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Around the World
US Considering Budapest for Putin–Zelenskyy Talks
The United States is considering organizing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, according to several U.S. sources familiar with the plan.
China to Unveil New Extra-Large Underwater Drones at September Military Parade
China is preparing to unveil powerful new underwater drones during a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Trump Moves Toward Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that he has begun arranging a trilateral meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine following high-level talks with European leaders at the White House.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In Pakistan, Kashmir, and Nepal
Desperate people searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods in Pakistan, neighboring India-administered Kashmir, and Nepal, which killed hundreds and displaced thousands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive
Israel is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders to reservists beginning Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) finalize operational plans for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, defense officials confirmed.
Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant
A groundbreaking medical experiment in Israel may soon give paralyzed patients the ability to walk again. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, working through biotech company Matricelf, are preparing to perform the world's first human transplant of a lab-grown spinal cord segment, following years of pioneering laboratory and animal studies.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Drag Show Ban at West Texas A&M
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a ban on student-run drag shows at West Texas A&M University, ruling that the school's president violated students' constitutional rights to free expression.
S&P Global Reaffirms U.S. Credit Rating, Says Trump Tariffs Cushion Deficit Impact
S&P Global Ratings said Monday it expects federal revenue from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies to help offset weaker revenues caused by his recently enacted tax-and-spending package, maintaining the United States' long-term AA+ sovereign debt rating and short-term A-1+ rating.
US Considering Budapest for Putin–Zelenskyy Talks
The United States is considering organizing a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, according to several U.S. sources familiar with the plan.
China to Unveil New Extra-Large Underwater Drones at September Military Parade
China is preparing to unveil powerful new underwater drones during a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Trump Moves Toward Trilateral Peace Talks With Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump announced Monday night that he has begun arranging a trilateral meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine following high-level talks with European leaders at the White House.
Flooding Kills Hundreds In Pakistan, Kashmir, and Nepal
Desperate people searched remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods in Pakistan, neighboring India-administered Kashmir, and Nepal, which killed hundreds and displaced thousands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Moves Forward With Massive Reservist Mobilization Ahead of Gaza City Offensive
Israel is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders to reservists beginning Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) finalize operational plans for a large-scale ground assault on Gaza City, defense officials confirmed.
Israeli Scientists Prepare First Human Trial of Lab-Grown Spinal Cord Implant
A groundbreaking medical experiment in Israel may soon give paralyzed patients the ability to walk again. Researchers at Tel Aviv University, working through biotech company Matricelf, are preparing to perform the world's first human transplant of a lab-grown spinal cord segment, following years of pioneering laboratory and animal studies.
Inside the United States
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Drag Show Ban at West Texas A&M
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a ban on student-run drag shows at West Texas A&M University, ruling that the school's president violated students' constitutional rights to free expression.
S&P Global Reaffirms U.S. Credit Rating, Says Trump Tariffs Cushion Deficit Impact
S&P Global Ratings said Monday it expects federal revenue from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies to help offset weaker revenues caused by his recently enacted tax-and-spending package, maintaining the United States' long-term AA+ sovereign debt rating and short-term A-1+ rating.
Around the World
Trump: ‘No Ceasefire Needed In Ukraine Before Peace Deal’
In a major setback for Ukraine facing relentless Russian attacks, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a ceasefire was not necessary to negotiate an end to the Ukraine-Russia war.
Chinese Tech Firm Unveils Plan for World’s First Pregnancy Robot
A Chinese technology company has announced bold plans to release what it calls the world's first gestation robot--a humanoid machine designed to carry a baby in an artificial womb embedded within its abdomen.
Bolivia Rejects Socialism as Evangelical Momentum Builds
Bolivia's decades-long experiment with socialism was decisively rejected at the ballot box Sunday, as voters punished the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) for economic collapse and moral scandal. The result signals a historic shift away from leftist politics and toward a more open future for both free markets and faith.
Zelenskyy Urges U.S. and Europe to Stand With Ukraine as Russia Escalates Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for unwavering U.S. and European support as Russia intensified deadly strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities ahead of high-stakes talks in Washington with President Donald J. Trump and other world leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Only Destruction of Hamas Will Free Hostages as Mediators Push Ceasefire Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the only path to securing the release of hostages held in Gaza is through the complete defeat of Hamas, even as Arab mediators reported progress on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal.
Cyprus President Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Reaffirms Alliance with Israel
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has sounded the alarm that an Iranian nuclear weapon would not only endanger Israel but also place his small Mediterranean nation directly in the line of fire.
Inside the United States
Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations in North Carolina as Category 4 Storm Threatens East Coast
Powerful Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, continues to churn across the Atlantic as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, prompting local states of emergency and mandatory evacuations along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Trump Pledges Executive Order to Scrap Mail-In Ballots, Voting Machines
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will spearhead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and certain voting machines from U.S. elections, declaring that only paper ballots with watermarks can restore honesty to the nation's voting system.
Christian News
3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions in Sinai May Reference Moses, Stirring Debate Among Scholars
A startling new claim from the Egyptian desert suggests the earliest known reference to Moses may have been discovered in inscriptions dating back nearly 3,800 years.
Poll Shows Surge of Faith Among UK Youth, Pointing to a “Quiet Revival”
A new YouGov poll has revealed a remarkable increase in belief in God among Britain's youngest generation, fueling claims of a spiritual "quiet revival" across the nation.
Worthy Insights
2,100 Baptized in a Single Day at Pirates Cove in ‘3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism’
Signs of a spiritual awakening are still popping up across the U.S. on a weekly basis this summer, and the latest example was a mass baptism at Pirates Cove in Newport Beach, California, where thousands of believers publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ.
Middle East Minority Faith Communities Under Threat of Extinction
Worldwide, Christians are facing increasing persecution because of their faith in Christ. However, they are not alone. An ethnic cleansing of religious minorities is occurring throughout the Middle East. Jews, Christians, Yazidis, and others are threatened with extinction.
Trump: ‘No Ceasefire Needed In Ukraine Before Peace Deal’
In a major setback for Ukraine facing relentless Russian attacks, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a ceasefire was not necessary to negotiate an end to the Ukraine-Russia war.
Chinese Tech Firm Unveils Plan for World’s First Pregnancy Robot
A Chinese technology company has announced bold plans to release what it calls the world's first gestation robot--a humanoid machine designed to carry a baby in an artificial womb embedded within its abdomen.
Bolivia Rejects Socialism as Evangelical Momentum Builds
Bolivia's decades-long experiment with socialism was decisively rejected at the ballot box Sunday, as voters punished the ruling Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) for economic collapse and moral scandal. The result signals a historic shift away from leftist politics and toward a more open future for both free markets and faith.
Zelenskyy Urges U.S. and Europe to Stand With Ukraine as Russia Escalates Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for unwavering U.S. and European support as Russia intensified deadly strikes on multiple Ukrainian cities ahead of high-stakes talks in Washington with President Donald J. Trump and other world leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Only Destruction of Hamas Will Free Hostages as Mediators Push Ceasefire Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the only path to securing the release of hostages held in Gaza is through the complete defeat of Hamas, even as Arab mediators reported progress on a ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal.
Cyprus President Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Reaffirms Alliance with Israel
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has sounded the alarm that an Iranian nuclear weapon would not only endanger Israel but also place his small Mediterranean nation directly in the line of fire.
Inside the United States
Hurricane Erin Forces Evacuations in North Carolina as Category 4 Storm Threatens East Coast
Powerful Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, continues to churn across the Atlantic as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, prompting local states of emergency and mandatory evacuations along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Trump Pledges Executive Order to Scrap Mail-In Ballots, Voting Machines
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will spearhead a movement to eliminate mail-in ballots and certain voting machines from U.S. elections, declaring that only paper ballots with watermarks can restore honesty to the nation's voting system.
Christian News
3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions in Sinai May Reference Moses, Stirring Debate Among Scholars
A startling new claim from the Egyptian desert suggests the earliest known reference to Moses may have been discovered in inscriptions dating back nearly 3,800 years.
Poll Shows Surge of Faith Among UK Youth, Pointing to a “Quiet Revival”
A new YouGov poll has revealed a remarkable increase in belief in God among Britain's youngest generation, fueling claims of a spiritual "quiet revival" across the nation.
Worthy Insights
2,100 Baptized in a Single Day at Pirates Cove in ‘3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism’
Signs of a spiritual awakening are still popping up across the U.S. on a weekly basis this summer, and the latest example was a mass baptism at Pirates Cove in Newport Beach, California, where thousands of believers publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ.
Middle East Minority Faith Communities Under Threat of Extinction
Worldwide, Christians are facing increasing persecution because of their faith in Christ. However, they are not alone. An ethnic cleansing of religious minorities is occurring throughout the Middle East. Jews, Christians, Yazidis, and others are threatened with extinction.
Around the World
Earthquake on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church in Sulawesi (Video)
Christian worshipers ran for their lives as a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck during Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, injuring dozens in Central Sulawesi, Worthy News learned.
European and NATO Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for Talks With Trump (Worthy News Radio)
European and NATO military alliance leaders announced Sunday that they will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. They rallied around the Ukrainian leader after his exclusion from Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Agrees To Security Guarantees For Ukraine
In a potential breakthrough that could help end Europe’s bloodiest conflict in decades, Russia has reportedly agreed to extensive security protections for Ukraine as part of a possible peace deal.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Heads to Washington as Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Concrete Peace Plan (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, following the U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska that raised hopes but delivered few details on ending the war in Ukraine.
Nicaragua’s Rulers Close Catholic School In Massive Anti-Christian Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Nicaragua’s authoritarian socialist government has “expropriated” the Catholic San José School in the city of Jinotepe amid a broader crackdown on Christians expressing their faith in the Central American nation, church sources said Thursday.
Russia’s Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Trustworthy Tone’ on Ending War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the “trustworthy tone of our conversation” on ending the war in Ukraine and invited Trump to Moscow.
Serbia’s Protests Escalate Despite Vucic Ruling Out Re-Election
A tense political and security standoff continued Friday in Serbia as riots erupted in Novi Sad, where supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) clashed with anti-government protesters, hurling flares and firecrackers and prompting police intervention.
Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump shook hands with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the U.S. Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a path to peace for Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, raging in Ukraine. Their summit comes after another night of Russian air strikes in Ukraine and Kyiv responding with drone attacks in Russia.
Heavy strikes in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says Russia launched two ballistic missiles and nearly 100 drones overnight in more than a dozen locations across the country, as Moscow claimed it intercepted scores of Ukrainian drones over land and sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Families Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets Sunday in the largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began nearly two years ago, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure the release of hostages and end the fighting.
Over 200 Global NGOs Urge UN to End Reliance on UNRWA, Back Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
A interfaith coalition of more than 200 faith-based and secular NGOs from over 15 countries is calling on the United Nations and world leaders to abandon Gaza aid distribution through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and instead partner with the U.S.-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
IDF Launches Major Offensive, Destroys Dozens of Terror Targets, Seals Massive Hamas Tunnel Network
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday it has destroyed dozens of "terror targets" during a sweeping offensive in the Zeitoun neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, part of a broader plan to capture the city in its entirety. The operation comes after Israel's security cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza's largest urban center, currently home to an estimated one million Palestinians, amid the 22-month-long war with Hamas.
Inside the United States
National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons as Trump Expands Crime Crackdown
National Guard troops deployed to the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on violent crime will begin carrying weapons in the coming days, according to officials familiar with the planning.
Non-Partisan Foundation States Average American Will Save Over $3,000 Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
The average American taxpayer will see a $3,752 tax cut in 2026 thanks to the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a fresh analysis by the non-partisan Tax Foundation. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in July, marks the most significant change to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Study Finds 84% of Mail-Order Abortion Pills Going to States With Bans; Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Administration to Act
A new study has found that the vast majority of mail-order abortion pills shipped by a leading telemedicine provider have gone to women living in states where most abortions are banned--fueling calls from pro-life leaders for the Trump administration to intervene.
Christian News
Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times
A surprising movement is taking shape across the globe: the Bible is capturing the attention of a new generation.
Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S.-based Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse, led by evangelist Franklin Graham, has begun airlifting critical aid to Gaza amid mounting concerns about severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the Hamas-ruled territory.
Earthquake on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church in Sulawesi (Video)
Christian worshipers ran for their lives as a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck during Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, injuring dozens in Central Sulawesi, Worthy News learned.
European and NATO Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for Talks With Trump (Worthy News Radio)
European and NATO military alliance leaders announced Sunday that they will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. They rallied around the Ukrainian leader after his exclusion from Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Agrees To Security Guarantees For Ukraine
In a potential breakthrough that could help end Europe’s bloodiest conflict in decades, Russia has reportedly agreed to extensive security protections for Ukraine as part of a possible peace deal.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Heads to Washington as Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Concrete Peace Plan (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, following the U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska that raised hopes but delivered few details on ending the war in Ukraine.
Nicaragua’s Rulers Close Catholic School In Massive Anti-Christian Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Nicaragua’s authoritarian socialist government has “expropriated” the Catholic San José School in the city of Jinotepe amid a broader crackdown on Christians expressing their faith in the Central American nation, church sources said Thursday.
Russia’s Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Trustworthy Tone’ on Ending War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the “trustworthy tone of our conversation” on ending the war in Ukraine and invited Trump to Moscow.
Serbia’s Protests Escalate Despite Vucic Ruling Out Re-Election
A tense political and security standoff continued Friday in Serbia as riots erupted in Novi Sad, where supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) clashed with anti-government protesters, hurling flares and firecrackers and prompting police intervention.
Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump shook hands with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the U.S. Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a path to peace for Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, raging in Ukraine. Their summit comes after another night of Russian air strikes in Ukraine and Kyiv responding with drone attacks in Russia.
Heavy strikes in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says Russia launched two ballistic missiles and nearly 100 drones overnight in more than a dozen locations across the country, as Moscow claimed it intercepted scores of Ukrainian drones over land and sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Families Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets Sunday in the largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began nearly two years ago, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure the release of hostages and end the fighting.
Over 200 Global NGOs Urge UN to End Reliance on UNRWA, Back Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
A interfaith coalition of more than 200 faith-based and secular NGOs from over 15 countries is calling on the United Nations and world leaders to abandon Gaza aid distribution through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and instead partner with the U.S.-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
IDF Launches Major Offensive, Destroys Dozens of Terror Targets, Seals Massive Hamas Tunnel Network
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday it has destroyed dozens of "terror targets" during a sweeping offensive in the Zeitoun neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, part of a broader plan to capture the city in its entirety. The operation comes after Israel's security cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza's largest urban center, currently home to an estimated one million Palestinians, amid the 22-month-long war with Hamas.
Inside the United States
National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons as Trump Expands Crime Crackdown
National Guard troops deployed to the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on violent crime will begin carrying weapons in the coming days, according to officials familiar with the planning.
Non-Partisan Foundation States Average American Will Save Over $3,000 Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
The average American taxpayer will see a $3,752 tax cut in 2026 thanks to the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a fresh analysis by the non-partisan Tax Foundation. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in July, marks the most significant change to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Study Finds 84% of Mail-Order Abortion Pills Going to States With Bans; Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Administration to Act
A new study has found that the vast majority of mail-order abortion pills shipped by a leading telemedicine provider have gone to women living in states where most abortions are banned--fueling calls from pro-life leaders for the Trump administration to intervene.
Christian News
Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times
A surprising movement is taking shape across the globe: the Bible is capturing the attention of a new generation.
Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S.-based Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse, led by evangelist Franklin Graham, has begun airlifting critical aid to Gaza amid mounting concerns about severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the Hamas-ruled territory.