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Around the World
Dutch Parliament Elects New Speaker As Bosma Loses Reelection Bid
Martin Bosma of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) has lost his bid for another term as speaker of the Dutch House of Representatives, in a vote signaling shifting parliamentary dynamics after last month’s election.
Indonesia Hit By Deadly Landslides; Tourist Minibus Crash
Indonesia is grappling with the aftermath of multiple tragedies after deadly landslides on Java and a tourist minibus crash in Bali killed dozens and left many missing, authorities said Monday.
Pakistan Kills 38 Islamist Fighters In Northwest
Pakistani security forces killed 38 Islamist militants in a series of intelligence-led raids near the Afghan border, the military confirmed Tuesday, adding to concerns among minority Christians and refugees in Pakistan’s volatile northwest.
Poland Links Railway Sabotage To Russia
Poland on Tuesday accused Russia of major attacks on one of its most strategic railway corridors, saying two Ukrainian men working for Russian intelligence sabotaged tracks on a vital aid route to war-torn Ukraine. They then fled to Belarus, the government announced.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi Crown Prince Presses Washington for Two-State Pathway as Israel Firmly Rejects Palestinian Statehood
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) used his first White House visit in seven years to deliver a blunt message: Riyadh is ready to join the Abraham Accords -- but only if there is a real, irreversible path toward a two-state solution.
Israelis Overwhelmingly Oppose Palestinian Statehood After October 7, New Surveys Show
As the United Nations Security Council approved a U.S.-drafted resolution laying out a pathway toward a Palestinian state, new polling shows Israeli public opinion moving sharply in the opposite direction.
Israeli Killed, Three Wounded In Judea and Samaria Attack After UN Backs Trump Gaza Plan
Palestinian attackers killed an Israeli man and wounded three others in a combined ramming-and-stabbing assault in Judea and Samaria (also known as the West Bank) on Tuesday, shortly after the United Nations Security Council endorsed U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s peace initiative for Gaza, Israeli officials said.
Inside the United States
Congress Overwhelmingly Votes to Force Release of Epstein Files; Senate Clears Bill, Trump Says He Will Sign
In one of the most lopsided votes in recent congressional history, the House of Representatives voted 427-1 on Tuesday to force the Department of Justice to release all unclassified documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The Senate quickly followed suit, passing the measure by unanimous consent, sending the bill to President Donald Trump--who announced this week that he would sign it.
Trump Demands Broadcast License of ABC Be “Taken Away” After Epstein Question — During Saudi Crown Prince Visit (VIDEO)
A visibly angry U.S. President Donald J. Trump said the broadcast license of U.S. broadcaster ABC should be “taken away” after one of its reporters confronted him over his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — an exchange that played out with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seated beside him in the Oval Office.
California Storm Brings Record Rain, Flood Risks Persist
A powerful atmospheric-river storm has drenched California, breaking rainfall records and causing deadly incidents — yet authorities warn the danger is far from over in the U.S. state.
Christian News
Nicki Minaj Joins U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz To Highlight Killing Of Christians In Nigeria
U.S.-based singer and rap star Nicki Minaj brought her global profile to the United Nations on Tuesday to draw attention to the mass killings of Christians in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, where more than 7,000 Christians were murdered in the first seven months of this year, according to the watchdog group Intersociety.
Dutch Parliament Elects New Speaker As Bosma Loses Reelection Bid
Martin Bosma of the anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) has lost his bid for another term as speaker of the Dutch House of Representatives, in a vote signaling shifting parliamentary dynamics after last month’s election.
Indonesia Hit By Deadly Landslides; Tourist Minibus Crash
Indonesia is grappling with the aftermath of multiple tragedies after deadly landslides on Java and a tourist minibus crash in Bali killed dozens and left many missing, authorities said Monday.
Pakistan Kills 38 Islamist Fighters In Northwest
Pakistani security forces killed 38 Islamist militants in a series of intelligence-led raids near the Afghan border, the military confirmed Tuesday, adding to concerns among minority Christians and refugees in Pakistan’s volatile northwest.
Poland Links Railway Sabotage To Russia
Poland on Tuesday accused Russia of major attacks on one of its most strategic railway corridors, saying two Ukrainian men working for Russian intelligence sabotaged tracks on a vital aid route to war-torn Ukraine. They then fled to Belarus, the government announced.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi Crown Prince Presses Washington for Two-State Pathway as Israel Firmly Rejects Palestinian Statehood
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) used his first White House visit in seven years to deliver a blunt message: Riyadh is ready to join the Abraham Accords -- but only if there is a real, irreversible path toward a two-state solution.
Israelis Overwhelmingly Oppose Palestinian Statehood After October 7, New Surveys Show
As the United Nations Security Council approved a U.S.-drafted resolution laying out a pathway toward a Palestinian state, new polling shows Israeli public opinion moving sharply in the opposite direction.
Israeli Killed, Three Wounded In Judea and Samaria Attack After UN Backs Trump Gaza Plan
Palestinian attackers killed an Israeli man and wounded three others in a combined ramming-and-stabbing assault in Judea and Samaria (also known as the West Bank) on Tuesday, shortly after the United Nations Security Council endorsed U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s peace initiative for Gaza, Israeli officials said.
Inside the United States
Congress Overwhelmingly Votes to Force Release of Epstein Files; Senate Clears Bill, Trump Says He Will Sign
In one of the most lopsided votes in recent congressional history, the House of Representatives voted 427-1 on Tuesday to force the Department of Justice to release all unclassified documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The Senate quickly followed suit, passing the measure by unanimous consent, sending the bill to President Donald Trump--who announced this week that he would sign it.
Trump Demands Broadcast License of ABC Be “Taken Away” After Epstein Question — During Saudi Crown Prince Visit (VIDEO)
A visibly angry U.S. President Donald J. Trump said the broadcast license of U.S. broadcaster ABC should be “taken away” after one of its reporters confronted him over his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — an exchange that played out with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seated beside him in the Oval Office.
California Storm Brings Record Rain, Flood Risks Persist
A powerful atmospheric-river storm has drenched California, breaking rainfall records and causing deadly incidents — yet authorities warn the danger is far from over in the U.S. state.
Christian News
Nicki Minaj Joins U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz To Highlight Killing Of Christians In Nigeria
U.S.-based singer and rap star Nicki Minaj brought her global profile to the United Nations on Tuesday to draw attention to the mass killings of Christians in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, where more than 7,000 Christians were murdered in the first seven months of this year, according to the watchdog group Intersociety.
Around the World
Trump Confirms F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Ahead of White House Meeting With Crown Prince
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the United States will move forward with selling advanced F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, announcing the decision just one day before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House for a high-profile visit aimed at deepening economic, technological, and defense cooperation.
Quake In Groningen Renews Debate Over Reopening Dutch Gas Fields
Questions have been raised about the future of one of Europe’s largest on-shore natural-gas reserves after parts of the Dutch province of Groningen were struck by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded there.
South Africa Probes Mysterious’ Arrival Of Palestinians On Chartered Flight
South Africa has launched an investigation after 153 Palestinians unexpectedly arrived on a chartered flight at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport last week, prompting questions over who organized the journey and whether any fleeing Hamas fighters or officials may have been among them.
Auction of Holocaust-era Artifacts Cancelled in Germany After Outcry
A planned auction of more than 600 Holocaust-era artifacts was cancelled in Germany after an outcry from survivors, victims’ families, civil society groups, and top government officials.
Violent Youth-Led Protests Erupt in Mexico City After Mayor’s Assassination (VIDEO)
Clashes broke out in Mexico City on Sunday as thousands of mostly younger protesters rallied against “organized crime, corruption and impunity” following the assassination of a local mayor. At least 120 people were injured, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Adopts U.S. Resolution on Gaza, Endorses Trump’s “Board of Peace” and Stabilization Force
The UN Security Council voted 13-0 on Monday to adopt a sweeping U.S.-drafted resolution that codifies President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, endorses a new International Stabilization Force (ISF), and formally recognizes the establishment of a "Board of Peace" to be chaired by Trump himself. Russia and China abstained, allowing the measure to pass without a veto.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Rejects Christian School’s Appeal in Loudspeaker Prayer Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic Association, effectively letting stand a lower-court ruling that bars two Christian schools from offering a brief pre-game prayer over a stadium loudspeaker — even though both teams wanted the prayer and the event was between two private Christian schools.
US Marshal Operation Rescues 122 Children In Florida
A U.S. Marshall operation has resulted in the rescue of 122 children in Florida, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Christian News
Gunmen Abduct 25 Girls From Nigerian School; Staff Member Killed
Gunmen abducted 25 students from a girls’ school in northwest Nigeria early Monday after killing at least one staff member, adding to fears among the nation’s Christian minority, police and other sources confirmed.
Syria’s Christians Face “Ethno-Religious Cleansing,” Investigator Warns US As New Government Courts West
The burial of a 19-year-old girl killed in a June bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Syria’s capital Damascus has become a stark symbol of the “ethno-religious cleansing” facing Syria’s ancient Christian community, a Swedish investigative journalist told U.S. officials
Trump Confirms F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Ahead of White House Meeting With Crown Prince
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the United States will move forward with selling advanced F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, announcing the decision just one day before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the White House for a high-profile visit aimed at deepening economic, technological, and defense cooperation.
Quake In Groningen Renews Debate Over Reopening Dutch Gas Fields
Questions have been raised about the future of one of Europe’s largest on-shore natural-gas reserves after parts of the Dutch province of Groningen were struck by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded there.
South Africa Probes Mysterious’ Arrival Of Palestinians On Chartered Flight
South Africa has launched an investigation after 153 Palestinians unexpectedly arrived on a chartered flight at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport last week, prompting questions over who organized the journey and whether any fleeing Hamas fighters or officials may have been among them.
Auction of Holocaust-era Artifacts Cancelled in Germany After Outcry
A planned auction of more than 600 Holocaust-era artifacts was cancelled in Germany after an outcry from survivors, victims’ families, civil society groups, and top government officials.
Violent Youth-Led Protests Erupt in Mexico City After Mayor’s Assassination (VIDEO)
Clashes broke out in Mexico City on Sunday as thousands of mostly younger protesters rallied against “organized crime, corruption and impunity” following the assassination of a local mayor. At least 120 people were injured, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Adopts U.S. Resolution on Gaza, Endorses Trump’s “Board of Peace” and Stabilization Force
The UN Security Council voted 13-0 on Monday to adopt a sweeping U.S.-drafted resolution that codifies President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, endorses a new International Stabilization Force (ISF), and formally recognizes the establishment of a "Board of Peace" to be chaired by Trump himself. Russia and China abstained, allowing the measure to pass without a veto.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Rejects Christian School’s Appeal in Loudspeaker Prayer Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic Association, effectively letting stand a lower-court ruling that bars two Christian schools from offering a brief pre-game prayer over a stadium loudspeaker — even though both teams wanted the prayer and the event was between two private Christian schools.
US Marshal Operation Rescues 122 Children In Florida
A U.S. Marshall operation has resulted in the rescue of 122 children in Florida, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Christian News
Gunmen Abduct 25 Girls From Nigerian School; Staff Member Killed
Gunmen abducted 25 students from a girls’ school in northwest Nigeria early Monday after killing at least one staff member, adding to fears among the nation’s Christian minority, police and other sources confirmed.
Syria’s Christians Face “Ethno-Religious Cleansing,” Investigator Warns US As New Government Courts West
The burial of a 19-year-old girl killed in a June bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Syria’s capital Damascus has become a stark symbol of the “ethno-religious cleansing” facing Syria’s ancient Christian community, a Swedish investigative journalist told U.S. officials
Around the World
Iran Launches Cloud-Seeding Campaign as Nation Endures Worst Drought in 50 Years
Iranian authorities have begun large-scale cloud-seeding operations in a desperate bid to generate rainfall as the country confronts its most severe drought in decades, state media reported over the weekend.
IAEA Warns of Lost Oversight as Iran Blocks Access to Bombed Nuclear Sites
United Nations nuclear inspectors are sounding alarms after Iran continued blocking access to key nuclear facilities bombed in June by the United States and Israel, leaving the world uncertain about the fate of Tehran’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile. According to confidential reports obtained by multiple outlets, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not verified Iran’s highly enriched uranium inventory since mid-June, when coordinated strikes destroyed major parts of Iran’s enrichment infrastructure.
Orbán Launches Nationwide “Anti-War Roadshow” As Hungarian Election Battle Intensifies
Hungary’s rightwing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has launched a weeks-long “anti-war roadshow,” turning his long-standing criticism of European support for Ukraine into a central campaign theme ahead of next April’s national elections.
Netherlands Faces Outcry As Historic Village Faces Demolition Over “Green” Energy Expansion (Worthy News Investigation)
Climate-anxiety–driven policies have prompted authorities in the Netherlands to decide to demolish a historic village for the expansion of industry linked to the nation’s “green” energy transition, leaving generations of residents in despair.
Maduro Warns Trump Against ‘Forever War’ As US Military Buildup Near Venezuela Intensifies
Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump not to drag America into an Afghanistan-style “forever war” as Washington expanded its most significant military deployment in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama.
Russia Launches Massive Drone And Missile Assault On Ukraine, Killing At Least Eight (Worthy News Radio)
Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on Ukraine early Friday, killing at least six people in the capital Kyiv and two more in the south, while injuring at least 35, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council to Vote Monday on U.S.-Drafted Gaza Stabilization Force Resolution as Israel Rejects “Pathway to Palestinian State”
The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. New York time on a U.S.-drafted resolution establishing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to be deployed throughout the Gaza Strip. The draft is identical to the version presented to the Council last Thursday and outlines a multinational force that will secure borders, destroy military infrastructure, and oversee the demilitarization of Gaza. It also provides for the training of a Palestinian police force that will join the multinational force’s operations.
Netanyahu Condemns Rising Settler Violence in West Bank, Vows ‘Forceful Action’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued his strongest public denunciation yet of extremist settler violence in Judea and Samaria (also known as the West Bank), promising “very forceful action” amid a sharp rise in attacks that has drawn concern from Israeli security officials, international partners, and Washington.
Trump Expected to Approve F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Push to Expand Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump is expected to finalize a landmark agreement with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that would allow Riyadh to acquire advanced U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets—part of a sweeping package of economic, defense, and normalization initiatives set to be unveiled at the White House this week.
Israel Launches World-First Project to Refill Sea of Galilee With Desalinated Seawater
In a historic and unprecedented step, Israel has begun pumping desalinated Mediterranean water into the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), marking the first time anywhere in the world that processed seawater is being used to replenish a natural freshwater lake. The initiative comes as the iconic biblical lake continues to suffer from years of drought, falling rainfall, and declining spring flow.
Inside the United States
Trump Reverses Course, Backs Release of Epstein Files as House Prepares Explosive Vote
President Donald Trump abruptly reversed himself Sunday night, announcing that he now supports House Republicans voting to release the long-sought Epstein files—just days after blasting several GOP lawmakers for pushing the effort.
Supreme Court Case Could Have Major Effect On 2026 Midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court has agree to take up a case that could have an effect on the 2026 midterm elections.
House GOP: Epstein File Push a ‘Political Exercise’ Aimed at Damaging President Trump After Democrat Shutdown Defeat
In the immediate aftermath of Democrats losing the budget showdown that plunged Washington into a weeks-long government shutdown, House Republicans say the Left is now scrambling for a distraction — reviving the long-dormant fight over the Jeffrey Epstein files in what GOP leaders call a transparently political maneuver to wound President Donald Trump.
Christian News
U.S. Pushes For Sudan Ceasefire As Mass Killings, Famine Fears And Christian Persecution Grow
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan as the civil war intensifies and minority Christians report escalating persecution amid mass killings, rape, abductions, and other atrocities.
Iran Launches Cloud-Seeding Campaign as Nation Endures Worst Drought in 50 Years
Iranian authorities have begun large-scale cloud-seeding operations in a desperate bid to generate rainfall as the country confronts its most severe drought in decades, state media reported over the weekend.
IAEA Warns of Lost Oversight as Iran Blocks Access to Bombed Nuclear Sites
United Nations nuclear inspectors are sounding alarms after Iran continued blocking access to key nuclear facilities bombed in June by the United States and Israel, leaving the world uncertain about the fate of Tehran’s near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile. According to confidential reports obtained by multiple outlets, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not verified Iran’s highly enriched uranium inventory since mid-June, when coordinated strikes destroyed major parts of Iran’s enrichment infrastructure.
Orbán Launches Nationwide “Anti-War Roadshow” As Hungarian Election Battle Intensifies
Hungary’s rightwing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has launched a weeks-long “anti-war roadshow,” turning his long-standing criticism of European support for Ukraine into a central campaign theme ahead of next April’s national elections.
Netherlands Faces Outcry As Historic Village Faces Demolition Over “Green” Energy Expansion (Worthy News Investigation)
Climate-anxiety–driven policies have prompted authorities in the Netherlands to decide to demolish a historic village for the expansion of industry linked to the nation’s “green” energy transition, leaving generations of residents in despair.
Maduro Warns Trump Against ‘Forever War’ As US Military Buildup Near Venezuela Intensifies
Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump not to drag America into an Afghanistan-style “forever war” as Washington expanded its most significant military deployment in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama.
Russia Launches Massive Drone And Missile Assault On Ukraine, Killing At Least Eight (Worthy News Radio)
Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on Ukraine early Friday, killing at least six people in the capital Kyiv and two more in the south, while injuring at least 35, authorities said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council to Vote Monday on U.S.-Drafted Gaza Stabilization Force Resolution as Israel Rejects “Pathway to Palestinian State”
The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. New York time on a U.S.-drafted resolution establishing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to be deployed throughout the Gaza Strip. The draft is identical to the version presented to the Council last Thursday and outlines a multinational force that will secure borders, destroy military infrastructure, and oversee the demilitarization of Gaza. It also provides for the training of a Palestinian police force that will join the multinational force’s operations.
Netanyahu Condemns Rising Settler Violence in West Bank, Vows ‘Forceful Action’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday issued his strongest public denunciation yet of extremist settler violence in Judea and Samaria (also known as the West Bank), promising “very forceful action” amid a sharp rise in attacks that has drawn concern from Israeli security officials, international partners, and Washington.
Trump Expected to Approve F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Push to Expand Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump is expected to finalize a landmark agreement with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that would allow Riyadh to acquire advanced U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jets—part of a sweeping package of economic, defense, and normalization initiatives set to be unveiled at the White House this week.
Israel Launches World-First Project to Refill Sea of Galilee With Desalinated Seawater
In a historic and unprecedented step, Israel has begun pumping desalinated Mediterranean water into the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), marking the first time anywhere in the world that processed seawater is being used to replenish a natural freshwater lake. The initiative comes as the iconic biblical lake continues to suffer from years of drought, falling rainfall, and declining spring flow.
Inside the United States
Trump Reverses Course, Backs Release of Epstein Files as House Prepares Explosive Vote
President Donald Trump abruptly reversed himself Sunday night, announcing that he now supports House Republicans voting to release the long-sought Epstein files—just days after blasting several GOP lawmakers for pushing the effort.
Supreme Court Case Could Have Major Effect On 2026 Midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court has agree to take up a case that could have an effect on the 2026 midterm elections.
House GOP: Epstein File Push a ‘Political Exercise’ Aimed at Damaging President Trump After Democrat Shutdown Defeat
In the immediate aftermath of Democrats losing the budget showdown that plunged Washington into a weeks-long government shutdown, House Republicans say the Left is now scrambling for a distraction — reviving the long-dormant fight over the Jeffrey Epstein files in what GOP leaders call a transparently political maneuver to wound President Donald Trump.
Christian News
U.S. Pushes For Sudan Ceasefire As Mass Killings, Famine Fears And Christian Persecution Grow
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan as the civil war intensifies and minority Christians report escalating persecution amid mass killings, rape, abductions, and other atrocities.