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Around the World
Australia Bracing For Worst Cyclone In Decades
Australia is on high alert, and people have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst as a tropical cyclone is on track to cross a densely populated part of the country’s coast for the first time in 50 years.
Trump Administration Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
The U.S. pledged over $65 billion in military aid to Ukraine under former U.S. President Joe Biden, but President Trump suspended it temporarily after a heated Oval Office clash with Ukraine's president, casting doubt on support from its key ally.
Two Killed, Several Injured In Car Ramming In Germany
At least two people were killed and 11 injured when a car drove into a crowd in Germany’s western city of Mannheim, following warnings about possible Islamic attacks here and elsewhere in Europe, authorities confirmed late Monday.
Ukrainians Longing For Peace Amid New Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized amid mounting concerns about his health, managed to urge prayers for peace in Ukraine, where many long for an end to the war amid ongoing clashes.
Ukraine’s President Ready For Minerals Deal With US Despite Disastrous Talks (Worthy News Focus)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he still hopes for “constructive” talks with the United States after his made-for-tv verbal clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and signaled his readiness to sign a $500 billion minerals deal with Washington.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Gates of Hell Will Open’ Against Hamas If Hostages Are Not Released (Worthy News In-Depth)
With the ceasefire on the brink of collapse, signs are emerging that the war in Gaza will intensify in an unprecedented manner. Israeli Defense Minister warned that the "gates of hell will open" against Hamas if the remaining hostages are not released. Officials have estimated that, without an agreement between Israel and Hamas, fighting in Gaza could resume within about a week and a half.
Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
At least one person has been killed in a stabbing attack at a bus station in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa before the suspected attacker was shot dead, authorities said Monday.

Inside the United States
Trump Administration Denies Ignoring Russian Cyber Threats Amid Ukraine War Negotiations
Trump administration officials are rejecting claims that they are ignoring Russian cyber threats, labeling such reports as "fake" while attempting to mediate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, despite rumors of U.S. government policies that seem to underestimate these risks.
Justice Department’s Antisemitism Task Force to Visit 10 Universities
The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism will be visiting 10 universities that have experienced antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Gaza, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Stocks Tumble as Trump Moves Ahead with Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump sent stocks on a deep slide Monday afternoon after announcing that tariffs against two of the nation's top trading partners would go into effect Tuesday because there was "no room left" for negotiations with America's neighbors.
Trump Announces $100 Billion Investment from Top Semiconductor Manufacturer
A week after Apple’s $500 billion record U.S. investment announcement, President Donald Trump announced Monday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest at least $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years as well.

Christian News
India: 10 Christians Arrested On Charges of Illegal Conversions
More than 10 Christians were recently arrested in various regions of Uttar Pradesh, a northern state in India, on charges of illegal religious conversions under the Uttar Pradesh Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Act, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy group.

Worthy Insights
Trump’s AI-Generated Gaza Video Sparks Backlash as Critics Call It a ‘Symbol of the Antichrist’
A viral video posted by Trump of a reimagined Gaza Strip, including a golden statue of the President, received widespread criticism online. Trump posted a 33-second clip of an AI-generated video on social media, which featured a war-torn Gaza Strip from the fighting between Israel and Hamas and ended with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sipping cocktails by the pool.
UK orders $2 billion worth of air-defense missiles for Ukraine
The U.K. placed an order worth as much as £1.6 billion ($2 billion) with Thales to supply more than 5,000 air defense missiles for Ukraine, the government said.
Netanyahu accuses Israeli media of cooperating with the ‘deep state’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused media outlets of “constantly lying to the public in the service of and in full cooperation with the deep state,” during a Knesset debate on Monday.
Honda To Move Production to US Ahead of Trump’s Mexican Tariffs: Report
Honda is shifting production of the Civic from Mexico to the United States, in response to President Donald Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports, sources told Reuters.
Major Court Rules Parents Have No Right To Know A School Is Transitioning Their Child
A major court has ruled that parents don’t have the right to know that their child is changing genders while at school.
Trump announces strategic crypto reserve including bitcoin, Solana, XRP and more
Cryptocurrencies rallied on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the creation of a strategic crypto reserve for the United States.
‘We Did Not Ask for Protection’: Syrian Druze Reject Netanyahu’s Intervention
Jaramana, a town near the Syrian capital of Damascus, has become the epicenter of rising tensions, leading to casualties among Syrian security forces and rebel fighters.
Around the World
Historic Security Summit in London Without US; Canada, Norway, Turkey Also Join
The main European Union countries and NATO military allies Canada, Norway, and Turkey will attend a historic security summit in London on Sunday without the United States amid mounting transatlantic tensions.
Ukrainians Feeling Humiliated After Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainians fear the United States has turned into an adversary after their President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shown the door at the White House after U.S. President Donald J. Trump decided he had been “disrespectful.”
Germany Charges Islamic Extremist Murder, Netherlands Mourning
Germany's top prosecutor has charged an alleged Islamic extremist with “murder, attempted murder and membership in a terrorist organization abroad” following a deadly knife attack last year at a festival in the western German city of Solingen.
China Flexes Muscles In Indo-Pacific Region
China is flexing its military muscles in the Indo-Pacific region, with pilots of civilian aircraft anxiously hearing about Chinese live-fire naval exercises while on the ground in the Philippines, suspected high-profile Chinese spies were detained.
Britain Warmly Welcomes Ukraine’s Zelenskyy After Washington ‘Disaster’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, reaffirming Britain’s support for Ukraine, a day after the Ukrainian leader’s disastrous trip to Washington D.C.
Hungary and Slovakia Threaten to Derail EU Summit on Ukraine (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to derail the emergency European Union summit on war-torn Ukraine and defense.
11 Killed In China’s River Crash, Several Missing
Rescue teams salvaged a ferry that was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, killing 11 people, but at least five people remained missing Saturday, officials said.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Not Apologizing For Verbal Clash With U.S. President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Friday he doesn't apologize for the blowup with U.S. President Donald J. Trump about the war in his nation.
Several European Leaders Shell-Shocked But Orbán Pleased After Zelenskyy-Trump Standoff
Several European leaders were left shellshocked, but Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was pleased after U.S. President Donald J. Trump broke off a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a heated exchange.
US President Trump Calls Ukrainian Leader Zelenskyy ‘Disrespectful’
A news conference at the Oval Office in the White House turned into an unprecedented quarrel with U.S. President Donald J. Trump calling his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy “disrespectful.”
Romania: Criminal Investigation Against Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate
Romanian prosecutors say they have launched a criminal investigation against Calin Georgescu, the perceived far-right frontrunner in last year's canceled presidential election seen as an ally of Russia.
Russia’s President Sees ‘Hope’ In Talks With US
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his contacts with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his administration had “inspired hope” as both sides began talks on how to restore relations and end the war in Ukraine.
Greece Faces Report On Deadliest Train Crash As Protests Start
Massive protests were underway in Greece on Friday on the second adversary of the nation’s deadliest train crash after a report blamed human error, outdated infrastructure, and significant systemic failures for the head-on collision killing 57 people.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists, Halts All Aid to Gaza
As the ceasefire teeters on the verge of collapse, the Israeli government is poised to approve the extension of legislation allowing the mobilization of 400,000 reservists. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister has ordered the halt of all aid and supplies to the Gaza Strip, signaling the region's impending descent into war.
Palestinian President Upholds ‘Pay To Slay’ Policy Despite Promises to U.S. (Video)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he remains committed to payments to families of prisoners convicted of terror against Israel or to loved ones of those who died while carrying out acts of terrorism.
Israel Seeks To Maintain Russian Military Bases in Syria to Counter Turkey’s Influence
Israel is urging the U.S. to keep Syria fragmented, including allowing Russia to maintain military bases to counter Turkey's growing influence, Reuters reported.
U.S. Greenlights Fast-Track Delivery of $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he has signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of roughly $4 billion in military aid to Israel, as concerns rise that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may soon collapse and intense conflict could resume.
Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Proposal for Ramadan and Passover; Hamas Rejects Terms for Hostage Deal Extension
The Israeli government has agreed to a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover. However, Hamas rejected Israel’s terms for extending the first phase of the hostage-ceasefire deal, which would involve maintaining the ceasefire and releasing more hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees and terrorists.
Rubio: More Nations Seeking To Join US-Brokered Abraham Accords
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Middle East leaders have a “strong desire” to see expansion of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords that led to the normalization of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Israel and Bahrain.
Israel-Hamas Negotiations Begin as Truce Threatens to Unravel
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire began in Cairo Thursday amid mounting concerns the truce will collapse.

Inside the United States
Pentagon Mobilizes 3,000 Troops as Trump Declares ‘Invasion of U.S. Over’
Illegal border crossings into the U.S. hit a 25-year low in February, as the Pentagon prepares to deploy 3,000 troops to reinforce border security along the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President Trump’s mission to secure it. "The invasion of our country is over," Trump declared in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
Stocks Higher After Trump-Zelenskyy Clash
The world’s leading stock exchange in Wall Street ended higher on Friday following a choppy trading session, with Dell Technologies dipping and other tech stocks climbing after a meeting between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended in a disaster.
Influencers Tates Arrive In US Despite Rape And Trafficking Charges In Romania (Worthy News Investigation)
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday on a private jet in the United States after Romanian authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings following questions about the case from U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s administration.

Worthy Insights
CNN: Deep State Bureaucrats Threaten To Sell State Secrets If Trump Isn’t Nice To Them
Brace yourself as the propaganda press tries to stop President Donald Trump from culling corruption from the deep state. Expect “news” stories screaming about ordinary budget and staff cuts that would happen in any bloated private business but under Trump will be described as unfair or even dangerous.
Trump signs order making English official language of America
President Donald Trump on Saturday night signed an executive order declaring that English is the official language of the United States.
Lebanon seizes $2.5M destined for Hezbollah after stopping man at airport in ‘unprecedented’ bust
A man allegedly carrying $2.5 million in cash destined for the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah reportedly was detained Friday at Beirut’s airport in a bust that an expert told Fox News Digital is "unprecedented."
‘The Great Communion Revival’: Massive Event with 2 Miles of Tables from Capitol to Lincoln Memorial
In 2024, a gathering of believers with prophetic spiritual gifts – led by revivalist Lou Engle who co-founded of TheCall solemn assemblies – inspired women to prepare for a historic prayer meeting on the National Mall later that year. Eight months later on October 12, the biblical Day of Atonement, 350,000 women convened in Washington, D.C. for a first of its kind worship service.
Exclusive: Israel To Resume War in Gaza and ‘Eradicate Hamas,’ Cutting Off Aid and Bombarding Strip with Troops
Israeli decision-makers plan to resume the Gaza war in four to six weeks with overwhelming force, sending in tens of thousands of troops to conquer the entire strip in a single coordinated offensive against Hamas.
Around the World
UK Prime Minister Discusses Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal in White House Visit
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House Thursday to further discuss the U.S. and Europe’s role in brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Indonesia’s Aceh Province Canes Gay Men
Two young men in Indonesia's strict Islamic-ruled Aceh province were publicly caned Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of having sex with each other, witnesses said.
Poland Supreme Court: ‘IKEA Wrong To Fire Christian Over LGBTQ+ Remarks’
Poland’s Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal by the Swedish furniture giant IKEA against a Christian employee who was fired for criticizing the LGBTQ+ movement quoting the Bible.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
October 7 Report Finds Major Intelligence Lapses Resulted in Tragic Massacre (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israeli Military Intelligence and the Southern Command ignored more than five warnings, such as new SIM activations in Gaza and unusual Hamas activities. Dismissing these as routine, they overlooked signs of the impending October 7 attack. On this day in 2023, Hamas and other terrorists groups launched an unprecedented invasion from Gaza into southern Israel, coinciding with Simchat Torah and marking the start of the ongoing Gaza war.
Netanyahu Orders Cairo Mission to Further Hostage Negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiation team to "travel to Cairo for talks Thursday evening." Israeli officials are hopeful to secure the release of additional hostages by as early as Saturday, although "discussions have not yet commenced" and the timeline is still uncertain.

Inside the United States
Trump Admin Doubles Down On Cuts to USAID With Plan for 90% Reduction
The Trump administration wants to purge more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts, in addition to approximately $60 billion in global U.S. assistance, according to a new memo.
Mexico Extradites 29 Cartel Members to US for Prosecution
Mexico agreed to extradite 29 cartel members on Thursday, including former Sinaloa cartel founder Rafael Caro Quintero and former Zetas leader Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales, to the United States, amid efforts to avert US tariff threats linked to illegal migration and drug trafficking.
SCOTUS Pauses Judge’s Order Requiring $2 Billion in Foreign Aid to Be Paid Out
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts late Wednesday paused a lower court's ruling requiring the Trump administration to release $2 billion in foreign aid payments.

Christian News
Uganda: Muslims Stab Evangelist in Attack
Muslims in eastern Uganda attacked and stabbed an evangelist who, along with his team, had converted a Muslim widow to Christianity during an open-air preaching session on February 15, according to Morning Star News.

Worthy Watch
‘USAID sending $40 million per week to Taliban’
“Per week, $40 million in taxpayer money is ending up in the hands of the Taliban,” according to testimony before a Congressional committee on Thursday.

Worthy Insights
Op-Ed: This is a window of opportunity for an attack on Iran
Israel is approaching a critical decision regarding a potential strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. This comes against the backdrop of alarming advancements in various components of Iran's nuclear project and an understanding that this moment presents a strategic opportunity, given Iran's relative weakness and Israel's close coordination with the new US administration.
CIA employees mocked Pat Robertson’s death, trashed Christians in leaked chats: report
Employees at the Central Intelligence Agency mocked the death of the late televangelist Pat Robertson, according to internal chat logs leaked to journalist Christopher Rufo.
Planetary Parade 2025: Rare Photo Captures Earth And 7 Planets For The First Time Ever
In a groundbreaking feat, photographer Josh Dury, 27, also known as the "Starman", is believed to have captured the first-ever image of all seven planets, plus Earth, in a single frame.
Gallup: US Trust in Media Hits 50-Year Low
A new poll shows that the level of trust Americans have in mainstream media outlets to fairly and accurately report the news has dropped to the lowest level in more than 50 years since Gallup began tracking media trust in the United States.
RFK Jr Pauses Multi-Million Dollar Contract To Develop New COVID-19 Vaccine
Clinical trials for a new COVID-19 vaccine were halted after a multi-million contract authorized by the Biden administration to develop the inoculation was paused by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Trump’s ICE Racks Up Over 20,000 Arrests In Single Month
The Trump administration is arresting illegal migrants at a break-neck pace, far outpacing the rate at which the Biden White House nabbed those living unlawfully in the country.
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Israel’s Right to Defend Itself, Poll Finds
An overwhelming majority of Americans support Israel’s right to defend itself, according to a poll released Thursday.