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Around the World
U.S.-Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Makes U-Turn In Confrontation With U.S. Warship (Worthy News Focus)
A Russian oil tanker under U.S. sanctions made a dramatic U-turn on its way to Venezuela after a U.S. warship appeared in its path near the country’s coast, Worthy News learned early Friday.
Zelenskyy Says To Negotiate With Trump On Controversial Peace Plan As Deadly Strikes Intensify
Ukraine’s embattled President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will negotiate with U.S. President Donald J. Trump over a controversial U.S.-backed peace proposal, despite senior figures in Kyiv calling the plan “absurd” and “unacceptable.”
US, Europe Urge Iran To Cooperate With UN Nuclear Watchdog Amid Rising Israeli Concerns
The United States and key European nations have urged Iran to fully cooperate with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, warning that continued obstruction of inspections poses a growing threat to regional and global security.
Nearly 100 Rescued After Passenger Ferry Leaks Off Thai Tourist Island
Nearly 100 passengers were rescued off the coast of eastern Thailand after a ferry traveling from a popular tourist island began taking on water due to a hull leak, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Reveals Tunnel That Held Lt. Hadar Goldin: “One of the Most Significant Ever Found”
The Israel Defense Forces announced Thursday that it uncovered one of the most extensive and sophisticated Hamas tunnel systems discovered to date, a sprawling underground route running more than seven kilometers (4.3 miles) and plunging approximately 25 meters (82 feet) underground beneath Rafah.
Trump Meets Freed Israeli Hostages At White House, Calls Survivors ‘Heroes’ (VIDEO)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump met Thursday with a group of freed Israeli hostages and their loved ones at the White House, praising the survivors as “heroes” and vowing continued support for efforts to return remaining captives held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Orders Halt To National Guard Deployment In DC
A federal judge in the District of Columbia ordered the Trump administration to end its deployment of the National Guard in the nation's capital.
Democrats Urge Troops To ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ As DOJ Warns Of Risks
Six Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds have ignited a political firestorm after releasing a video urging U.S. service members and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders,” drawing sharp reactions from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Federal Showdown Looms As New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani Meets Trump
The White House was preparing Friday for a highly visible meeting between Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid growing concerns over possible federal troop or National Guard deployments to the city. The made-for-television get-together comes as the president links the influx of migrants — many of them arriving undocumented, or in his words “illegally” — and rising crime in America’s largest city to what he describes as weakened local governance.
Man Charged With Terrorism After Woman Set on Fire in Chicago Subway
A man has been charged with federal terrorism offenses after allegedly dousing a woman with liquid and setting her on fire aboard a Chicago subway train, authorities confirmed Friday, in a case that revived concerns about transit safety amid rising violence in U.S. public-transport systems.
Fire Capitol Subway Sparks Evacuation Amid Rising Political Tensions
Capitol Hill — the U.S. seat of Congress and legislative center of American government — faced fresh drama Thursday when a small electrical fire broke out in the underground subway system connecting the Rayburn House Office Building to the U.S. Capitol, forcing evacuations.
Christian News
UK Supreme Court Rules Christian Religious Education In Northern Ireland Unlawful (Worthy News In-Depth)
Britain’s highest court has ruled that current Christian religious education in Northern Ireland’s state schools is unlawful because it “breaches” children’s human rights — a landmark decision that could influence similar disputes in the United Kngdom and across Europe.
U.S.-Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Makes U-Turn In Confrontation With U.S. Warship (Worthy News Focus)
A Russian oil tanker under U.S. sanctions made a dramatic U-turn on its way to Venezuela after a U.S. warship appeared in its path near the country’s coast, Worthy News learned early Friday.
Zelenskyy Says To Negotiate With Trump On Controversial Peace Plan As Deadly Strikes Intensify
Ukraine’s embattled President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will negotiate with U.S. President Donald J. Trump over a controversial U.S.-backed peace proposal, despite senior figures in Kyiv calling the plan “absurd” and “unacceptable.”
US, Europe Urge Iran To Cooperate With UN Nuclear Watchdog Amid Rising Israeli Concerns
The United States and key European nations have urged Iran to fully cooperate with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, warning that continued obstruction of inspections poses a growing threat to regional and global security.
Nearly 100 Rescued After Passenger Ferry Leaks Off Thai Tourist Island
Nearly 100 passengers were rescued off the coast of eastern Thailand after a ferry traveling from a popular tourist island began taking on water due to a hull leak, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Reveals Tunnel That Held Lt. Hadar Goldin: “One of the Most Significant Ever Found”
The Israel Defense Forces announced Thursday that it uncovered one of the most extensive and sophisticated Hamas tunnel systems discovered to date, a sprawling underground route running more than seven kilometers (4.3 miles) and plunging approximately 25 meters (82 feet) underground beneath Rafah.
Trump Meets Freed Israeli Hostages At White House, Calls Survivors ‘Heroes’ (VIDEO)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump met Thursday with a group of freed Israeli hostages and their loved ones at the White House, praising the survivors as “heroes” and vowing continued support for efforts to return remaining captives held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Orders Halt To National Guard Deployment In DC
A federal judge in the District of Columbia ordered the Trump administration to end its deployment of the National Guard in the nation's capital.
Democrats Urge Troops To ‘Refuse Illegal Orders’ As DOJ Warns Of Risks
Six Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds have ignited a political firestorm after releasing a video urging U.S. service members and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders,” drawing sharp reactions from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Federal Showdown Looms As New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani Meets Trump
The White House was preparing Friday for a highly visible meeting between Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid growing concerns over possible federal troop or National Guard deployments to the city. The made-for-television get-together comes as the president links the influx of migrants — many of them arriving undocumented, or in his words “illegally” — and rising crime in America’s largest city to what he describes as weakened local governance.
Man Charged With Terrorism After Woman Set on Fire in Chicago Subway
A man has been charged with federal terrorism offenses after allegedly dousing a woman with liquid and setting her on fire aboard a Chicago subway train, authorities confirmed Friday, in a case that revived concerns about transit safety amid rising violence in U.S. public-transport systems.
Fire Capitol Subway Sparks Evacuation Amid Rising Political Tensions
Capitol Hill — the U.S. seat of Congress and legislative center of American government — faced fresh drama Thursday when a small electrical fire broke out in the underground subway system connecting the Rayburn House Office Building to the U.S. Capitol, forcing evacuations.
Christian News
UK Supreme Court Rules Christian Religious Education In Northern Ireland Unlawful (Worthy News In-Depth)
Britain’s highest court has ruled that current Christian religious education in Northern Ireland’s state schools is unlawful because it “breaches” children’s human rights — a landmark decision that could influence similar disputes in the United Kngdom and across Europe.
Around the World
Trump Designates Saudi Arabia as Major non-NATO Ally During “Historic” White House Visit by Crown Prince
President Donald Trump on Tuesday elevated Saudi Arabia to the status of a “major non-NATO ally,” a designation that significantly expands the military relationship between Washington and Riyadh during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first White House visit in seven years.
Semeru Volcano Erupts Again Nearly 1,000 Evacuated and 170 Climbers Rescued In Indonesia
Indonesian authorities say more than 900 residents were evacuated and 170 stranded climbers have now been brought to safety after Mount Semeru — one of the country’s tallest and most active volcanoes — erupted repeatedly on Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Accelerates Formation of International Stabilization Force for Gaza
The United States has begun a rapid diplomatic and operational drive to assemble the newly authorized International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, launching the effort mere hours after the UN Security Council overwhelmingly approved its deployment.
Mossad: Foiled Hamas Terror Plots in Europe Were Directed from Qatar, Possibly Turkey
Israeli intelligence revealed Wednesday that a sweeping joint investigation with European security agencies has uncovered a network of Hamas-linked terror cells operating across Europe, with recent plots traced back to Qatar and possibly Turkey, where senior Hamas officials maintain political offices.
Israel Strikes Gaza And Lebanon As Cluster-Munition Allegations Emerge
Israel carried out large-scale strikes in both southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as part of renewed operations against remnants of Hezbollah and Hamas, killing scores of people despite a cease-fire that was meant to be holding, authorities and investigators said Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers Weigh Replacing Obamacare Tax Credits With Health Savings Accounts
With millions of Americans’ health insurance premiums projected to rise in 2026, due partially to enhanced Obamacare subsidies expiring, Republicans are eyeing health savings accounts as a solution.
White House Opposes Congress Bid To Curb Nvidia’s AI Chip Sales To China
The White House is urging members of the U.S. Congress to reject a measure that would restrict the world’s most valuable semiconductor company’s ability to sell advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to Communist-run China and other adversary nations, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump Signs Bill To Release All Epstein Files After Pressure
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed legislation compelling his administration to release all classified files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after mounting pressure from within his own Republican Party.
Christian News
Christian Hate Attacks Grow More Violent Across Europe, Watchdog Warns
A new investigation shows threats, violence, and arson attacks targeting Christians in Europe grew significantly more severe over the last year, highlighting mounting concerns about the spread of radical Islam and anti-Christian sentiments across the continent.
Trump Designates Saudi Arabia as Major non-NATO Ally During “Historic” White House Visit by Crown Prince
President Donald Trump on Tuesday elevated Saudi Arabia to the status of a “major non-NATO ally,” a designation that significantly expands the military relationship between Washington and Riyadh during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first White House visit in seven years.
Semeru Volcano Erupts Again Nearly 1,000 Evacuated and 170 Climbers Rescued In Indonesia
Indonesian authorities say more than 900 residents were evacuated and 170 stranded climbers have now been brought to safety after Mount Semeru — one of the country’s tallest and most active volcanoes — erupted repeatedly on Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Accelerates Formation of International Stabilization Force for Gaza
The United States has begun a rapid diplomatic and operational drive to assemble the newly authorized International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, launching the effort mere hours after the UN Security Council overwhelmingly approved its deployment.
Mossad: Foiled Hamas Terror Plots in Europe Were Directed from Qatar, Possibly Turkey
Israeli intelligence revealed Wednesday that a sweeping joint investigation with European security agencies has uncovered a network of Hamas-linked terror cells operating across Europe, with recent plots traced back to Qatar and possibly Turkey, where senior Hamas officials maintain political offices.
Israel Strikes Gaza And Lebanon As Cluster-Munition Allegations Emerge
Israel carried out large-scale strikes in both southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as part of renewed operations against remnants of Hezbollah and Hamas, killing scores of people despite a cease-fire that was meant to be holding, authorities and investigators said Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers Weigh Replacing Obamacare Tax Credits With Health Savings Accounts
With millions of Americans’ health insurance premiums projected to rise in 2026, due partially to enhanced Obamacare subsidies expiring, Republicans are eyeing health savings accounts as a solution.
White House Opposes Congress Bid To Curb Nvidia’s AI Chip Sales To China
The White House is urging members of the U.S. Congress to reject a measure that would restrict the world’s most valuable semiconductor company’s ability to sell advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to Communist-run China and other adversary nations, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump Signs Bill To Release All Epstein Files After Pressure
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed legislation compelling his administration to release all classified files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after mounting pressure from within his own Republican Party.
Christian News
Christian Hate Attacks Grow More Violent Across Europe, Watchdog Warns
A new investigation shows threats, violence, and arson attacks targeting Christians in Europe grew significantly more severe over the last year, highlighting mounting concerns about the spread of radical Islam and anti-Christian sentiments across the continent.
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.