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Around the World
Iran, Belarus Sign Strategic Agreements to Counter Western Sanctions
Iran and Belarus signed a wide-ranging package of agreements Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in defense, industry, and trade while presenting a united front against Western sanctions.
German Jets Scrambled as Russian Strikes Hit Near NATO Border Amid Peace Talks
Two German fighter jets were scrambled overnight from Romania as Russia unleashed one of its largest missile and drone attacks in weeks on Ukraine, with strikes landing less than a mile from NATO territory.
Bishops Warn of Creation in Crisis Amid Disasters
Europe’s church leaders have warned of a “world in crisis” as wildfires, floods, melting glaciers, and deadly heatwaves devastate communities across Europe and Asia. Their concern comes ahead of the 2025 Season of Creation, the annual period of prayer for the environment running from September 1 to October 4.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Cell Attempts Raid on IDF Encampment in Khan Younis; 3 Soldiers Wounded, 10 Terrorists Killed
A cell of at least 18 Hamas operatives attempted to raid an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encampment in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza on Wednesday morning, in what the military described as a rare and unusual incident.
Inside the United States
Nebraska, Trump Administration Open “Cornhusker Clink” Detention Center
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday that the state is partnering with the Trump administration to open a new detention center for illegal immigrants in a remote corner of the state.
Trump Announces Massive Social Security Cleanup — 275,000 Illegal Aliens Removed, 12.4 Million Dead Records Wiped
On the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act last week, President Donald J. Trump declared his administration’s sweeping effort to “Make Social Security Great Again,” celebrating both his new tax relief for seniors and an unprecedented fraud cleanup inside the system.
Christian News
Prayer House Shut Down in Indonesia Amid Church Closures, Mob Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Rights activists say local authorities in Indonesia’s West Java province have shut down a Christian prayer house and evicted its evangelist leader, underscoring broader concerns about religious freedom in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
Eritrea Pressured To Release 7 Church Leaders Jailed For Decades (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian advocacy groups are intensifying calls for Eritrea to release seven church leaders who have been held without trial for more than two decades.
Worthy Insights
Maryland Pastor Back Home with Family After Weeks in Jail Where He Led ‘Many Souls’ to Christ
A Maryland pastor is back home with his family after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transported to a Louisiana facility where he was held for nearly a month. Despite the hardships he endured in jail, he reports that God used the time to allow him to reach many souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Christian College Heralds Yet Another Victory in Years-Long Battle With Federal Government: ‘Unjust’
Months after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its historic fine against Grand Canyon University (GCU), a Christian college in Phoenix, Arizona, the school has scored another major victory: a separate lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was also dropped.
Tulsi Yanks Security Clearances Of 37 Intel Officials Over Russiagate: ‘Abused The Public Trust’
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday stripped security clearances from dozens of current and former intelligence officials who “abused the public trust.”
Iran, Belarus Sign Strategic Agreements to Counter Western Sanctions
Iran and Belarus signed a wide-ranging package of agreements Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in defense, industry, and trade while presenting a united front against Western sanctions.
German Jets Scrambled as Russian Strikes Hit Near NATO Border Amid Peace Talks
Two German fighter jets were scrambled overnight from Romania as Russia unleashed one of its largest missile and drone attacks in weeks on Ukraine, with strikes landing less than a mile from NATO territory.
Bishops Warn of Creation in Crisis Amid Disasters
Europe’s church leaders have warned of a “world in crisis” as wildfires, floods, melting glaciers, and deadly heatwaves devastate communities across Europe and Asia. Their concern comes ahead of the 2025 Season of Creation, the annual period of prayer for the environment running from September 1 to October 4.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Cell Attempts Raid on IDF Encampment in Khan Younis; 3 Soldiers Wounded, 10 Terrorists Killed
A cell of at least 18 Hamas operatives attempted to raid an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encampment in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza on Wednesday morning, in what the military described as a rare and unusual incident.
Inside the United States
Nebraska, Trump Administration Open “Cornhusker Clink” Detention Center
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday that the state is partnering with the Trump administration to open a new detention center for illegal immigrants in a remote corner of the state.
Trump Announces Massive Social Security Cleanup — 275,000 Illegal Aliens Removed, 12.4 Million Dead Records Wiped
On the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act last week, President Donald J. Trump declared his administration’s sweeping effort to “Make Social Security Great Again,” celebrating both his new tax relief for seniors and an unprecedented fraud cleanup inside the system.
Christian News
Prayer House Shut Down in Indonesia Amid Church Closures, Mob Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Rights activists say local authorities in Indonesia’s West Java province have shut down a Christian prayer house and evicted its evangelist leader, underscoring broader concerns about religious freedom in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
Eritrea Pressured To Release 7 Church Leaders Jailed For Decades (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian advocacy groups are intensifying calls for Eritrea to release seven church leaders who have been held without trial for more than two decades.
Worthy Insights
Maryland Pastor Back Home with Family After Weeks in Jail Where He Led ‘Many Souls’ to Christ
A Maryland pastor is back home with his family after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transported to a Louisiana facility where he was held for nearly a month. Despite the hardships he endured in jail, he reports that God used the time to allow him to reach many souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Christian College Heralds Yet Another Victory in Years-Long Battle With Federal Government: ‘Unjust’
Months after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its historic fine against Grand Canyon University (GCU), a Christian college in Phoenix, Arizona, the school has scored another major victory: a separate lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was also dropped.
Tulsi Yanks Security Clearances Of 37 Intel Officials Over Russiagate: ‘Abused The Public Trust’
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday stripped security clearances from dozens of current and former intelligence officials who “abused the public trust.”
Around the World
US Considering Budapest for Putin–Zelenskyy Talks
The United States is considering organizing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, according to several U.S. sources familiar with the plan.
China to Unveil New Extra-Large Underwater Drones at September Military Parade
China is preparing to unveil powerful new underwater drones during a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Trump Moves Toward Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that he has begun arranging a trilateral meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine following high-level talks with European leaders at the White House.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In Pakistan, Kashmir, and Nepal
Desperate people searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods in Pakistan, neighboring India-administered Kashmir, and Nepal, which killed hundreds and displaced thousands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive
Israel is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders to reservists beginning Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) finalize operational plans for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, defense officials confirmed.
Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant
A groundbreaking medical experiment in Israel may soon give paralyzed patients the ability to walk again. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, working through biotech company Matricelf, are preparing to perform the world's first human transplant of a lab-grown spinal cord segment, following years of pioneering laboratory and animal studies.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Drag Show Ban at West Texas A&M
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a ban on student-run drag shows at West Texas A&M University, ruling that the school's president violated students' constitutional rights to free expression.
S&P Global Reaffirms U.S. Credit Rating, Says Trump Tariffs Cushion Deficit Impact
S&P Global Ratings said Monday it expects federal revenue from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies to help offset weaker revenues caused by his recently enacted tax-and-spending package, maintaining the United States' long-term AA+ sovereign debt rating and short-term A-1+ rating.
US Considering Budapest for Putin–Zelenskyy Talks
The United States is considering organizing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, according to several U.S. sources familiar with the plan.
China to Unveil New Extra-Large Underwater Drones at September Military Parade
China is preparing to unveil powerful new underwater drones during a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Trump Moves Toward Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that he has begun arranging a trilateral meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine following high-level talks with European leaders at the White House.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In Pakistan, Kashmir, and Nepal
Desperate people searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods in Pakistan, neighboring India-administered Kashmir, and Nepal, which killed hundreds and displaced thousands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive
Israel is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders to reservists beginning Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) finalize operational plans for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, defense officials confirmed.
Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant
A groundbreaking medical experiment in Israel may soon give paralyzed patients the ability to walk again. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, working through biotech company Matricelf, are preparing to perform the world's first human transplant of a lab-grown spinal cord segment, following years of pioneering laboratory and animal studies.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Drag Show Ban at West Texas A&M
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a ban on student-run drag shows at West Texas A&M University, ruling that the school's president violated students' constitutional rights to free expression.
S&P Global Reaffirms U.S. Credit Rating, Says Trump Tariffs Cushion Deficit Impact
S&P Global Ratings said Monday it expects federal revenue from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies to help offset weaker revenues caused by his recently enacted tax-and-spending package, maintaining the United States' long-term AA+ sovereign debt rating and short-term A-1+ rating.
Around the World
Trump: ‘No Ceasefire Needed In Ukraine Before Peace Deal’
In a major setback for Ukraine facing relentless Russian attacks, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a ceasefire was not necessary to negotiate an end to the Ukraine-Russia war.
Chinese Tech Firm Unveils Plan for World’s First Pregnancy Robot
A Chinese technology company has announced bold plans to release what it calls the world's first gestation robot--a humanoid machine designed to carry a baby in an artificial womb embedded within its abdomen.
Bolivia Rejects Socialism as Evangelical Momentum Builds
Bolivia's decades-long experiment with socialism was decisively rejected at the ballot box Sunday, as voters punished the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) for economic collapse and moral scandal. The result signals a historic shift away from leftist politics and toward a more open future for both free markets and faith.
Zelenskyy Urges U.S. and Europe to Stand With Ukraine as Russia Escalates Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for unwavering U.S. and European support as Russia intensified deadly strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities ahead of high-stakes talks in Washington with President Donald J. Trump and other world leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Only Destruction of Hamas Will Free Hostages as Mediators Push Ceasefire Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the only path to securing the release of hostages held in Gaza is through the complete defeat of Hamas, even as Arab mediators reported progress on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal.
Cyprus President Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Reaffirms Alliance with Israel
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has sounded the alarm that an Iranian nuclear weapon would not only endanger Israel but also place his small Mediterranean nation directly in the line of fire.
Inside the United States
Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations in North Carolina as Category 4 Storm Threatens East Coast
Powerful Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, continues to churn across the Atlantic as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, prompting local states of emergency and mandatory evacuations along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Trump Pledges Executive Order to Scrap Mail-In Ballots, Voting Machines
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will spearhead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and certain voting machines from U.S. elections, declaring that only paper ballots with watermarks can restore honesty to the nation's voting system.
Christian News
3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions in Sinai May Reference Moses, Stirring Debate Among Scholars
A startling new claim from the Egyptian desert suggests the earliest known reference to Moses may have been discovered in inscriptions dating back nearly 3,800 years.
Poll Shows Surge of Faith Among UK Youth, Pointing to a “Quiet Revival”
A new YouGov poll has revealed a remarkable increase in belief in God among Britain's youngest generation, fueling claims of a spiritual "quiet revival" across the nation.
Worthy Insights
2,100 Baptized in a Single Day at Pirates Cove in ‘3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism’
Signs of a spiritual awakening are still popping up across the U.S. on a weekly basis this summer, and the latest example was a mass baptism at Pirates Cove in Newport Beach, California, where thousands of believers publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ.
Middle East Minority Faith Communities Under Threat of Extinction
Worldwide, Christians are facing increasing persecution because of their faith in Christ. However, they are not alone. An ethnic cleansing of religious minorities is occurring throughout the Middle East. Jews, Christians, Yazidis, and others are threatened with extinction.
Trump: ‘No Ceasefire Needed In Ukraine Before Peace Deal’
In a major setback for Ukraine facing relentless Russian attacks, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a ceasefire was not necessary to negotiate an end to the Ukraine-Russia war.
Chinese Tech Firm Unveils Plan for World’s First Pregnancy Robot
A Chinese technology company has announced bold plans to release what it calls the world's first gestation robot--a humanoid machine designed to carry a baby in an artificial womb embedded within its abdomen.
Bolivia Rejects Socialism as Evangelical Momentum Builds
Bolivia's decades-long experiment with socialism was decisively rejected at the ballot box Sunday, as voters punished the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) for economic collapse and moral scandal. The result signals a historic shift away from leftist politics and toward a more open future for both free markets and faith.
Zelenskyy Urges U.S. and Europe to Stand With Ukraine as Russia Escalates Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for unwavering U.S. and European support as Russia intensified deadly strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities ahead of high-stakes talks in Washington with President Donald J. Trump and other world leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Only Destruction of Hamas Will Free Hostages as Mediators Push Ceasefire Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the only path to securing the release of hostages held in Gaza is through the complete defeat of Hamas, even as Arab mediators reported progress on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal.
Cyprus President Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Reaffirms Alliance with Israel
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has sounded the alarm that an Iranian nuclear weapon would not only endanger Israel but also place his small Mediterranean nation directly in the line of fire.
Inside the United States
Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations in North Carolina as Category 4 Storm Threatens East Coast
Powerful Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, continues to churn across the Atlantic as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, prompting local states of emergency and mandatory evacuations along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Trump Pledges Executive Order to Scrap Mail-In Ballots, Voting Machines
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will spearhead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and certain voting machines from U.S. elections, declaring that only paper ballots with watermarks can restore honesty to the nation's voting system.
Christian News
3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions in Sinai May Reference Moses, Stirring Debate Among Scholars
A startling new claim from the Egyptian desert suggests the earliest known reference to Moses may have been discovered in inscriptions dating back nearly 3,800 years.
Poll Shows Surge of Faith Among UK Youth, Pointing to a “Quiet Revival”
A new YouGov poll has revealed a remarkable increase in belief in God among Britain's youngest generation, fueling claims of a spiritual "quiet revival" across the nation.
Worthy Insights
2,100 Baptized in a Single Day at Pirates Cove in ‘3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism’
Signs of a spiritual awakening are still popping up across the U.S. on a weekly basis this summer, and the latest example was a mass baptism at Pirates Cove in Newport Beach, California, where thousands of believers publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ.
Middle East Minority Faith Communities Under Threat of Extinction
Worldwide, Christians are facing increasing persecution because of their faith in Christ. However, they are not alone. An ethnic cleansing of religious minorities is occurring throughout the Middle East. Jews, Christians, Yazidis, and others are threatened with extinction.