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Around the World
D66, PVV Tied In Dutch Election As Immigration And EU Divide Nation (Worthy News In-Depth)
The fiercely anti-Islam but pro-Israel Party for Freedom (PVV) led by seasoned politician Geert Wilders was only slightly behind the left-leaning centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election.
France Unveils Modernized Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Amid Global Arms Race
France has introduced a modernized version of its submarine-launched strategic nuclear missile, marking what officials described as a “major milestone” in the nation’s long-term deterrence strategy amid a renewed global nuclear arms race.
Iran Shifts Nuclear Focus Underground as China Helps Rebuild Missile Arsenal Despite UN Sanctions
Newly released satellite imagery shows Iran has made little effort to restore its bombed nuclear enrichment facilities nearly four months after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes -- instead redirecting resources toward a hidden site north of Isfahan, even as Beijing helps Tehran replenish its ballistic missile stockpile in defiance of United Nations sanctions.
U.S. Strikes Another Suspected Narco-Terror Boat in Pacific, Killing Four
The United States carried out another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing four suspected narco-terrorists, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump, Xi Strike Trade Truce in South Korea: U.S. to Cut Tariffs, China to Resume Farm Buys and Crack Down on Fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face Thursday for the first time in six years, announcing a breakthrough in trade relations that includes tariff reductions, resumed agricultural purchases, and new commitments to curb fentanyl exports to the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas, Says Israel Will Act Alone if Necessary
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday that Hamas will be disarmed and the Gaza Strip fully demilitarized -- declaring that if the international community fails to carry out that mission, Israel will act alone.
Jerusalem Paralyzed as Hundreds of Thousands Protest Draft Law; Teen Dies, Clashes Erupt
Jerusalem was brought to a halt Thursday as hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews flooded the city's western entrance in what organizers called the "Million Man March," protesting the government's proposed draft law. The massive rally--one of the largest in recent Israeli history--sparked chaos, violence, and tragedy, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead after falling from a construction site overlooking the demonstration.
Inside the United States
Trump Calls on GOP to ‘Go Nuclear’ to End Government Shutdown
Returning from his Asia trip, President Donald Trump on Thursday night urged Republicans to "play their Trump card" and eliminate the Senate filibuster to end the monthlong government shutdown, escalating pressure on lawmakers to break the political deadlock in Washington.
Senate Votes to Revoke Trump’s Emergency Trade Powers in Symbolic Rebuke
In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to end the emergency powers President Donald Trump has used to impose sweeping global tariffs -- a move widely seen as a symbolic rebuke of the president's trade strategy.
Christian News
Barna Report: For the First Time, Men Outnumber Women in Church Attendance
A sweeping new Barna report reveals a historic shift in American Christianity: for the first time in modern history, men are attending church more frequently than women. The change marks a dramatic reversal of decades-long patterns in which women consistently led in spiritual participation and church involvement.
Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks
A former underground Chinese house church pastor who now leads a U.S.-based advocacy group has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to raise the issue of reportedly persecuted Christians during his talks Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a fresh crackdown on independent churches in the Communist-led nation.
D66, PVV Tied In Dutch Election As Immigration And EU Divide Nation (Worthy News In-Depth)
The fiercely anti-Islam but pro-Israel Party for Freedom (PVV) led by seasoned politician Geert Wilders was only slightly behind the left-leaning centrist Democrats 66 (D66) party with nearly all votes counted Thursday in the Dutch general election.
France Unveils Modernized Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Amid Global Arms Race
France has introduced a modernized version of its submarine-launched strategic nuclear missile, marking what officials described as a “major milestone” in the nation’s long-term deterrence strategy amid a renewed global nuclear arms race.
Iran Shifts Nuclear Focus Underground as China Helps Rebuild Missile Arsenal Despite UN Sanctions
Newly released satellite imagery shows Iran has made little effort to restore its bombed nuclear enrichment facilities nearly four months after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes -- instead redirecting resources toward a hidden site north of Isfahan, even as Beijing helps Tehran replenish its ballistic missile stockpile in defiance of United Nations sanctions.
U.S. Strikes Another Suspected Narco-Terror Boat in Pacific, Killing Four
The United States carried out another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing four suspected narco-terrorists, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump, Xi Strike Trade Truce in South Korea: U.S. to Cut Tariffs, China to Resume Farm Buys and Crack Down on Fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face Thursday for the first time in six years, announcing a breakthrough in trade relations that includes tariff reductions, resumed agricultural purchases, and new commitments to curb fentanyl exports to the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows to Disarm Hamas, Says Israel Will Act Alone if Necessary
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Thursday that Hamas will be disarmed and the Gaza Strip fully demilitarized -- declaring that if the international community fails to carry out that mission, Israel will act alone.
Jerusalem Paralyzed as Hundreds of Thousands Protest Draft Law; Teen Dies, Clashes Erupt
Jerusalem was brought to a halt Thursday as hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews flooded the city's western entrance in what organizers called the "Million Man March," protesting the government's proposed draft law. The massive rally--one of the largest in recent Israeli history--sparked chaos, violence, and tragedy, leaving a 15-year-old boy dead after falling from a construction site overlooking the demonstration.
Inside the United States
Trump Calls on GOP to ‘Go Nuclear’ to End Government Shutdown
Returning from his Asia trip, President Donald Trump on Thursday night urged Republicans to "play their Trump card" and eliminate the Senate filibuster to end the monthlong government shutdown, escalating pressure on lawmakers to break the political deadlock in Washington.
Senate Votes to Revoke Trump’s Emergency Trade Powers in Symbolic Rebuke
In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to end the emergency powers President Donald Trump has used to impose sweeping global tariffs -- a move widely seen as a symbolic rebuke of the president's trade strategy.
Christian News
Barna Report: For the First Time, Men Outnumber Women in Church Attendance
A sweeping new Barna report reveals a historic shift in American Christianity: for the first time in modern history, men are attending church more frequently than women. The change marks a dramatic reversal of decades-long patterns in which women consistently led in spiritual participation and church involvement.
Trump Urged To Raise Christian Persecution In China During Xi Talks
A former underground Chinese house church pastor who now leads a U.S.-based advocacy group has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to raise the issue of reportedly persecuted Christians during his talks Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a fresh crackdown on independent churches in the Communist-led nation.
Around the World
Netherlands To Host Preparations For Historic Russia War Tribunal
The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to serve as the host country for preparing the “Russia Tribunal,” an international court aimed at holding Russian political and military leaders accountable for their roles in the war in Ukraine.
Dutch Elections Seen As Decisive For Nation’s Direction Amid Deep Divisions
Dutch voters will go to the polls on Wednesday in snap parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the future direction of the Netherlands, which is facing a housing and social crisis amid a fierce debate about the ongoing influx of asylum seekers.
Mexican Journalist Found Murdered As Fears Grow Over Press Freedom
A journalist in northwest Mexico has become the latest victim in the deadly climate facing the country’s press. Miguel Ángel Beltrán — a crime reporter who covered drug trafficking, cartel influence, and local corruption on social media — was reportedly found murdered Saturday along a highway between the state of Durango and the resort city of Mazatlán in neighbouring Sinaloa. His death was confirmed on Monday by the Durango state prosecutor’s office.
Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica With Record-Breaking Winds, Floods
Hurricane Melissa was rapidly threatening Jamaica with potentially deadly, never-before-seen catastrophic winds and up to three feet (91.5 centimeters) of rain, witnesses and officials said Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Hamas Breaks Ceasefire, Fakes Hostage Recovery
Israel carried out a new wave of "immediate and powerful strikes" across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after Hamas fighters opened fire on Israeli troops near Rafah and faked the recovery of a hostage's body in violation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Inside the United States
‘There Is No Excuse:’ Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots Urge Congress To End Shutdown
As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy groups are calling on Congress to end the record-long government shutdown.
Vance Says U.S. Troops Will Get Paid Friday Despite Shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate that has partially shuttered the federal government for the last 28 days.
Illegal Border Crossings In September Historically Low
Illegal border crossings in September were historically low, representing a 92.4% drop from a record high reported in September 2023.
President Trump Hints At Third Term Despite Constitutional Ban
.S. President Donald J. Trump has raised the possibility of seeking a third term in office, saying he is “not joking” about finding ways to do so despite current constitutional limits barring presidents from being elected more than twice.
Christian News
Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended
Eight police officers in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have been suspended “for their failure” to stop an attack on Christian missionaries by Hindu nationalists last week, according to Christian human-rights investigators.
Anti-Christian Violence Escalates In Southern Egypt (Worthy News In-Depth)
A tense calm returned Tuesday to a rural area in southern Egypt’s Minya Province after sectarian violence broke out following online accusations that a young Christian man was in a relationship with a Muslim girl, several Christian sources told Worthy News.
Netherlands To Host Preparations For Historic Russia War Tribunal
The Netherlands announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to serve as the host country for preparing the “Russia Tribunal,” an international court aimed at holding Russian political and military leaders accountable for their roles in the war in Ukraine.
Dutch Elections Seen As Decisive For Nation’s Direction Amid Deep Divisions
Dutch voters will go to the polls on Wednesday in snap parliamentary elections seen as crucial for the future direction of the Netherlands, which is facing a housing and social crisis amid a fierce debate about the ongoing influx of asylum seekers.
Mexican Journalist Found Murdered As Fears Grow Over Press Freedom
A journalist in northwest Mexico has become the latest victim in the deadly climate facing the country’s press. Miguel Ángel Beltrán — a crime reporter who covered drug trafficking, cartel influence, and local corruption on social media — was reportedly found murdered Saturday along a highway between the state of Durango and the resort city of Mazatlán in neighbouring Sinaloa. His death was confirmed on Monday by the Durango state prosecutor’s office.
Hurricane Melissa Slams Jamaica With Record-Breaking Winds, Floods
Hurricane Melissa was rapidly threatening Jamaica with potentially deadly, never-before-seen catastrophic winds and up to three feet (91.5 centimeters) of rain, witnesses and officials said Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Hamas Breaks Ceasefire, Fakes Hostage Recovery
Israel carried out a new wave of "immediate and powerful strikes" across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after Hamas fighters opened fire on Israeli troops near Rafah and faked the recovery of a hostage's body in violation of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Inside the United States
‘There Is No Excuse:’ Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots Urge Congress To End Shutdown
As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy groups are calling on Congress to end the record-long government shutdown.
Vance Says U.S. Troops Will Get Paid Friday Despite Shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional funding lapse and stalemate that has partially shuttered the federal government for the last 28 days.
Illegal Border Crossings In September Historically Low
Illegal border crossings in September were historically low, representing a 92.4% drop from a record high reported in September 2023.
President Trump Hints At Third Term Despite Constitutional Ban
.S. President Donald J. Trump has raised the possibility of seeking a third term in office, saying he is “not joking” about finding ways to do so despite current constitutional limits barring presidents from being elected more than twice.
Christian News
Christian Missionaries Attacked In Northern India; Eight Police Officers Suspended
Eight police officers in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir region have been suspended “for their failure” to stop an attack on Christian missionaries by Hindu nationalists last week, according to Christian human-rights investigators.
Anti-Christian Violence Escalates In Southern Egypt (Worthy News In-Depth)
A tense calm returned Tuesday to a rural area in southern Egypt’s Minya Province after sectarian violence broke out following online accusations that a young Christian man was in a relationship with a Muslim girl, several Christian sources told Worthy News.
Around the World
Ireland Elects Pro-Palestine President In Rebuke To Establishment Parties
Official results showed Monday that Ireland, a member of the European Union, has elected an outspoken independent lawmaker known for her criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and her distrust of EU defense policies.
Trump Warns Putin Over Russian Nuclear Missile Test Amid Escalating War Tensions
U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, on Monday that the United States has “a nuclear submarine off your shore” as he condemned a Russian nuclear cruise missile test as “inappropriate.”d
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gaza Deal Turns Terrorists into Millionaires
The latest Gaza ceasefire deal has unleashed a shocking consequence: the creation of 160 Palestinian terrorist millionaires, each enriched through years of "pay-for-slay" stipends from the Palestinian Authority (PA) while serving prison sentences for murdering Israelis. Now freed under the U.S.-brokered Gaza agreement, many of these convicted killers have walked out of Israeli jails not only unrepentant--but wealthy, celebrated as heroes, and financially rewarded for their crimes.
Israel Says Four Hostage Bodies Still Missing in Gaza, Presses Hamas for Return
Israel does not know the location of four of the remaining 13 bodies of hostages still held in Gaza, as pressure mounts on Hamas to resume returning the remains under the cease-fire and hostage-release agreement, according to Israeli sources familiar with the talks.
Inside the United States
Democrat-friendly Labor Union Urges Congress To Pass GOP Funding Bill, Open Govt
As the ongoing government shutdown hits the 27-day mark, the largest federal employee union is urging the U.S. Senate to pass Republicans’ funding stopgap bill.
Newsom Says He Will Consider Running For President
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will consider a run for the White House.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Kill Scores Of Christians In Mozambique; Thousands Displaced (Worthy News In-Depth)
Islamic militants have killed scores of Christians in Mozambique in recent weeks, including more than 30 believers who were found beheaded, while numerous churches and homes were burned down, leaving thousands displaced, Worthy News established Monday.
Worthy Insights
As Americans Lose Trust in Media and Government, Faith in the Bible Is Starting to Grow
Consistent polling shows trust in America continues to fade – in government, institutions, even religion. Yet one new report finds that many still turn to the Bible, even as others question its relevance in modern life.
Museum of the Bible to Host National Prayer Altar: ‘People of Faith Must Come Together’
The Museum of the Bible will host the National Prayer Altar this Thursday, Oct. 30th, at 6 p.m. This event brings Americans together in-person and online. Its goal is to unite the U.S. church and bring healing to a divided country.
Ireland Elects Pro-Palestine President In Rebuke To Establishment Parties
Official results showed Monday that Ireland, a member of the European Union, has elected an outspoken independent lawmaker known for her criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and her distrust of EU defense policies.
Trump Warns Putin Over Russian Nuclear Missile Test Amid Escalating War Tensions
U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, on Monday that the United States has “a nuclear submarine off your shore” as he condemned a Russian nuclear cruise missile test as “inappropriate.”d
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gaza Deal Turns Terrorists into Millionaires
The latest Gaza ceasefire deal has unleashed a shocking consequence: the creation of 160 Palestinian terrorist millionaires, each enriched through years of "pay-for-slay" stipends from the Palestinian Authority (PA) while serving prison sentences for murdering Israelis. Now freed under the U.S.-brokered Gaza agreement, many of these convicted killers have walked out of Israeli jails not only unrepentant--but wealthy, celebrated as heroes, and financially rewarded for their crimes.
Israel Says Four Hostage Bodies Still Missing in Gaza, Presses Hamas for Return
Israel does not know the location of four of the remaining 13 bodies of hostages still held in Gaza, as pressure mounts on Hamas to resume returning the remains under the cease-fire and hostage-release agreement, according to Israeli sources familiar with the talks.
Inside the United States
Democrat-friendly Labor Union Urges Congress To Pass GOP Funding Bill, Open Govt
As the ongoing government shutdown hits the 27-day mark, the largest federal employee union is urging the U.S. Senate to pass Republicans’ funding stopgap bill.
Newsom Says He Will Consider Running For President
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will consider a run for the White House.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Kill Scores Of Christians In Mozambique; Thousands Displaced (Worthy News In-Depth)
Islamic militants have killed scores of Christians in Mozambique in recent weeks, including more than 30 believers who were found beheaded, while numerous churches and homes were burned down, leaving thousands displaced, Worthy News established Monday.
Worthy Insights
As Americans Lose Trust in Media and Government, Faith in the Bible Is Starting to Grow
Consistent polling shows trust in America continues to fade – in government, institutions, even religion. Yet one new report finds that many still turn to the Bible, even as others question its relevance in modern life.
Museum of the Bible to Host National Prayer Altar: ‘People of Faith Must Come Together’
The Museum of the Bible will host the National Prayer Altar this Thursday, Oct. 30th, at 6 p.m. This event brings Americans together in-person and online. Its goal is to unite the U.S. church and bring healing to a divided country.