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Around the World
Syria Sanctions Officially Ended, Citing “Chance at Greatness” Under New Leadership
The Trump administration announced Monday that U.S. sanctions on Syria have been formally revoked, implementing President Donald Trump's June 30 executive order "Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions." The sweeping step marks the first time in over two decades that Washington has fully dismantled its sanctions framework against Damascus.
Russia Claims New Gains in Donetsk as Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelensky Meeting
Russian forces on Saturday claimed control over two additional settlements in Ukraine's embattled Donetsk region, as the Kremlin pressed its slow but steady advance in the east while President Donald Trump renewed efforts to broker a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Anti-Corruption Protests Spread in Indonesia, Skirmishes Reported (Worthy News Investigation)
Indonesian security forces fired tear gas Monday near the Parliament building in Jakarta as thousands gathered to demand the resignation of legislators, accusing them of heavy taxation and corruption.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Syria Reportedly Near Security Agreement Amid U.S.-Mediated Talks
Israel and Syria may be on the verge of signing a landmark security agreement after weeks of U.S.-mediated discussions, according to reports in Hebrew and Arab media.
Israel Regrets Killing Journalists In Gaza Hospital Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Monday that Israel struck one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip, killing journalists and rescue workers in what he called a “tragic mishap.”
Trump Predicts Gaza War Will End in “Two to Three Weeks”
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Monday that the war in Gaza will reach a “conclusive ending” within the next two to three weeks, though it remains unclear what his forecast is based on.
Israeli Strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Kills 20, Including Journalists
An Israeli military strike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis killed at least 20 people on Monday morning, including five journalists, according to local health authorities and international media outlets.
Inside the United States
FDA Launches Real-Time Reporting of Adverse Event Data
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday that it has begun publishing daily reports of adverse event data, a move officials call a major leap toward "radical transparency" in public health oversight.
Trump Expands National Guard Presence in D.C. and Across U.S. to Bolster Crime Crackdown and Immigration Enforcement
The National Guard presence in the nation's capital has surged to nearly 2,300 troops as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping law-and-order initiative, while another 1,700 Guard members are being mobilized nationwide to support federal immigration enforcement.
Trump Signs Executive Orders to End Cashless Bail, Crack Down on Crime
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a series of executive orders aimed at ending cashless bail policies across the United States, escalating his administration’s push to crack down on crime and restore order in American cities.
Worthy Insights
They Used to Identify as LGBTQ, Now These Portland ‘Freedom Marchers’ Identify as Jesus-Followers
Rejecting LGBTQ identities to follow Jesus, men and women from across the nation gathered in Portland to evangelize, worship, pray and testify at the 14th annual Freedom March, organized by Rainbow Revival.
Ray Comfort’s Secrets to Effective Evangelism, Why He Believes the ‘Sinner’s Prayer’ is Unbiblical
Evangelist Ray Comfort is known for boldly sharing the Gospel through movies, social media, and other creative means, but the Living Waters founder also has a passion for in-person, one-on-one dialogue with young people.
Syria Sanctions Officially Ended, Citing “Chance at Greatness” Under New Leadership
The Trump administration announced Monday that U.S. sanctions on Syria have been formally revoked, implementing President Donald Trump's June 30 executive order "Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions." The sweeping step marks the first time in over two decades that Washington has fully dismantled its sanctions framework against Damascus.
Russia Claims New Gains in Donetsk as Trump Pushes for Putin-Zelensky Meeting
Russian forces on Saturday claimed control over two additional settlements in Ukraine's embattled Donetsk region, as the Kremlin pressed its slow but steady advance in the east while President Donald Trump renewed efforts to broker a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Anti-Corruption Protests Spread in Indonesia, Skirmishes Reported (Worthy News Investigation)
Indonesian security forces fired tear gas Monday near the Parliament building in Jakarta as thousands gathered to demand the resignation of legislators, accusing them of heavy taxation and corruption.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel and Syria Reportedly Near Security Agreement Amid U.S.-Mediated Talks
Israel and Syria may be on the verge of signing a landmark security agreement after weeks of U.S.-mediated discussions, according to reports in Hebrew and Arab media.
Israel Regrets Killing Journalists In Gaza Hospital Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Monday that Israel struck one of the main hospitals in the Gaza Strip, killing journalists and rescue workers in what he called a “tragic mishap.”
Trump Predicts Gaza War Will End in “Two to Three Weeks”
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Monday that the war in Gaza will reach a “conclusive ending” within the next two to three weeks, though it remains unclear what his forecast is based on.
Israeli Strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Kills 20, Including Journalists
An Israeli military strike on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis killed at least 20 people on Monday morning, including five journalists, according to local health authorities and international media outlets.
Inside the United States
FDA Launches Real-Time Reporting of Adverse Event Data
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday that it has begun publishing daily reports of adverse event data, a move officials call a major leap toward "radical transparency" in public health oversight.
Trump Expands National Guard Presence in D.C. and Across U.S. to Bolster Crime Crackdown and Immigration Enforcement
The National Guard presence in the nation's capital has surged to nearly 2,300 troops as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping law-and-order initiative, while another 1,700 Guard members are being mobilized nationwide to support federal immigration enforcement.
Trump Signs Executive Orders to End Cashless Bail, Crack Down on Crime
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a series of executive orders aimed at ending cashless bail policies across the United States, escalating his administration’s push to crack down on crime and restore order in American cities.
Worthy Insights
They Used to Identify as LGBTQ, Now These Portland ‘Freedom Marchers’ Identify as Jesus-Followers
Rejecting LGBTQ identities to follow Jesus, men and women from across the nation gathered in Portland to evangelize, worship, pray and testify at the 14th annual Freedom March, organized by Rainbow Revival.
Ray Comfort’s Secrets to Effective Evangelism, Why He Believes the ‘Sinner’s Prayer’ is Unbiblical
Evangelist Ray Comfort is known for boldly sharing the Gospel through movies, social media, and other creative means, but the Living Waters founder also has a passion for in-person, one-on-one dialogue with young people.
Around the World
Dutch Teen’s Murder Sparks Outrage and Migration Debate (Worthy News In-Depth)
The murder of 17-year-old Lisa has shocked the Netherlands and reignited debate over migration policy after police confirmed that the 22-year-old suspect was an asylum seeker living in a government-run reception center.
Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza
The Netherlands was without a functioning full government Sunday after numerous ministers and state secretaries resigned amid tensions over the war in Gaza, a conflict that has shaken Dutch politics and unsettled the Jewish community.
Pentagon Secretly Restricts Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles, WSJ Reports
The Pentagon has for months been blocking Ukraine's use of U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, sharply limiting Kyiv's ability to employ one of its most powerful weapons against Moscow, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Trump Threatens New Sanctions On Russia As War Spreads Closer To Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia if relentless drone and missile strikes against Ukraine continue, as the war increasingly impacts neighboring countries, Hungary and Slovakia.
Air Raid Siren In Kyiv Interrupts NATO Chief’s Visit
An air raid siren sounded in Kyiv during NATO military alliance Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s unannounced visit, ironically while he discussed future security guarantees for wartorn Ukraine amid intensified Russian missile and drone attacks.
Hungary Condemns Ukraine For Attacking Oil Pipeline
Hungary reacted angrily after Ukraine struck a key pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline, cutting Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, the only EU countries still receiving Russian crude.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa After Cluster Missile Attack on Central Israel
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday launched extensive airstrikes on Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, killing at least four people and wounding 67, in response to a ballistic missile attack on Israel two days earlier. The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, have repeatedly targeted Israel with missiles and drones since late 2023.
Inside the United States
Judge Orders Halt to Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Project
A federal judge on Thursday night ordered the Trump administration to halt expansion of its controversial immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," citing violations of environmental law and tribal access rights.
Powell Signals September Rate Cut as Fed Weighs Tariffs and Jobs Data
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday signaled that long-awaited interest rate cuts could be on the horizon, telling central bankers that current conditions "may warrant" an adjustment to the Fed's restrictive policy stance.
FBI Raids John Bolton’s Maryland Home in Classified Documents Probe
FBI agents executed a search warrant Friday morning at the Maryland home of John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to multiple media outlets.
Christian News
Pakistan Christians Fear Future After Killing And Church Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were reeling Sunday from fresh threats by suspected Islamic extremists following the murder of a manual worker they said was killed for his faith in Christ.
Focus on the Family Founder Dobson Dies at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, one of the most influential evangelical Christian organizations in the United States and worldwide, has died. He was 89.
Dutch Teen’s Murder Sparks Outrage and Migration Debate (Worthy News In-Depth)
The murder of 17-year-old Lisa has shocked the Netherlands and reignited debate over migration policy after police confirmed that the 22-year-old suspect was an asylum seeker living in a government-run reception center.
Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza
The Netherlands was without a functioning full government Sunday after numerous ministers and state secretaries resigned amid tensions over the war in Gaza, a conflict that has shaken Dutch politics and unsettled the Jewish community.
Pentagon Secretly Restricts Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles, WSJ Reports
The Pentagon has for months been blocking Ukraine's use of U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, sharply limiting Kyiv's ability to employ one of its most powerful weapons against Moscow, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Trump Threatens New Sanctions On Russia As War Spreads Closer To Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia if relentless drone and missile strikes against Ukraine continue, as the war increasingly impacts neighboring countries, Hungary and Slovakia.
Air Raid Siren In Kyiv Interrupts NATO Chief’s Visit
An air raid siren sounded in Kyiv during NATO military alliance Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s unannounced visit, ironically while he discussed future security guarantees for wartorn Ukraine amid intensified Russian missile and drone attacks.
Hungary Condemns Ukraine For Attacking Oil Pipeline
Hungary reacted angrily after Ukraine struck a key pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline, cutting Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, the only EU countries still receiving Russian crude.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa After Cluster Missile Attack on Central Israel
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday launched extensive airstrikes on Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, killing at least four people and wounding 67, in response to a ballistic missile attack on Israel two days earlier. The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, have repeatedly targeted Israel with missiles and drones since late 2023.
Inside the United States
Judge Orders Halt to Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Project
A federal judge on Thursday night ordered the Trump administration to halt expansion of its controversial immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," citing violations of environmental law and tribal access rights.
Powell Signals September Rate Cut as Fed Weighs Tariffs and Jobs Data
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday signaled that long-awaited interest rate cuts could be on the horizon, telling central bankers that current conditions "may warrant" an adjustment to the Fed's restrictive policy stance.
FBI Raids John Bolton’s Maryland Home in Classified Documents Probe
FBI agents executed a search warrant Friday morning at the Maryland home of John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to multiple media outlets.
Christian News
Pakistan Christians Fear Future After Killing And Church Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were reeling Sunday from fresh threats by suspected Islamic extremists following the murder of a manual worker they said was killed for his faith in Christ.
Focus on the Family Founder Dobson Dies at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, one of the most influential evangelical Christian organizations in the United States and worldwide, has died. He was 89.
Around the World
Trump Says Ukraine Must Strike Russia to Win War as Russian Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Factory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine would have to continue attacking targets inside Russia if it hoped to win the war, even as Moscow unleashed a massive new bombardment on Ukrainian cities, including a strike that destroyed an American-owned electronics plant.
U.S. and EU Seal Sweeping Trade Framework, Averting Escalating Tariff Fight
The United States and European Union (EU) on Thursday unveiled a sweeping trade framework that both sides cast as a reset for the world’s largest economic relationship, averting a damaging tariff escalation that had threatened to spiral into a trade war.
Trump Orders Navy Warships to Intercept Cartel Drug Shipments Near Venezuela
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to deploy three Navy guided-missile destroyers off the coast of South America, expanding the U.S. military's role in combatting drug cartels and intensifying tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault On Ukraine Amid Tough Peace Efforts (Worthy News Radio)
The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight. The reported deadly strikes came despite fresh diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches First Phase of Gaza City Invasion as Netanyahu Approves Conquest Plans
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that it has begun the initial stages of its long-anticipated invasion of Gaza City, with troops already controlling the outskirts of the enclave's largest urban center.
Netanyahu Blasts Albanese Over Palestine Recognition, Vows Gaza Takeover Regardless of Ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply escalated his criticism of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an interview broadcast Thursday, denouncing Canberra's decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a "sign of weakness" and warning that Israel would push forward with its military takeover of Gaza even if Hamas agrees to a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration to Review 55 Million U.S. Visa Holders as Immigrant Population Declines
The Trump administration announced it is reviewing the eligibility of all 55 million foreign nationals holding U.S. visas as part of an intensified vetting program, raising the stakes in its broader immigration crackdown.
Supreme Court Upholds NIH Grant Cancellations, Deals Blow to DEI Spending
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant victory to the Trump administration on Thursday, ruling 5-4 to uphold the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) decision to cancel nearly $783 million in taxpayer-funded research grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and other controversial programs.
New York Appeals Court Overturns $515 Million Fraud Judgment Against Trump
A New York appellate court on Thursday struck down a $515 million civil fraud judgment against President Donald Trump, ruling that the massive penalty violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law that would have mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, ruling that the measure likely violates constitutional protections of religious freedom.
Christian News
Former Ugandan Sheikh Beaten, Home Demolished After Converting to Christianity
A Muslim who said he abandoned Islam and “put his faith in Christ” after experiencing a vision in a mosque in eastern Uganda has been hospitalized after relatives beat him, demolished his home, and abducted his wife and six children, Christians said Wednesday.
LEAD Ministries Demands Justice for Murdered Christian Laborer in Pakistan (Worthy News Investigation)
Christian activists are demanding justice after a farm worker was shot dead in Pakistan’s Punjab province, allegedly by men linked to a Muslim landowner, in a killing that underscores ongoing attacks against religious minorities in the Islamic nation.
Trump Says Ukraine Must Strike Russia to Win War as Russian Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Factory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine would have to continue attacking targets inside Russia if it hoped to win the war, even as Moscow unleashed a massive new bombardment on Ukrainian cities, including a strike that destroyed an American-owned electronics plant.
U.S. and EU Seal Sweeping Trade Framework, Averting Escalating Tariff Fight
The United States and European Union (EU) on Thursday unveiled a sweeping trade framework that both sides cast as a reset for the world’s largest economic relationship, averting a damaging tariff escalation that had threatened to spiral into a trade war.
Trump Orders Navy Warships to Intercept Cartel Drug Shipments Near Venezuela
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to deploy three Navy guided-missile destroyers off the coast of South America, expanding the U.S. military's role in combatting drug cartels and intensifying tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault On Ukraine Amid Tough Peace Efforts (Worthy News Radio)
The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight. The reported deadly strikes came despite fresh diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches First Phase of Gaza City Invasion as Netanyahu Approves Conquest Plans
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that it has begun the initial stages of its long-anticipated invasion of Gaza City, with troops already controlling the outskirts of the enclave's largest urban center.
Netanyahu Blasts Albanese Over Palestine Recognition, Vows Gaza Takeover Regardless of Ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply escalated his criticism of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an interview broadcast Thursday, denouncing Canberra's decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a "sign of weakness" and warning that Israel would push forward with its military takeover of Gaza even if Hamas agrees to a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration to Review 55 Million U.S. Visa Holders as Immigrant Population Declines
The Trump administration announced it is reviewing the eligibility of all 55 million foreign nationals holding U.S. visas as part of an intensified vetting program, raising the stakes in its broader immigration crackdown.
Supreme Court Upholds NIH Grant Cancellations, Deals Blow to DEI Spending
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant victory to the Trump administration on Thursday, ruling 5-4 to uphold the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) decision to cancel nearly $783 million in taxpayer-funded research grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and other controversial programs.
New York Appeals Court Overturns $515 Million Fraud Judgment Against Trump
A New York appellate court on Thursday struck down a $515 million civil fraud judgment against President Donald Trump, ruling that the massive penalty violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law that would have mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, ruling that the measure likely violates constitutional protections of religious freedom.
Christian News
Former Ugandan Sheikh Beaten, Home Demolished After Converting to Christianity
A Muslim who said he abandoned Islam and “put his faith in Christ” after experiencing a vision in a mosque in eastern Uganda has been hospitalized after relatives beat him, demolished his home, and abducted his wife and six children, Christians said Wednesday.
LEAD Ministries Demands Justice for Murdered Christian Laborer in Pakistan (Worthy News Investigation)
Christian activists are demanding justice after a farm worker was shot dead in Pakistan’s Punjab province, allegedly by men linked to a Muslim landowner, in a killing that underscores ongoing attacks against religious minorities in the Islamic nation.