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Around the World
Venezuela Deploys 200,000 Troops as U.S. Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Caribbean
Venezuela has launched a massive two-day military mobilization involving nearly 200,000 troops as the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, arrived in Latin American waters Tuesday, significantly escalating regional military tensions.
Turkey’s President Erdogan ‘Deeply Saddened’ After Military Plane Crash In Georgia; 20 Feared Dead
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was “deeply saddened” after a Turkish military cargo plane carrying 20 personnel crashed Tuesday in Georgia, near the border with Azerbaijan, and officials feared there were no survivors.
Europe Marks World War I Armistice Amid Concerns Over Ukraine-Russia War
Europe marked the end of World War I with mixed emotions Tuesday, realizing that the armed conflict in Ukraine increasingly resembles the horrors of that era.
Disgraced Former French President Sarkozy Freed From Prison Pending Appeal
Disgraced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he will prove his innocence after a court agreed to temporarily release him from the prison where he began serving a five-year sentence on October 21, 2025, following a conviction for “criminal conspiracy” linked to alleged Libyan campaign funding.
Dutch Lecturer Leaves University Amid Antisemitism Concerns Over Pro-Palestinian Remarks
A British-born academic has left Radboud University in the Netherlands amid rising concerns about antisemitism on Dutch campuses following his highly controversial social-media comments defending Palestinian violence against Israel.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey – Israel Tensions Escalate Over Gaza Peacekeeping Force
A war of words erupted between Turkey and Israel this week as plans advanced for an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza under President Donald Trump’s U.S.-brokered peace plan — a force intended to oversee the fragile ceasefire, disarm Hamas, and restore stability to the war-torn enclave.
France to Help Palestinian Authority Draft Constitution for Future State, Macron Says
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday that France will assist the Palestinian Authority (PA) in drafting a constitution for a future Palestinian state, following a meeting with PA President Mahmoud Abbas at the Élysée Palace. The move comes as part of France’s broader push to promote a two-state solution after recognizing a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns Supreme Court Against “Devastating” Tariff Ruling, Says Justices Got “Wrong Numbers”
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying the justices have been given “the wrong numbers” in a pending case that challenges his authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers — a decision he warned could trigger a $3 trillion economic collapse and endanger America’s national security.
House Republicans Advance Bill to End Record Shutdown, Blast Democrats for “Political Temper Tantrum”
After a grueling overnight session stretching into the early hours of Tuesday morning, the House Rules Committee voted 8–4 along party lines to advance a bill aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history — now entering its 42nd day. The measure, supported by all Republicans on the panel, moves next to the full House for a vote Wednesday, where GOP leaders are confident it will pass.
Christian News
Jailed Christian Woman Accused Of Blasphemy Wins Release on Bail in Pakistan
A high court in Pakistan has ordered the release “on bail” of a Christian woman who spent more than a year in prison on what rights activists say were false accusations of blasphemy against Islam.
Hungarian Pastor Defies Prison Threat As Orbán Defends US Deals In Rare TV Interview
A Hungarian Methodist pastor who faces prison on what he views as trumped-up charges and a government crackdown on dissent told thousands of supporters in Budapest that he would remain faithful to his Christian mission.
Venezuela Deploys 200,000 Troops as U.S. Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Caribbean
Venezuela has launched a massive two-day military mobilization involving nearly 200,000 troops as the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, arrived in Latin American waters Tuesday, significantly escalating regional military tensions.
Turkey’s President Erdogan ‘Deeply Saddened’ After Military Plane Crash In Georgia; 20 Feared Dead
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was “deeply saddened” after a Turkish military cargo plane carrying 20 personnel crashed Tuesday in Georgia, near the border with Azerbaijan, and officials feared there were no survivors.
Europe Marks World War I Armistice Amid Concerns Over Ukraine-Russia War
Europe marked the end of World War I with mixed emotions Tuesday, realizing that the armed conflict in Ukraine increasingly resembles the horrors of that era.
Disgraced Former French President Sarkozy Freed From Prison Pending Appeal
Disgraced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he will prove his innocence after a court agreed to temporarily release him from the prison where he began serving a five-year sentence on October 21, 2025, following a conviction for “criminal conspiracy” linked to alleged Libyan campaign funding.
Dutch Lecturer Leaves University Amid Antisemitism Concerns Over Pro-Palestinian Remarks
A British-born academic has left Radboud University in the Netherlands amid rising concerns about antisemitism on Dutch campuses following his highly controversial social-media comments defending Palestinian violence against Israel.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey – Israel Tensions Escalate Over Gaza Peacekeeping Force
A war of words erupted between Turkey and Israel this week as plans advanced for an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza under President Donald Trump’s U.S.-brokered peace plan — a force intended to oversee the fragile ceasefire, disarm Hamas, and restore stability to the war-torn enclave.
France to Help Palestinian Authority Draft Constitution for Future State, Macron Says
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday that France will assist the Palestinian Authority (PA) in drafting a constitution for a future Palestinian state, following a meeting with PA President Mahmoud Abbas at the Élysée Palace. The move comes as part of France’s broader push to promote a two-state solution after recognizing a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September.
Inside the United States
Trump Warns Supreme Court Against “Devastating” Tariff Ruling, Says Justices Got “Wrong Numbers”
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying the justices have been given “the wrong numbers” in a pending case that challenges his authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers — a decision he warned could trigger a $3 trillion economic collapse and endanger America’s national security.
House Republicans Advance Bill to End Record Shutdown, Blast Democrats for “Political Temper Tantrum”
After a grueling overnight session stretching into the early hours of Tuesday morning, the House Rules Committee voted 8–4 along party lines to advance a bill aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history — now entering its 42nd day. The measure, supported by all Republicans on the panel, moves next to the full House for a vote Wednesday, where GOP leaders are confident it will pass.
Christian News
Jailed Christian Woman Accused Of Blasphemy Wins Release on Bail in Pakistan
A high court in Pakistan has ordered the release “on bail” of a Christian woman who spent more than a year in prison on what rights activists say were false accusations of blasphemy against Islam.
Hungarian Pastor Defies Prison Threat As Orbán Defends US Deals In Rare TV Interview
A Hungarian Methodist pastor who faces prison on what he views as trumped-up charges and a government crackdown on dissent told thousands of supporters in Budapest that he would remain faithful to his Christian mission.
Around the World
France Opens Inquiry After Flare Disrupts Israeli Orchestra Concert In Paris (VIDEO)
French authorities have opened a formal judicial inquiry after chaos erupted during a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, where protesters lit flares and shouted anti-Israel slogans before being subdued by audience members.
BBC Faces Unprecedented Crisis Over Edited Trump Speech; Two Leaders Resign
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) faced an unprecedented crisis Monday after its director-general and head of news resigned amid accusations of political bias at what was once regarded as the flagship of both Britain and journalism worldwide.
Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition in Historic White House Agreement
President Donald Trump secured a significant diplomatic breakthrough Monday as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an agreement bringing Syria into the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, making the war-torn nation the 90th member of the U.S.-led counterterrorism alliance.
Russia’s Dagestan Deadly Helicopter Crash Embarrasses Authorities As Probe Widens
Russia’s Republic of Dagestan has become the focus of an embarrassing aviation scandal after a helicopter carrying senior defense-industry officials broke apart in mid-air and crashed — an event caught on video and widely shared online, prompting authorities to launch a criminal investigation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Prepares Vote on Gaza Resolution With Path to Palestinian Statehood
A revised draft of a UN Security Council resolution outlining the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict" is set to be circulated by the United States for review among Security Council members, according to an exclusive report by The Jerusalem Post.
Syria Rules Out Immediate Abraham Accords Talks, But Leaves Door Open for US-Brokered Deal
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has declined to immediately pursue membership in the Abraham Accords, citing Israel's control of the Golan Heights as a primary obstacle, though he suggested the Trump administration could eventually facilitate such negotiations.
Israel Launches Major Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as Tensions Escalate Along Border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Monday, targeting what it described as Hezbollah sites used for rocket launches and the production and storage of strategic weapons. The attacks marked one of the most extensive Israeli operations in Lebanon in months, killing at least three Hezbollah operatives in the past 24 hours, according to the military.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Religious Liberty Challenge on Same-Sex Marriage
In a disappointing setback for religious freedom advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court declined without comment to hear former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis's appeal, leaving in place a $360,000 judgment against her for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The justices let stand lower court rulings that found she violated couples' constitutional rights under the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, despite what her legal team characterizes as a conflict with her First Amendment religious liberty rights.
Republicans Stand Firm as Senate Passes Bill to End Record Shutdown, Democrats Cave on Obamacare Demands
The Senate passed a crucial spending package Monday night that will reopen the federal government and end the longest shutdown in American history, marking a significant victory for Republicans who refused to let Democrats hold government funding hostage to partisan healthcare demands.
France Opens Inquiry After Flare Disrupts Israeli Orchestra Concert In Paris (VIDEO)
French authorities have opened a formal judicial inquiry after chaos erupted during a concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris, where protesters lit flares and shouted anti-Israel slogans before being subdued by audience members.
BBC Faces Unprecedented Crisis Over Edited Trump Speech; Two Leaders Resign
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) faced an unprecedented crisis Monday after its director-general and head of news resigned amid accusations of political bias at what was once regarded as the flagship of both Britain and journalism worldwide.
Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition in Historic White House Agreement
President Donald Trump secured a significant diplomatic breakthrough Monday as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an agreement bringing Syria into the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, making the war-torn nation the 90th member of the U.S.-led counterterrorism alliance.
Russia’s Dagestan Deadly Helicopter Crash Embarrasses Authorities As Probe Widens
Russia’s Republic of Dagestan has become the focus of an embarrassing aviation scandal after a helicopter carrying senior defense-industry officials broke apart in mid-air and crashed — an event caught on video and widely shared online, prompting authorities to launch a criminal investigation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Prepares Vote on Gaza Resolution With Path to Palestinian Statehood
A revised draft of a UN Security Council resolution outlining the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict" is set to be circulated by the United States for review among Security Council members, according to an exclusive report by The Jerusalem Post.
Syria Rules Out Immediate Abraham Accords Talks, But Leaves Door Open for US-Brokered Deal
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has declined to immediately pursue membership in the Abraham Accords, citing Israel's control of the Golan Heights as a primary obstacle, though he suggested the Trump administration could eventually facilitate such negotiations.
Israel Launches Major Wave of Airstrikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as Tensions Escalate Along Border
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a sweeping series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Monday, targeting what it described as Hezbollah sites used for rocket launches and the production and storage of strategic weapons. The attacks marked one of the most extensive Israeli operations in Lebanon in months, killing at least three Hezbollah operatives in the past 24 hours, according to the military.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Religious Liberty Challenge on Same-Sex Marriage
In a disappointing setback for religious freedom advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court declined without comment to hear former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis's appeal, leaving in place a $360,000 judgment against her for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The justices let stand lower court rulings that found she violated couples' constitutional rights under the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, despite what her legal team characterizes as a conflict with her First Amendment religious liberty rights.
Republicans Stand Firm as Senate Passes Bill to End Record Shutdown, Democrats Cave on Obamacare Demands
The Senate passed a crucial spending package Monday night that will reopen the federal government and end the longest shutdown in American history, marking a significant victory for Republicans who refused to let Democrats hold government funding hostage to partisan healthcare demands.
Around the World
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Batters Northern Philippines; Christians Urge Prayers Amid Devastation (Worthy News In-Depth)
Residents on Luzon Island, the largest and most populated island of the Philippines, assessed the damage early Monday after a sleepless night when Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, killed at least two people and injured several others.
Large Naval Presence In Caribbean Ahead Of Ford Arrival
As the number of suspected narcotic transport boats destroyed by the U.S. military grows, so does the number of naval vessels in the Caribbean.
Iran Faces Historic Water Crisis as Officials Warn of Possible Tehran Evacuation
Iranian officials are warning of imminent water rationing—and even the potential evacuation of Tehran—as the nation faces its worst drought in nearly a century.
Hungary’s Orbán Tells Trump ‘It Would Take a Miracle’ for Ukraine to Win War; Discusses Energy and Trump-Putin Summit
Hungary’s prime minister told U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Friday that it would take a miracle for Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Viktor Orbán made the remarks at the White House, where Trump asked him during a joint news conference about the prospects for Kyiv’s victory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Fighters Trapped in Rafah Tunnels Refuse to Surrender as U.S. Pressures Israel on Ceasefire Deal
A group of Hamas fighters trapped inside tunnels on the Israeli-controlled side of the Rafah ceasefire line have vowed not to surrender to Israeli forces, the Al-Qassam Brigades announced Sunday, in a move that could jeopardize the fragile month-old ceasefire in Gaza.
Assyrian Inscription Unearthed Near Temple Mount Confirms Biblical Account of Hezekiah’s Rebellion
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered an extraordinary 2,700-year-old pottery fragment inscribed with Assyrian cuneiform near the Temple Mount — the first written evidence of direct contact between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah ever discovered in the city. The find, announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), offers striking confirmation of the biblical narrative of King Hezekiah’s resistance to Assyrian domination recorded in II Kings 18.
Inside the United States
GOP Secures Victory as Democrats Finally Cave on Government Shutdown
In a decisive break from Democratic obstruction that has paralyzed the federal government for over a month, the U.S. Senate on Sunday night voted 60-40 to advance legislation ending the record-breaking 40-day government shutdown, marking a significant victory for Republican fiscal discipline and President Donald Trump's healthcare reform agenda.
Trump: Americans To Receive $2,000 Each From Tariff Revenue
President Donald Trump on Sunday said every American with the exception of the wealthy will receive $2,000 from the revenue the U.S. has collected from tariffs.
Thousands Of Flights Delayed, Cancelled As Shutdown Rocks Airports
More than 1,400 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were cancelled Sunday and more than 3,300 were delayed as staffing levels at airports worsen in the second month of the federal government shutdown.
Christian News
Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Religious Persecution in Historic Syria Meeting
More than 50 prominent Christian leaders are calling on President Trump to directly confront Syria's new president about the ongoing persecution of religious minorities when the two leaders meet Monday at the White House, marking a historic first for U.S.-Syria relations.
South Korea Faces Outcry Over Jailing of Pastors as Crackdown on Churches Deepens (Worthy News Investigation)
South Korea, long seen as the democratic opposite of its authoritarian-ruled northern neighbor, faces growing scrutiny for what critics call a widening crackdown on Christian leaders and churches.
Christian Mothers Go Missing In Pakistan Amid Fears Of Forced Conversions
A Christian widow in Pakistan’s Punjab province is devastated after her married daughter went missing, while elsewhere in the region, a mother of four and a mother of six have also disappeared following alleged abductions by Muslim men, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Hungary Seeks Suspended Prison Term For Pastor Once Close To Orbán
Hungarian prosecutors have requested a two-year suspended prison sentence for Gábor Iványi, a 76-year-old Methodist pastor, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and several opposition politicians, in a case widely viewed as politically charged.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Batters Northern Philippines; Christians Urge Prayers Amid Devastation (Worthy News In-Depth)
Residents on Luzon Island, the largest and most populated island of the Philippines, assessed the damage early Monday after a sleepless night when Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, killed at least two people and injured several others.
Large Naval Presence In Caribbean Ahead Of Ford Arrival
As the number of suspected narcotic transport boats destroyed by the U.S. military grows, so does the number of naval vessels in the Caribbean.
Iran Faces Historic Water Crisis as Officials Warn of Possible Tehran Evacuation
Iranian officials are warning of imminent water rationing—and even the potential evacuation of Tehran—as the nation faces its worst drought in nearly a century.
Hungary’s Orbán Tells Trump ‘It Would Take a Miracle’ for Ukraine to Win War; Discusses Energy and Trump-Putin Summit
Hungary’s prime minister told U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Friday that it would take a miracle for Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Viktor Orbán made the remarks at the White House, where Trump asked him during a joint news conference about the prospects for Kyiv’s victory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Fighters Trapped in Rafah Tunnels Refuse to Surrender as U.S. Pressures Israel on Ceasefire Deal
A group of Hamas fighters trapped inside tunnels on the Israeli-controlled side of the Rafah ceasefire line have vowed not to surrender to Israeli forces, the Al-Qassam Brigades announced Sunday, in a move that could jeopardize the fragile month-old ceasefire in Gaza.
Assyrian Inscription Unearthed Near Temple Mount Confirms Biblical Account of Hezekiah’s Rebellion
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered an extraordinary 2,700-year-old pottery fragment inscribed with Assyrian cuneiform near the Temple Mount — the first written evidence of direct contact between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah ever discovered in the city. The find, announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), offers striking confirmation of the biblical narrative of King Hezekiah’s resistance to Assyrian domination recorded in II Kings 18.
Inside the United States
GOP Secures Victory as Democrats Finally Cave on Government Shutdown
In a decisive break from Democratic obstruction that has paralyzed the federal government for over a month, the U.S. Senate on Sunday night voted 60-40 to advance legislation ending the record-breaking 40-day government shutdown, marking a significant victory for Republican fiscal discipline and President Donald Trump's healthcare reform agenda.
Trump: Americans To Receive $2,000 Each From Tariff Revenue
President Donald Trump on Sunday said every American with the exception of the wealthy will receive $2,000 from the revenue the U.S. has collected from tariffs.
Thousands Of Flights Delayed, Cancelled As Shutdown Rocks Airports
More than 1,400 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were cancelled Sunday and more than 3,300 were delayed as staffing levels at airports worsen in the second month of the federal government shutdown.
Christian News
Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Religious Persecution in Historic Syria Meeting
More than 50 prominent Christian leaders are calling on President Trump to directly confront Syria's new president about the ongoing persecution of religious minorities when the two leaders meet Monday at the White House, marking a historic first for U.S.-Syria relations.
South Korea Faces Outcry Over Jailing of Pastors as Crackdown on Churches Deepens (Worthy News Investigation)
South Korea, long seen as the democratic opposite of its authoritarian-ruled northern neighbor, faces growing scrutiny for what critics call a widening crackdown on Christian leaders and churches.
Christian Mothers Go Missing In Pakistan Amid Fears Of Forced Conversions
A Christian widow in Pakistan’s Punjab province is devastated after her married daughter went missing, while elsewhere in the region, a mother of four and a mother of six have also disappeared following alleged abductions by Muslim men, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Hungary Seeks Suspended Prison Term For Pastor Once Close To Orbán
Hungarian prosecutors have requested a two-year suspended prison sentence for Gábor Iványi, a 76-year-old Methodist pastor, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and several opposition politicians, in a case widely viewed as politically charged.