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Around the World
EU Unveils Plan To Counter Drone Threats After Russian Incursions
The European Union’s executive arm, the European Commission, was set to unveil a sweeping new counter-drone initiative Thursday, following a string of suspected Russian drone violations in the airspace of several EU nations.
Over 140 Feared Dead As Mexico Reels From Historic Floods; President Faces Criticism
More than 140 people were feared dead Thursday as Mexico struggled to bring aid to those devastated by record-breaking floods amid growing anger over the government’s handling of the crisis.
Trump Announced Lethal Strike on Drug-Trafficking Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Six
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces conducted another lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people in what the administration calls part of a "noninternational armed conflict" with narco-terrorist networks.
Police Clash With Protesters As Belgium Erupts Over Austerity Reforms
Belgium’s security forces used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who flooded Brussels, the national and European Union capital, to express outrage over Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
At Least 16 Dead In Bangladesh Factory Fire
A fire at a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 16 people, and officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued late into the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Presses Hamas to Return Remaining Hostage Remains as Trump Says ‘Nobody Is Getting Left Behind’
Israel is demanding that Hamas hand over the remains of hostages still held in Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that “nobody is getting left behind,” underscoring Washington’s continued commitment to recovering every captive and fallen Israeli taken during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Netanyahu Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face “All Hell Breaking Loose” as Trump Insists on Compliance with Gaza Peace Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas must surrender its weapons or face dire consequences, saying that if the terror group refuses to disarm, "all hell breaks loose." His comments came Tuesday in an interview with CBS, amid efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown
The FBI has overseen the arrests of nearly 8,700 violent criminals as part of Operation Summer Heat, President Donald Trump and FBI Kash Patel said Wednesday.
President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
Christian News
Church and Christians Evicted in Pakistan Persecution
Christians and human rights activists in Pakistan have sounded the alarm over what they call a new wave of persecution, including church closures, violent evictions, and economic exploitation of Christian families.
EU Unveils Plan To Counter Drone Threats After Russian Incursions
The European Union’s executive arm, the European Commission, was set to unveil a sweeping new counter-drone initiative Thursday, following a string of suspected Russian drone violations in the airspace of several EU nations.
Over 140 Feared Dead As Mexico Reels From Historic Floods; President Faces Criticism
More than 140 people were feared dead Thursday as Mexico struggled to bring aid to those devastated by record-breaking floods amid growing anger over the government’s handling of the crisis.
Trump Announced Lethal Strike on Drug-Trafficking Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Six
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces conducted another lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people in what the administration calls part of a "noninternational armed conflict" with narco-terrorist networks.
Police Clash With Protesters As Belgium Erupts Over Austerity Reforms
Belgium’s security forces used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who flooded Brussels, the national and European Union capital, to express outrage over Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
At Least 16 Dead In Bangladesh Factory Fire
A fire at a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 16 people, and officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued late into the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Presses Hamas to Return Remaining Hostage Remains as Trump Says ‘Nobody Is Getting Left Behind’
Israel is demanding that Hamas hand over the remains of hostages still held in Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that “nobody is getting left behind,” underscoring Washington’s continued commitment to recovering every captive and fallen Israeli taken during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Netanyahu Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face “All Hell Breaking Loose” as Trump Insists on Compliance with Gaza Peace Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas must surrender its weapons or face dire consequences, saying that if the terror group refuses to disarm, "all hell breaks loose." His comments came Tuesday in an interview with CBS, amid efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown
The FBI has overseen the arrests of nearly 8,700 violent criminals as part of Operation Summer Heat, President Donald Trump and FBI Kash Patel said Wednesday.
President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
Christian News
Church and Christians Evicted in Pakistan Persecution
Christians and human rights activists in Pakistan have sounded the alarm over what they call a new wave of persecution, including church closures, violent evictions, and economic exploitation of Christian families.
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.