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Around the World
Earthquake on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church in Sulawesi (Video)
Christian worshipers ran for their lives as a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck during Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, injuring dozens in Central Sulawesi, Worthy News learned.
European and NATO Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for Talks With Trump (Worthy News Radio)
European and NATO military alliance leaders announced Sunday that they will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. They rallied around the Ukrainian leader after his exclusion from Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Agrees To Security Guarantees For Ukraine
In a potential breakthrough that could help end Europe’s bloodiest conflict in decades, Russia has reportedly agreed to extensive security protections for Ukraine as part of a possible peace deal.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Heads to Washington as Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Concrete Peace Plan (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, following the U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska that raised hopes but delivered few details on ending the war in Ukraine.
Nicaragua’s Rulers Close Catholic School In Massive Anti-Christian Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Nicaragua’s authoritarian socialist government has “expropriated” the Catholic San José School in the city of Jinotepe amid a broader crackdown on Christians expressing their faith in the Central American nation, church sources said Thursday.
Russia’s Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Trustworthy Tone’ on Ending War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the “trustworthy tone of our conversation” on ending the war in Ukraine and invited Trump to Moscow.
Serbia’s Protests Escalate Despite Vucic Ruling Out Re-Election
A tense political and security standoff continued Friday in Serbia as riots erupted in Novi Sad, where supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) clashed with anti-government protesters, hurling flares and firecrackers and prompting police intervention.
Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump shook hands with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the U.S. Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a path to peace for Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, raging in Ukraine. Their summit comes after another night of Russian air strikes in Ukraine and Kyiv responding with drone attacks in Russia.
Heavy strikes in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says Russia launched two ballistic missiles and nearly 100 drones overnight in more than a dozen locations across the country, as Moscow claimed it intercepted scores of Ukrainian drones over land and sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Families Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets Sunday in the largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began nearly two years ago, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure the release of hostages and end the fighting.
Over 200 Global NGOs Urge UN to End Reliance on UNRWA, Back Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
A interfaith coalition of more than 200 faith-based and secular NGOs from over 15 countries is calling on the United Nations and world leaders to abandon Gaza aid distribution through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and instead partner with the U.S.-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
IDF Launches Major Offensive, Destroys Dozens of Terror Targets, Seals Massive Hamas Tunnel Network
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday it has destroyed dozens of "terror targets" during a sweeping offensive in the Zeitoun neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, part of a broader plan to capture the city in its entirety. The operation comes after Israel's security cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza's largest urban center, currently home to an estimated one million Palestinians, amid the 22-month-long war with Hamas.
Inside the United States
National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons as Trump Expands Crime Crackdown
National Guard troops deployed to the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on violent crime will begin carrying weapons in the coming days, according to officials familiar with the planning.
Non-Partisan Foundation States Average American Will Save Over $3,000 Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
The average American taxpayer will see a $3,752 tax cut in 2026 thanks to the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a fresh analysis by the non-partisan Tax Foundation. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in July, marks the most significant change to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Study Finds 84% of Mail-Order Abortion Pills Going to States With Bans; Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Administration to Act
A new study has found that the vast majority of mail-order abortion pills shipped by a leading telemedicine provider have gone to women living in states where most abortions are banned--fueling calls from pro-life leaders for the Trump administration to intervene.
Christian News
Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times
A surprising movement is taking shape across the globe: the Bible is capturing the attention of a new generation.
Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S.-based Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse, led by evangelist Franklin Graham, has begun airlifting critical aid to Gaza amid mounting concerns about severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the Hamas-ruled territory.
Earthquake on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church in Sulawesi (Video)
Christian worshipers ran for their lives as a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck during Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, injuring dozens in Central Sulawesi, Worthy News learned.
European and NATO Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for Talks With Trump (Worthy News Radio)
European and NATO military alliance leaders announced Sunday that they will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. They rallied around the Ukrainian leader after his exclusion from Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Agrees To Security Guarantees For Ukraine
In a potential breakthrough that could help end Europe’s bloodiest conflict in decades, Russia has reportedly agreed to extensive security protections for Ukraine as part of a possible peace deal.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Heads to Washington as Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Concrete Peace Plan (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, following the U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska that raised hopes but delivered few details on ending the war in Ukraine.
Nicaragua’s Rulers Close Catholic School In Massive Anti-Christian Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Nicaragua’s authoritarian socialist government has “expropriated” the Catholic San José School in the city of Jinotepe amid a broader crackdown on Christians expressing their faith in the Central American nation, church sources said Thursday.
Russia’s Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Trustworthy Tone’ on Ending War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the “trustworthy tone of our conversation” on ending the war in Ukraine and invited Trump to Moscow.
Serbia’s Protests Escalate Despite Vucic Ruling Out Re-Election
A tense political and security standoff continued Friday in Serbia as riots erupted in Novi Sad, where supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) clashed with anti-government protesters, hurling flares and firecrackers and prompting police intervention.
Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump shook hands with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the U.S. Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a path to peace for Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, raging in Ukraine. Their summit comes after another night of Russian air strikes in Ukraine and Kyiv responding with drone attacks in Russia.
Heavy strikes in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says Russia launched two ballistic missiles and nearly 100 drones overnight in more than a dozen locations across the country, as Moscow claimed it intercepted scores of Ukrainian drones over land and sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Families Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets Sunday in the largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began nearly two years ago, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure the release of hostages and end the fighting.
Over 200 Global NGOs Urge UN to End Reliance on UNRWA, Back Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
A interfaith coalition of more than 200 faith-based and secular NGOs from over 15 countries is calling on the United Nations and world leaders to abandon Gaza aid distribution through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and instead partner with the U.S.-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
IDF Launches Major Offensive, Destroys Dozens of Terror Targets, Seals Massive Hamas Tunnel Network
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday it has destroyed dozens of "terror targets" during a sweeping offensive in the Zeitoun neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, part of a broader plan to capture the city in its entirety. The operation comes after Israel's security cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza's largest urban center, currently home to an estimated one million Palestinians, amid the 22-month-long war with Hamas.
Inside the United States
National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons as Trump Expands Crime Crackdown
National Guard troops deployed to the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on violent crime will begin carrying weapons in the coming days, according to officials familiar with the planning.
Non-Partisan Foundation States Average American Will Save Over $3,000 Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
The average American taxpayer will see a $3,752 tax cut in 2026 thanks to the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a fresh analysis by the non-partisan Tax Foundation. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in July, marks the most significant change to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Study Finds 84% of Mail-Order Abortion Pills Going to States With Bans; Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Administration to Act
A new study has found that the vast majority of mail-order abortion pills shipped by a leading telemedicine provider have gone to women living in states where most abortions are banned--fueling calls from pro-life leaders for the Trump administration to intervene.
Christian News
Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times
A surprising movement is taking shape across the globe: the Bible is capturing the attention of a new generation.
Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S.-based Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse, led by evangelist Franklin Graham, has begun airlifting critical aid to Gaza amid mounting concerns about severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the Hamas-ruled territory.
Around the World
Ukraine and Britain Discuss Security Guarantees Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discussed potential security guarantees for his war-torn nation with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer during talks in London, ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated U.S.-Russia summit on ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump Administration Moves to Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization, Rubio Confirms
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the Trump administration is advancing efforts to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization — a move long championed by Republican lawmakers and many Middle East allies.
Trump Warns Russia Of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Talks Fail Over Ceasefire In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree to a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine during their upcoming summit in Alaska.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Preparing to Call Up 80,000-100,000 Reservists for Gaza City Offensive
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for one of its largest reserve mobilizations in decades, as military leaders finalize plans for a massive ground offensive to capture Gaza City.
Arab Nations Condemn Netanyahu Over ‘Greater Israel’ Remarks
Several Arab nations and the Arab League issued sharp condemnations Wednesday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to endorse the vision of a "Greater Israel" during a televised interview.
Inside the United States
Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Shield Takes Shape — Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome and Reagan’s “Star Wars” Vision
The Trump administration's ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative is moving forward, with newly revealed U.S. government plans showing a four-layer shield -- one space-based and three ground-based -- designed to protect the American homeland from ballistic missile attacks.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Religious Liberty Protections for Employers
A federal judge appointed by President Obama has struck a blow to religious liberty, overturning protections that allowed faith-based employers to decline covering abortion and contraceptives in their health insurance plans.
Christian News
Pakistan Police Detain 80 Christian Villagers For ‘Terrorism’ (Worthy News Investigation)
Pakistani Christians urged prayers Thursday after police reportedly detained some 80 Christian villagers, including children, in Pakistan’s Punjab province on disputed “terrorism” charges.
U.S.-Backed Christian Mission Rescues Thousands of Orphans in Russia, Ukraine in ‘Race against Evil’
A U.S.-based Christian mission says it works to rescue “thousands of orphaned teenagers” across the former Soviet Union from a “race against evil” — a fight to keep them from “being sucked into prostitution, slavery, and organized crime.”
Worthy Insights
‘Shut it down’: Bombshell FBI timeline exposes political interference in Clinton corruption probe
FBI Director Kash Patel has uncovered a bombshell memo written in 2017 chronicling the extensive political obstruction that career agents in three cities faced from their own bosses and the Obama Justice Department during the 2016 election as they probed whether Hillary Clinton engaged in a pay-to-play corruption scheme involving her family foundation.
Working Class Ditching Dem Party In Droves As Some Say It’s ‘Fighting For Everyone Else’ Besides Americans
Many working-class Americans who previously voted Democratic are expressing skepticism about the party being able to regain their vote in future elections, the New York Times (NYT) reported Tuesday.
Is DC Crime at a 30-Year Low? Mainstream Media Outlets Cite Police Data To Say Yes—Without Noting a Commander Is on Leave for Allegedly Falsifying That Data.
After President Donald Trump announced a federal crackdown on lawlessness in Washington, D.C., mainstream media outlets and Democratic politicians claimed violent crime in the nation’s capital has "fallen sharply" and has reached a "30-year low." Their claims, though, rest on questionable police data that local leaders are accused of falsifying to play down the city's violent crime problem. The Metropolitan Police Department recently suspended a commander for allegedly manipulating that data, a fact the mainstream reports excluded.
Left-wing dark-money megadonors, including George Soros, contribute $20M to groups funding protests against Trump’s DC crime crackdown
Several lefty, dark money organizations, including George Soros’, contributed more than $20 million to groups funding protests against President Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, DC.
CNN and MSNBC Have Cited Falsified Statistics 73 Times Over the Last 24 Hours
Liberal cable networks CNN and MSNBC have been citing fabricated statistics in an attempt to debunk President Trump’s claims on Monday about rampant crime in Washington, D.C. Over the past 24 hours, these two networks have cited the dubious statistics over 70 times, while refusing to acknowledge that a D.C. police official was suspended for tampering with those stats just months ago.
Ukraine and Britain Discuss Security Guarantees Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has discussed potential security guarantees for his war-torn nation with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer during talks in London, ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated U.S.-Russia summit on ending the war in Ukraine.
Trump Administration Moves to Designate Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization, Rubio Confirms
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the Trump administration is advancing efforts to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization — a move long championed by Republican lawmakers and many Middle East allies.
Trump Warns Russia Of ‘Very Severe Consequences’ If Talks Fail Over Ceasefire In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree to a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine during their upcoming summit in Alaska.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Preparing to Call Up 80,000-100,000 Reservists for Gaza City Offensive
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is preparing for one of its largest reserve mobilizations in decades, as military leaders finalize plans for a massive ground offensive to capture Gaza City.
Arab Nations Condemn Netanyahu Over ‘Greater Israel’ Remarks
Several Arab nations and the Arab League issued sharp condemnations Wednesday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to endorse the vision of a "Greater Israel" during a televised interview.
Inside the United States
Trump’s “Golden Dome” Missile Shield Takes Shape — Inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome and Reagan’s “Star Wars” Vision
The Trump administration's ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative is moving forward, with newly revealed U.S. government plans showing a four-layer shield -- one space-based and three ground-based -- designed to protect the American homeland from ballistic missile attacks.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era Religious Liberty Protections for Employers
A federal judge appointed by President Obama has struck a blow to religious liberty, overturning protections that allowed faith-based employers to decline covering abortion and contraceptives in their health insurance plans.
Christian News
Pakistan Police Detain 80 Christian Villagers For ‘Terrorism’ (Worthy News Investigation)
Pakistani Christians urged prayers Thursday after police reportedly detained some 80 Christian villagers, including children, in Pakistan’s Punjab province on disputed “terrorism” charges.
U.S.-Backed Christian Mission Rescues Thousands of Orphans in Russia, Ukraine in ‘Race against Evil’
A U.S.-based Christian mission says it works to rescue “thousands of orphaned teenagers” across the former Soviet Union from a “race against evil” — a fight to keep them from “being sucked into prostitution, slavery, and organized crime.”
Worthy Insights
‘Shut it down’: Bombshell FBI timeline exposes political interference in Clinton corruption probe
FBI Director Kash Patel has uncovered a bombshell memo written in 2017 chronicling the extensive political obstruction that career agents in three cities faced from their own bosses and the Obama Justice Department during the 2016 election as they probed whether Hillary Clinton engaged in a pay-to-play corruption scheme involving her family foundation.
Working Class Ditching Dem Party In Droves As Some Say It’s ‘Fighting For Everyone Else’ Besides Americans
Many working-class Americans who previously voted Democratic are expressing skepticism about the party being able to regain their vote in future elections, the New York Times (NYT) reported Tuesday.
Is DC Crime at a 30-Year Low? Mainstream Media Outlets Cite Police Data To Say Yes—Without Noting a Commander Is on Leave for Allegedly Falsifying That Data.
After President Donald Trump announced a federal crackdown on lawlessness in Washington, D.C., mainstream media outlets and Democratic politicians claimed violent crime in the nation’s capital has "fallen sharply" and has reached a "30-year low." Their claims, though, rest on questionable police data that local leaders are accused of falsifying to play down the city's violent crime problem. The Metropolitan Police Department recently suspended a commander for allegedly manipulating that data, a fact the mainstream reports excluded.
Left-wing dark-money megadonors, including George Soros, contribute $20M to groups funding protests against Trump’s DC crime crackdown
Several lefty, dark money organizations, including George Soros’, contributed more than $20 million to groups funding protests against President Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, DC.
CNN and MSNBC Have Cited Falsified Statistics 73 Times Over the Last 24 Hours
Liberal cable networks CNN and MSNBC have been citing fabricated statistics in an attempt to debunk President Trump’s claims on Monday about rampant crime in Washington, D.C. Over the past 24 hours, these two networks have cited the dubious statistics over 70 times, while refusing to acknowledge that a D.C. police official was suspended for tampering with those stats just months ago.
Around the World
Ukraine’s President in Berlin amid Concern Over Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want to ensure that no deal will be agreed between Washington and Moscow over ending the war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s involvement.
Embattled Serbian President Not Running In Elections
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, facing protests over his perceived authoritarian style, says he does not intend to run in the next presidential election.
U.S. and China Clash at U.N. Over Panama Canal Control
The United States and China clashed sharply Monday at a U.N. Security Council meeting over growing concerns about control and influence over the Panama Canal, a critical waterway that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is vital to global trade.
E3 Nations Threaten Snapback Sanctions on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Approaches
In a decisive move that signals mounting international pressure on Tehran, Britain, France, and Germany--collectively known as the E3--have informed the United Nations they are prepared to reinstate UN-mandated sanctions on Iran if no diplomatic resolution is reached regarding its nuclear program by the end of August.
Trump to Meet Zelenskyy, European Leaders Ahead of High-Stakes Summit with Putin in Alaska
President Donald Trump is set to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders on Wednesday morning, just two days before a high-stakes, one-on-one summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. The diplomatic blitz comes amid renewed efforts to negotiate an end to the three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel in Talks With Five Nations on Possible Resettlement of Gazans
Israel is engaged in discussions with five countries — Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda, South Sudan, and Libya — over the potential voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.
IDF Chief of Staff Approves Framework for Gaza City Offensive as Tensions Rise
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has formally approved the central framework for a major military operation aimed at capturing Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year-long conflict with Hamas.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Rejects Palestinian State, Rejoins Likud in Party Merger
Israel "will not allow" its land to be used for the creation of a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar declared Wednesday, urging nations promoting a two-state solution to consider establishing a Palestinian homeland within their own borders.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard, Takes Control of D.C. Police in Sweeping Crackdown on Crime and Homelessness
National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents have been deployed across Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers to take direct control of the city’s police force and launch an aggressive campaign against violent crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.
Comey, Classified Leaks, and the Media: Newly Declassified FBI Memos Reveal Coordinated Effort to Target Trump
In a revelation shaking the foundations of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, newly declassified FBI documents confirm that former FBI Director James Comey utilized a private conduit to leak classified information in an effort to spur the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate then-President Donald Trump.
U.S. National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion Amid Soaring Spending and Rising Interest Costs
The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion for the first time in history, according to Treasury Department figures released Tuesday, marking a critical fiscal milestone years earlier than originally forecast by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Christian News
Nigeria Emerging as Hub for 22 Islamic Terror Groups, Report Warns
A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) warns that Nigeria has become the headquarters for 22 Islamic terrorist groups operating across Africa. According to the organization, these groups are working in concert to eradicate Christianity and indigenous cultural traditions within the country, with the long-term goal of imposing a sultanate--a form of Islamic rule led by a sultan, in which political authority and religious leadership are fused under Islamic law.
Worthy Insights
‘The Shroud Has Been Debunked’? New Shroud of Turin 3D ‘Discovery’ Deemed ‘Laughable’
Arguably the most intriguing and controversial religious relic in the world, the Shroud of Turin, is facing major scrutiny from new 3D findings published in the academic journal Archaeometry. CBN's Raj Nair spoke with Shroud expert Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to break down the controversy.
Ukraine’s President in Berlin amid Concern Over Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want to ensure that no deal will be agreed between Washington and Moscow over ending the war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s involvement.
Embattled Serbian President Not Running In Elections
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, facing protests over his perceived authoritarian style, says he does not intend to run in the next presidential election.
U.S. and China Clash at U.N. Over Panama Canal Control
The United States and China clashed sharply Monday at a U.N. Security Council meeting over growing concerns about control and influence over the Panama Canal, a critical waterway that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is vital to global trade.
E3 Nations Threaten Snapback Sanctions on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Approaches
In a decisive move that signals mounting international pressure on Tehran, Britain, France, and Germany--collectively known as the E3--have informed the United Nations they are prepared to reinstate UN-mandated sanctions on Iran if no diplomatic resolution is reached regarding its nuclear program by the end of August.
Trump to Meet Zelenskyy, European Leaders Ahead of High-Stakes Summit with Putin in Alaska
President Donald Trump is set to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders on Wednesday morning, just two days before a high-stakes, one-on-one summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. The diplomatic blitz comes amid renewed efforts to negotiate an end to the three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel in Talks With Five Nations on Possible Resettlement of Gazans
Israel is engaged in discussions with five countries — Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda, South Sudan, and Libya — over the potential voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.
IDF Chief of Staff Approves Framework for Gaza City Offensive as Tensions Rise
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has formally approved the central framework for a major military operation aimed at capturing Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year-long conflict with Hamas.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Rejects Palestinian State, Rejoins Likud in Party Merger
Israel "will not allow" its land to be used for the creation of a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar declared Wednesday, urging nations promoting a two-state solution to consider establishing a Palestinian homeland within their own borders.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard, Takes Control of D.C. Police in Sweeping Crackdown on Crime and Homelessness
National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents have been deployed across Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers to take direct control of the city’s police force and launch an aggressive campaign against violent crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.
Comey, Classified Leaks, and the Media: Newly Declassified FBI Memos Reveal Coordinated Effort to Target Trump
In a revelation shaking the foundations of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, newly declassified FBI documents confirm that former FBI Director James Comey utilized a private conduit to leak classified information in an effort to spur the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate then-President Donald Trump.
U.S. National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion Amid Soaring Spending and Rising Interest Costs
The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion for the first time in history, according to Treasury Department figures released Tuesday, marking a critical fiscal milestone years earlier than originally forecast by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Christian News
Nigeria Emerging as Hub for 22 Islamic Terror Groups, Report Warns
A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) warns that Nigeria has become the headquarters for 22 Islamic terrorist groups operating across Africa. According to the organization, these groups are working in concert to eradicate Christianity and indigenous cultural traditions within the country, with the long-term goal of imposing a sultanate--a form of Islamic rule led by a sultan, in which political authority and religious leadership are fused under Islamic law.
Worthy Insights
‘The Shroud Has Been Debunked’? New Shroud of Turin 3D ‘Discovery’ Deemed ‘Laughable’
Arguably the most intriguing and controversial religious relic in the world, the Shroud of Turin, is facing major scrutiny from new 3D findings published in the academic journal Archaeometry. CBN's Raj Nair spoke with Shroud expert Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to break down the controversy.