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Around the World
Iranian State TV Hacked Amid Wave of Cyberattacks Blamed on Israel
Iranian state television broadcasts were briefly hijacked Wednesday evening, with footage of anti-regime protests and calls for public uprising aired across the country. The breach, claimed by opposition media to be the work of Israeli-linked actors, marks the latest escalation in a multifront campaign targeting Iran's military, strategic, and information infrastructure.
Russia, Ukraine Talks Uncertain Amid Deadly Strikes on Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)
After his military struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready to meet Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Fires Cluster Bomb Ballistic Missile at Israel, IDF Confirms First Use During War
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Thursday that Iran has, for the first time during the ongoing conflict, launched a ballistic missile equipped with a cluster bomb warhead toward Israeli territory. The unprecedented attack caused significant injuries and damage across several cities, including Beersheba, Ramat Gan, Holon, and Azor.
Trump: Crucial Days Ahead as U.S. Weighs Joining Israel-Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump said that the coming days will be critical as he considers whether to order U.S. military involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities in Major Air Operation
The Israeli Air Force launched a sweeping overnight air campaign across Iran, striking key nuclear and military sites in an effort to cripple what Israel says is Tehran's advancing nuclear weapons program.
Over 240 Injured As Iran Strikes Israel Again
Israel’s Health Ministry says at least 240 people have been wounded in Thursday’s Iranian missile barrage hitting Israel, including four individuals with serious injuries.
Israel Threatens To Assassinate Israel’s Supreme Leader
Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has threatened to assassinate Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after one or more Iranian ballistic missiles struck the hospital in Beersheba, the main city in Israel’s Negev desert.
Iran Missile Hits Israel Hospital (Video)
Iran launched about 20 powerful ballistic missiles toward Israel, and at least one of them struck Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel, officials and witnesses said.
Israel Faces Shortage of Arrow Interceptors Amid Ongoing Iran Missile Threat
Israel is facing a critical shortage of its Arrow missile interceptors, raising alarm over its ability to defend against long-range ballistic missiles from Iran as the conflict continues without resolution, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing a U.S. official.

Inside the United States
U.S. Border Patrol Uncovers Massive Cartel Smuggling Tunnel Near San Diego
U.S. Border Patrol agents have discovered and disabled a sophisticated smuggling tunnel stretching nearly 3,000 feet from a residence in Tijuana, Mexico, to a warehouse area near San Diego, California. Authorities say the tunnel, designed to move large quantities of narcotics into the United States, is further evidence that President Donald Trump’s border security measures are forcing drug cartels to resort to more elaborate tactics.
Trump Administration Accelerates Border Wall Construction as Illegal Immigration Declines
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday approved a new environmental waiver to advance construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, as President Donald Trump's administration intensifies efforts to secure the southern border and drive down illegal immigration.

Christian News
Nicaragua’s Prisons a Horror for Christian Political Prisoners Amid Widespread Crackdown on Churches
Nicaragua's prison system has become a living nightmare for Christian political prisoners and anyone who dares speak out against the Sandinista National Liberation Front (SNLF) and the Nicaraguan government.
Somali Mother Faces Death For Accepting Christ
A mother of three children in Somalia says she struggles to survive as Muslim relatives have driven her from their home and threaten to kill her for abandoning Islam and turning to faith in Christ.

Worthy Insights
Before and after photos show Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor following Israeli airstrike
Satellite images have captured Iran’s Arak heavy water research reactor with a huge, gaping hole blasted through it after Israel dropped a bomb on the nuclear site — which was built as a key part of the country’s atomic bomb ambitions.
US operational plans set in motion for ‘weekend strike’ on Iran
Washington prepares military infrastructure for potential Iranian operations as senior administration officials develop contingency plans for direct engagement with Tehran, according to sources familiar with internal discussions. Bloomberg reported that the evolving situation could shift rapidly, with some officials pointing toward possible weekend military action.
Mossad’s Operation To Wipe Out Iranian Military Brass Is Something Out Of A Hollywood Film
Israeli forces reportedly set up a fake phone call to top Iranian military leaders June 13 to gather them all in one bunker before proceeding to bomb the location, delivering a massive blow to the Iranian regime in one fell swoop, Israeli sources confirmed to The Jewish Chronicle on Tuesday.
Around the World
Trump Weighs Iran Strike as USS Gerald Ford Arrives in Mediterranean; Putin Calls for Ceasefire Amid Escalating Israel-Iran War
U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized plans for potential military strikes against Iran but is holding off on giving the final order as he awaits Tehran's decision on its nuclear program, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Three sources familiar with the discussions said Trump approved operational plans after a briefing by Gen. Michael Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), during a high-level meeting earlier this week.
U.S. Deploys USS Gerald R. Ford to Mediterranean, Marking Rare Triple-Carrier Presence Near Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
The U.S. Navy is dispatching its most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Mediterranean Sea as part of a significant military buildup near Iran. The deployment, reported Wednesday by CNN, underscores Washington’s heightened alert posture as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies.
UK Lawmakers Vote to Decriminalize Abortion Up to Birth, Sparking Outcry Over Removal of Protections for Unborn Children
British lawmakers on Tuesday approved one of the most radical changes to abortion law in the nation’s history, voting to decriminalize abortion at any stage of pregnancy.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Khamenei Vows Iran ‘Will Never Surrender’ as Israel Pounds Tehran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday vowed that his nation "will never surrender," defiantly rejecting President Donald Trump's call for Iran's "unconditional surrender" as Israeli airstrikes pummeled targets across Iran for a sixth consecutive day.
Israel Vows to Achieve Goals Against Iran Within Two Weeks as Strikes Intensify
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Tuesday that its campaign against Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities is on track to achieve its objectives within a week or two. The military's estimate came as Israeli fighter jets and drones carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes, targeting Iranian ballistic missile launchers, air defense systems, and radar sites across western and central Iran.
Khamenei Declares ‘The Battle Begins’ as Trump Weighs U.S. Strikes Amid Escalating Israel-Iran War
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued chilling threats Tuesday night, declaring "the battle begins" and vowing no mercy for Israel, as U.S. President Donald Trump considered launching American strikes on Iranian targets.

Inside the United States
‘Doomsday Plane’ Lands Near D.C. After Mysterious Flight Amid Middle East Tensions
A U.S. Air Force E-4B “Nightwatch” aircraft — known as the “Doomsday Plane” for its role as an airborne command center in the event of nuclear war — landed at Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday night following an unusual and closely tracked flight from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
Federal Appeals Court Signals Support for Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
A federal appeals court appeared poised Tuesday to uphold President Donald Trump's decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles to restore order after violent protests, casting doubt on California's legal challenge to the move.
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Law Protecting Children from Transgender Medical Interventions
In a landmark victory for parents, conservatives, and advocates of child safety, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's law banning transgender drugs, hormones, and surgeries for minors. The 6-3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti delivers a powerful affirmation of states' rights to safeguard children from irreversible medical harm.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Passport Gender Policy, Expands Protections Nationwide
A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to restrict U.S. passport gender markers to biological sex, issuing a sweeping preliminary injunction on Tuesday that applies nationwide.

Christian News
Kidnapped Christian Might Be Killed In Nigeria; Prayers Urged
A Nigerian Christian farmer and evangelist fears Muslim kidnappers have killed his Christian neighbor after he was abducted in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, late Friday.

Worthy Insights
Erdogan’s delusional comparison: Netanyahu has ‘surpassed Hitler’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, notorious for his inflammatory comparisons between Israel and Nazi Germany, escalated his rhetoric to shocking new levels Wednesday by declaring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "surpassed Hitler."
Around the World
Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Should Surrender
U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to surrender, saying the United States knows where he is hiding and suggested he may be killed one day.
Trump Rejects Ceasefire, Demands Iran Abandon Nuclear Program as Tensions Soar
U.S. President Donald Trump made clear Monday night that he is not seeking a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but rather a permanent end to Iran's nuclear ambitions. Speaking as he departed the G7 summit in Canada, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he wants a "real end" to the nuclear issue -- with Iran "giving up entirely" on its nuclear program.
Trump and Starmer Finalize Landmark UK-US Trade Deal at G7 Summit
President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced Monday the finalization of a major UK-US trade agreement, sealing a deal that both leaders hailed as a "win" for jobs, income, and transatlantic relations.
G7 Defends Israeli Actions As MidEast Leaders Call For Nukes-Free Region
U.S. President Donald J. Trump reluctantly signed a statement by Group of Seven (G7) allies affirming Israel's "right to defend itself” but also calling for “restraint, de-escalation and diplomacy” between Israel and Iran.
Trump, Rubio Leave G7 Early Amid Iran-Israel Crisis
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters during a photo shoot of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders in Alberta, Canada that he and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be leaving the G7 summit early after he urged Iranian civilians to "immediately evacuate” the Iranian capital Tehran.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Shares Huckabee’s Message of Faith: “This Moment Sought You” as God Guides Decisions on Israel
President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a powerful message from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, underscoring the belief that God's hand is guiding America's leadership during this critical moment in the Middle East.
Israel Plans to Counter Fallout Risk as Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Continue
In the midst of ongoing military operations across Iran, an Israeli official has confirmed that the country is actively preparing to mitigate potential contamination resulting from strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant.
Israel’s Strikes Leave Iran’s Natanz Centrifuges ‘Severely Damaged or Destroyed,’ IAEA Chief Confirms
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, confirmed on Monday that Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran have likely inflicted catastrophic damage on the country’s uranium enrichment capabilities, delivering a major setback to Tehran’s nuclear program.
Explosions Seen Across Tehran after Trump Warns Iranians to Evacuate; Israel’s Haifa Refinery Hit
Massive explosions were seen across Tehran after U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged citizens to evacuate the Iranian capital, while Israel suffered deadly Iranian strikes, including on its northern city of Haifa and oil refinery facilities in the area.

Inside the United States
Supreme Court Vacates New York Ruling Forcing Catholic Diocese to Cover Abortions
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a New York state court ruling that required the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany to provide abortion coverage in its employee health plan, sending the case back to the New York Court of Appeals for reconsideration. The decision marks a significant development in a years-long legal battle over religious freedom and state health mandates.
Operation Soteria Shield: 109 Children Rescued, 244 Arrested in Texas
North Texas law enforcement agencies, in partnership with the FBI, announced Tuesday the results of Operation Soteria Shield—a sweeping month-long initiative that rescued 109 children from online sexual exploitation and resulted in 244 arrests, including 21 registered sex offenders.
FBI Director Kash Patel Declassifies Alleged CCP Election Plot Documents, Hands Docs Over to Congress
FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday evening turned over to Congress newly declassified intelligence reports detailing allegations that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sought to interfere in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The allegations include claims that China mass-produced fake U.S. driver’s licenses to facilitate fraudulent mail-in ballots for Democrat Joe Biden.

Christian News
US Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart In Critical Condition (Worthy News In-Depth)
Jimmy Swaggart, the U.S. evangelist who is believed to have preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ on television longer than any other American in history, remained in critical condition Tuesday after suffering a heart attack, family members said.

Worthy Insights
Ex-LGBT Christians gather at Calif. state Capitol to protest gov’t censorship, offer hope
A group of Christians who have repented of homosexual or transgender behavior gathered at the California state Capitol in Sacramento last Thursday to speak out against cultural and government resistance toward those who desire to leave the LBGT lifestyle.