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Around the World
Britain Mulls Digital ID Cards Amid French Pressure on Migration
Every person in Britain could be required to obtain a digital identity card under proposals revived after French President Emmanuel Macron pressed London to curb migration.
Russia Blamed For Jamming EU Commission Flight Over Bulgaria
Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind the jamming of navigation signals that disrupted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she approached Plovdiv, the country’s second-largest city. Pilots were forced to rely on ground-based navigation and paper charts to land safely, delaying her arrival.
UN: ‘Uranium Traces Found At Syrian Site Hit By Israel’
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says its inspectors have found traces of uranium at a Syrian site once believed to be part of a secret nuclear program under former President Bashar Assad.
Knife Rampage in Marseille Injures 5; Suspect Dead
A stabbing rampage in southern France’s c ity of Marseille injured at least five people before police fatally shot the attacker, authorities said.
Putin Says Ukraine Can Join EU, Not NATO, And Meets Slovakia’s Fico in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow has “never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union,” but warned that Ukraine joining the NATO military alliance would be unacceptable.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Successfully Launches Advanced Ofek 19 Military Satellite Into Orbit
Israel successfully launched the Ofek 19 reconnaissance satellite into orbit Tuesday night, marking a significant leap forward in the nation’s military space program and strengthening its intelligence and surveillance capabilities across the Middle East.
Trump Says Israel Lobby Has Lost Its Grip on Congress, Urges Jerusalem to End Gaza War Quickly
President Donald Trump warned that Israel is losing its once-dominant influence in Washington and urged Jerusalem to wrap up its military campaign in Gaza before sustaining further damage in global public opinion.
Inside the United States
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review as Tariffs Hit Record $31 Billion in August
President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite review of a federal appeals court decision that struck down most of his signature reciprocal tariffs.
House Oversight Committee Releases 33,000 Epstein Files, Lawmakers Demand Full Disclosure
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of records tied to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the long-awaited drop has only deepened bipartisan frustration and demands for transparency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn As Fulani Herdsmen Kill Seven In Nigeria’s Benue State
Christians in Nigeria’s central Benue state were mourning on Wednesday seven believers reportedly killed by Islamic Fulani herdsmen in escalating anti-Christian attacks.
Christian Fights For Abducted Daughter In Pakistan
A Christian father in Pakistan’s city of Lahore continues to seek justice for his 13-year-old daughter, who was abducted in July by a Muslim man from the same neighborhood.
Britain Mulls Digital ID Cards Amid French Pressure on Migration
Every person in Britain could be required to obtain a digital identity card under proposals revived after French President Emmanuel Macron pressed London to curb migration.
Russia Blamed For Jamming EU Commission Flight Over Bulgaria
Bulgaria says Russia was likely behind the jamming of navigation signals that disrupted the flight of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she approached Plovdiv, the country’s second-largest city. Pilots were forced to rely on ground-based navigation and paper charts to land safely, delaying her arrival.
UN: ‘Uranium Traces Found At Syrian Site Hit By Israel’
The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says its inspectors have found traces of uranium at a Syrian site once believed to be part of a secret nuclear program under former President Bashar Assad.
Knife Rampage in Marseille Injures 5; Suspect Dead
A stabbing rampage in southern France’s c ity of Marseille injured at least five people before police fatally shot the attacker, authorities said.
Putin Says Ukraine Can Join EU, Not NATO, And Meets Slovakia’s Fico in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow has “never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership of the European Union,” but warned that Ukraine joining the NATO military alliance would be unacceptable.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Successfully Launches Advanced Ofek 19 Military Satellite Into Orbit
Israel successfully launched the Ofek 19 reconnaissance satellite into orbit Tuesday night, marking a significant leap forward in the nation’s military space program and strengthening its intelligence and surveillance capabilities across the Middle East.
Trump Says Israel Lobby Has Lost Its Grip on Congress, Urges Jerusalem to End Gaza War Quickly
President Donald Trump warned that Israel is losing its once-dominant influence in Washington and urged Jerusalem to wrap up its military campaign in Gaza before sustaining further damage in global public opinion.
Inside the United States
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Review as Tariffs Hit Record $31 Billion in August
President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite review of a federal appeals court decision that struck down most of his signature reciprocal tariffs.
House Oversight Committee Releases 33,000 Epstein Files, Lawmakers Demand Full Disclosure
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of records tied to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the long-awaited drop has only deepened bipartisan frustration and demands for transparency.
Christian News
Christians Mourn As Fulani Herdsmen Kill Seven In Nigeria’s Benue State
Christians in Nigeria’s central Benue state were mourning on Wednesday seven believers reportedly killed by Islamic Fulani herdsmen in escalating anti-Christian attacks.
Christian Fights For Abducted Daughter In Pakistan
A Christian father in Pakistan’s city of Lahore continues to seek justice for his 13-year-old daughter, who was abducted in July by a Muslim man from the same neighborhood.
Around the World
U.S. Military Strikes Venezuelan Drug Boat, Trump Warns Cartels: “Beware”
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. forces had carried out a lethal strike against a Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel, marking the first acknowledged military action under his expanded authority to target Latin American cartels.
Russia and China Move Ahead With Power of Siberia-2 Pipeline, But Beijing Holds the Cards
Russia and China advanced long-stalled plans for the massive Power of Siberia-2 natural gas pipeline on Monday, signing a legally binding memorandum to construct the project. But the absence of key commercial terms underscored how Beijing now holds decisive leverage in its energy dealings with Moscow.
Xi Jinping Pushes for New Global Order at SCO Summit Alongside Putin and Modi
Chinese President Xi Jinping used the opening of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Monday to call for a new global security and economic order that elevates the “Global South” and directly challenges U.S. influence. Joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Xi framed the SCO as a model for “a new type of international relations” capable of reshaping global governance.
Indonesian Diplomat Shot Dead in Peru as Protests at Home Leave 10 Dead
Indonesia faces tragedy abroad and turmoil at home after one of its diplomats was shot dead in Peru’s capital, Lima, while days of protests over parliamentary perks and inequality killed at least 10 people across the Southeast Asian nation.
Xi, Putin, Modi Unite Against West At Shanghai Summit; Erdogan Urges Ukraine Peace
Chinese President Xi Jinping warmly embraced Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, pledging closer cooperation in defiance of U.S. sanctions over Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Weighs West Bank Sovereignty as UN Prepares for Palestinian State Recognition Push
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene top ministers and aides on Thursday to examine whether Israel should apply sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation, amid growing momentum at the United Nations for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Netanyahu and IDF Chief Vow “Decisive Victory” as Gaza City Campaign Nears
Israel's leadership on Tuesday signaled the war against Hamas is entering its most critical stage, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir pledging to press on until the terror group is destroyed.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Mobilizes Military Lawyers to Tackle Immigration Backlog
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, in what conservatives are calling a bold step to restore law and order at America’s overwhelmed immigration courts.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Violated Posse Comitatus Act in California Troop Deployment
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles this summer violated the 19th-century Posse Comitatus Act, siding with California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a constitutional showdown over states’ rights and presidential authority.
Christian News
Boko Haram Kills Eight Christians in Fresh Attacks on Nigerian Villages
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram killed at least eight Christians in two separate attacks across Borno State over the weekend, local sources and authorities confirmed.
U.S. Military Strikes Venezuelan Drug Boat, Trump Warns Cartels: “Beware”
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. forces had carried out a lethal strike against a Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel, marking the first acknowledged military action under his expanded authority to target Latin American cartels.
Russia and China Move Ahead With Power of Siberia-2 Pipeline, But Beijing Holds the Cards
Russia and China advanced long-stalled plans for the massive Power of Siberia-2 natural gas pipeline on Monday, signing a legally binding memorandum to construct the project. But the absence of key commercial terms underscored how Beijing now holds decisive leverage in its energy dealings with Moscow.
Xi Jinping Pushes for New Global Order at SCO Summit Alongside Putin and Modi
Chinese President Xi Jinping used the opening of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Monday to call for a new global security and economic order that elevates the “Global South” and directly challenges U.S. influence. Joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Xi framed the SCO as a model for “a new type of international relations” capable of reshaping global governance.
Indonesian Diplomat Shot Dead in Peru as Protests at Home Leave 10 Dead
Indonesia faces tragedy abroad and turmoil at home after one of its diplomats was shot dead in Peru’s capital, Lima, while days of protests over parliamentary perks and inequality killed at least 10 people across the Southeast Asian nation.
Xi, Putin, Modi Unite Against West At Shanghai Summit; Erdogan Urges Ukraine Peace
Chinese President Xi Jinping warmly embraced Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, pledging closer cooperation in defiance of U.S. sanctions over Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Weighs West Bank Sovereignty as UN Prepares for Palestinian State Recognition Push
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene top ministers and aides on Thursday to examine whether Israel should apply sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation, amid growing momentum at the United Nations for the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Netanyahu and IDF Chief Vow “Decisive Victory” as Gaza City Campaign Nears
Israel's leadership on Tuesday signaled the war against Hamas is entering its most critical stage, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir pledging to press on until the terror group is destroyed.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Mobilizes Military Lawyers to Tackle Immigration Backlog
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, in what conservatives are calling a bold step to restore law and order at America’s overwhelmed immigration courts.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Violated Posse Comitatus Act in California Troop Deployment
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles this summer violated the 19th-century Posse Comitatus Act, siding with California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a constitutional showdown over states’ rights and presidential authority.
Christian News
Boko Haram Kills Eight Christians in Fresh Attacks on Nigerian Villages
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram killed at least eight Christians in two separate attacks across Borno State over the weekend, local sources and authorities confirmed.
Around the World
Maduro Threatens Armed Resistance as U.S. Expands Naval Deployment in Caribbean
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned Monday that he would "constitutionally declare a republic in arms" if U.S. forces launched an attack, as Washington bolsters its naval presence in the Caribbean to counter Latin American drug cartels.
U.S. Approves $825 Million Missile Sale to Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Strikes
The Trump administration has approved an $825 million arms sale to Ukraine, delivering long-range strike capabilities to Kyiv as peace negotiations with Moscow remain stalled.
Trump Blasts India’s Trade Practices, Calls Zero-Tariff Offer ‘Too Late’ as U.S. Hikes Duties to 50%
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of India on Sept. 1, dismissing New Delhi's offer to cut tariffs on American products to zero as "too late" and blasting decades of what he called a "one-sided disaster" in trade.
Protests Rock Indonesia As President Revokes Lawmakers’ $3,000 Perks, Orders Crackdown
Student-led crowds burned tires at rallies in Medan, a vital trade and commerce hub, and in other Indonesian cities in defiance of a possible military crackdown after protests left at least eight people dead in the worst violence to hit the Southeast Asian nation in more than two decades.
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Hundreds Amid Aid Struggles and Christian Minority Concerns
Authorities in Afghanistan say a powerful earthquake has devastated the east of the country near the Pakistan border, killing more than 800 people and injuring over 2,500, as concerns grow about restricted access for international aid and the plight of the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Vows to Continue Strikes “Across All Arenas” After Hamas, Houthi Leaders Killed
Israel's top military commander vowed Sunday that the fight against Hamas and its allies will intensify, a day after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated senior Houthi officials in Yemen and Hamas's longtime military spokesman, Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, better known as Abu Obeida.
Inside the United States
Coast Guard Announces Largest Drug Seizure in U.S. History
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the largest drug seizure in American history, confiscating more than 76,000 pounds of illegal narcotics valued at $473 million during operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Economy Grows at 3.3% Pace in Q2, Easing Inflation Strengthens Outlook
The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter, expanding at a 3.3 percent annualized rate, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. The stronger reading points to resilient consumer and business spending despite the drag from high borrowing costs and trade frictions.
Trump’s Immigration Policies Reshape Labor Market as 1.2 Million Fewer Immigrants in Workforce
As Americans celebrate Labor Day, new data shows that President Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration is reshaping the nation's workforce, with nearly 1.2 million fewer immigrant workers in the U.S. since the start of his second term.
Christian News
Iran Arrests 53 Christians On Espionage Charges; Rights Groups Call It Persecution
Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Worthy Insights
Hundreds Choose Christ in Mallorca Party Zone: ‘There Is Such a Tangible Presence of God’
The island of Mallorca, Spain, is often seen as an international party destination. For two weeks this summer, however, hundreds of Christians there shared the love of Jesus through boardwalk prayers, beach services, and ocean baptisms.
Maduro Threatens Armed Resistance as U.S. Expands Naval Deployment in Caribbean
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned Monday that he would "constitutionally declare a republic in arms" if U.S. forces launched an attack, as Washington bolsters its naval presence in the Caribbean to counter Latin American drug cartels.
U.S. Approves $825 Million Missile Sale to Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Strikes
The Trump administration has approved an $825 million arms sale to Ukraine, delivering long-range strike capabilities to Kyiv as peace negotiations with Moscow remain stalled.
Trump Blasts India’s Trade Practices, Calls Zero-Tariff Offer ‘Too Late’ as U.S. Hikes Duties to 50%
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of India on Sept. 1, dismissing New Delhi's offer to cut tariffs on American products to zero as "too late" and blasting decades of what he called a "one-sided disaster" in trade.
Protests Rock Indonesia As President Revokes Lawmakers’ $3,000 Perks, Orders Crackdown
Student-led crowds burned tires at rallies in Medan, a vital trade and commerce hub, and in other Indonesian cities in defiance of a possible military crackdown after protests left at least eight people dead in the worst violence to hit the Southeast Asian nation in more than two decades.
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Hundreds Amid Aid Struggles and Christian Minority Concerns
Authorities in Afghanistan say a powerful earthquake has devastated the east of the country near the Pakistan border, killing more than 800 people and injuring over 2,500, as concerns grow about restricted access for international aid and the plight of the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Vows to Continue Strikes “Across All Arenas” After Hamas, Houthi Leaders Killed
Israel's top military commander vowed Sunday that the fight against Hamas and its allies will intensify, a day after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated senior Houthi officials in Yemen and Hamas's longtime military spokesman, Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, better known as Abu Obeida.
Inside the United States
Coast Guard Announces Largest Drug Seizure in U.S. History
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the largest drug seizure in American history, confiscating more than 76,000 pounds of illegal narcotics valued at $473 million during operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Economy Grows at 3.3% Pace in Q2, Easing Inflation Strengthens Outlook
The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter, expanding at a 3.3 percent annualized rate, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. The stronger reading points to resilient consumer and business spending despite the drag from high borrowing costs and trade frictions.
Trump’s Immigration Policies Reshape Labor Market as 1.2 Million Fewer Immigrants in Workforce
As Americans celebrate Labor Day, new data shows that President Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration is reshaping the nation's workforce, with nearly 1.2 million fewer immigrant workers in the U.S. since the start of his second term.
Christian News
Iran Arrests 53 Christians On Espionage Charges; Rights Groups Call It Persecution
Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Worthy Insights
Hundreds Choose Christ in Mallorca Party Zone: ‘There Is Such a Tangible Presence of God’
The island of Mallorca, Spain, is often seen as an international party destination. For two weeks this summer, however, hundreds of Christians there shared the love of Jesus through boardwalk prayers, beach services, and ocean baptisms.