompt responses from officials in Virginia, Maryland and Washington as repair work advances along the Potomac River.
Christian News
Blasphemy Accusations And Mob Violence Threaten Christians In Pakistan And Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
As Ramadan, deemed a holy month by Muslims, began Wednesday, advocates warned that Christians and other religious minorities in parts of South Asia face potentially deadly consequences from blasphemy accusations amplified by social media and mob violence.
Around the World
Vance: “Some Progress” in Geneva Talks, But Iran Yet to Acknowledge U.S. Red Lines
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that the second round of nuclear negotiations with Tehran yielded “some progress,” but cautioned that Iran has yet to acknowledge or work through key American red lines set by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Moves Over 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East as Nuclear Talks With Iran Continue
The United States has surged more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East over the past 24 hours, according to open-source flight tracking data and confirmation from a U.S. official, as Washington and Tehran conduct a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
U.S. Hits Three Suspected Drug Boats In Pacific As Interdictions Continue
U.S. Southern Command announced strikes on three suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
Geneva Peace Talks Resume Amid Heavy Drone Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia said Tuesday that its air defenses shot down more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, as delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered in Geneva for U.S.-backed peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Police Deploy in Force Around Temple Mount for Ramadan as Tensions Rise
Israeli police announced Monday they will deploy heavily around the Temple Mount compound throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing new restrictions at the sensitive Jerusalem site.
Inside the United States
Schumer Bill Would Give Pride Flag Federal Protections
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer has filed a bill to give the pride flag the same legal standing as the U.S. flag and military banners.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies At 84 After Decades Of Civil Rights Activism (Worthy News In-Depth)
Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84.
Christian News
Killings, Debt Bondage Allegations Raise Alarm For Christians In Pakistan (Worthy News In-Depth)
A series of alleged attacks and harassment targeting Christian communities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, including at least one fatal assault, has raised renewed concern about the safety of religious minorities, advocacy group LEAD Ministries said.
Vance: “Some Progress” in Geneva Talks, But Iran Yet to Acknowledge U.S. Red Lines
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that the second round of nuclear negotiations with Tehran yielded “some progress,” but cautioned that Iran has yet to acknowledge or work through key American red lines set by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Moves Over 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East as Nuclear Talks With Iran Continue
The United States has surged more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East over the past 24 hours, according to open-source flight tracking data and confirmation from a U.S. official, as Washington and Tehran conduct a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
U.S. Hits Three Suspected Drug Boats In Pacific As Interdictions Continue
U.S. Southern Command announced strikes on three suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
Geneva Peace Talks Resume Amid Heavy Drone Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia said Tuesday that its air defenses shot down more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, as delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered in Geneva for U.S.-backed peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Police Deploy in Force Around Temple Mount for Ramadan as Tensions Rise
Israeli police announced Monday they will deploy heavily around the Temple Mount compound throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing new restrictions at the sensitive Jerusalem site.
Inside the United States
Schumer Bill Would Give Pride Flag Federal Protections
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer has filed a bill to give the pride flag the same legal standing as the U.S. flag and military banners.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies At 84 After Decades Of Civil Rights Activism (Worthy News In-Depth)
Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84.
Christian News
Killings, Debt Bondage Allegations Raise Alarm For Christians In Pakistan (Worthy News In-Depth)
A series of alleged attacks and harassment targeting Christian communities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, including at least one fatal assault, has raised renewed concern about the safety of religious minorities, advocacy group LEAD Ministries said.
Around the World
SpaceX Shuts Down Russian Starlink Access, Dealing Moscow Battlefield Blow
A decision by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to block Russia’s unauthorized use of Starlink may prove to be more than a tactical disruption — it could mark a turning point in the war. Ukrainian commanders and Western intelligence officials told the New York Post that the move has already dealt Moscow a significant operational setback, potentially accelerating conditions that could push the conflict toward its end.
Iran Launches Strait of Hormuz Naval Drills as U.S. Expands Carrier “Armada” Amid Nuclear Talks
Iran launched live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signaling heightened military readiness in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways as nuclear negotiations with the United States resumed in Europe.
Rubio Strongly Backs Orbán As U.S.–Hungary Ties Enter “Golden Era”
The United States and Hungary have concluded 17 agreements covering nuclear energy, oil, and natural gas cooperation as Budapest faces pressure to reduce its reliance on cheap Russian energy.
Outrage As Hong Kong Jails Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai To 20 Years Along With 8 Journalists (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian rights activists have condemned Chinese and Hong Kong authorities after Catholic publisher and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison under Hong Kong’s sweeping National Security Law.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Hamas Must Surrender All Weapons or Face Renewed War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday that Israel will not accept any arrangement allowing Hamas to retain weapons, warning that the terror group must fully disarm or face a renewed Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
Ancient Second Temple Workshop Uncovered on Mount Scopus After Antiquities Raid
A large Second Temple–era stone workshop that supplied Jerusalem’s Jewish population some 2,000 years ago has been uncovered on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans Eye Talking Filibuster to Advance SAVE America Act
Senate Republicans say they have enough support within their 53-member conference to pass the SAVE America Act, but overcoming a Democratic blockade may require reviving the rarely used “talking filibuster.”
U.S. Airlifts First Microreactor in Nuclear Deployment Milestone
The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense have transported a small nuclear reactor by military cargo aircraft for the first time, marking a significant milestone in President Donald Trump’s push to expand advanced nuclear energy across the country.
U.S. Orders MOP Bunker-Buster Bombs to Rebuild Stockpile
The United States has moved to replenish its stockpile of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs, it was revealed this week, as tensions with Tehran remain elevated.
Trump Orders Federal Intervention After Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill
President Donald Trump on Monday directed federal authorities to step in and coordinate cleanup efforts following what he called a “massive ecological disaster” in the Potomac River after a major sewer line collapse in Maryland.
Christian News
Pentagon to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria Amid Escalating Terror Threat
The United States is preparing to deploy roughly 200 American troops to Nigeria in the coming weeks to assist in counterterrorism efforts, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
New Era for Biblical Scholarship as CSNTM Launches Comprehensive Digital Manuscript Collection
The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) has launched a new online Digital Manuscript Collection interface, marking what the organization describes as one of the most significant developments in its history.
Pakistan’s Punjab Bans Child Marriage Under 18 As Killing Of Christian Shopkeeper Raises Concerns
Christian rights campaigners have welcomed Friday’s landmark decision by Pakistan’s Punjab province to criminalize child marriage by setting 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage. However, the killing of a Pakistani Christian shopkeeper in the same province cast a shadow over the celebrations.
Worthy Insights
Holy Spirit Outpouring Breaks Out on FL Campus as Students Turn to Non-Stop Worship
An extraordinary move of the Holy Spirit that broke out at Florida's Southeastern University (SEU) a week ago is continuing. Some people have been comparing to the Asbury Awakening from 2023.
Hundreds Turn to Christ as Franklin Graham Reaches ‘the End of the World’ with the Gospel
Franklin Graham preached the Gospel this weekend at the world's southernmost city, and hundreds of souls placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior.
SpaceX Shuts Down Russian Starlink Access, Dealing Moscow Battlefield Blow
A decision by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to block Russia’s unauthorized use of Starlink may prove to be more than a tactical disruption — it could mark a turning point in the war. Ukrainian commanders and Western intelligence officials told the New York Post that the move has already dealt Moscow a significant operational setback, potentially accelerating conditions that could push the conflict toward its end.
Iran Launches Strait of Hormuz Naval Drills as U.S. Expands Carrier “Armada” Amid Nuclear Talks
Iran launched live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signaling heightened military readiness in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways as nuclear negotiations with the United States resumed in Europe.
Rubio Strongly Backs Orbán As U.S.–Hungary Ties Enter “Golden Era”
The United States and Hungary have concluded 17 agreements covering nuclear energy, oil, and natural gas cooperation as Budapest faces pressure to reduce its reliance on cheap Russian energy.
Outrage As Hong Kong Jails Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai To 20 Years Along With 8 Journalists (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian rights activists have condemned Chinese and Hong Kong authorities after Catholic publisher and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison under Hong Kong’s sweeping National Security Law.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Hamas Must Surrender All Weapons or Face Renewed War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Sunday that Israel will not accept any arrangement allowing Hamas to retain weapons, warning that the terror group must fully disarm or face a renewed Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
Ancient Second Temple Workshop Uncovered on Mount Scopus After Antiquities Raid
A large Second Temple–era stone workshop that supplied Jerusalem’s Jewish population some 2,000 years ago has been uncovered on the eastern slopes of Mount Scopus, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans Eye Talking Filibuster to Advance SAVE America Act
Senate Republicans say they have enough support within their 53-member conference to pass the SAVE America Act, but overcoming a Democratic blockade may require reviving the rarely used “talking filibuster.”
U.S. Airlifts First Microreactor in Nuclear Deployment Milestone
The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense have transported a small nuclear reactor by military cargo aircraft for the first time, marking a significant milestone in President Donald Trump’s push to expand advanced nuclear energy across the country.
U.S. Orders MOP Bunker-Buster Bombs to Rebuild Stockpile
The United States has moved to replenish its stockpile of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs, it was revealed this week, as tensions with Tehran remain elevated.
Trump Orders Federal Intervention After Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill
President Donald Trump on Monday directed federal authorities to step in and coordinate cleanup efforts following what he called a “massive ecological disaster” in the Potomac River after a major sewer line collapse in Maryland.
Christian News
Pentagon to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria Amid Escalating Terror Threat
The United States is preparing to deploy roughly 200 American troops to Nigeria in the coming weeks to assist in counterterrorism efforts, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
New Era for Biblical Scholarship as CSNTM Launches Comprehensive Digital Manuscript Collection
The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) has launched a new online Digital Manuscript Collection interface, marking what the organization describes as one of the most significant developments in its history.
Pakistan’s Punjab Bans Child Marriage Under 18 As Killing Of Christian Shopkeeper Raises Concerns
Christian rights campaigners have welcomed Friday’s landmark decision by Pakistan’s Punjab province to criminalize child marriage by setting 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage. However, the killing of a Pakistani Christian shopkeeper in the same province cast a shadow over the celebrations.
Worthy Insights
Holy Spirit Outpouring Breaks Out on FL Campus as Students Turn to Non-Stop Worship
An extraordinary move of the Holy Spirit that broke out at Florida's Southeastern University (SEU) a week ago is continuing. Some people have been comparing to the Asbury Awakening from 2023.
Hundreds Turn to Christ as Franklin Graham Reaches ‘the End of the World’ with the Gospel
Franklin Graham preached the Gospel this weekend at the world's southernmost city, and hundreds of souls placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior.