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Around the World
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition Amid Early-Stage Kidney Failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at the hospital, with blood tests indicating the 88-year-old pontiff is suffering from early-stage kidney failure, the Vatican suggested in a health update late Sunday.
Ukrainian President Open To Resign In Exchange For NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to step down “immediately” if it secures peace for Ukraine and suggests to trade his resignation for the country’s membership of the NATO military alliance.
Christian Democrats Win German Vote, ‘But AfD Second’
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led by Friedrich Merz, has won the German Federal Election, known for its anti-migration stance and considered right-wing, emerged as the second-largest faction, exit polls showed Sunday.
Ukraine Suffers Record Drone Attack Ahead Of 3rd Anniversary (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia launched more than 200 drones in an overnight attack ahead of the third anniversary of the war against Russia. The attacks, the worst in the armed conflict so far, reportedly killed at least one civilian and was the latest bloodshed in Europe’s most brutal conflict in decades.
France, Germany Shocked By Knife Attacks Killing One, Injuring Several
France and Germany are reeling from knife attacks linked to Islamic extremism and antisemitism in which at least one person was killed and six injured.
Europe In Turmoil As Russia-US Design World Order (Worthy News Focus)
“I am thinking of leaving the Netherlands if there is a war again in Europe,” says Aafje van Kampen, a Dutch painter and graphic artist who happens to be the mother of a Worthy News agency reporter.
Mexico Worried About Possible US Intervention Changes Constitution
Mexico’s president unveiled constitutional reforms Thursday amid concerns over possible American military intervention in her country after U.S. President Donald J. Trump designated six Mexican drug cartels as “foreign terrorist” organizations.
Outrage in Kyiv Over Trump’s Remarks: ‘We Are a Sovereign Nation’
Ukraine has reacted angrily and in disbelief to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is “a dictator with only four percent public support.”

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Deploys Tanks in West Bank Near Jenin for First Time in Two Decades, Escalating Anti-Terror Operations
Israel deployed tanks in Jenin for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday, signaling an extended military presence in northern Samaria as it intensifies counterterrorism operations in the region.
Thousands Chant ‘Death to Israel’ at Nasrallah’s Funeral Amid Israeli Jet Flyovers
Thousands dressed in black converged at Beirut's Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to mourn Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike five months ago. As Israeli jets flew low overhead just as the funeral began, the crowd chanted "Death to Israel, death to America, we respond to your call, Nasrallah."
Hamas Releases Six Hostages After Handing Over Mother’s Body
Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday, just hours after it handed over the body of hostage Shiri Bibas, a mother whose two children were killed.
Israel Mourns as Netanyahu Vows Justice for Young Victims of Hamas Atrocity (Video)
Israeli citizens were shocked when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday recounted the horrific events leading to the deaths of Ariel Bibas, aged 4, and Kfir Bibas, aged 1. Their bodies were returned to Israel on Thursday without their mother.
Netanyahu Calls to Expand Counterterror Operation After Bus Bombings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced intensified Israeli counterterror efforts after Thursday's attempted bus bombings. The operation led to the detention of about 90 suspects and the confiscation of over 15 weapons.

Inside the United States
U.S. Education Department: DEI is a Civil Rights Violation
The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and any institution that does not comply with the department’s antidiscrimination requirements will face loss of federal funding.
Chinese Spies, Human Smugglers, Violent Criminals Latest ICE Arrests in Florida
An alleged Chinese spy, human smugglers and violent criminals are the latest to be arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents in Florida.

Christian News
Baptists Want US To Defund Planned Parenthood Over Abortions
The policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the world’s largest Baptist church organization, wants the U.S. Congress to end the alleged killing of “millions of preborn sons and daughters” by defunding Planned Parenthood, America’s biggest abortion provider.

Worthy Insights
Hundreds of ministries to pray for 250 million students in Collegiate Day of Prayer
Hundreds of churches, ministries and individuals have committed to pray for 250 million students worldwide for the Collegiate Day of Prayer on Feb. 27.
Trump Fires Top U.S. General In Major Shakeup Of Pentagon Leadership
President Donald Trump on February 21 fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and dismissed five other admirals and generals in a major shake-up of the top leadership of the U.S. military.
Israel challenges Egypt on secret Sinai military buildup
Senior Israeli officials have approached Egypt regarding serious violations of peace agreement terms following mounting evidence of Egyptian military buildup in Sinai that exceeds previously agreed limits, Israel Hayom has learned.
Israeli scientists fuse ‘brain tissue’ and electronic chips to test autism treatment
Israeli entrepreneur and investor Shmulik Bezalel has traveled the world and donated funds for research to find a treatment for his son Itay who has low-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Itay is one of 254 million children and adults worldwide struggling with neuropsychiatric disorders without a suitable treatment.
‘Associated Press’ slammed for saying Bibas kids, their mother ‘died in captivity’
The Associated Press drew widespread criticism, including from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, for stating that Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel, 4, and Kfir, 9 months, “died in captivity.”
US Christians reaffirm Israel’s right to biblical heartland ahead of Trump annexation decision
A group of American Christian leaders are publicly reaffirming the Jewish people’s right to the biblical heartland of Israel, ahead of a key U.S. decision on Israeli sovereignty over the territory.
‘Demons exist’: Wikipedia Co-Founder Shares How Studying Hollywood Cults Led Him to Christ
Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder, philosopher, and writer, was a devout atheist at one point in his life — but that all changed as his own philosophical writings started to challenge his belief system.
Around the World
Iran Executed at Least 975 People in 2024, Marking a 17% Rise from the Previous Year
Iran carried out nearly 1,000 executions last year, marking what human rights organizations have condemned as a "horrifying escalation" in the use of capital punishment, according to a U.N. human rights watchdog group.
Brazil’s Ex-Leader Indicted In Alleged Coup To Kill Current President
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, has been formally charged in an alleged plot to assassinate the current leader of Brazil and others.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Plans Extensive Missile Strikes in Operation True Promise III (Video)
The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Iran is poised to conduct Operation True Promise III involving extensive missile strikes on U.S. and Israeli targets, according to a recent interview translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days
After 503 days, Israel received the coffins of four hostages—baby Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, their mother Shiri, and 83-year-old Oded Lifshitz—abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7, 2023, massacre.
Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say
Multiple buses exploded in central Israel in a suspected terror attack, with all devices timed for simultaneous detonation for tomorrow morning, Israel Police and Hebrew media report.
Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority
U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s move to freeze foreign aid has brought security assistance to the Palestinian Authority (P.A.) to a halt amid concerns the United States had indirectly paid for terrorism, officials say.

Inside the United States
Pentagon Looks to Offset $50B in Spending for Trump Priorities
The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump's military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect the country from missile attacks.
Trump eyes sending checks to Americans from DOGE savings (Video)
President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk floated the idea of sending some the money that the Department of Government Efficiency saves directly back to taxpayers, but the checks aren't in the mail yet.
Schools in at Least 46 States Embrace DEI, Face Losing Federal Funding
A newly released report details thousands of schools that embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies.
Trump’s Ban on Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants Could Halt Billions in Payments
Trump’s executive order to halt federal spending on illegal immigrants could save U.S. citizens up to $278 billion over the next decade, aligning with past cost analyses.
Vance to Drug Cartels, Human Traffickers at CPAC: “Get Out of the US”
Vice President JD Vance issued a strong warning to drug cartels and human traffickers operating within the United States, emphatically stating that they need to "get the hell out" of the country. His forceful remarks underscored his administration's commitment to tackling the serious issues of drug trafficking and human exploitation on American soil.
Kash Patel Confirmed by Senate as FBI Director
The GOP-led Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee, Kash Patel on Thursday, as the new FBI director, marking another victory for Trump and addressing recent claims of politicization within the bureau.

Christian News
70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC
Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the latest tragic attack on believers in the country, according to Open Doors.

Worthy Watch
Trump Administration Names Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration is officially designating eight Latin American crime groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” intensifying pressure on cartels operating in the U.S. and those supporting them.

Worthy Insights
Body returned by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas — IDF declares ‘serious violation’ as remains of her 2 kids positively ID’d
The Israel Defense Forces told the Bibas family that while the bodies of young hostages Ariel and Kfir were positively identified Thursday, the third body was not that of the children’s mother Shiri.
How A US Iron Dome Could Reshape Global Nuclear Relations
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is already searching for cutting-edge missile defense technologies after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order, calling for an “Iron Dome for America.”
Meet the Israeli robotic system set to transform warfare
Israel-based defense company Plasan recently introduced the All-Terrain Electric Mission Module (ATeMM), a cutting-edge system designed to enhance military mobility and efficiency. The system supports a wide range of battlefield applications, including logistics, energy, munitions and sensors.
Christian Leaders Set To Unveil West Bank Resolution at Dallas Event
American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) has announced a press conference at the upcoming National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Dallas, Texas. The event will unveil a resolution reaffirming what the drafters believe to be the Jewish people’s right to what the document calls the biblical heartland of Israel—referred to in the resolution as “Judea and Samaria” but known internationally as the West Bank.
Massive Microsoft Quantum Computer Breakthrough Uses New State Of Matter
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it has invented an entirely new kind of quantum computer. Its new quantum chip, Majorana 1, is a quantum processor analogous to transistors in classical computers’ semiconductor chips and offers a path to million-qubit systems in a single relatively small quantum computing fridge.
Christian girls’ basketball team to face trans athlete in playoff game as California defies Trump’s order
As California continues to defy President Donald Trump's recent executive order forbidding trans athletes from competing in girls' sports, the state's residents will see the ramifications of that decision play out on a basketball court this week.
Ai solves superbug mystery in 48 hours – after it took scientists 10 years to crack
A scientific mystery that took 10 years to solve was cracked in two days by Google’s artificial intelligence.
Two Israeli soldiers forced to flee Amsterdam after being doxxed online
Two serving IDF soldiers who fought in Gaza had to flee Amsterdam and return to Israel after a pro-Palestinian organization tracked them down and doxxed them on social media, Israeli media reported on Tuesday.
King Charles III accepts Jewish-Muslim ‘reconciliation accord’ in wake of distrust sown by war
King Charles III accepted an accord of reconciliation from the leaders of several major Jewish and Muslim groups in the UK on Wednesday.
Around the World
Trump Calls Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy ‘Dictator’
Relations between Washington and Kyiv rapidly deteriorated Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald J. Trump calling his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zekenskyy a “dictator” who may soon have no country.
U.S. Air Force Test-Launches Hypersonic ICBM as Russia Deploys Mobile Nukes
The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III hypersonic intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday, demonstrating that the nation's nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable, and effective. This launch occurred shortly after Russia conducted combat training with its 'Yars' mobile ICBM.
Trump Demands Early Presidential Vote In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump demands that war-torn Ukraine hold elections soon as part of a peace deal with Russia amid questions over the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Dutch Influential Immigration Politician Bolkestein Dies At 91
Frits Bolkestein, one of the most influential Dutch conservative-liberal politicians who was among the first to publicly challenge immigration policies in the Netherlands, has died at the age of 91.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in the Middle East, to "demonstrate force projection capabilities" to send a clear warning to adversaries in the region.
Israel Strikes in Southern Syria
The Israeli Air Force struck armored vehicles and tanks used to store weapons in the Sa'sa area of southern Syria on Tuesday night, targeting arsenals of the former Assad regime, according to military sources.

Inside the United States
HHS Releases New Guidelines Acknowledging Only Two Sexes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new guidance on Wednesday that defines sex as an "immutable biological classification" of male and female, aligning with President Donald Trump's executive orders. This updated policy restores the concept of biological truth regarding the two sexes.
‘Radical Transparency’: Trump Orders ‘Wasteful’ Federal Programs, Contracts Exposed
President Donald Trump sent a memo to all federal agency heads Tuesday directing them to release all details related to the cut grants, contracts and other federal spending deemed "wasteful."
‘Clean House:’ Trump to Fire All Biden-Era DOJ Attorneys
President Donald Trump released a statement late Tuesday announcing he would fire all “Biden-era” attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Southwest Border Apprehensions Drop by 85%, at Ports of Entry by 93%
In the first 10 days of the Trump administration, apprehensions dropped by 85% between ports of entry at the southwest border, according to new data published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Christian News
Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church
Devoted Christians in an area of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province said Thursday they fear for their future after hardline local Muslims objected to their worship activities and construction of a church.

Worthy Insights
Nearly 2,000 Students Choose Christ in 1 Night at Ohio State: ‘God Is Moving in This Generation’
Thousands of college students gathered at Ohio State University on Tuesday night to seek the hope that's found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and nearly 2,000 of them made decisions to give their hearts to God.
Israeli Navy’s new missile ships in an expanding battlefield
In recent months, Israeli Navy vessels have played a central role in the military’s enforcement strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives with precision fire from formidable Sa’ar 6-class corvettes. Weighing 2,000 tons, these are the navy’s largest and most advanced ships.
Trump effect? China dramatically curtails Iranian oil exports
Last month, the Chinese government banned oil tankers subject to US sanctions from entering ports in Shandong, the key province for China-Iran trade, through which about 90% of Iranian oil flows.
Trump cancels State Department subscriptions to NY Times, AP, Reuters
The Trump administration has ordered the State Department to terminate all non-essential news subscriptions to outlets such as the New York Times, AP, Reuters and Bloomberg News.
Egypt uncovers first royal tomb in over 100 years — ending discovery drought since King Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922
More than a century after King Tutunkhamun was discovered — elevating the ancient figure to celebrity status — archeologists have uncovered the tomb of King Thutmose II, Egyptian officials declared on Tuesday.
How USAID Shipped Bags of Hundred Dollar Bills to the Taliban
In 2022, the DAB Afghanistan Bank showed off photos of $40 million in stacks of hundred dollar bills sitting on the tarmac at Kabul International Airport. The Taliban-controlled central bank described this as one of three shipments of "humanitarian aid" amounting to over $100 million.
‘Amazing Salvation Numbers’: Seismic Spiritual Shift in World’s Largest Catholic Country
Brazil is witnessing a seismic shift in its religious landscape that's rapidly reshaping the country's spiritual and social fabric. As CBN News discovered, evangelicals are poised to outnumber Catholics as the largest faith group there.
Israeli officials raided UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem in effort to enforce law against the UN body
Jerusalem municipal officials and Border Police forces entered several facilities belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, including a compound in Qalandia.