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Around the World
El Salvador Launches Massive Trial of MS-13 Members Accused of Tens of Thousands of Crimes
El Salvador has launched one of the largest criminal proceedings in modern history, placing 486 alleged members of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) on trial for a staggering 47,000 combined crimes.
Trump Orders Navy to “Shoot and Kill” Mine-Laying Boats in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stark directive to the U.S. Navy, ordering forces to “shoot and kill” any vessels attempting to lay mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in enforcement amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
Iran’s ‘Internet Pro’ Rollout Seen as Tool of Control, Not Freedom
Iran’s Islamic regime is facing growing scrutiny after partially restoring internet access -- but only for select groups -- raising concerns that the move is less about openness and more about tightening control over information.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Promotes Massive Pride Festival at Dead Sea, Drawing Biblical Backlash
Israel’s Foreign Ministry is facing mounting criticism after promoting a large-scale LGBTQ+ festival set to take place this June along the shores of the Dead Sea—an area long associated in biblical tradition with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Trump Extends Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions, Push for Peace Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah will be extended by three weeks, following renewed diplomatic engagement and fresh hostilities along the northern border.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans Move to Restore Border Security Funding Amid DHS Standoff
Senate Republicans took a decisive step early Thursday to restore critical border enforcement operations, advancing a budget plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection despite unified Democrat opposition.
Congressional Approval Hits Historic Low Amid Gridlock, Poll Finds
American confidence in Congress has plunged to near-record lows, with just 10% of U.S. adults approving of how lawmakers are handling their jobs, according to a new survey from Gallup.
Virginia Judge Halts Certification of Controversial Redistricting Referendum as Legal Battles Intensify
A Virginia judge has temporarily blocked the state from certifying the results of a closely contested referendum that would allow Democrats to implement a new congressional map, escalating an already heated legal and political showdown over redistricting in the state.
Worthy Insights
100 Missionaries Deploy to 10/40 Window Amid Increasing Reports of Visions of ‘The Man in White’
Until recent ceasefire agreements in the Middle East, Christians who gathered to pray and worship in war zones regularly heard overhead missiles hit their targets – explosions happening as they courageously united to exalt the name of Jesus from secret locations.
US scientists devise new process to turn sewage sludge into 99% pure natural gas
Washington State University has transformed sewage sludge’s environmental liability into a valuable energy asset.
Researcher believes Noah’s Ark found in Turkey after new underground scans
Researchers working in Turkey say fresh scan data uncovered what appear to be tunnels inside a long-debated landform, bolstering their case that the site may be a manmade object that they believe to be Noah’s Ark.
El Salvador Launches Massive Trial of MS-13 Members Accused of Tens of Thousands of Crimes
El Salvador has launched one of the largest criminal proceedings in modern history, placing 486 alleged members of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) on trial for a staggering 47,000 combined crimes.
Trump Orders Navy to “Shoot and Kill” Mine-Laying Boats in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stark directive to the U.S. Navy, ordering forces to “shoot and kill” any vessels attempting to lay mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in enforcement amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
Iran’s ‘Internet Pro’ Rollout Seen as Tool of Control, Not Freedom
Iran’s Islamic regime is facing growing scrutiny after partially restoring internet access -- but only for select groups -- raising concerns that the move is less about openness and more about tightening control over information.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Promotes Massive Pride Festival at Dead Sea, Drawing Biblical Backlash
Israel’s Foreign Ministry is facing mounting criticism after promoting a large-scale LGBTQ+ festival set to take place this June along the shores of the Dead Sea—an area long associated in biblical tradition with the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Trump Extends Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions, Push for Peace Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that the ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah will be extended by three weeks, following renewed diplomatic engagement and fresh hostilities along the northern border.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans Move to Restore Border Security Funding Amid DHS Standoff
Senate Republicans took a decisive step early Thursday to restore critical border enforcement operations, advancing a budget plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection despite unified Democrat opposition.
Congressional Approval Hits Historic Low Amid Gridlock, Poll Finds
American confidence in Congress has plunged to near-record lows, with just 10% of U.S. adults approving of how lawmakers are handling their jobs, according to a new survey from Gallup.
Virginia Judge Halts Certification of Controversial Redistricting Referendum as Legal Battles Intensify
A Virginia judge has temporarily blocked the state from certifying the results of a closely contested referendum that would allow Democrats to implement a new congressional map, escalating an already heated legal and political showdown over redistricting in the state.
Worthy Insights
100 Missionaries Deploy to 10/40 Window Amid Increasing Reports of Visions of ‘The Man in White’
Until recent ceasefire agreements in the Middle East, Christians who gathered to pray and worship in war zones regularly heard overhead missiles hit their targets – explosions happening as they courageously united to exalt the name of Jesus from secret locations.
US scientists devise new process to turn sewage sludge into 99% pure natural gas
Washington State University has transformed sewage sludge’s environmental liability into a valuable energy asset.
Researcher believes Noah’s Ark found in Turkey after new underground scans
Researchers working in Turkey say fresh scan data uncovered what appear to be tunnels inside a long-debated landform, bolstering their case that the site may be a manmade object that they believe to be Noah’s Ark.
Around the World
U.S. Freezes Dollar Shipments to Iraq, Pressuring Crackdown on Iran-Backed Militias
The Trump administration has halted shipments of U.S. dollars to Iraq and suspended portions of its security cooperation with Baghdad, escalating pressure on Iraqi leaders to confront powerful Iran-backed militias, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing U.S. and Iraqi officials.
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Deadline as Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has informed Israel that President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire deadline with Iran until Sunday, according to Israeli officials, even as violence and uncertainty continue to cloud diplomatic efforts.
Trump: Iran Losing $500 Million Daily as Hormuz Pressure Mounts
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is suffering severe financial losses due to ongoing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, estimating the Islamic Republic is losing roughly $500 million per day.
EU Moves Toward Unlocking 90 Billion Ukraine Loan As Russian Oil Flows To Hungary, Slovakia (Worthy News In-Depth)
The European Union moved toward unlocking a 90 billion euro (about $106 billion) loan to Kyiv on Wednesday after officials said Russian oil was again flowing to Hungary and Slovakia following months of disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine.
EU Court Says Hungary Violated Core Rights, Incoming PM Magyar Faces Pressure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s incoming conservative prime minister Péter Magyar has come under mounting pressure after the European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary violated “core values” of the European Union by adopting legislation it says discriminates against LGBTQ+ people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S.-Brokered Israel–Lebanon Talks Raise Hope for Ceasefire Extension Amid Ongoing Clashes
Lebanon is seeking to extend a fragile ceasefire with Israel as officials from both nations prepare for a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Washington, D.C., marking a rare moment of direct engagement after decades of hostility.
Inside the United States
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Fraud, Money Laundering Charges Amid Broader Scrutiny
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a sweeping federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, charging the nonprofit with fraud, money laundering, and deceptive financial practices in what officials describe as a long-running scheme involving extremist groups and donor funds.
Faith Leaders Urge Sec To Expand Retirement Options For Nonprofit Workers
Faith leaders and conservative groups want the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change retirement rules they say hurt nonprofit and church workers.
Senate Democrats Vow To Make Budget Resolution Vote Painful For Republicans
Senate Republicans will kick off a vote-a-rama as soon as Wednesday evening on a budget resolution, unlocking a filibuster-proof way to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
Christian News
Pastor Detained While Preaching In Britain Vows To Fight Case ‘Like Apostle Paul’ (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian pastor detained over the weekend while evangelizing in a British town says he will follow the example of Apostle Paul and prove to authorities he was targeted for preaching the Gospel.
Christians Killed In Coordinated Nigeria Attacks As Concerns Grow (Worthy News Focus)
Communities in Nigeria’s central Plateau state were grieving Tuesday after suspected Islamic gunmen killed at least eight Christians and injured 10 others in a series of coordinated overnight attacks, Christian sources said.
U.S. Freezes Dollar Shipments to Iraq, Pressuring Crackdown on Iran-Backed Militias
The Trump administration has halted shipments of U.S. dollars to Iraq and suspended portions of its security cooperation with Baghdad, escalating pressure on Iraqi leaders to confront powerful Iran-backed militias, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive citing U.S. and Iraqi officials.
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Deadline as Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has informed Israel that President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire deadline with Iran until Sunday, according to Israeli officials, even as violence and uncertainty continue to cloud diplomatic efforts.
Trump: Iran Losing $500 Million Daily as Hormuz Pressure Mounts
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is suffering severe financial losses due to ongoing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, estimating the Islamic Republic is losing roughly $500 million per day.
EU Moves Toward Unlocking 90 Billion Ukraine Loan As Russian Oil Flows To Hungary, Slovakia (Worthy News In-Depth)
The European Union moved toward unlocking a 90 billion euro (about $106 billion) loan to Kyiv on Wednesday after officials said Russian oil was again flowing to Hungary and Slovakia following months of disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine.
EU Court Says Hungary Violated Core Rights, Incoming PM Magyar Faces Pressure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s incoming conservative prime minister Péter Magyar has come under mounting pressure after the European Court of Justice ruled that Hungary violated “core values” of the European Union by adopting legislation it says discriminates against LGBTQ+ people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S.-Brokered Israel–Lebanon Talks Raise Hope for Ceasefire Extension Amid Ongoing Clashes
Lebanon is seeking to extend a fragile ceasefire with Israel as officials from both nations prepare for a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Washington, D.C., marking a rare moment of direct engagement after decades of hostility.
Inside the United States
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Fraud, Money Laundering Charges Amid Broader Scrutiny
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a sweeping federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, charging the nonprofit with fraud, money laundering, and deceptive financial practices in what officials describe as a long-running scheme involving extremist groups and donor funds.
Faith Leaders Urge Sec To Expand Retirement Options For Nonprofit Workers
Faith leaders and conservative groups want the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change retirement rules they say hurt nonprofit and church workers.
Senate Democrats Vow To Make Budget Resolution Vote Painful For Republicans
Senate Republicans will kick off a vote-a-rama as soon as Wednesday evening on a budget resolution, unlocking a filibuster-proof way to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
Christian News
Pastor Detained While Preaching In Britain Vows To Fight Case ‘Like Apostle Paul’ (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian pastor detained over the weekend while evangelizing in a British town says he will follow the example of Apostle Paul and prove to authorities he was targeted for preaching the Gospel.
Christians Killed In Coordinated Nigeria Attacks As Concerns Grow (Worthy News Focus)
Communities in Nigeria’s central Plateau state were grieving Tuesday after suspected Islamic gunmen killed at least eight Christians and injured 10 others in a series of coordinated overnight attacks, Christian sources said.
Around the World
U.S. Deploys Sea Drones and Trained Dolphins to Hunt Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is turning to an unusual but highly effective combination of cutting-edge technology and trained marine mammals as it works to clear dangerous naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz and restore the flow of global shipping.
Iran Tightens Digital Control as Nationwide Internet Blackout Enters Second Month
Iran’s sweeping internet shutdown is entering its second month, leaving the vast majority of the country’s nearly 90 million citizens cut off from the global web amid ongoing tensions tied to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
Trump Weighs Next Move as Iran Talks Collapse, Pressure Strategy Continues
President Donald Trump is weighing his next steps after negotiations with Iran broke down Tuesday before formal talks could even begin, raising fresh uncertainty over the fragile cease-fire and the path forward.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Hosts Second Round of Israel-Lebanon Talks as Huckabee Returns to Washington
The U.S. State Department confirmed that Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is returning to Washington to participate in a second round of ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon set for Thursday.
Hungary’s Magyar Signals Turnaround On Netanyahu After Earlier Invitation
Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar has signaled a sharp turnaround toward Israel, warning that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters Hungarian territory after previously inviting him to visit Budapest, citing obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Credited with Dramatic Crime Drop in Washington, D.C.
A sharp decline in violent crime across the nation’s capital is drawing renewed attention to law enforcement policies under President Donald Trump, as federal officials point to a more aggressive public safety strategy as a key driver behind the turnaround.
Military Spy Budget Surges 49%, Details Secret
President Donald Trump's Pentagon requested $50 billion from taxpayers on Tuesday for a budget so secret that the military will only say how much it costs.
FBI Leads Probe Into Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances of U.S. Scientists
Federal authorities are intensifying efforts to investigate a series of deaths and disappearances involving scientists and staff tied to some of America’s most sensitive research facilities, raising questions about whether the incidents are isolated—or something more concerning.
Christian News
UK Evangelicals Report Rising Hostility Despite Religious Freedom (Worthy News In-Depth)
About one in three evangelical Christians in Britain say they have experienced hostility because of their beliefs, according to a new report by the Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom.
U.S. Deploys Sea Drones and Trained Dolphins to Hunt Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The United States is turning to an unusual but highly effective combination of cutting-edge technology and trained marine mammals as it works to clear dangerous naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz and restore the flow of global shipping.
Iran Tightens Digital Control as Nationwide Internet Blackout Enters Second Month
Iran’s sweeping internet shutdown is entering its second month, leaving the vast majority of the country’s nearly 90 million citizens cut off from the global web amid ongoing tensions tied to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
Trump Weighs Next Move as Iran Talks Collapse, Pressure Strategy Continues
President Donald Trump is weighing his next steps after negotiations with Iran broke down Tuesday before formal talks could even begin, raising fresh uncertainty over the fragile cease-fire and the path forward.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Hosts Second Round of Israel-Lebanon Talks as Huckabee Returns to Washington
The U.S. State Department confirmed that Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is returning to Washington to participate in a second round of ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon set for Thursday.
Hungary’s Magyar Signals Turnaround On Netanyahu After Earlier Invitation
Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar has signaled a sharp turnaround toward Israel, warning that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu could face arrest if he enters Hungarian territory after previously inviting him to visit Budapest, citing obligations to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Credited with Dramatic Crime Drop in Washington, D.C.
A sharp decline in violent crime across the nation’s capital is drawing renewed attention to law enforcement policies under President Donald Trump, as federal officials point to a more aggressive public safety strategy as a key driver behind the turnaround.
Military Spy Budget Surges 49%, Details Secret
President Donald Trump's Pentagon requested $50 billion from taxpayers on Tuesday for a budget so secret that the military will only say how much it costs.
FBI Leads Probe Into Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances of U.S. Scientists
Federal authorities are intensifying efforts to investigate a series of deaths and disappearances involving scientists and staff tied to some of America’s most sensitive research facilities, raising questions about whether the incidents are isolated—or something more concerning.
Christian News
UK Evangelicals Report Rising Hostility Despite Religious Freedom (Worthy News In-Depth)
About one in three evangelical Christians in Britain say they have experienced hostility because of their beliefs, according to a new report by the Evangelical Alliance United Kingdom.