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Around the World
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico This Saturday
President Donald Trump confirmed that he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, citing large trade deficits and the flow of fentanyl as key reasons. He also mentioned that he is still considering whether to include oil from these countries in the tariffs.
Netherlands Detains Three After Romania Demands Return of Stolen Artifacts (Worthy News In-Depth)
Dutch authorities have detained three suspects over the theft of priceless Romania artifacts from a small museum in the Netherlands, including an ancient golden helmet, after Romania threatened with legal action.
Israel Condemns Australia’s Antisemitism Attacks
Israel has urged Australia to do more to halt an "epidemic of antisemitism" after police said they had foiled an attack involving explosives in a suburb of Sydney, Australia’s biggest city.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners after Hamas Frees Hostages
Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners Thursday after Hamas fighters freed seven hostages - two Israelis and five Thais.
Inside the United States
Trump Issues Executive Order to Tackle Antisemitism and Expel Supporters of Hamas
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism, instructing the Department of Justice to take "immediate action" to deport foreign national college students and resident aliens involved in pro-Hamas protests following the terrorist group's massacre of 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of over 250 hostages.
Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting School Choice
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct the federal government to promote school choice for families nationwide.
Trump: ‘No Survivors In Midair Colission’; 67 Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters Thursday there were no survivors after Wednesday’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter that killed 67 people.
Trump Orders CDC to Immediately Stop All Collaboration with World Health Organization
The Trump administration on Monday ordered all public health officials working with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to immediately cease all collaboration with the World Health Organization and "await further guidance," the Associated Press reports.
Trump Wants Iron Dome For USA (Worthy News Focus)
Inspired by Israel’s ability to protect itself against thousands of missiles and drones fired by enemies, preparations were underway Thursday to develop a new air defense system for the United States.
Christian News
Nicaragua: Evangelicals Increasingly Targeted by Ortega Regime
A new study shows there has been a surge in attacks on Christians in Nicaragua over the last two years, with Nicaraguan dictator President Daniel Ortega now specifically targeting evangelical bodies as well as Catholic communities, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Mozambique: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists Amid Political Unrest
Missionaries and local Christians in Mozambique are being targeted by Islamic terror groups amid ongoing political protests and upheaval over October’s highly disputed general election results, Mission Network News (MNN) reports.
India: Christian Couple Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law
Christian couple in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been sentenced to five years in prison for 'attempting to convert' Hindus to Christ in violation of the state’s anti-conversion law, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico This Saturday
President Donald Trump confirmed that he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, citing large trade deficits and the flow of fentanyl as key reasons. He also mentioned that he is still considering whether to include oil from these countries in the tariffs.
Netherlands Detains Three After Romania Demands Return of Stolen Artifacts (Worthy News In-Depth)
Dutch authorities have detained three suspects over the theft of priceless Romania artifacts from a small museum in the Netherlands, including an ancient golden helmet, after Romania threatened with legal action.
Israel Condemns Australia’s Antisemitism Attacks
Israel has urged Australia to do more to halt an "epidemic of antisemitism" after police said they had foiled an attack involving explosives in a suburb of Sydney, Australia’s biggest city.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners after Hamas Frees Hostages
Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners Thursday after Hamas fighters freed seven hostages - two Israelis and five Thais.
Inside the United States
Trump Issues Executive Order to Tackle Antisemitism and Expel Supporters of Hamas
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism, instructing the Department of Justice to take "immediate action" to deport foreign national college students and resident aliens involved in pro-Hamas protests following the terrorist group's massacre of 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of over 250 hostages.
Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting School Choice
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct the federal government to promote school choice for families nationwide.
Trump: ‘No Survivors In Midair Colission’; 67 Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters Thursday there were no survivors after Wednesday’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter that killed 67 people.
Trump Orders CDC to Immediately Stop All Collaboration with World Health Organization
The Trump administration on Monday ordered all public health officials working with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to immediately cease all collaboration with the World Health Organization and "await further guidance," the Associated Press reports.
Trump Wants Iron Dome For USA (Worthy News Focus)
Inspired by Israel’s ability to protect itself against thousands of missiles and drones fired by enemies, preparations were underway Thursday to develop a new air defense system for the United States.
Christian News
Nicaragua: Evangelicals Increasingly Targeted by Ortega Regime
A new study shows there has been a surge in attacks on Christians in Nicaragua over the last two years, with Nicaraguan dictator President Daniel Ortega now specifically targeting evangelical bodies as well as Catholic communities, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Mozambique: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists Amid Political Unrest
Missionaries and local Christians in Mozambique are being targeted by Islamic terror groups amid ongoing political protests and upheaval over October’s highly disputed general election results, Mission Network News (MNN) reports.
India: Christian Couple Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law
Christian couple in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been sentenced to five years in prison for 'attempting to convert' Hindus to Christ in violation of the state’s anti-conversion law, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Around the World
Syrian Leader Dissolves Militias, Abolishes Constitution
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, previously Abu Mohammed al-Golani, declared himself transitional president, abolished the constitution, and disbanded the national army and all political and armed groups, including his own. In his Wednesday victory speech, he officially took office, marking a departure from Bashar al-Assad's rule.
China is Upgrading Its Carrier Aviation Force at Faster Pace than US
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is working hard to expand its military technology and structure, including upgrading its carrier aviation force at a faster pace than the United States Navy is, the Real Clear Defense (RCD) reports.
Biden Administration Shared Secret Intelligence on ISIS Threat with New Syrian Leaders
The outgoing United States Biden administration was sharing secret intelligence on threats from the Islamic State terror group with the Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham Islamic organization that took over governing Syria after ousting President Bashar al-Assad’s regime last month, the Washington Post reported exclusively on January 24.
Stampede Kills Dozens At India’s Hindu Festival
India’s prime minister expressed condolences Wednesday after dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede in northern India, where tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in what they call “sacred river waters.“
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Urges Arab Nations to Accept Palestinians from Gaza
President Trump's plan to transfer Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt expands on a contentious proposal previously rejected by Arab states, potentially indicating a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, according to the Wall Street Journal.
“Antisemitism is Rampant, Diversity is Viewed as a Threat,” UN Human Rights Chief Says
Antisemitism is “rampant” as Jews worldwide face increasing “intimidation, threats and physical violence,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said Monday during an address marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
No Israeli-Saudi Normalization Agreement Without Palestinian State, Riyadh Ambassador says
Saudi Arabia cannot normalize diplomatic relations with Israel unless the Palestinians are granted statehood, Riyadh’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, said during an interview with Times Radio that aired Sunday.
Inside the United States
Midair Collision Near Washington DC Kills Several; President Trump Briefed (Update)
Multiple bodies were pulled from the water Wednesday night after an American Airlines passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River following a midair collision close to Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, several sources say.
American Airlines Jet Collides with Helicopter Over Potomac
A commercial plane collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., and crashed into the Potomac River, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump Signs Order to Send ‘The Worst’ Illegal Immigrants to Guantanamo Bay
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to send 30,000 illegal immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, the latest development in his aggressive effort to close the southern border and carry out mass deportations.
RFK Jr. Denies Anti-Vax Accusations, Promises Focus on Chronic Disease
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for Health and Human Service secretary, denounced accusations that he is anti-vaccine, anti-abortion or anti-industry.
Christian News
Significant Shift: American Protestant Churches Increasingly Identify as Non-Denominational Evangelicals
Over the last 50 years, the number of evangelicals identifying as "nondenominational" has risen dramatically, growing from less than 3% in the early 1970s to nearly 35% in 2022, according to the General Social Survey. Once seen as a fringe group, these evangelicals, who often choose warehouse buildings for their congregations, now make up a significant portion of American Protestants.
Syrian Leader Dissolves Militias, Abolishes Constitution
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, previously Abu Mohammed al-Golani, declared himself transitional president, abolished the constitution, and disbanded the national army and all political and armed groups, including his own. In his Wednesday victory speech, he officially took office, marking a departure from Bashar al-Assad's rule.
China is Upgrading Its Carrier Aviation Force at Faster Pace than US
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is working hard to expand its military technology and structure, including upgrading its carrier aviation force at a faster pace than the United States Navy is, the Real Clear Defense (RCD) reports.
Biden Administration Shared Secret Intelligence on ISIS Threat with New Syrian Leaders
The outgoing United States Biden administration was sharing secret intelligence on threats from the Islamic State terror group with the Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham Islamic organization that took over governing Syria after ousting President Bashar al-Assad’s regime last month, the Washington Post reported exclusively on January 24.
Stampede Kills Dozens At India’s Hindu Festival
India’s prime minister expressed condolences Wednesday after dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede in northern India, where tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in what they call “sacred river waters.“
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Urges Arab Nations to Accept Palestinians from Gaza
President Trump's plan to transfer Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt expands on a contentious proposal previously rejected by Arab states, potentially indicating a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, according to the Wall Street Journal.
“Antisemitism is Rampant, Diversity is Viewed as a Threat,” UN Human Rights Chief Says
Antisemitism is “rampant” as Jews worldwide face increasing “intimidation, threats and physical violence,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said Monday during an address marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
No Israeli-Saudi Normalization Agreement Without Palestinian State, Riyadh Ambassador says
Saudi Arabia cannot normalize diplomatic relations with Israel unless the Palestinians are granted statehood, Riyadh’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, said during an interview with Times Radio that aired Sunday.
Inside the United States
Midair Collision Near Washington DC Kills Several; President Trump Briefed (Update)
Multiple bodies were pulled from the water Wednesday night after an American Airlines passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River following a midair collision close to Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, several sources say.
American Airlines Jet Collides with Helicopter Over Potomac
A commercial plane collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., and crashed into the Potomac River, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump Signs Order to Send ‘The Worst’ Illegal Immigrants to Guantanamo Bay
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to send 30,000 illegal immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, the latest development in his aggressive effort to close the southern border and carry out mass deportations.
RFK Jr. Denies Anti-Vax Accusations, Promises Focus on Chronic Disease
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for Health and Human Service secretary, denounced accusations that he is anti-vaccine, anti-abortion or anti-industry.
Christian News
Significant Shift: American Protestant Churches Increasingly Identify as Non-Denominational Evangelicals
Over the last 50 years, the number of evangelicals identifying as "nondenominational" has risen dramatically, growing from less than 3% in the early 1970s to nearly 35% in 2022, according to the General Social Survey. Once seen as a fringe group, these evangelicals, who often choose warehouse buildings for their congregations, now make up a significant portion of American Protestants.
Around the World
Embassies Attacked In DRC
The European Union and world leaders expressed outrage Tuesday after rioters stormed embassies and started fires in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Malaysia Launching Digital ID ‘Super-App’
Malaysia’s government says it is launching a “national digital identity ecosystem” named “MyDigital ID Superapp” across the Asian nation.
US Hostage Released by Taliban After Nearly 900 Days in Captivity
US citizen Ryan Corbett was last week released from nearly 900 days in captivity after being taken hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan in August 2022.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Orders UN Palestinian Agency To Close In East Jerusalem After Massacre
The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency prepared Wednesday to cease all operations in East Jerusalem after Israel ordered it to vacate its premises there.
Israel: ‘20,000 Hamas Fighters Killed’ Sparking Gaza Death Toll Debate (Worthy News Focus)
A leading war crimes lawyer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, has publicly raised doubts that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
Inside the United States
CA Drops Charges Against Pro-Life Activists’ for Release of Undercover Videos
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a plea agreement has been reached to result in no jail time for activists who recorded conversations with Planned Parenthood staff about the procurement and sale of tissue from aborted fetuses.
Pentagon’s December Answer on Drones Confirmed by White House
Following months of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding mysterious drone sightings up and down the East Coast, the White House confirms they flew with federal government authorization.
More Than 3,500 Undocumented Migrants Arrested in Trump’s First Week, Including Dozens of Venezuelan Gang Members
President Donald Trump’s first week in office has seen US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal partner agencies arrest more than 3,500 undocumented migrants, including dozens of members of the notoriously criminal Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
US Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Publicly Funded Religious School
In a move that may significantly broaden religious rights in America, the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from an Oklahoma Catholic school that seeks to become the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school, the Hill reports.
Trump Blocks Federal Funding For Abortion in US and Abroad
Blocking government funding for abortions both in the US and abroad, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump on Friday reinstated the Mexico City Policy and the Hyde Amendment.
Christian News
China Detains Tibet House Church Members
Chinese authorities have detained 10 Christians from the house church "All Ranges Church" in Tibet as part of a broader anti-Christian campaign, Christian investigators said Tuesday.
California: Christian Charity Reports Surging Interest in Gospel Amid Wild-Fire Relief Efforts
The Dream Center Christian charity which provides food and housing for those in need in Los Angeles has reported a surging interest in the Gospel among volunteers who have flocked to help bring relief following the recent devastating California wildfires that killed 24 people and destroyed some 12,000 buildings and homes.
Embassies Attacked In DRC
The European Union and world leaders expressed outrage Tuesday after rioters stormed embassies and started fires in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Malaysia Launching Digital ID ‘Super-App’
Malaysia’s government says it is launching a “national digital identity ecosystem” named “MyDigital ID Superapp” across the Asian nation.
US Hostage Released by Taliban After Nearly 900 Days in Captivity
US citizen Ryan Corbett was last week released from nearly 900 days in captivity after being taken hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan in August 2022.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Orders UN Palestinian Agency To Close In East Jerusalem After Massacre
The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency prepared Wednesday to cease all operations in East Jerusalem after Israel ordered it to vacate its premises there.
Israel: ‘20,000 Hamas Fighters Killed’ Sparking Gaza Death Toll Debate (Worthy News Focus)
A leading war crimes lawyer at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, has publicly raised doubts that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
Inside the United States
CA Drops Charges Against Pro-Life Activists’ for Release of Undercover Videos
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a plea agreement has been reached to result in no jail time for activists who recorded conversations with Planned Parenthood staff about the procurement and sale of tissue from aborted fetuses.
Pentagon’s December Answer on Drones Confirmed by White House
Following months of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding mysterious drone sightings up and down the East Coast, the White House confirms they flew with federal government authorization.
More Than 3,500 Undocumented Migrants Arrested in Trump’s First Week, Including Dozens of Venezuelan Gang Members
President Donald Trump’s first week in office has seen US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal partner agencies arrest more than 3,500 undocumented migrants, including dozens of members of the notoriously criminal Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
US Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Publicly Funded Religious School
In a move that may significantly broaden religious rights in America, the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from an Oklahoma Catholic school that seeks to become the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school, the Hill reports.
Trump Blocks Federal Funding For Abortion in US and Abroad
Blocking government funding for abortions both in the US and abroad, newly inaugurated President Donald Trump on Friday reinstated the Mexico City Policy and the Hyde Amendment.
Christian News
China Detains Tibet House Church Members
Chinese authorities have detained 10 Christians from the house church "All Ranges Church" in Tibet as part of a broader anti-Christian campaign, Christian investigators said Tuesday.
California: Christian Charity Reports Surging Interest in Gospel Amid Wild-Fire Relief Efforts
The Dream Center Christian charity which provides food and housing for those in need in Los Angeles has reported a surging interest in the Gospel among volunteers who have flocked to help bring relief following the recent devastating California wildfires that killed 24 people and destroyed some 12,000 buildings and homes.