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Around the World
Trump, Zelensky To Meet In Washington To Discuss “Mega Deal” on Air Defense and Tomahawk Missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet at the White House on Friday to discuss what both sides have described as a "Mega Deal" to bolster Ukraine's air defenses -- potentially including U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia.
Trump Says ‘Iran Took a Big Hit,’ Urges Peace Deal With Israel as Tehran Rejects Outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that Iran "took a big hit" following devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities in June but added that peace between Iran and Israel "would be great" if it could be achieved.
Human Error Blamed For Slovakia Train Crash Injuring 100
Authorities in Slovakia suggest that human error might be to blame for Monday’s massive train crash in eastern Slovakia that injured up to 100 people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Freezes Rafah Crossing Reopening, Accuses Hamas of Violating Ceasefire Deal by Withholding Hostage Bodies
Israel announced Tuesday it would not reopen the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt as planned under the ceasefire agreement, accusing Hamas of failing to fulfill its obligation to return the bodies of all slain hostages still held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mass Shooting in South Carolina Leaves 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded
An investigation was underway Monday after a mass shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island in the U.S. state of South Carolina claimed four lives and injured at least 20 others, authorities said.
Trump, Zelensky To Meet In Washington To Discuss “Mega Deal” on Air Defense and Tomahawk Missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet at the White House on Friday to discuss what both sides have described as a "Mega Deal" to bolster Ukraine's air defenses -- potentially including U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of striking deep inside Russia.
Trump Says ‘Iran Took a Big Hit,’ Urges Peace Deal With Israel as Tehran Rejects Outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump said this week that Iran "took a big hit" following devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities in June but added that peace between Iran and Israel "would be great" if it could be achieved.
Human Error Blamed For Slovakia Train Crash Injuring 100
Authorities in Slovakia suggest that human error might be to blame for Monday’s massive train crash in eastern Slovakia that injured up to 100 people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Freezes Rafah Crossing Reopening, Accuses Hamas of Violating Ceasefire Deal by Withholding Hostage Bodies
Israel announced Tuesday it would not reopen the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt as planned under the ceasefire agreement, accusing Hamas of failing to fulfill its obligation to return the bodies of all slain hostages still held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
Mass Shooting in South Carolina Leaves 4 Dead, Dozens Wounded
An investigation was underway Monday after a mass shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island in the U.S. state of South Carolina claimed four lives and injured at least 20 others, authorities said.
Around the World
Trump, World Leaders Sign Gaza Ceasefire Pact at Egypt Peace Summit
World leaders gathered Monday evening in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to witness the signing of a landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking what U.S. President Donald Trump called "a great day for the Middle East."
Scores Killed As Pakistan, Taliban Clash In Deadliest Fighting Since Kabul Takeover
Tensions remained high Monday along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier after some of the heaviest border clashes in years left scores of soldiers dead on both sides, marking the worst violence since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
Zelenskyy Urges Trump To Help Pressure Russia Toward Ceasefire (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to maintain pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire deal, similar to the one Trump helped broker between Israel and Hamas.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Declares “Dawn of Peace” in Historic Knesset Speech as Hostages Return Home on Hoshanah Rabbah
As Israel celebrated the emotional return of 20 hostages freed from Hamas captivity, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a sweeping and historic address to the Israeli Knesset, proclaiming "the end of an era of war and terror" and "the dawn of peace" across the Middle East.
All 20 Living Hostages Released by Hamas Returned to Israel; Families Reunited Amid Dispute Over Deceased Hostages
All 20 living Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Monday have been transferred to hospitals in central Israel aboard Israeli Air Force helicopters, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed. The final helicopters departed from the Re'im base near Gaza carrying released captives including Matan Zangauker, Maxim Herkin, Segev Kalfon, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, Eitan Horn, and brothers David and Ariel Cunio.
Trump Unveils “20-Point Gaza Plan” and Announces New ‘Board of Peace’ to Oversee Gaza Transition
U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Gaza war officially over at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where he unveiled a sweeping 20-point peace framework and the creation of a "Board of Peace" -- an international body that will guide Gaza's transition toward civilian governance and reconstruction.
Hamas Kills Dozens in Gaza Crackdown as Group Moves to Reassert Control After Ceasefire
Hamas has launched a bloody campaign to reassert control over the Gaza Strip, killing more than 30 people in recent days as the group seeks to stamp out rival factions and reestablish dominance following a fragile ceasefire.
Trump In Knesset As Release 20 Hostages Are Underway
U.S. President Donald J. Trump arrived in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on Monday while the release of the last 20 living hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, was underway.
Inside the United States
Johnson: Republicans ‘have plans’ to ‘fix’ Obamacare
As the ongoing government shutdown enters its third week, Republican leaders are reminding Democrats that by blocking the House-passed funding bill, they are also delaying progress on the very health care policies that they claim are at stake.
U.S. Shutdown Threatens to Become Longest in History as Trump Pressures Democrats to End Stalemate
The United States is barreling toward what could become the longest government shutdown in American history, now entering its third week with no end in sight and both sides dug in over a partisan spending standoff.
Christian News
Beijing Zion Church Pastor Detained as China Launches Sweeping Crackdown on House Churches
The Trump administration has condemned China's latest crackdown on unregistered Christian churches after the arrest of Pastor Mingri "Ezra" Jin, founder of the Beijing Zion Church, and at least 30 other church leaders across six provinces.
Trump, World Leaders Sign Gaza Ceasefire Pact at Egypt Peace Summit
World leaders gathered Monday evening in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to witness the signing of a landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking what U.S. President Donald Trump called "a great day for the Middle East."
Scores Killed As Pakistan, Taliban Clash In Deadliest Fighting Since Kabul Takeover
Tensions remained high Monday along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier after some of the heaviest border clashes in years left scores of soldiers dead on both sides, marking the worst violence since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021.
Zelenskyy Urges Trump To Help Pressure Russia Toward Ceasefire (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to maintain pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire deal, similar to the one Trump helped broker between Israel and Hamas.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Declares “Dawn of Peace” in Historic Knesset Speech as Hostages Return Home on Hoshanah Rabbah
As Israel celebrated the emotional return of 20 hostages freed from Hamas captivity, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a sweeping and historic address to the Israeli Knesset, proclaiming "the end of an era of war and terror" and "the dawn of peace" across the Middle East.
All 20 Living Hostages Released by Hamas Returned to Israel; Families Reunited Amid Dispute Over Deceased Hostages
All 20 living Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Monday have been transferred to hospitals in central Israel aboard Israeli Air Force helicopters, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed. The final helicopters departed from the Re'im base near Gaza carrying released captives including Matan Zangauker, Maxim Herkin, Segev Kalfon, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, Eitan Horn, and brothers David and Ariel Cunio.
Trump Unveils “20-Point Gaza Plan” and Announces New ‘Board of Peace’ to Oversee Gaza Transition
U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Gaza war officially over at a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where he unveiled a sweeping 20-point peace framework and the creation of a "Board of Peace" -- an international body that will guide Gaza's transition toward civilian governance and reconstruction.
Hamas Kills Dozens in Gaza Crackdown as Group Moves to Reassert Control After Ceasefire
Hamas has launched a bloody campaign to reassert control over the Gaza Strip, killing more than 30 people in recent days as the group seeks to stamp out rival factions and reestablish dominance following a fragile ceasefire.
Trump In Knesset As Release 20 Hostages Are Underway
U.S. President Donald J. Trump arrived in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on Monday while the release of the last 20 living hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, was underway.
Inside the United States
Johnson: Republicans ‘have plans’ to ‘fix’ Obamacare
As the ongoing government shutdown enters its third week, Republican leaders are reminding Democrats that by blocking the House-passed funding bill, they are also delaying progress on the very health care policies that they claim are at stake.
U.S. Shutdown Threatens to Become Longest in History as Trump Pressures Democrats to End Stalemate
The United States is barreling toward what could become the longest government shutdown in American history, now entering its third week with no end in sight and both sides dug in over a partisan spending standoff.
Christian News
Beijing Zion Church Pastor Detained as China Launches Sweeping Crackdown on House Churches
The Trump administration has condemned China's latest crackdown on unregistered Christian churches after the arrest of Pastor Mingri "Ezra" Jin, founder of the Beijing Zion Church, and at least 30 other church leaders across six provinces.
Around the World
Trump Says New 100% Tariff On China As Trade War Escalates
President Donald Trump on Friday said imports from China will face a new 100% tariff "over and above" existing import taxes on the world's second-largest economy.
France’s Macron Reappoints Lecornu As Premier Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after he quit the job as the shortest-serving premier in France’s modern history, in a move that has deepened political turmoil across the country.
Ukraine’s Power Grid Hit As Moscow Warns Against U.S. Missiles (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid overnight into Sunday, part of what Kyiv calls an ongoing campaign to cripple the nation’s energy infrastructure before the onset of winter.
Madagascar’s President Says Coup Attempt Underway As Soldiers Join Protests
Madagascar’s president said Sunday that an attempted coup was underway as troops joined youth-led protests that have rocked the African island nation for nearly three weeks, leaving numerous people dead.
2025 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Venezuela’s Opposition Leader María Corina Machado
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize In Literature
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, best known for his dystopian and apocalyptic novel Satantango, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy confirmed Thursday.
Philippines Hit By 7.4 Magnitude Quake; Several Killed
Christian aid workers tell Worthy News they “feel dizzy” and “nervous” as a powerful, deadly earthquake of at least magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to move inland or to higher ground.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Embarks on Middle East Peace Tour Amid Divisions in Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington on Sunday for what he called a "historic" Middle East peace tour aimed at finalizing his long-promised regional peace plan. The trip comes on the heels of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and a sweeping hostage release deal, hailed by the White House as a turning point for the region.
Hamas To Release Hostages On Monday As Part Of Peace Deal
Hamas says the release of the remaining Israeli hostages will begin on Monday morning. “According to a written deal, the exchange of prisoners will start on Monday morning, as agreed,” confirmed Hamas official Osama Hamdan.
Inside the United States
U.S. to Host Qatari F-15 Pilots and Jets at Idaho Air Base in Deepening Defense Partnership
The United States and Qatar have signed a landmark defense agreement that will see Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho -- a move underscoring both nations' expanding military and diplomatic ties following the Gaza ceasefire deal.
$4.5b Awarded In New Contracts To Build Smart Wall Along Southwest Border
Roughly $4.5 billion in contracts have been awarded to expand border wall construction, including adding advanced technological surveillance along the southwest border.
Christian News
Christian Father Murdered In Pakistan
A Christian father of four daughters has been found dead in a garbage dumping site in Pakistan’s northeastern city of Sialkot, Christians told Worthy News.
Trump Says New 100% Tariff On China As Trade War Escalates
President Donald Trump on Friday said imports from China will face a new 100% tariff "over and above" existing import taxes on the world's second-largest economy.
France’s Macron Reappoints Lecornu As Premier Amid Political Turmoil
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after he quit the job as the shortest-serving premier in France’s modern history, in a move that has deepened political turmoil across the country.
Ukraine’s Power Grid Hit As Moscow Warns Against U.S. Missiles (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid overnight into Sunday, part of what Kyiv calls an ongoing campaign to cripple the nation’s energy infrastructure before the onset of winter.
Madagascar’s President Says Coup Attempt Underway As Soldiers Join Protests
Madagascar’s president said Sunday that an attempted coup was underway as troops joined youth-led protests that have rocked the African island nation for nearly three weeks, leaving numerous people dead.
2025 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Venezuela’s Opposition Leader María Corina Machado
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize In Literature
Hungarian novelist László Krasznahorkai, best known for his dystopian and apocalyptic novel Satantango, has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy confirmed Thursday.
Philippines Hit By 7.4 Magnitude Quake; Several Killed
Christian aid workers tell Worthy News they “feel dizzy” and “nervous” as a powerful, deadly earthquake of at least magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Friday, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to move inland or to higher ground.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Embarks on Middle East Peace Tour Amid Divisions in Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Washington on Sunday for what he called a "historic" Middle East peace tour aimed at finalizing his long-promised regional peace plan. The trip comes on the heels of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and a sweeping hostage release deal, hailed by the White House as a turning point for the region.
Hamas To Release Hostages On Monday As Part Of Peace Deal
Hamas says the release of the remaining Israeli hostages will begin on Monday morning. “According to a written deal, the exchange of prisoners will start on Monday morning, as agreed,” confirmed Hamas official Osama Hamdan.
Inside the United States
U.S. to Host Qatari F-15 Pilots and Jets at Idaho Air Base in Deepening Defense Partnership
The United States and Qatar have signed a landmark defense agreement that will see Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho -- a move underscoring both nations' expanding military and diplomatic ties following the Gaza ceasefire deal.
$4.5b Awarded In New Contracts To Build Smart Wall Along Southwest Border
Roughly $4.5 billion in contracts have been awarded to expand border wall construction, including adding advanced technological surveillance along the southwest border.
Christian News
Christian Father Murdered In Pakistan
A Christian father of four daughters has been found dead in a garbage dumping site in Pakistan’s northeastern city of Sialkot, Christians told Worthy News.