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Around the World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Condemns Hungary For Banning Ukrainian Commander After Pipeline Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday condemned Hungary’s decision to ban a senior Ukrainian officer who led strikes on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline, calling it an outrageous attempt to shift blame for the war onto Ukraine.
Europe Triggers Snapback Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Breaches
Britain, France, and Germany moved Thursday to reimpose sweeping international sanctions on Iran, a step that European governments hope will pressure Tehran back into nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration.
New Protests Rock Indonesia As Critics Warn Of Military’s Growing Role
Indonesians braved a heavy security presence on Thursday to rally outside parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and largest city, against massive tax hikes and for higher wages amid growing outrage over politicians’ salaries, lavish allowances, and corruption.
EU, Britain Summon Russian Envoys After Moscow Strikes Kyiv, Hitting European Missions; 18 Killed (Worthy News Radio)
The European Union and Britain summoned Russian envoys Thursday after authorities said Russian airstrikes on Kyiv killed at least 18 people and wounded dozens while damaging homes and offices, including buildings housing the EU delegation and the British Council. It was the deadliest night raid on the Ukrainian capital since the Alaska summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Troops Stage Rare Ground Raid Near Damascus Amid U.S.-Brokered Talks
Israeli commandos carried out a rare overnight ground raid near Damascus, Syrian state media said Thursday, marking one of the deepest Israeli incursions into Syrian territory since the fall of the Assad regime last year.
Israeli Air Force Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on multiple Houthi targets in Yemen's capital city of Sanaa on Thursday, coinciding with a live televised speech by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.
Inside the United States
Pentagon Launches Probe Into Microsoft Over Chinese Engineers on Defense Cloud Contracts
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon has opened a sweeping investigation into Microsoft following revelations that Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked engineers worked on U.S. military cloud contracts under a controversial program dating back to the Obama-Biden administration.
California Christian Baker Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case
A Christian baker from Bakersfield, California, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear her case challenging a state law that she says would force her to violate her faith by creating wedding cakes for same-sex couples.
Federal Appeals Court Revives Christian PA’s Lawsuit Against University of Michigan Over Firing for Religious Beliefs
A federal appellate court has ruled that a Christian physician assistant may proceed with her lawsuit against the University of Michigan Health-West, overturning a lower court's attempt to force the case into arbitration.
FBI Investigates Minneapolis Catholic Church Massacre as Hate Crime and Domestic Terrorism
The FBI confirmed Wednesday that it is investigating the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School as both a domestic terrorism incident and a hate crime targeting Catholics.
Christian News
China Detains Priest On ‘Illegal Business’ Charges Over Sermon Recordings
Chinese authorities have charged a prominent house church leader in the coastal city of Wenzhou with “illegal business operations” over distributing sermon recordings, rights activists said Friday.
Northern Ireland Christians Plan New March For Jesus After Thousands Join Belfast Rally
Christians in Northern Ireland, once known for violence and religious divisions, are planning a new March for Jesus after thousands attended the event over the weekend.
Vietnam Police Raid House Church Meeting In Broader Crackdown
Christians on Wednesday urged prayers for the “swift and safe release” of three church members in northeastern Vietnam, including a Catholic priest, after security forces reportedly detained them during a home worship service.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Condemns Hungary For Banning Ukrainian Commander After Pipeline Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday condemned Hungary’s decision to ban a senior Ukrainian officer who led strikes on Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline, calling it an outrageous attempt to shift blame for the war onto Ukraine.
Europe Triggers Snapback Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Breaches
Britain, France, and Germany moved Thursday to reimpose sweeping international sanctions on Iran, a step that European governments hope will pressure Tehran back into nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration.
New Protests Rock Indonesia As Critics Warn Of Military’s Growing Role
Indonesians braved a heavy security presence on Thursday to rally outside parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and largest city, against massive tax hikes and for higher wages amid growing outrage over politicians’ salaries, lavish allowances, and corruption.
EU, Britain Summon Russian Envoys After Moscow Strikes Kyiv, Hitting European Missions; 18 Killed (Worthy News Radio)
The European Union and Britain summoned Russian envoys Thursday after authorities said Russian airstrikes on Kyiv killed at least 18 people and wounded dozens while damaging homes and offices, including buildings housing the EU delegation and the British Council. It was the deadliest night raid on the Ukrainian capital since the Alaska summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Troops Stage Rare Ground Raid Near Damascus Amid U.S.-Brokered Talks
Israeli commandos carried out a rare overnight ground raid near Damascus, Syrian state media said Thursday, marking one of the deepest Israeli incursions into Syrian territory since the fall of the Assad regime last year.
Israeli Air Force Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on multiple Houthi targets in Yemen's capital city of Sanaa on Thursday, coinciding with a live televised speech by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.
Inside the United States
Pentagon Launches Probe Into Microsoft Over Chinese Engineers on Defense Cloud Contracts
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon has opened a sweeping investigation into Microsoft following revelations that Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked engineers worked on U.S. military cloud contracts under a controversial program dating back to the Obama-Biden administration.
California Christian Baker Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case
A Christian baker from Bakersfield, California, has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear her case challenging a state law that she says would force her to violate her faith by creating wedding cakes for same-sex couples.
Federal Appeals Court Revives Christian PA’s Lawsuit Against University of Michigan Over Firing for Religious Beliefs
A federal appellate court has ruled that a Christian physician assistant may proceed with her lawsuit against the University of Michigan Health-West, overturning a lower court's attempt to force the case into arbitration.
FBI Investigates Minneapolis Catholic Church Massacre as Hate Crime and Domestic Terrorism
The FBI confirmed Wednesday that it is investigating the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School as both a domestic terrorism incident and a hate crime targeting Catholics.
Christian News
China Detains Priest On ‘Illegal Business’ Charges Over Sermon Recordings
Chinese authorities have charged a prominent house church leader in the coastal city of Wenzhou with “illegal business operations” over distributing sermon recordings, rights activists said Friday.
Northern Ireland Christians Plan New March For Jesus After Thousands Join Belfast Rally
Christians in Northern Ireland, once known for violence and religious divisions, are planning a new March for Jesus after thousands attended the event over the weekend.
Vietnam Police Raid House Church Meeting In Broader Crackdown
Christians on Wednesday urged prayers for the “swift and safe release” of three church members in northeastern Vietnam, including a Catholic priest, after security forces reportedly detained them during a home worship service.
Around the World
Erdogan Unveils Turkey’s “Steel Dome” Air Defense System, Hails New Era in National Security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey's integrated air defense network, dubbed the "Steel Dome," marking what he called a "watershed moment" for the nation's security and defense industry.
Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged Interference In Greenland Amid Historic Apology to Greenlandic Women
Denmark’s prime minister on Wednesday condemned alleged U.S. interference in Greenland and issued a historic apology to thousands of the territory’s Inuit women subjected to forced contraception under Danish rule.
Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on India to Protect U.S. Interests, Punish Russian Oil Trade
The United States on Wednesday enforced steep new tariffs on Indian goods, a move President Donald Trump says is necessary to protect American workers and punish countries that continue funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine through Russian oil purchases.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Monumental 2,800-Year-Old Dam Uncovered in City of David – Largest Ever Found in Ancient Israel
Archaeologists in Jerusalem's City of David have uncovered the largest dam ever found in ancient Israel, a monumental waterworks dating back nearly 2,800 years to the reign of Kings Joash or Amaziah of Judah.
White House Prepares for Gaza Summit as Trump Pushes Hostage Release, Hamas Accountability
The White House is preparing to host a pivotal summit Wednesday as President Donald Trump seeks to present a "comprehensive plan" for Gaza's future, with his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff underscoring the administration's insistence on full hostage freedom and Hamas accountability.
IDF Intensifies Gaza Operations, Eliminates Senior Hamas Security Chief
The Israeli military confirmed Wednesday that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) eliminated Mahmoud al-Aswad, Hamas's General Security Apparatus leader in western Gaza, in a targeted strike carried out last Friday.
Inside the United States
U.S. Tariff Revenues Surge, Bessent Projects Over $500 Billion Annually
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that annual revenues from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs may exceed $500 billion, with August already showing a major surge in customs duty collections and September expected to climb even higher.
Two Children Killed, 17 Injured in Minneapolis Church School Mass Shooting
Two children were killed and 17 others wounded Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire during a school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in south Minneapolis, authorities said.
Christian News
Christians Mobilize to Aid Victims of Pakistan’s Deadly Floods Amid Escalating Crisis
Christians in Pakistan are stepping up relief efforts for victims of catastrophic monsoon floods that have left hundreds dead, displaced more than 200,000 people, and wiped out entire villages, church leaders said Wednesday.
Church of England Apologizes After Conviction of Evangelical Leader for Abuse
The Church of England has apologized after the former leader of a once-celebrated evangelical congregation in Sheffield was convicted earlier this month of sexually abusing women in his flock during the 1980s and 1990s.
Worthy Insights
Scientists Say They’ve Created a New Form of Life More Perfect Than the One Nature Made
Scientists at the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology say they've engineered a bacteria whose genetic code is more efficient than any other lifeform on Earth.
Signs of Revival as Searches for ‘Jesus,’ ‘Bible’ Near All-Time Highs, Church Construction Exploding
There are multiple signs that revival has broken out in the United States, based on Google searches alone. But there are other indicators, too.
Erdogan Unveils Turkey’s “Steel Dome” Air Defense System, Hails New Era in National Security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Turkey's integrated air defense network, dubbed the "Steel Dome," marking what he called a "watershed moment" for the nation's security and defense industry.
Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged Interference In Greenland Amid Historic Apology to Greenlandic Women
Denmark’s prime minister on Wednesday condemned alleged U.S. interference in Greenland and issued a historic apology to thousands of the territory’s Inuit women subjected to forced contraception under Danish rule.
Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on India to Protect U.S. Interests, Punish Russian Oil Trade
The United States on Wednesday enforced steep new tariffs on Indian goods, a move President Donald Trump says is necessary to protect American workers and punish countries that continue funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine through Russian oil purchases.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Monumental 2,800-Year-Old Dam Uncovered in City of David – Largest Ever Found in Ancient Israel
Archaeologists in Jerusalem's City of David have uncovered the largest dam ever found in ancient Israel, a monumental waterworks dating back nearly 2,800 years to the reign of Kings Joash or Amaziah of Judah.
White House Prepares for Gaza Summit as Trump Pushes Hostage Release, Hamas Accountability
The White House is preparing to host a pivotal summit Wednesday as President Donald Trump seeks to present a "comprehensive plan" for Gaza's future, with his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff underscoring the administration's insistence on full hostage freedom and Hamas accountability.
IDF Intensifies Gaza Operations, Eliminates Senior Hamas Security Chief
The Israeli military confirmed Wednesday that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) eliminated Mahmoud al-Aswad, Hamas's General Security Apparatus leader in western Gaza, in a targeted strike carried out last Friday.
Inside the United States
U.S. Tariff Revenues Surge, Bessent Projects Over $500 Billion Annually
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that annual revenues from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs may exceed $500 billion, with August already showing a major surge in customs duty collections and September expected to climb even higher.
Two Children Killed, 17 Injured in Minneapolis Church School Mass Shooting
Two children were killed and 17 others wounded Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire during a school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in south Minneapolis, authorities said.
Christian News
Christians Mobilize to Aid Victims of Pakistan’s Deadly Floods Amid Escalating Crisis
Christians in Pakistan are stepping up relief efforts for victims of catastrophic monsoon floods that have left hundreds dead, displaced more than 200,000 people, and wiped out entire villages, church leaders said Wednesday.
Church of England Apologizes After Conviction of Evangelical Leader for Abuse
The Church of England has apologized after the former leader of a once-celebrated evangelical congregation in Sheffield was convicted earlier this month of sexually abusing women in his flock during the 1980s and 1990s.
Worthy Insights
Scientists Say They’ve Created a New Form of Life More Perfect Than the One Nature Made
Scientists at the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology say they've engineered a bacteria whose genetic code is more efficient than any other lifeform on Earth.
Signs of Revival as Searches for ‘Jesus,’ ‘Bible’ Near All-Time Highs, Church Construction Exploding
There are multiple signs that revival has broken out in the United States, based on Google searches alone. But there are other indicators, too.
Around the World
E3 and Iran Hold High-Stakes Geneva Talks as Snapback Sanctions Loom
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom--the so-called E3--are holding fresh negotiations with Iranian officials in Geneva on Monday, just days before a self-imposed deadline to trigger the reimposition of sweeping United Nations sanctions against Tehran.
Egypt Training Thousands of Palestinians for Postwar Gaza Security Force
Egypt has begun training hundreds of Palestinians to form a new security force of up to 10,000 personnel to operate in Gaza after the war, Arab officials told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The effort, backed by several Arab states, reflects a shared vision of postwar Gaza without Hamas.
Russia Pushes UN Resolution to Delay Iran Nuclear Snapback
Russia is circulating a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at extending the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) for six months, delaying any action on snapback sanctions until April 18, 2026.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Seeks Supplies As Russia Claims Gains On Front (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is working to assess the need for additional military supplies in the Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions, as Russia claimed fresh battlefield gains and U.S. President Donald J. Trump voiced frustration with Moscow’s unwillingness to negotiate a peace deal.
War of Words Between Ukraine and Hungary
Lingering tensions between Hungary and neighboring Ukraine escalated into a verbal war Monday, with Budapest accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of threatening its energy security after his forces attacked the Druzhba (”Friendship”) pipeline in Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Envoy Barrack Presses Beirut on Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Israeli Pledge of Support
U.S. special envoy Thomas Barrack met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace on Tuesday for high-stakes talks on Hezbollah’s future, warning that Lebanon risks sliding back into civil conflict unless progress is made on disarmament.
Nationwide Protests Demand Hostage Deal as Families Accuse Netanyahu of Blocking Agreement
Thousands of protesters flooded streets and highways across Israel on Tuesday in a nationwide day of action demanding the government reach an agreement for the release of the roughly 50 hostages still held in Gaza.
IDF Probes Nasser Hospital Strike, Confirms Hamas Use of Facility
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday released preliminary findings into Monday's deadly strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, acknowledging that at least six of the roughly 20 Palestinians killed were terrorists while also admitting serious mistakes in the operation.
Inside the United States
Trump Proposes Allowing 600,000 Chinese Students in U.S. as Part of Trade Talks
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is prepared to accept up to 600,000 Chinese students as part of ongoing trade negotiations with Beijing, a proposal that has sparked sharp debate among lawmakers, conservative commentators, and immigration groups.
Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting American Flag from Desecration
President Donald J. Trump on Monday signed a sweeping Executive Order designed to prosecute acts of flag desecration “to the fullest extent permissible” and to deny immigration benefits to foreign nationals found guilty of burning or defacing the American flag.
Christian News
Uttarakhand Passes India’s Harshest Anti-Conversion Law
Christians expressed concern Tuesday after Uttarakhand approved India’s most severe anti-conversion legislation, prescribing life imprisonment and steep fines for what the Hindu nationalist-ruled state calls “forced conversions.”
Evangelist Edward Graham On Prayer Mission In Wartorn Ukraine
American evangelist Edward Graham, 45, the grandson of the late preacher Billy Graham, has been on a preaching and prayer mission in war-torn Ukraine at Kyiv’s invitation, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Christian Teen Rescued After Abduction, Forced Conversion in Pakistan
A 16-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan has been rescued after she was allegedly abducted by a Muslim man who forced her to convert to Islam, marry him in a sham ceremony, and endure months of abuse, rights advocates said.
E3 and Iran Hold High-Stakes Geneva Talks as Snapback Sanctions Loom
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom--the so-called E3--are holding fresh negotiations with Iranian officials in Geneva on Monday, just days before a self-imposed deadline to trigger the reimposition of sweeping United Nations sanctions against Tehran.
Egypt Training Thousands of Palestinians for Postwar Gaza Security Force
Egypt has begun training hundreds of Palestinians to form a new security force of up to 10,000 personnel to operate in Gaza after the war, Arab officials told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The effort, backed by several Arab states, reflects a shared vision of postwar Gaza without Hamas.
Russia Pushes UN Resolution to Delay Iran Nuclear Snapback
Russia is circulating a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council aimed at extending the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) for six months, delaying any action on snapback sanctions until April 18, 2026.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Seeks Supplies As Russia Claims Gains On Front (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is working to assess the need for additional military supplies in the Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions, as Russia claimed fresh battlefield gains and U.S. President Donald J. Trump voiced frustration with Moscow’s unwillingness to negotiate a peace deal.
War of Words Between Ukraine and Hungary
Lingering tensions between Hungary and neighboring Ukraine escalated into a verbal war Monday, with Budapest accusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of threatening its energy security after his forces attacked the Druzhba (”Friendship”) pipeline in Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Envoy Barrack Presses Beirut on Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Israeli Pledge of Support
U.S. special envoy Thomas Barrack met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace on Tuesday for high-stakes talks on Hezbollah’s future, warning that Lebanon risks sliding back into civil conflict unless progress is made on disarmament.
Nationwide Protests Demand Hostage Deal as Families Accuse Netanyahu of Blocking Agreement
Thousands of protesters flooded streets and highways across Israel on Tuesday in a nationwide day of action demanding the government reach an agreement for the release of the roughly 50 hostages still held in Gaza.
IDF Probes Nasser Hospital Strike, Confirms Hamas Use of Facility
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday released preliminary findings into Monday's deadly strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, acknowledging that at least six of the roughly 20 Palestinians killed were terrorists while also admitting serious mistakes in the operation.
Inside the United States
Trump Proposes Allowing 600,000 Chinese Students in U.S. as Part of Trade Talks
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is prepared to accept up to 600,000 Chinese students as part of ongoing trade negotiations with Beijing, a proposal that has sparked sharp debate among lawmakers, conservative commentators, and immigration groups.
Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting American Flag from Desecration
President Donald J. Trump on Monday signed a sweeping Executive Order designed to prosecute acts of flag desecration “to the fullest extent permissible” and to deny immigration benefits to foreign nationals found guilty of burning or defacing the American flag.
Christian News
Uttarakhand Passes India’s Harshest Anti-Conversion Law
Christians expressed concern Tuesday after Uttarakhand approved India’s most severe anti-conversion legislation, prescribing life imprisonment and steep fines for what the Hindu nationalist-ruled state calls “forced conversions.”
Evangelist Edward Graham On Prayer Mission In Wartorn Ukraine
American evangelist Edward Graham, 45, the grandson of the late preacher Billy Graham, has been on a preaching and prayer mission in war-torn Ukraine at Kyiv’s invitation, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Christian Teen Rescued After Abduction, Forced Conversion in Pakistan
A 16-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan has been rescued after she was allegedly abducted by a Muslim man who forced her to convert to Islam, marry him in a sham ceremony, and endure months of abuse, rights advocates said.