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Around the World
Trump Seeks “Decisive” Options on Iran as U.S. Military Buildup Accelerates
President Donald Trump is continuing to press senior advisers for what he calls “decisive” military options against Iran, even after pulling back from strikes last week, as Tehran intensifies a violent crackdown on protesters that has killed thousands, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
ISIS Detainee Camp Abandoned as Syrian Army, Kurdish Forces Agree to New Ceasefire
Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew Tuesday from the sprawling al-Hol detention camp in northeast Syria, triggering accusations from Damascus that the move allowed Islamic State-linked detainees to escape, as fighting between the two sides pushed the country closer to renewed instability.
Greenland Warns Of Possible Invasion As Trump Revives Takeover Threats
Greenland’s prime minister has warned residents and authorities to prepare for possible disruptions and security risks as U.S. President Donald J. Trump continues to threaten to takeover the Arctic island, despite mounting concern within the United States Congress.
Spanish Train Derails Near Barcelona As Safety Concerns Mount After Deadly Rail Crashes
A commuter train derailed late Tuesday near the city of Barcelona after a containment wall collapsed onto the track during heavy rain, killing the train’s driver and injuring around 20 people, Spanish authorities said.
Scores Killed In Pakistan’s Shopping Mall Fire (VIDEO)
Rescue workers continued recovery operations Tuesday after a devastating fire tore through a crowded shopping mall over the weekend in Pakistan’s largest city, killing at least 28 people, including a firefighter, according to officials.
Danish Troops In Greenland After Trump Threatens To Annex It
As many as hundreds of additional Danish troops arrived in Greenland late Monday after U.S. Donald J. Trump made clear he wants to annex the territory by buying it from Denmark, while not ruling out using force.
Iran Builds a Digital “Berlin Wall” as Regime Seals Off Nation From the World
Iran’s Islamic regime has effectively erected a modern-day Berlin Wall — not of concrete and barbed wire, but of cables, servers, and state-controlled silence — as it plunges the country into a near-total internet blackout to crush nationwide protests and shield its violence from global scrutiny.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S.–Israel Launch AI Partnership in Jerusalem
The United States and Israel signed a landmark joint statement on Friday launching a strategic partnership in artificial intelligence, research, and critical technologies under the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, underscoring a shared vision that economic cooperation can outweigh ideological divides.
Israel Demolishes Former UNRWA Headquarters in Jerusalem After Knesset Ban
Israeli authorities on Tuesday began demolishing the former headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, marking a decisive enforcement of legislation passed by the Knesset banning UNRWA activity inside Israeli territory.
Inside the United States
Entitlement Fraud Costs Taxpayers Billions … Or Trillions, Dwarfing Minnesota
Since 2020, fraudsters have scammed at least $36 billion and as much as $3 trillion in tax money from federal entitlement programs, dwarfing the amount federal prosecutors claim was stolen in Minnesota's federal food aid scandal known as Feeding Our Future, an investigation by The Center Square found.
House To Vote On Last Four Govt. Funding Bills Costing $1.2 Trillion
Ten days before the government funding deadline, congressional appropriators released the last four fiscal year 2026 spending bills for the U.S. House to vote on.
Mail-Order Abortion Pills Drive Post-Dobbs Surge, Pro-Life Leaders Warn
The number of abortions in the United States continues to rise despite stronger state protections for unborn life following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, with pro-life advocates pointing to mail-order abortion pills as the primary driver. Pro-choice researchers estimate the nation averaged nearly 99,000 abortions per month in early 2025, a trend conservatives say reflects regulatory loopholes rather than public rejection of pro-life laws.
Christian News
Foreign Missionary Era Ending In Turkey As Authorities Detain, Deport Christians
The era of foreign missionaries in Turkey is drawing to a close as authorities increasingly detain, deport, or bar Christian workers from reentering the Muslim-majority nation, according to church leaders and human-rights advocates.
Trump Seeks “Decisive” Options on Iran as U.S. Military Buildup Accelerates
President Donald Trump is continuing to press senior advisers for what he calls “decisive” military options against Iran, even after pulling back from strikes last week, as Tehran intensifies a violent crackdown on protesters that has killed thousands, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
ISIS Detainee Camp Abandoned as Syrian Army, Kurdish Forces Agree to New Ceasefire
Guards from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withdrew Tuesday from the sprawling al-Hol detention camp in northeast Syria, triggering accusations from Damascus that the move allowed Islamic State-linked detainees to escape, as fighting between the two sides pushed the country closer to renewed instability.
Greenland Warns Of Possible Invasion As Trump Revives Takeover Threats
Greenland’s prime minister has warned residents and authorities to prepare for possible disruptions and security risks as U.S. President Donald J. Trump continues to threaten to takeover the Arctic island, despite mounting concern within the United States Congress.
Spanish Train Derails Near Barcelona As Safety Concerns Mount After Deadly Rail Crashes
A commuter train derailed late Tuesday near the city of Barcelona after a containment wall collapsed onto the track during heavy rain, killing the train’s driver and injuring around 20 people, Spanish authorities said.
Scores Killed In Pakistan’s Shopping Mall Fire (VIDEO)
Rescue workers continued recovery operations Tuesday after a devastating fire tore through a crowded shopping mall over the weekend in Pakistan’s largest city, killing at least 28 people, including a firefighter, according to officials.
Danish Troops In Greenland After Trump Threatens To Annex It
As many as hundreds of additional Danish troops arrived in Greenland late Monday after U.S. Donald J. Trump made clear he wants to annex the territory by buying it from Denmark, while not ruling out using force.
Iran Builds a Digital “Berlin Wall” as Regime Seals Off Nation From the World
Iran’s Islamic regime has effectively erected a modern-day Berlin Wall — not of concrete and barbed wire, but of cables, servers, and state-controlled silence — as it plunges the country into a near-total internet blackout to crush nationwide protests and shield its violence from global scrutiny.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S.–Israel Launch AI Partnership in Jerusalem
The United States and Israel signed a landmark joint statement on Friday launching a strategic partnership in artificial intelligence, research, and critical technologies under the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, underscoring a shared vision that economic cooperation can outweigh ideological divides.
Israel Demolishes Former UNRWA Headquarters in Jerusalem After Knesset Ban
Israeli authorities on Tuesday began demolishing the former headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, marking a decisive enforcement of legislation passed by the Knesset banning UNRWA activity inside Israeli territory.
Inside the United States
Entitlement Fraud Costs Taxpayers Billions … Or Trillions, Dwarfing Minnesota
Since 2020, fraudsters have scammed at least $36 billion and as much as $3 trillion in tax money from federal entitlement programs, dwarfing the amount federal prosecutors claim was stolen in Minnesota's federal food aid scandal known as Feeding Our Future, an investigation by The Center Square found.
House To Vote On Last Four Govt. Funding Bills Costing $1.2 Trillion
Ten days before the government funding deadline, congressional appropriators released the last four fiscal year 2026 spending bills for the U.S. House to vote on.
Mail-Order Abortion Pills Drive Post-Dobbs Surge, Pro-Life Leaders Warn
The number of abortions in the United States continues to rise despite stronger state protections for unborn life following the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, with pro-life advocates pointing to mail-order abortion pills as the primary driver. Pro-choice researchers estimate the nation averaged nearly 99,000 abortions per month in early 2025, a trend conservatives say reflects regulatory loopholes rather than public rejection of pro-life laws.
Christian News
Foreign Missionary Era Ending In Turkey As Authorities Detain, Deport Christians
The era of foreign missionaries in Turkey is drawing to a close as authorities increasingly detain, deport, or bar Christian workers from reentering the Muslim-majority nation, according to church leaders and human-rights advocates.
Around the World
Deadly Summer Storms Batter Australia’s East Coast
Residents across Australia’s east coast were coping Monday with the aftermath of severe summer storms that authorities said killed at least one person, triggered evacuations, and left thousands without power as floodwaters rose and further storms threatened areas.
High-Speed Train Collision Kills Scores Of People In Southern Spain
Scores of people were reported killed and nearly 200 injured in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, in what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called “a night of deep pain” for the country.
Chilean Wildfire Kills 18, Thousands Evacuated
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the country’s central and southern regions after raging wildfires killed at least 18 people, forced mass evacuations, and reportedly destroyed at least one church and hundreds of homes.
Europe–US Tensions Rise After Trump Hints At Greenland Takeover
Europe and the United States, long regarded as close allies, edged toward a trade — and potentially military — confrontation on Monday not seen since the 1930s, after U.S. President Donald J. Trump did not rule out taking control of Greenland by force.
Portugal Presidential Election Heads To Runoff Between Socialist And Radical-Right Candidates
The leader of a radical-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election and will face a center-left opponent in a runoff vote next month, official results showed Monday, underscoring deepening political fragmentation in the European Union member state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No Turkish or Qatari Troops in Gaza, Admits Dispute With U.S. Over Postwar Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers will be allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip, acknowledging a "certain dispute" with the United States over the composition of a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” Offers $1 Billion Permanent Seats to World Leaders
Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
Hungary’s Orbán Invited To Trump-Backed Board Of Peace For Gaza
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been invited to join a Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to oversee post-war reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public.
St. Paul Church Congregant Says ‘We Were Surrounded’
A member of Cities Church said protesters who disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul were seated throughout the congregation before the service began.
Christian News
Record 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Open Doors Says
A record 388 million Christians faced persecution and were at risk of violence worldwide over the past year—eight million more than in previous periods—according to new findings by Christian charity Open Doors.
Egypt Jails Christian YouTuber for Defending Christianity
There was mounting concern Monday over the fate of an Egyptian Christian who hosts a channel on the video-sharing platform YouTube, after authorities sentenced him to five years of hard labor for content that rights groups say defended Christianity online.
Wife And Daughter Of Slain Anglican Priest Freed as Nigerian Church Abductions Mount
The wife and daughter of a late Anglican priest who died in captivity have regained their freedom after nearly three months in the hands of kidnappers, as concern mounted Monday over the abductions of more than 150 worshippers in coordinated attacks on churches in northern Nigeria, officials and sources said.
Deadly Summer Storms Batter Australia’s East Coast
Residents across Australia’s east coast were coping Monday with the aftermath of severe summer storms that authorities said killed at least one person, triggered evacuations, and left thousands without power as floodwaters rose and further storms threatened areas.
High-Speed Train Collision Kills Scores Of People In Southern Spain
Scores of people were reported killed and nearly 200 injured in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, in what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called “a night of deep pain” for the country.
Chilean Wildfire Kills 18, Thousands Evacuated
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the country’s central and southern regions after raging wildfires killed at least 18 people, forced mass evacuations, and reportedly destroyed at least one church and hundreds of homes.
Europe–US Tensions Rise After Trump Hints At Greenland Takeover
Europe and the United States, long regarded as close allies, edged toward a trade — and potentially military — confrontation on Monday not seen since the 1930s, after U.S. President Donald J. Trump did not rule out taking control of Greenland by force.
Portugal Presidential Election Heads To Runoff Between Socialist And Radical-Right Candidates
The leader of a radical-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election and will face a center-left opponent in a runoff vote next month, official results showed Monday, underscoring deepening political fragmentation in the European Union member state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No Turkish or Qatari Troops in Gaza, Admits Dispute With U.S. Over Postwar Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers will be allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip, acknowledging a "certain dispute" with the United States over the composition of a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” Offers $1 Billion Permanent Seats to World Leaders
Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
Hungary’s Orbán Invited To Trump-Backed Board Of Peace For Gaza
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been invited to join a Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to oversee post-war reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public.
St. Paul Church Congregant Says ‘We Were Surrounded’
A member of Cities Church said protesters who disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul were seated throughout the congregation before the service began.
Christian News
Record 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Open Doors Says
A record 388 million Christians faced persecution and were at risk of violence worldwide over the past year—eight million more than in previous periods—according to new findings by Christian charity Open Doors.
Egypt Jails Christian YouTuber for Defending Christianity
There was mounting concern Monday over the fate of an Egyptian Christian who hosts a channel on the video-sharing platform YouTube, after authorities sentenced him to five years of hard labor for content that rights groups say defended Christianity online.
Wife And Daughter Of Slain Anglican Priest Freed as Nigerian Church Abductions Mount
The wife and daughter of a late Anglican priest who died in captivity have regained their freedom after nearly three months in the hands of kidnappers, as concern mounted Monday over the abductions of more than 150 worshippers in coordinated attacks on churches in northern Nigeria, officials and sources said.
Around the World
Trump Calls for End to Khamenei’s Rule as Iran Death Toll Mounts and U.S. Military Moves Intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for new leadership in Iran, directly challenging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid the bloodiest unrest the Islamic Republic has faced in decades. Trump’s remarks mark his sharpest escalation yet toward Tehran as mass protests and a brutal crackdown have left thousands of Iranians dead and tens of thousands arrested.
EU Considers $108 Billion Tariffs On US Over Trump Threats Over Greenland; Minister Speaks Of Blackmail
The European Union was considering Sunday to hit the United States with 93 billion euros ($108 billion) worth of tariffs or restrict American companies from the bloc's market in response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump's threats to allies opposed to his efforts to take over Greenland.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy As Peace Talks Continue In US (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is deliberately targeting Ukraine’s nuclear-linked energy system in an effort to freeze the country into submission by crippling its power grid, as millions endure another harsh winter amid relentless Russian strikes that have killed and injured civilians.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on European Allies Over Greenland Mission, Protests Erupt
Unprecedented military and trade tensions flared Saturday between Europe and the United States after U.S. President Donald J. Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on European allies sending troops to Greenland, Denmark’s vast Arctic island.
Egypt, Sudan Welcome Trump Offer To Mediate Nile Dispute with Ethiopia (Worthy News Radio Analysis)
Egypt and Sudan have welcomed an offer by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to resume American mediation efforts with Ethiopia to resolve a long-running dispute over Nile River waters, amid renewed tensions following the completion of Ethiopia’s massive hydroelectric dam.
Ukraine Faces Winter Emergency as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Power Grid (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine is facing a deepening state of emergency, with Kyiv saying Russia has not spared a single Ukrainian power plant from attack since its all-out invasion began nearly four years ago. The renewed Russian strikes are coming as the country endures one of its harshest winters in years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Pushes Back on Trump Administration’s Gaza Executive Board as Ceasefire Enters Phase Two
Israel's government has issued an unusually blunt public objection to the Trump administration's announcement of a U.S.-led executive body intended to oversee the next phase of Gaza's postwar transition, exposing rare friction between Jerusalem and Washington as the ceasefire moves into its most contentious stage.
Inside the United States
Minnesota Judge Limits ICE Protest Enforcement as Church Disruption Sparks Federal Investigation
A federal judge in Minnesota has imposed new limits on how federal immigration agents may respond to protesters, a decision that comes as authorities investigate the disruption of a Christian worship service in St. Paul by anti-ICE agitators—an incident that has intensified concerns over public order, religious freedom, and the rule of law.
Q1 Border Crossings Plummet 95% From Biden Era, Lowest In History
The lowest number of illegal border crossings were reported for the first quarter of a fiscal year in U.S. history in President Donald Trump’s first year in office.
Senate Takes Recess, Leaving Only Five Days To Pass Six Govt Funding Bills
U.S. senators have left town for a week-long recess, leaving themselves only five days to pass the six remaining federal government funding bills.
Christian News
Iran’s Islamic Rulers Jail Christians as Protests Kill Thousands
Iran’s Islamic rulers have jailed more Christians amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that a network of Iranian doctors says has killed up to 18,000 people.
Trump Calls for End to Khamenei’s Rule as Iran Death Toll Mounts and U.S. Military Moves Intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for new leadership in Iran, directly challenging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid the bloodiest unrest the Islamic Republic has faced in decades. Trump’s remarks mark his sharpest escalation yet toward Tehran as mass protests and a brutal crackdown have left thousands of Iranians dead and tens of thousands arrested.
EU Considers $108 Billion Tariffs On US Over Trump Threats Over Greenland; Minister Speaks Of Blackmail
The European Union was considering Sunday to hit the United States with 93 billion euros ($108 billion) worth of tariffs or restrict American companies from the bloc's market in response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump's threats to allies opposed to his efforts to take over Greenland.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy As Peace Talks Continue In US (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is deliberately targeting Ukraine’s nuclear-linked energy system in an effort to freeze the country into submission by crippling its power grid, as millions endure another harsh winter amid relentless Russian strikes that have killed and injured civilians.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on European Allies Over Greenland Mission, Protests Erupt
Unprecedented military and trade tensions flared Saturday between Europe and the United States after U.S. President Donald J. Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on European allies sending troops to Greenland, Denmark’s vast Arctic island.
Egypt, Sudan Welcome Trump Offer To Mediate Nile Dispute with Ethiopia (Worthy News Radio Analysis)
Egypt and Sudan have welcomed an offer by U.S. President Donald J. Trump to resume American mediation efforts with Ethiopia to resolve a long-running dispute over Nile River waters, amid renewed tensions following the completion of Ethiopia’s massive hydroelectric dam.
Ukraine Faces Winter Emergency as Russia Intensifies Attacks on Power Grid (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine is facing a deepening state of emergency, with Kyiv saying Russia has not spared a single Ukrainian power plant from attack since its all-out invasion began nearly four years ago. The renewed Russian strikes are coming as the country endures one of its harshest winters in years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Pushes Back on Trump Administration’s Gaza Executive Board as Ceasefire Enters Phase Two
Israel's government has issued an unusually blunt public objection to the Trump administration's announcement of a U.S.-led executive body intended to oversee the next phase of Gaza's postwar transition, exposing rare friction between Jerusalem and Washington as the ceasefire moves into its most contentious stage.
Inside the United States
Minnesota Judge Limits ICE Protest Enforcement as Church Disruption Sparks Federal Investigation
A federal judge in Minnesota has imposed new limits on how federal immigration agents may respond to protesters, a decision that comes as authorities investigate the disruption of a Christian worship service in St. Paul by anti-ICE agitators—an incident that has intensified concerns over public order, religious freedom, and the rule of law.
Q1 Border Crossings Plummet 95% From Biden Era, Lowest In History
The lowest number of illegal border crossings were reported for the first quarter of a fiscal year in U.S. history in President Donald Trump’s first year in office.
Senate Takes Recess, Leaving Only Five Days To Pass Six Govt Funding Bills
U.S. senators have left town for a week-long recess, leaving themselves only five days to pass the six remaining federal government funding bills.
Christian News
Iran’s Islamic Rulers Jail Christians as Protests Kill Thousands
Iran’s Islamic rulers have jailed more Christians amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that a network of Iranian doctors says has killed up to 18,000 people.