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Around the World
Dutch Teen’s Murder Sparks Outrage and Migration Debate (Worthy News In-Depth)
The murder of 17-year-old Lisa has shocked the Netherlands and reignited debate over migration policy after police confirmed that the 22-year-old suspect was an asylum seeker living in a government-run reception center.
Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza
The Netherlands was without a functioning full government Sunday after numerous ministers and state secretaries resigned amid tensions over the war in Gaza, a conflict that has shaken Dutch politics and unsettled the Jewish community.
Pentagon Secretly Restricts Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles, WSJ Reports
The Pentagon has for months been blocking Ukraine's use of U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, sharply limiting Kyiv's ability to employ one of its most powerful weapons against Moscow, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Trump Threatens New Sanctions On Russia As War Spreads Closer To Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia if relentless drone and missile strikes against Ukraine continue, as the war increasingly impacts neighboring countries, Hungary and Slovakia.
Air Raid Siren In Kyiv Interrupts NATO Chief’s Visit
An air raid siren sounded in Kyiv during NATO military alliance Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s unannounced visit, ironically while he discussed future security guarantees for wartorn Ukraine amid intensified Russian missile and drone attacks.
Hungary Condemns Ukraine For Attacking Oil Pipeline
Hungary reacted angrily after Ukraine struck a key pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline, cutting Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, the only EU countries still receiving Russian crude.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa After Cluster Missile Attack on Central Israel
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday launched extensive airstrikes on Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, killing at least four people and wounding 67, in response to a ballistic missile attack on Israel two days earlier. The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, have repeatedly targeted Israel with missiles and drones since late 2023.
Inside the United States
Judge Orders Halt to Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Project
A federal judge on Thursday night ordered the Trump administration to halt expansion of its controversial immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," citing violations of environmental law and tribal access rights.
Powell Signals September Rate Cut as Fed Weighs Tariffs and Jobs Data
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday signaled that long-awaited interest rate cuts could be on the horizon, telling central bankers that current conditions "may warrant" an adjustment to the Fed's restrictive policy stance.
FBI Raids John Bolton’s Maryland Home in Classified Documents Probe
FBI agents executed a search warrant Friday morning at the Maryland home of John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to multiple media outlets.
Christian News
Pakistan Christians Fear Future After Killing And Church Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were reeling Sunday from fresh threats by suspected Islamic extremists following the murder of a manual worker they said was killed for his faith in Christ.
Focus on the Family Founder Dobson Dies at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, one of the most influential evangelical Christian organizations in the United States and worldwide, has died. He was 89.
Dutch Teen’s Murder Sparks Outrage and Migration Debate (Worthy News In-Depth)
The murder of 17-year-old Lisa has shocked the Netherlands and reignited debate over migration policy after police confirmed that the 22-year-old suspect was an asylum seeker living in a government-run reception center.
Netherlands Ministers Resign Amid Crisis Over Gaza
The Netherlands was without a functioning full government Sunday after numerous ministers and state secretaries resigned amid tensions over the war in Gaza, a conflict that has shaken Dutch politics and unsettled the Jewish community.
Pentagon Secretly Restricts Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Long-Range Missiles, WSJ Reports
The Pentagon has for months been blocking Ukraine's use of U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia, sharply limiting Kyiv's ability to employ one of its most powerful weapons against Moscow, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Trump Threatens New Sanctions On Russia As War Spreads Closer To Neighbors (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose new sanctions on Russia if relentless drone and missile strikes against Ukraine continue, as the war increasingly impacts neighboring countries, Hungary and Slovakia.
Air Raid Siren In Kyiv Interrupts NATO Chief’s Visit
An air raid siren sounded in Kyiv during NATO military alliance Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s unannounced visit, ironically while he discussed future security guarantees for wartorn Ukraine amid intensified Russian missile and drone attacks.
Hungary Condemns Ukraine For Attacking Oil Pipeline
Hungary reacted angrily after Ukraine struck a key pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline, cutting Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, the only EU countries still receiving Russian crude.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Sanaa After Cluster Missile Attack on Central Israel
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday launched extensive airstrikes on Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, killing at least four people and wounding 67, in response to a ballistic missile attack on Israel two days earlier. The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, have repeatedly targeted Israel with missiles and drones since late 2023.
Inside the United States
Judge Orders Halt to Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Project
A federal judge on Thursday night ordered the Trump administration to halt expansion of its controversial immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," citing violations of environmental law and tribal access rights.
Powell Signals September Rate Cut as Fed Weighs Tariffs and Jobs Data
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday signaled that long-awaited interest rate cuts could be on the horizon, telling central bankers that current conditions "may warrant" an adjustment to the Fed's restrictive policy stance.
FBI Raids John Bolton’s Maryland Home in Classified Documents Probe
FBI agents executed a search warrant Friday morning at the Maryland home of John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Donald Trump, as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to multiple media outlets.
Christian News
Pakistan Christians Fear Future After Killing And Church Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were reeling Sunday from fresh threats by suspected Islamic extremists following the murder of a manual worker they said was killed for his faith in Christ.
Focus on the Family Founder Dobson Dies at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, one of the most influential evangelical Christian organizations in the United States and worldwide, has died. He was 89.
Around the World
Trump Says Ukraine Must Strike Russia to Win War as Russian Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Factory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine would have to continue attacking targets inside Russia if it hoped to win the war, even as Moscow unleashed a massive new bombardment on Ukrainian cities, including a strike that destroyed an American-owned electronics plant.
U.S. and EU Seal Sweeping Trade Framework, Averting Escalating Tariff Fight
The United States and European Union (EU) on Thursday unveiled a sweeping trade framework that both sides cast as a reset for the world’s largest economic relationship, averting a damaging tariff escalation that had threatened to spiral into a trade war.
Trump Orders Navy Warships to Intercept Cartel Drug Shipments Near Venezuela
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to deploy three Navy guided-missile destroyers off the coast of South America, expanding the U.S. military's role in combatting drug cartels and intensifying tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault On Ukraine Amid Tough Peace Efforts (Worthy News Radio)
The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight. The reported deadly strikes came despite fresh diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches First Phase of Gaza City Invasion as Netanyahu Approves Conquest Plans
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that it has begun the initial stages of its long-anticipated invasion of Gaza City, with troops already controlling the outskirts of the enclave's largest urban center.
Netanyahu Blasts Albanese Over Palestine Recognition, Vows Gaza Takeover Regardless of Ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply escalated his criticism of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an interview broadcast Thursday, denouncing Canberra's decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a "sign of weakness" and warning that Israel would push forward with its military takeover of Gaza even if Hamas agrees to a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration to Review 55 Million U.S. Visa Holders as Immigrant Population Declines
The Trump administration announced it is reviewing the eligibility of all 55 million foreign nationals holding U.S. visas as part of an intensified vetting program, raising the stakes in its broader immigration crackdown.
Supreme Court Upholds NIH Grant Cancellations, Deals Blow to DEI Spending
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant victory to the Trump administration on Thursday, ruling 5-4 to uphold the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) decision to cancel nearly $783 million in taxpayer-funded research grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and other controversial programs.
New York Appeals Court Overturns $515 Million Fraud Judgment Against Trump
A New York appellate court on Thursday struck down a $515 million civil fraud judgment against President Donald Trump, ruling that the massive penalty violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law that would have mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, ruling that the measure likely violates constitutional protections of religious freedom.
Christian News
Former Ugandan Sheikh Beaten, Home Demolished After Converting to Christianity
A Muslim who said he abandoned Islam and “put his faith in Christ” after experiencing a vision in a mosque in eastern Uganda has been hospitalized after relatives beat him, demolished his home, and abducted his wife and six children, Christians said Wednesday.
LEAD Ministries Demands Justice for Murdered Christian Laborer in Pakistan (Worthy News Investigation)
Christian activists are demanding justice after a farm worker was shot dead in Pakistan’s Punjab province, allegedly by men linked to a Muslim landowner, in a killing that underscores ongoing attacks against religious minorities in the Islamic nation.
Trump Says Ukraine Must Strike Russia to Win War as Russian Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Factory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine would have to continue attacking targets inside Russia if it hoped to win the war, even as Moscow unleashed a massive new bombardment on Ukrainian cities, including a strike that destroyed an American-owned electronics plant.
U.S. and EU Seal Sweeping Trade Framework, Averting Escalating Tariff Fight
The United States and European Union (EU) on Thursday unveiled a sweeping trade framework that both sides cast as a reset for the world’s largest economic relationship, averting a damaging tariff escalation that had threatened to spiral into a trade war.
Trump Orders Navy Warships to Intercept Cartel Drug Shipments Near Venezuela
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to deploy three Navy guided-missile destroyers off the coast of South America, expanding the U.S. military's role in combatting drug cartels and intensifying tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault On Ukraine Amid Tough Peace Efforts (Worthy News Radio)
The Ukrainian Air Force says Russia has launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight. The reported deadly strikes came despite fresh diplomatic efforts to end the three-year war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches First Phase of Gaza City Invasion as Netanyahu Approves Conquest Plans
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that it has begun the initial stages of its long-anticipated invasion of Gaza City, with troops already controlling the outskirts of the enclave's largest urban center.
Netanyahu Blasts Albanese Over Palestine Recognition, Vows Gaza Takeover Regardless of Ceasefire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply escalated his criticism of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an interview broadcast Thursday, denouncing Canberra's decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a "sign of weakness" and warning that Israel would push forward with its military takeover of Gaza even if Hamas agrees to a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration to Review 55 Million U.S. Visa Holders as Immigrant Population Declines
The Trump administration announced it is reviewing the eligibility of all 55 million foreign nationals holding U.S. visas as part of an intensified vetting program, raising the stakes in its broader immigration crackdown.
Supreme Court Upholds NIH Grant Cancellations, Deals Blow to DEI Spending
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant victory to the Trump administration on Thursday, ruling 5-4 to uphold the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) decision to cancel nearly $783 million in taxpayer-funded research grants tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and other controversial programs.
New York Appeals Court Overturns $515 Million Fraud Judgment Against Trump
A New York appellate court on Thursday struck down a $515 million civil fraud judgment against President Donald Trump, ruling that the massive penalty violated the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines.
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas law that would have mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, ruling that the measure likely violates constitutional protections of religious freedom.
Christian News
Former Ugandan Sheikh Beaten, Home Demolished After Converting to Christianity
A Muslim who said he abandoned Islam and “put his faith in Christ” after experiencing a vision in a mosque in eastern Uganda has been hospitalized after relatives beat him, demolished his home, and abducted his wife and six children, Christians said Wednesday.
LEAD Ministries Demands Justice for Murdered Christian Laborer in Pakistan (Worthy News Investigation)
Christian activists are demanding justice after a farm worker was shot dead in Pakistan’s Punjab province, allegedly by men linked to a Muslim landowner, in a killing that underscores ongoing attacks against religious minorities in the Islamic nation.
Around the World
Iran, Belarus Sign Strategic Agreements to Counter Western Sanctions
Iran and Belarus signed a wide-ranging package of agreements Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in defense, industry, and trade while presenting a united front against Western sanctions.
German Jets Scrambled as Russian Strikes Hit Near NATO Border Amid Peace Talks
Two German fighter jets were scrambled overnight from Romania as Russia unleashed one of its largest missile and drone attacks in weeks on Ukraine, with strikes landing less than a mile from NATO territory.
Bishops Warn of Creation in Crisis Amid Disasters
Europe’s church leaders have warned of a “world in crisis” as wildfires, floods, melting glaciers, and deadly heatwaves devastate communities across Europe and Asia. Their concern comes ahead of the 2025 Season of Creation, the annual period of prayer for the environment running from September 1 to October 4.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Cell Attempts Raid on IDF Encampment in Khan Younis; 3 Soldiers Wounded, 10 Terrorists Killed
A cell of at least 18 Hamas operatives attempted to raid an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encampment in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza on Wednesday morning, in what the military described as a rare and unusual incident.
Inside the United States
Nebraska, Trump Administration Open “Cornhusker Clink” Detention Center
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday that the state is partnering with the Trump administration to open a new detention center for illegal immigrants in a remote corner of the state.
Trump Announces Massive Social Security Cleanup — 275,000 Illegal Aliens Removed, 12.4 Million Dead Records Wiped
On the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act last week, President Donald J. Trump declared his administration’s sweeping effort to “Make Social Security Great Again,” celebrating both his new tax relief for seniors and an unprecedented fraud cleanup inside the system.
Christian News
Prayer House Shut Down in Indonesia Amid Church Closures, Mob Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Rights activists say local authorities in Indonesia’s West Java province have shut down a Christian prayer house and evicted its evangelist leader, underscoring broader concerns about religious freedom in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
Eritrea Pressured To Release 7 Church Leaders Jailed For Decades (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian advocacy groups are intensifying calls for Eritrea to release seven church leaders who have been held without trial for more than two decades.
Worthy Insights
Maryland Pastor Back Home with Family After Weeks in Jail Where He Led ‘Many Souls’ to Christ
A Maryland pastor is back home with his family after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transported to a Louisiana facility where he was held for nearly a month. Despite the hardships he endured in jail, he reports that God used the time to allow him to reach many souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Christian College Heralds Yet Another Victory in Years-Long Battle With Federal Government: ‘Unjust’
Months after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its historic fine against Grand Canyon University (GCU), a Christian college in Phoenix, Arizona, the school has scored another major victory: a separate lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was also dropped.
Tulsi Yanks Security Clearances Of 37 Intel Officials Over Russiagate: ‘Abused The Public Trust’
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday stripped security clearances from dozens of current and former intelligence officials who “abused the public trust.”
Iran, Belarus Sign Strategic Agreements to Counter Western Sanctions
Iran and Belarus signed a wide-ranging package of agreements Wednesday aimed at boosting cooperation in defense, industry, and trade while presenting a united front against Western sanctions.
German Jets Scrambled as Russian Strikes Hit Near NATO Border Amid Peace Talks
Two German fighter jets were scrambled overnight from Romania as Russia unleashed one of its largest missile and drone attacks in weeks on Ukraine, with strikes landing less than a mile from NATO territory.
Bishops Warn of Creation in Crisis Amid Disasters
Europe’s church leaders have warned of a “world in crisis” as wildfires, floods, melting glaciers, and deadly heatwaves devastate communities across Europe and Asia. Their concern comes ahead of the 2025 Season of Creation, the annual period of prayer for the environment running from September 1 to October 4.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Cell Attempts Raid on IDF Encampment in Khan Younis; 3 Soldiers Wounded, 10 Terrorists Killed
A cell of at least 18 Hamas operatives attempted to raid an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) encampment in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza on Wednesday morning, in what the military described as a rare and unusual incident.
Inside the United States
Nebraska, Trump Administration Open “Cornhusker Clink” Detention Center
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday that the state is partnering with the Trump administration to open a new detention center for illegal immigrants in a remote corner of the state.
Trump Announces Massive Social Security Cleanup — 275,000 Illegal Aliens Removed, 12.4 Million Dead Records Wiped
On the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act last week, President Donald J. Trump declared his administration’s sweeping effort to “Make Social Security Great Again,” celebrating both his new tax relief for seniors and an unprecedented fraud cleanup inside the system.
Christian News
Prayer House Shut Down in Indonesia Amid Church Closures, Mob Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Rights activists say local authorities in Indonesia’s West Java province have shut down a Christian prayer house and evicted its evangelist leader, underscoring broader concerns about religious freedom in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.
Eritrea Pressured To Release 7 Church Leaders Jailed For Decades (Worthy News In-Depth)
Christian advocacy groups are intensifying calls for Eritrea to release seven church leaders who have been held without trial for more than two decades.
Worthy Insights
Maryland Pastor Back Home with Family After Weeks in Jail Where He Led ‘Many Souls’ to Christ
A Maryland pastor is back home with his family after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and transported to a Louisiana facility where he was held for nearly a month. Despite the hardships he endured in jail, he reports that God used the time to allow him to reach many souls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Christian College Heralds Yet Another Victory in Years-Long Battle With Federal Government: ‘Unjust’
Months after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its historic fine against Grand Canyon University (GCU), a Christian college in Phoenix, Arizona, the school has scored another major victory: a separate lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was also dropped.
Tulsi Yanks Security Clearances Of 37 Intel Officials Over Russiagate: ‘Abused The Public Trust’
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday stripped security clearances from dozens of current and former intelligence officials who “abused the public trust.”