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Around the World
Government Building In Kyiv Burning As Russian Strike Kills 4
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s largest overnight air assault of the war, which struck central Kyiv and other areas on Sunday, killing at least four people—including a newborn baby—and setting the Cabinet of Ministers building ablaze.
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeats
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation Sunday after less than a year in office, following two crushing parliamentary defeats that cost his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) its coalition majority in both chambers.
Seven AfD Candidates Die Before German Local Elections Amid Rising Political Violence (Worthy News Investigation)
As many as seven candidates for Germany’s anti-migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have died in recent weeks ahead of local elections in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, prompting calls for investigation.
Venezuela-U.S. Standoff Escalates As Vance Defends Strike
A drug-related standoff between Venezuela and the United States further escalated Saturday as U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking speedboat that killed 11 people in the southern Caribbean.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Vows to Keep Attacking Russian Energy Despite Criticism from Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s president has vowed to continue retaliating against Russian attacks on his country’s energy facilities and civilian sites, despite criticism from neighbors Slovakia and Hungary. Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting Slovakia’s prime minister in the Ukrainian border city of Uzhhorod.
U.S. to End Support for Eastern Europe Military Training Program
Europe faced fresh anxiety Friday after the White House confirmed the United States will end support for a program that helped prepare Eastern European armies to counter potential Russian aggression.
Putin Warns Foreign Troops in Ukraine Would be ‘Legitimate Targets’ (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that any foreign troops sent to Ukraine would be “legitimate targets for destruction” by Russia’s military. His comments came a day after European leaders met in Paris to discuss possible future security guarantees for Ukraine.
Afghanistan Quake Leaves Villages in Ruins; Mother Forced to Leave Children Behind
Afghan families are forced to make impossible choices after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, devastating the mountainous Kunar province, where entire villages collapsed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Pushes “Last Warning” Ceasefire and Hostage Deal in Gaza as Blood Moon Rises Over Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he believes a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement in Gaza could be reached "very soon," while issuing what he called a final ultimatum to Hamas.
Israel Expands Gaza City Offensive, Strikes High-Rises and Destroys Hamas Command Tunnel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensified operations in Gaza City over the weekend, targeting Hamas command infrastructure, demolishing underground tunnels, and striking multiple high-rise buildings the military said were being used for terrorist activity.
Inside the United States
Trump Task Force Report Alleges Biden Administration Weaponized Federal Government Against Christians
A new report released by the Trump-appointed Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias alleges that the Biden administration "weaponized the full weight of the federal government against Christians," targeting faith communities across multiple agencies and departments.
Trump Revives ‘Department of War’ while U.S. Pushes for Release of Hostages
President Donald J. Trump on Friday revived the historic title “Department of War” for the U.S. Defense Department as his administration claimed credit for freeing dozens of American hostages and pressed for the release of others still held in Gaza and Belarus.
Christian News
Over 100 Killed In Weekend Violence Across Nigeria; Christians Targeted
Clashes between local security forces and Islamic fighters linked to crime gangs and designated terror groups killed more than 100 people across Nigeria over the weekend, with many victims identified as Christians, several sources confirmed Sunday.
Worthy Insights
Shocking New Research Shows Resurgence in Church Attendance Among Millennials and Gen Z
Brand new research from Barna shows a shocking resurgence in church attendance among Millennials and Gen Z. The statistics are wildly encouraging.
Government Building In Kyiv Burning As Russian Strike Kills 4
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s largest overnight air assault of the war, which struck central Kyiv and other areas on Sunday, killing at least four people—including a newborn baby—and setting the Cabinet of Ministers building ablaze.
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeats
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation Sunday after less than a year in office, following two crushing parliamentary defeats that cost his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) its coalition majority in both chambers.
Seven AfD Candidates Die Before German Local Elections Amid Rising Political Violence (Worthy News Investigation)
As many as seven candidates for Germany’s anti-migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have died in recent weeks ahead of local elections in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia, prompting calls for investigation.
Venezuela-U.S. Standoff Escalates As Vance Defends Strike
A drug-related standoff between Venezuela and the United States further escalated Saturday as U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking speedboat that killed 11 people in the southern Caribbean.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Vows to Keep Attacking Russian Energy Despite Criticism from Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s president has vowed to continue retaliating against Russian attacks on his country’s energy facilities and civilian sites, despite criticism from neighbors Slovakia and Hungary. Volodymyr Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting Slovakia’s prime minister in the Ukrainian border city of Uzhhorod.
U.S. to End Support for Eastern Europe Military Training Program
Europe faced fresh anxiety Friday after the White House confirmed the United States will end support for a program that helped prepare Eastern European armies to counter potential Russian aggression.
Putin Warns Foreign Troops in Ukraine Would be ‘Legitimate Targets’ (Worthy News Radio)
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that any foreign troops sent to Ukraine would be “legitimate targets for destruction” by Russia’s military. His comments came a day after European leaders met in Paris to discuss possible future security guarantees for Ukraine.
Afghanistan Quake Leaves Villages in Ruins; Mother Forced to Leave Children Behind
Afghan families are forced to make impossible choices after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, devastating the mountainous Kunar province, where entire villages collapsed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Pushes “Last Warning” Ceasefire and Hostage Deal in Gaza as Blood Moon Rises Over Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he believes a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement in Gaza could be reached "very soon," while issuing what he called a final ultimatum to Hamas.
Israel Expands Gaza City Offensive, Strikes High-Rises and Destroys Hamas Command Tunnel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intensified operations in Gaza City over the weekend, targeting Hamas command infrastructure, demolishing underground tunnels, and striking multiple high-rise buildings the military said were being used for terrorist activity.
Inside the United States
Trump Task Force Report Alleges Biden Administration Weaponized Federal Government Against Christians
A new report released by the Trump-appointed Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias alleges that the Biden administration "weaponized the full weight of the federal government against Christians," targeting faith communities across multiple agencies and departments.
Trump Revives ‘Department of War’ while U.S. Pushes for Release of Hostages
President Donald J. Trump on Friday revived the historic title “Department of War” for the U.S. Defense Department as his administration claimed credit for freeing dozens of American hostages and pressed for the release of others still held in Gaza and Belarus.
Christian News
Over 100 Killed In Weekend Violence Across Nigeria; Christians Targeted
Clashes between local security forces and Islamic fighters linked to crime gangs and designated terror groups killed more than 100 people across Nigeria over the weekend, with many victims identified as Christians, several sources confirmed Sunday.
Worthy Insights
Shocking New Research Shows Resurgence in Church Attendance Among Millennials and Gen Z
Brand new research from Barna shows a shocking resurgence in church attendance among Millennials and Gen Z. The statistics are wildly encouraging.
Around the World
26 Countries Pledge Troops to Ukraine; Concerns Rise Over Domestic Military Mobilization (Worthy News In-Depth)
Leaders from 26 nations have pledged to commit troops to Ukraine as part of “post-war security guarantees,” despite mounting concern that such a move could pave the way for a return to conscription and compel young people to serve in volatile territories. The initiative, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron through the “Coalition of the Willing,” was discussed at a summit in Paris and envisions deployment of a “reassurance force” once fighting subsides.
Portugal Mourns 17 Killed In Lisbon Funicular Crash Amid Questions Over Maintenance
Portugal declared a national day of mourning Thursday after at least 17 people were killed and 21 others injured when the Glória funicular in central Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, raising questions about maintenance.
UN Watchdog: Iran Expanded Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile Before Israeli Strikes
A confidential report by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog has revealed that Iran expanded its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in the weeks leading up to Israel's June 13 military strikes, raising new alarms over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Trump Urges Europe to Halt Russian Oil Purchases, Calls for Pressure on China
President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed European leaders to stop buying Russian oil that he said is helping fund Moscow's war in Ukraine and urged them to place economic pressure on Beijing for supporting the Kremlin's war effort.
Canadian Study Links Abortion to Higher Risk of Psychiatric Hospitalization
Women who undergo abortions face more than double the risk of psychiatric, substance-related, and suicide-related hospitalizations compared to women who give birth, according to new Canadian research.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Shelves West Bank Annexation Amid UAE Warning, International Pressure
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put on hold a controversial plan to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, after receiving sharp warnings from both regional allies and Western nations. The issue was slated for a ministerial discussion on Thursday but has been replaced by a session focused on the mounting security challenges in the area.
Israel Expands Dimona Nuclear Site Amid Secrecy and Speculation
Israel is expanding and upgrading its secretive Negev Nuclear Research Center near Dimona, raising new questions about the country's widely believed status as the Middle East's only nuclear-armed state, according to an in-depth Associated Press report released Wednesday.
IDF Says It Controls 40% Of Gaza City, Readies Larger Offensive As Civilians Weigh Flight Or Risk
Israel's military says it now controls roughly 40% of Gaza City and is "nearing control of half its territory," as preparations intensify for a wider push to seize the rest of the enclave's largest urban center.
Inside the United States
Washington, D.C., Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment
The District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the president's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the nation's capital as part of a federal crackdown on crime.
Study Finds Only Half of Congress Votes in Line With Biblical Principles
A new study has found that just half of U.S. lawmakers vote in alignment with biblical principles, with Republicans dominating the top rankings and Democrats overwhelmingly at the bottom.
FBI’s ‘Operation Box Cutter’ Indicts 22 Chinese Nationals, 4 Companies in Global Fentanyl Supply Chain Crackdown
Federal authorities announced Wednesday the indictments of 22 Chinese nationals, four China-based chemical companies, and three Americans in a sweeping international operation aimed at dismantling the fentanyl pipeline flooding U.S. communities.
Christian News
China Detains Nearly 30 Evangelical Christians
Nearly 30 Christians in China’s Hubei province are on trial after being accused of organizing and using an “evil cult to undermine law enforcement,” charges rights advocates say are part of ongoing persecution of believers in the Communist-run nation.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee to CBN News: Push for Palestinian State at UN, ‘Insane’ Move, ‘Futile Effort’
In an exclusive interview with CBN News' Paul Petitte, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee discusses the importance of the Sept. 9th United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York, and why countries wanting to declare a Palestinian state is an “insane” move and a “futile effort.”
26 Countries Pledge Troops to Ukraine; Concerns Rise Over Domestic Military Mobilization (Worthy News In-Depth)
Leaders from 26 nations have pledged to commit troops to Ukraine as part of “post-war security guarantees,” despite mounting concern that such a move could pave the way for a return to conscription and compel young people to serve in volatile territories. The initiative, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron through the “Coalition of the Willing,” was discussed at a summit in Paris and envisions deployment of a “reassurance force” once fighting subsides.
Portugal Mourns 17 Killed In Lisbon Funicular Crash Amid Questions Over Maintenance
Portugal declared a national day of mourning Thursday after at least 17 people were killed and 21 others injured when the Glória funicular in central Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, raising questions about maintenance.
UN Watchdog: Iran Expanded Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile Before Israeli Strikes
A confidential report by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog has revealed that Iran expanded its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in the weeks leading up to Israel's June 13 military strikes, raising new alarms over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Trump Urges Europe to Halt Russian Oil Purchases, Calls for Pressure on China
President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed European leaders to stop buying Russian oil that he said is helping fund Moscow's war in Ukraine and urged them to place economic pressure on Beijing for supporting the Kremlin's war effort.
Canadian Study Links Abortion to Higher Risk of Psychiatric Hospitalization
Women who undergo abortions face more than double the risk of psychiatric, substance-related, and suicide-related hospitalizations compared to women who give birth, according to new Canadian research.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Shelves West Bank Annexation Amid UAE Warning, International Pressure
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put on hold a controversial plan to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, after receiving sharp warnings from both regional allies and Western nations. The issue was slated for a ministerial discussion on Thursday but has been replaced by a session focused on the mounting security challenges in the area.
Israel Expands Dimona Nuclear Site Amid Secrecy and Speculation
Israel is expanding and upgrading its secretive Negev Nuclear Research Center near Dimona, raising new questions about the country's widely believed status as the Middle East's only nuclear-armed state, according to an in-depth Associated Press report released Wednesday.
IDF Says It Controls 40% Of Gaza City, Readies Larger Offensive As Civilians Weigh Flight Or Risk
Israel's military says it now controls roughly 40% of Gaza City and is "nearing control of half its territory," as preparations intensify for a wider push to seize the rest of the enclave's largest urban center.
Inside the United States
Washington, D.C., Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment
The District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the president's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the nation's capital as part of a federal crackdown on crime.
Study Finds Only Half of Congress Votes in Line With Biblical Principles
A new study has found that just half of U.S. lawmakers vote in alignment with biblical principles, with Republicans dominating the top rankings and Democrats overwhelmingly at the bottom.
FBI’s ‘Operation Box Cutter’ Indicts 22 Chinese Nationals, 4 Companies in Global Fentanyl Supply Chain Crackdown
Federal authorities announced Wednesday the indictments of 22 Chinese nationals, four China-based chemical companies, and three Americans in a sweeping international operation aimed at dismantling the fentanyl pipeline flooding U.S. communities.
Christian News
China Detains Nearly 30 Evangelical Christians
Nearly 30 Christians in China’s Hubei province are on trial after being accused of organizing and using an “evil cult to undermine law enforcement,” charges rights advocates say are part of ongoing persecution of believers in the Communist-run nation.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee to CBN News: Push for Palestinian State at UN, ‘Insane’ Move, ‘Futile Effort’
In an exclusive interview with CBN News' Paul Petitte, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee discusses the importance of the Sept. 9th United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York, and why countries wanting to declare a Palestinian state is an “insane” move and a “futile effort.”
Around the World
Britain Mulls Digital ID Cards Amid French Pressure on Migration
Every person in Britain could be required to obtain a digital identity card under proposals revived after French President Emmanuel Macron pressed London to curb migration.
Russia Blamed For Jamming EU Commission Flight Over Bulgaria
Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind the jamming of navigation signals that disrupted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she approached Plovdiv, the country’s second-largest city. Pilots were forced to rely on ground-based navigation and paper charts to land safely, delaying her arrival.
UN: ‘Uranium Traces Found At Syrian Site Hit By Israel’
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says its inspectors have found traces of uranium at a Syrian site once believed to be part of a secret nuclear program under former President Bashar Assad.
Knife Rampage in Marseille Injures 5; Suspect Dead
A stabbing rampage in southern France’s c ity of Marseille injured at least five people before police fatally shot the attacker, authorities said.
Putin Says Ukraine Can Join EU, Not NATO, And Meets Slovakia’s Fico in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow has “never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union,” but warned that Ukraine joining the NATO military alliance would be unacceptable.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Successfully Launches Advanced Ofek 19 Military Satellite Into Orbit
Israel successfully launched the Ofek 19 reconnaissance satellite into orbit Tuesday night, marking a significant leap forward in the nation’s military space program and strengthening its intelligence and surveillance capabilities across the Middle East.
Trump Says Israel Lobby Has Lost Its Grip on Congress, Urges Jerusalem to End Gaza War Quickly
President Donald Trump warned that Israel is losing its once-dominant influence in Washington and urged Jerusalem to wrap up its military campaign in Gaza before sustaining further damage in global public opinion.
Inside the United States
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review as Tariffs Hit Record $31 Billion in August
President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite review of a federal appeals court decision that struck down most of his signature reciprocal tariffs.
House Oversight Committee Releases 33,000 Epstein Files, Lawmakers Demand Full Disclosure
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of records tied to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the long-awaited drop has only deepened bipartisan frustration and demands for transparency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn As Fulani Herdsmen Kill Seven In Nigeria’s Benue State
Christians in Nigeria’s central Benue state were mourning on Wednesday seven believers reportedly killed by Islamic Fulani herdsmen in escalating anti-Christian attacks.
Christian Fights For Abducted Daughter In Pakistan
A Christian father in Pakistan’s city of Lahore continues to seek justice for his 13-year-old daughter, who was abducted in July by a Muslim man from the same neighborhood.
Britain Mulls Digital ID Cards Amid French Pressure on Migration
Every person in Britain could be required to obtain a digital identity card under proposals revived after French President Emmanuel Macron pressed London to curb migration.
Russia Blamed For Jamming EU Commission Flight Over Bulgaria
Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind the jamming of navigation signals that disrupted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she approached Plovdiv, the country’s second-largest city. Pilots were forced to rely on ground-based navigation and paper charts to land safely, delaying her arrival.
UN: ‘Uranium Traces Found At Syrian Site Hit By Israel’
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says its inspectors have found traces of uranium at a Syrian site once believed to be part of a secret nuclear program under former President Bashar Assad.
Knife Rampage in Marseille Injures 5; Suspect Dead
A stabbing rampage in southern France’s c ity of Marseille injured at least five people before police fatally shot the attacker, authorities said.
Putin Says Ukraine Can Join EU, Not NATO, And Meets Slovakia’s Fico in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow has “never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union,” but warned that Ukraine joining the NATO military alliance would be unacceptable.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Successfully Launches Advanced Ofek 19 Military Satellite Into Orbit
Israel successfully launched the Ofek 19 reconnaissance satellite into orbit Tuesday night, marking a significant leap forward in the nation’s military space program and strengthening its intelligence and surveillance capabilities across the Middle East.
Trump Says Israel Lobby Has Lost Its Grip on Congress, Urges Jerusalem to End Gaza War Quickly
President Donald Trump warned that Israel is losing its once-dominant influence in Washington and urged Jerusalem to wrap up its military campaign in Gaza before sustaining further damage in global public opinion.
Inside the United States
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review as Tariffs Hit Record $31 Billion in August
President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite review of a federal appeals court decision that struck down most of his signature reciprocal tariffs.
House Oversight Committee Releases 33,000 Epstein Files, Lawmakers Demand Full Disclosure
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of records tied to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the long-awaited drop has only deepened bipartisan frustration and demands for transparency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn As Fulani Herdsmen Kill Seven In Nigeria’s Benue State
Christians in Nigeria’s central Benue state were mourning on Wednesday seven believers reportedly killed by Islamic Fulani herdsmen in escalating anti-Christian attacks.
Christian Fights For Abducted Daughter In Pakistan
A Christian father in Pakistan’s city of Lahore continues to seek justice for his 13-year-old daughter, who was abducted in July by a Muslim man from the same neighborhood.