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Around the World
Russia’s Putin Skips Peace Talks In Istanbul
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t attend Thursday peace talks in Istanbul despite calls from Ukraine and the United States to participate.
Trump Secures $1.2 Trillion in Economic Commitments from Qatar, Including Record Boeing Deal
The White House announced on Wednesday that it has secured economic commitments worth at least $1.2 trillion from Qatar, including a historic commercial aviation deal for Boeing jetliners and GE Aerospace engines.
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Meets President al-Sharaa in Historic Middle East Overture
President Donald Trump’s decision to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria has triggered nationwide celebrations in the war-torn country and reverberated through diplomatic circles across the Middle East.
Indonesia Mourning Tourists Killed In Boat Tragedy
The tourist industry on Indonesia's island has been plunged into mourning after authorities confirmed at least eight domestic tourists were killed and 34 others injured after a wooden vessel sank in Indonesia's Bengkulu province. Previous estimates spoke of seven killed.
Iran, European Powers to Resume Nuclear Deal Talks in Istanbul Amid U.S. Negotiations
Iranian and European officials are set to meet in Istanbul on May 16 to revive discussions on the stalled 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed.
Hungary’s Opposition Leader Files Charges Against Premier In Spy Row
Hungary’s prominent opposition leader says he will press charges against the prime minister for suggesting that he collaborates with Ukraine against Hungarian interests.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Defends Skipping Israel Visit, Credits U.S. for Hostage Release Amid Gaza Talks
President Donald Trump defended his decision to skip a stop in Israel during his ongoing Middle East visit, asserting that his efforts in the region are ultimately beneficial to the Jewish state, despite speculation that Israel is being sidelined.
Israel Intercepts Missile From Yemen as Houthis Vow to Keep Targeting Israel Despite US Ceasefire Deal
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Wednesday that it intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, as Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization claimed responsibility for the attack.
Inside the United States
$3.8 Trillion Bill Codifying Trump Tax Cuts Passes House Committee
After 17 hours of debate, lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines to advance Republicans’ $3.8 trillion tax cut bill, a significant step forward in codifying President Donald Trump’s campaign priorities through the budget reconciliation process.
Federal Judge Upholds Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Gang Member Deportations, But Demands Due Process Protections
A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelan nationals affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang, designating them as members of a "foreign terrorist organization." However, the judge also ruled that the administration has failed to provide adequate notice to those subject to deportation under the statute.
Christian News
Abducted Christian Asher Atray Murdered In Pakistan
Asher Atray, the young Christian lineman of Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) who was abducted last month, has been killed, Christians confirmed Tuesday.
Worthy Insights
The US appears ready to sell Turkey advanced stealth aircraft, and Israel is worried
Senior Israeli officials confirmed Tuesday that Israel has conveyed messages to the Trump administration opposing the potential sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, citing concerns over a possible erosion of Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region.
Judge Rules Drag Show with ‘Lewd Sexual Acts’ Can Take Place Very Close to Kid’s Park
A U.S. District Judge has issued a preliminary injunction allowing a "grossly inappropriate, and sexually explicit drag show," to be held in view of children at a June 7 "pride" festival, a non-profit legal group reports.
Noah’s Ark site’s ‘fully preserved’ secrets discovered in radar scans by scientists: ‘Not what you’d expect to see’
American researchers claim to have cracked one of the Bible’s enduring mysteries — after using radar technology to map the possible remains of Noah’s Ark.
Russia’s Putin Skips Peace Talks In Istanbul
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t attend Thursday peace talks in Istanbul despite calls from Ukraine and the United States to participate.
Trump Secures $1.2 Trillion in Economic Commitments from Qatar, Including Record Boeing Deal
The White House announced on Wednesday that it has secured economic commitments worth at least $1.2 trillion from Qatar, including a historic commercial aviation deal for Boeing jetliners and GE Aerospace engines.
Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions, Meets President al-Sharaa in Historic Middle East Overture
President Donald Trump’s decision to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria has triggered nationwide celebrations in the war-torn country and reverberated through diplomatic circles across the Middle East.
Indonesia Mourning Tourists Killed In Boat Tragedy
The tourist industry on Indonesia's island has been plunged into mourning after authorities confirmed at least eight domestic tourists were killed and 34 others injured after a wooden vessel sank in Indonesia's Bengkulu province. Previous estimates spoke of seven killed.
Iran, European Powers to Resume Nuclear Deal Talks in Istanbul Amid U.S. Negotiations
Iranian and European officials are set to meet in Istanbul on May 16 to revive discussions on the stalled 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed.
Hungary’s Opposition Leader Files Charges Against Premier In Spy Row
Hungary’s prominent opposition leader says he will press charges against the prime minister for suggesting that he collaborates with Ukraine against Hungarian interests.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Defends Skipping Israel Visit, Credits U.S. for Hostage Release Amid Gaza Talks
President Donald Trump defended his decision to skip a stop in Israel during his ongoing Middle East visit, asserting that his efforts in the region are ultimately beneficial to the Jewish state, despite speculation that Israel is being sidelined.
Israel Intercepts Missile From Yemen as Houthis Vow to Keep Targeting Israel Despite US Ceasefire Deal
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Wednesday that it intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, as Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization claimed responsibility for the attack.
Inside the United States
$3.8 Trillion Bill Codifying Trump Tax Cuts Passes House Committee
After 17 hours of debate, lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines to advance Republicans’ $3.8 trillion tax cut bill, a significant step forward in codifying President Donald Trump’s campaign priorities through the budget reconciliation process.
Federal Judge Upholds Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act for Gang Member Deportations, But Demands Due Process Protections
A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport Venezuelan nationals affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang, designating them as members of a "foreign terrorist organization." However, the judge also ruled that the administration has failed to provide adequate notice to those subject to deportation under the statute.
Christian News
Abducted Christian Asher Atray Murdered In Pakistan
Asher Atray, the young Christian lineman of Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) who was abducted last month, has been killed, Christians confirmed Tuesday.
Worthy Insights
The US appears ready to sell Turkey advanced stealth aircraft, and Israel is worried
Senior Israeli officials confirmed Tuesday that Israel has conveyed messages to the Trump administration opposing the potential sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, citing concerns over a possible erosion of Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region.
Judge Rules Drag Show with ‘Lewd Sexual Acts’ Can Take Place Very Close to Kid’s Park
A U.S. District Judge has issued a preliminary injunction allowing a "grossly inappropriate, and sexually explicit drag show," to be held in view of children at a June 7 "pride" festival, a non-profit legal group reports.
Noah’s Ark site’s ‘fully preserved’ secrets discovered in radar scans by scientists: ‘Not what you’d expect to see’
American researchers claim to have cracked one of the Bible’s enduring mysteries — after using radar technology to map the possible remains of Noah’s Ark.
Around the World
Trump Warns Iran: “Time to Choose” as Nuclear Talks Stall
In a forceful address delivered from an investor forum in the Saudi capital, President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic must choose between diplomatic engagement or face severe consequences over its nuclear ambitions.
China Courts Latin America in High-Stakes Beijing Summit Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
China is rolling out the red carpet for Latin America this week, hosting a high-level summit with regional leaders just days after reaching a tentative truce with Washington in their ongoing trade war.
Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria In Major Policy Shift
In a sweeping shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will lift all sanctions against Syria, following discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The move comes on the eve of a highly anticipated meeting with Syria's Islamist President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who rose to power after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Trump Secures $600 Billion in Deals on First Stop of Mideast Tour
President Donald Trump began his Middle East tour in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, signing more than $600 billion in agreements, including a record $142 billion arms deal.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Sue Dutch Major For Breaking Up Rally
Five pro-Palestine activists have filed charges against a Dutch royal decorated army officer who ended their protest by dragging one of the demonstrators away.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No End to Gaza War Until Hamas Is Destroyed, Despite Possible Temporary Ceasefire for Hostage Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that Israel may agree to a temporary ceasefire to facilitate the release of hostages, but stressed unequivocally that the war against Hamas will not end until the terror group is completely defeated.
Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar Targeted in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital, Fate Unknown
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hamas’s de facto military leader in Gaza, Muhammad Sinwar, in a major airstrike on Tuesday afternoon, striking what Israeli intelligence identified as an underground command center beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Takes Aim at Nationwide Injunctions as Trump Challenges Birthright Citizenship Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a landmark case Thursday that could significantly limit the power of lower court judges to block presidential policies nationwide — a tool increasingly used in recent years against both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Mexican Nationals Charged With Operating Human Smuggling Ring Through Canada
Four Mexican nationals illegally living in three states were charged Monday on multiple human smuggling counts at the U.S.-Canada border.
FDA Moves to Take Kids’ Prescription Fluoride Tablets Off the Market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is going to remove fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market.
Christian News
Messianic Leader Eitan Bar Faces Prison Time Amid Trial Targeting Christian Outreach in Israel
Eitan Bar, a well-known Messianic Jewish evangelist and former leader at ONE FOR ISRAEL, announced on social media that he could face up to six months in prison as a result of an ongoing legal case targeting his evangelistic work in Israel.
Worthy Insights
GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Make Pornography a Federal Crime
Congressional Republicans have proposed new legislation that would overhaul the legal definition of obscenity and give the federal government more power to prosecute online pornography.
Planned Parenthood boasts of continuing abortions
The country’s largest abortion provider received over $2 billion in public and private funding during the fiscal year ending in June of 2023, according to the 2023-2024 annual report released Monday. About $684 million came from private contributions while about $792 million came from taxpayer dollars through government grants, contracts, and Medicaid reimbursements. Planned Parenthood’s taxpayer funding has increased by 50% since 2013, according to the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute.
‘Glow’ From Humans Stops At Death, Study Says. Here’s Why Understanding It Could Save Lives.
A new study of ultraweak photon emission, the process in which organisms exhibit a spontaneous emission of light without an external excitation, used a technology to demonstrate that the glow from that process ends upon death, a technology that may be used in the future to aid in the detection of human disease.
Israeli archaeologists resume excavations at ancient capital of biblical kingdom
For the first time in decades, Israeli archaeologists resumed excavations at Sebastia on Monday, aiming to preserve what was once the capital of the Biblical Kingdom of Israel and make it accessible to the public.
DOJ launches investigation into Texas mosque over proposed Muslim community
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into a proposed Muslim community development in North Texas, citing concerns over potential violations of federal law.
Trump Warns Iran: “Time to Choose” as Nuclear Talks Stall
In a forceful address delivered from an investor forum in the Saudi capital, President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic must choose between diplomatic engagement or face severe consequences over its nuclear ambitions.
China Courts Latin America in High-Stakes Beijing Summit Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
China is rolling out the red carpet for Latin America this week, hosting a high-level summit with regional leaders just days after reaching a tentative truce with Washington in their ongoing trade war.
Trump to Lift Sanctions on Syria In Major Policy Shift
In a sweeping shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will lift all sanctions against Syria, following discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The move comes on the eve of a highly anticipated meeting with Syria's Islamist President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who rose to power after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Trump Secures $600 Billion in Deals on First Stop of Mideast Tour
President Donald Trump began his Middle East tour in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, signing more than $600 billion in agreements, including a record $142 billion arms deal.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Sue Dutch Major For Breaking Up Rally
Five pro-Palestine activists have filed charges against a Dutch royal decorated army officer who ended their protest by dragging one of the demonstrators away.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No End to Gaza War Until Hamas Is Destroyed, Despite Possible Temporary Ceasefire for Hostage Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that Israel may agree to a temporary ceasefire to facilitate the release of hostages, but stressed unequivocally that the war against Hamas will not end until the terror group is completely defeated.
Hamas Leader Muhammad Sinwar Targeted in Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital, Fate Unknown
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Hamas’s de facto military leader in Gaza, Muhammad Sinwar, in a major airstrike on Tuesday afternoon, striking what Israeli intelligence identified as an underground command center beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Takes Aim at Nationwide Injunctions as Trump Challenges Birthright Citizenship Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a landmark case Thursday that could significantly limit the power of lower court judges to block presidential policies nationwide — a tool increasingly used in recent years against both Republican and Democratic administrations.
Mexican Nationals Charged With Operating Human Smuggling Ring Through Canada
Four Mexican nationals illegally living in three states were charged Monday on multiple human smuggling counts at the U.S.-Canada border.
FDA Moves to Take Kids’ Prescription Fluoride Tablets Off the Market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it is going to remove fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market.
Christian News
Messianic Leader Eitan Bar Faces Prison Time Amid Trial Targeting Christian Outreach in Israel
Eitan Bar, a well-known Messianic Jewish evangelist and former leader at ONE FOR ISRAEL, announced on social media that he could face up to six months in prison as a result of an ongoing legal case targeting his evangelistic work in Israel.
Worthy Insights
GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Make Pornography a Federal Crime
Congressional Republicans have proposed new legislation that would overhaul the legal definition of obscenity and give the federal government more power to prosecute online pornography.
Planned Parenthood boasts of continuing abortions
The country’s largest abortion provider received over $2 billion in public and private funding during the fiscal year ending in June of 2023, according to the 2023-2024 annual report released Monday. About $684 million came from private contributions while about $792 million came from taxpayer dollars through government grants, contracts, and Medicaid reimbursements. Planned Parenthood’s taxpayer funding has increased by 50% since 2013, according to the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute.
‘Glow’ From Humans Stops At Death, Study Says. Here’s Why Understanding It Could Save Lives.
A new study of ultraweak photon emission, the process in which organisms exhibit a spontaneous emission of light without an external excitation, used a technology to demonstrate that the glow from that process ends upon death, a technology that may be used in the future to aid in the detection of human disease.
Israeli archaeologists resume excavations at ancient capital of biblical kingdom
For the first time in decades, Israeli archaeologists resumed excavations at Sebastia on Monday, aiming to preserve what was once the capital of the Biblical Kingdom of Israel and make it accessible to the public.
DOJ launches investigation into Texas mosque over proposed Muslim community
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into a proposed Muslim community development in North Texas, citing concerns over potential violations of federal law.
Around the World
Putin’s Upcoming Tehran Visit Highlights Deepening Russia-Iran Military and Nuclear Ties
Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as confirmed by Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani on Monday. "Putin's trip to Tehran is currently being worked out, preparations are underway," she stated, according to Russia's state RIA news agency. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the potential visit.
PKK Ends Four-Decade Insurgency, Announces Disbandment and Disarmament
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced Monday it will disband and disarm after four decades of armed conflict with Turkey, a fight that has claimed over 40,000 lives. The announcement, made through the Firat News Agency after a congress in northern Iraq, marks a significant shift in the region’s geopolitical landscape.
Stocks Soar After Temporary Tariff Reduction Between U.S., China
U.S. stocks soared Monday after the world's two largest economies reached a temporary trade deal to significantly lower tariffs while talks continue.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Last Living American Hostage Released By Hamas Handed Over To Israel (Video)
Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, has been released and safely handed to Israeli forces, several sources confirmed.
Trump: ‘US Hostage To Be Released By Hamas’
Edan Alexander, an American citizen “who until recently most thought was no longer living,” will be released later on Monday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced.
Inside the United States
Republican Budget Bill Boosts Standard and SALT Deductions, Child Tax Credit
Lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee are set to mark up the mammoth portion of Republicans’ budget reconciliation instructions: extending President Donald Trump’s tax policies at the cost of at least $5.8 trillion.
Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming to Slash Prescription Drug Costs Up to 90%
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aiming to drastically reduce what Americans pay for their prescription drugs by up to 90%.
Nevada Attorney General Joins 15 Other States in Education Lawsuit
Attorneys general from 16 states, including Nevada’s Aaron Ford, have won a court order to restore over $1 billion in pandemic-era federal funds for schools.
Christian News
Report: ‘China World’s Lead Executioner’
Advocacy group Amnesty International, which campaigns for the abolition of the death penalty, has named China as the world’s “lead executioner.”
Worthy Insights
Undercover investigation reveals how minors get cross-sex hormones at Planned Parenthood with ease
Planned Parenthood employees at over 30 facilities were willing to provide cross-sex hormones to an undercover operative posing as a 16-year-old, and some even offered to prescribe the drugs at the first appointment, according to an investigative report released by a pro-life activist group.
Iranian leader Khamenei praises ‘Death to America’ chants amid nuclear talks with Washington
The Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, praised “Death to America” chants on Saturday while delivering a speech to workers in the Iranian capital of Tehran, according to the opposition-aligned outlet, Iran International.
Jesus’ crucifixion linked to lunar eclipse, according to NASA discovery — and it could pinpoint the exact day He died
A jaw-dropping discovery by NASA may lend cosmic credibility to one of the Bible’s most dramatic moments — the crucifixion of Jesus Christ — and the spooky sky show that followed.
Putin’s Upcoming Tehran Visit Highlights Deepening Russia-Iran Military and Nuclear Ties
Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as confirmed by Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani on Monday. "Putin's trip to Tehran is currently being worked out, preparations are underway," she stated, according to Russia's state RIA news agency. The Kremlin has yet to comment on the potential visit.
PKK Ends Four-Decade Insurgency, Announces Disbandment and Disarmament
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced Monday it will disband and disarm after four decades of armed conflict with Turkey, a fight that has claimed over 40,000 lives. The announcement, made through the Firat News Agency after a congress in northern Iraq, marks a significant shift in the region’s geopolitical landscape.
Stocks Soar After Temporary Tariff Reduction Between U.S., China
U.S. stocks soared Monday after the world's two largest economies reached a temporary trade deal to significantly lower tariffs while talks continue.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Last Living American Hostage Released By Hamas Handed Over To Israel (Video)
Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, has been released and safely handed to Israeli forces, several sources confirmed.
Trump: ‘US Hostage To Be Released By Hamas’
Edan Alexander, an American citizen “who until recently most thought was no longer living,” will be released later on Monday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced.
Inside the United States
Republican Budget Bill Boosts Standard and SALT Deductions, Child Tax Credit
Lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee are set to mark up the mammoth portion of Republicans’ budget reconciliation instructions: extending President Donald Trump’s tax policies at the cost of at least $5.8 trillion.
Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming to Slash Prescription Drug Costs Up to 90%
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aiming to drastically reduce what Americans pay for their prescription drugs by up to 90%.
Nevada Attorney General Joins 15 Other States in Education Lawsuit
Attorneys general from 16 states, including Nevada’s Aaron Ford, have won a court order to restore over $1 billion in pandemic-era federal funds for schools.
Christian News
Report: ‘China World’s Lead Executioner’
Advocacy group Amnesty International, which campaigns for the abolition of the death penalty, has named China as the world’s “lead executioner.”
Worthy Insights
Undercover investigation reveals how minors get cross-sex hormones at Planned Parenthood with ease
Planned Parenthood employees at over 30 facilities were willing to provide cross-sex hormones to an undercover operative posing as a 16-year-old, and some even offered to prescribe the drugs at the first appointment, according to an investigative report released by a pro-life activist group.
Iranian leader Khamenei praises ‘Death to America’ chants amid nuclear talks with Washington
The Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, praised “Death to America” chants on Saturday while delivering a speech to workers in the Iranian capital of Tehran, according to the opposition-aligned outlet, Iran International.
Jesus’ crucifixion linked to lunar eclipse, according to NASA discovery — and it could pinpoint the exact day He died
A jaw-dropping discovery by NASA may lend cosmic credibility to one of the Bible’s most dramatic moments — the crucifixion of Jesus Christ — and the spooky sky show that followed.