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Around the World
Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt message to Iran on Monday: the United States will not accept any arrangement in which Tehran acts as gatekeeper to the Strait of Hormuz -- demanding coordination, permission, or payment from vessels wishing to pass through what are, by international law, open waters.
Malaysia’s Jailed Ex-PM Najib Withdraws Appeal For Home Detention
Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has withdrawn an appeal against a court ruling rejecting his request to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, marking another setback in the long-running 1MDB corruption saga.
Deadly Bus Bombing Kills 20 In Southwest Colombia
A period of mourning continued Monday in southwestern Colombia after at least 20 people were killed in a bus bombing along a key highway, officials said, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the volatile region.
Japan Hit By Earthquake As Wildfires Rage In North
A part of northern Japan was hit by a magnitude 6.2 earthquake while elsewhere in the region wildfires were burning through more than 1,600 hectares of forest as of Monday morning, authorities and witnesses said.
Orbán To Leave Parliament After 36 Years As Fidesz Faces Internal Pressure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced he will leave parliament after one of the longest continuous parliamentary careers in modern Hungarian politics, while seeking to retain influence over his party following a historic election defeat.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Ceasefire with Lebanon Teeters on the Edge
The fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is showing severe cracks, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a fresh wave of airstrikes Monday against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon — responding to relentless ceasefire violations by the Iran-backed terror organization.
Inside the United States
Trump Cites Shooting At Journalists’ Dinner To Push White House Ballroom Plan
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a shooting that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner underscored what he called the urgent need for a controversial new White House ballroom.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas Redistricting Map in November Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow Texas to implement its revised congressional map, overturning a lower court decision that had blocked the plan over racial gerrymandering concerns.
Christian News
Christian Activist Dies In Russian Custody, Raising Fresh Concerns
A prominent Christian preacher and activist known for his anti-war views has died in Russian custody, Worthy News learned Monday.
Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt message to Iran on Monday: the United States will not accept any arrangement in which Tehran acts as gatekeeper to the Strait of Hormuz -- demanding coordination, permission, or payment from vessels wishing to pass through what are, by international law, open waters.
Malaysia’s Jailed Ex-PM Najib Withdraws Appeal For Home Detention
Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has withdrawn an appeal against a court ruling rejecting his request to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, marking another setback in the long-running 1MDB corruption saga.
Deadly Bus Bombing Kills 20 In Southwest Colombia
A period of mourning continued Monday in southwestern Colombia after at least 20 people were killed in a bus bombing along a key highway, officials said, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the volatile region.
Japan Hit By Earthquake As Wildfires Rage In North
A part of northern Japan was hit by a magnitude 6.2 earthquake while elsewhere in the region wildfires were burning through more than 1,600 hectares of forest as of Monday morning, authorities and witnesses said.
Orbán To Leave Parliament After 36 Years As Fidesz Faces Internal Pressure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced he will leave parliament after one of the longest continuous parliamentary careers in modern Hungarian politics, while seeking to retain influence over his party following a historic election defeat.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Ceasefire with Lebanon Teeters on the Edge
The fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is showing severe cracks, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a fresh wave of airstrikes Monday against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon — responding to relentless ceasefire violations by the Iran-backed terror organization.
Inside the United States
Trump Cites Shooting At Journalists’ Dinner To Push White House Ballroom Plan
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a shooting that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner underscored what he called the urgent need for a controversial new White House ballroom.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas Redistricting Map in November Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow Texas to implement its revised congressional map, overturning a lower court decision that had blocked the plan over racial gerrymandering concerns.
Christian News
Christian Activist Dies In Russian Custody, Raising Fresh Concerns
A prominent Christian preacher and activist known for his anti-war views has died in Russian custody, Worthy News learned Monday.
Around the World
Ukraine Marks 40 Years Since Chernobyl Disaster Amid Renewed Nuclear Fears (Worthy News Radio)
War-torn Ukraine is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster amid lingering fears that the tragedy could occur again as war continues.
Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Attacked In Berlin After Ceasefire Criticism
German authorities have launched an investigation after a protester threw red liquid over Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi in Berlin, where he had denounced a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano Emits Ash, Communities On Alert
Authorities in the Philippines reported ash emission from Mount Kanlaon on Saturday morning, with volcanic ash drifting westward toward nearby communities.
Trump Cancels Peace Talks On Iran
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Saturday he ordered his envoys not to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials.
Britain, France Sign Deal To Curb Channel Migrant Crossings Amid Record EU Influx (Worthy News In-Depth)
Britain and France signed a new three-year agreement Thursday aimed at curbing migrants attempting the often deadly Channel crossing, as Europe faces a record influx of people fleeing war, persecution, and poverty.
Indonesia Reviews U.S. Airspace Request As Helicopter Crash Kills Eight
Indonesia is reviewing a United States request for overflight access to its airspace, as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with the aftermath of a helicopter crash that killed eight people.
Train Collision Near Copenhagen Injures Dozens, Probe Underway
An investigation was underway Friday after two local trains collided head-on north of the Danish capital Copenhagen, injuring at least 18 people, five of them critically, emergency services said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Orders Forceful Strikes on Hezbollah After Ceasefire Violations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch forceful attacks against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist group following repeated violations of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire along Israel’s northern border.
Bennett, Lapid Announce Party Merger Ahead of Israeli Elections
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced Sunday that they will merge their political factions into a unified list ahead of upcoming Knesset elections, signaling a major realignment within Israel’s center-right political landscape.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Republicans Face Jam-packed Week Ahead
U.S. House Republicans face a daunting legislative to-do list for the week ahead.
Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Reportedly Sent Anti-Trump Manifesto Before Attack
A suspect in the shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner reportedly sent a disturbing anti-Trump manifesto to family members just minutes before the attack, according to multiple reports.
U.S. Charges Gunman After Trump Evacuated From Dinner Shooting
U.S. authorities have charged a suspected gunman after a shooting disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing Donald J. Trump to be rushed from the venue and the event to be postponed, officials said Sunday.
Christian News
Christians Urge Pakistan Lawmakers To Back Child Marriage Ban In Punjab
Christian advocates have urged legislators in Pakistan’s Punjab province to approve child marriage legislation in a country where millions of girls are married as children.
Christians Concerned Over Jailed Egyptian Convert Facing Terror Charges
Christians have expressed concern about the plight of Egyptian prisoner Saeid Mansour Abdulraziq, who converted from Islam to Christianity in 2016, joining the Russian Orthodox Church.
Christians Weigh Options After Evictions In Indonesia
Christians in an area of Java, Indonesia’s most populous island, are weighing their options after authorities evicted worshipers following protests by residents against their church presence, Christian sources told Worthy News Thursday.
Evangelist Killed In Uganda After Gospel Outreach, Church Leaders Say
Church leaders in central Uganda have expressed shock after an evangelist was reportedly killed following a Gospel outreach event.
Ukraine Marks 40 Years Since Chernobyl Disaster Amid Renewed Nuclear Fears (Worthy News Radio)
War-torn Ukraine is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster amid lingering fears that the tragedy could occur again as war continues.
Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Attacked In Berlin After Ceasefire Criticism
German authorities have launched an investigation after a protester threw red liquid over Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi in Berlin, where he had denounced a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano Emits Ash, Communities On Alert
Authorities in the Philippines reported ash emission from Mount Kanlaon on Saturday morning, with volcanic ash drifting westward toward nearby communities.
Trump Cancels Peace Talks On Iran
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Saturday he ordered his envoys not to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials.
Britain, France Sign Deal To Curb Channel Migrant Crossings Amid Record EU Influx (Worthy News In-Depth)
Britain and France signed a new three-year agreement Thursday aimed at curbing migrants attempting the often deadly Channel crossing, as Europe faces a record influx of people fleeing war, persecution, and poverty.
Indonesia Reviews U.S. Airspace Request As Helicopter Crash Kills Eight
Indonesia is reviewing a United States request for overflight access to its airspace, as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with the aftermath of a helicopter crash that killed eight people.
Train Collision Near Copenhagen Injures Dozens, Probe Underway
An investigation was underway Friday after two local trains collided head-on north of the Danish capital Copenhagen, injuring at least 18 people, five of them critically, emergency services said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Orders Forceful Strikes on Hezbollah After Ceasefire Violations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch forceful attacks against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist group following repeated violations of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire along Israel’s northern border.
Bennett, Lapid Announce Party Merger Ahead of Israeli Elections
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced Sunday that they will merge their political factions into a unified list ahead of upcoming Knesset elections, signaling a major realignment within Israel’s center-right political landscape.
Inside the United States
U.S. House Republicans Face Jam-packed Week Ahead
U.S. House Republicans face a daunting legislative to-do list for the week ahead.
Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Reportedly Sent Anti-Trump Manifesto Before Attack
A suspect in the shooting outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner reportedly sent a disturbing anti-Trump manifesto to family members just minutes before the attack, according to multiple reports.
U.S. Charges Gunman After Trump Evacuated From Dinner Shooting
U.S. authorities have charged a suspected gunman after a shooting disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, forcing Donald J. Trump to be rushed from the venue and the event to be postponed, officials said Sunday.
Christian News
Christians Urge Pakistan Lawmakers To Back Child Marriage Ban In Punjab
Christian advocates have urged legislators in Pakistan’s Punjab province to approve child marriage legislation in a country where millions of girls are married as children.
Christians Concerned Over Jailed Egyptian Convert Facing Terror Charges
Christians have expressed concern about the plight of Egyptian prisoner Saeid Mansour Abdulraziq, who converted from Islam to Christianity in 2016, joining the Russian Orthodox Church.
Christians Weigh Options After Evictions In Indonesia
Christians in an area of Java, Indonesia’s most populous island, are weighing their options after authorities evicted worshipers following protests by residents against their church presence, Christian sources told Worthy News Thursday.
Evangelist Killed In Uganda After Gospel Outreach, Church Leaders Say
Church leaders in central Uganda have expressed shock after an evangelist was reportedly killed following a Gospel outreach event.
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.