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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.
U.S., China Reach Trade Agreement; Details Coming Monday
Market implications are expected Monday morning worldwide following Sunday’s announcement of a trade agreement between the United States and China.
Iran and US Wrap Up Nuclear Talks in Oman Amid Standoff on Enrichment Rights
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States concluded on Sunday with no breakthrough, as both sides remained entrenched in their positions over uranium enrichment. However, they confirmed plans for further negotiations in the near future.
Rubio, Vance Help Advance Ceasefire Between India, Pakistan
President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire Saturday morning between India and Pakistan after days of military fighting in the neighboring nations.
Christians Feel Impact Of Indonesian Earthquake
An earthquake of at least 6 magnitude hit the northern part of Indonesia’s Sumatra island Sunday, and Christians living there told Worthy News they could feel the impact in their home.
New Pope Backs Proposed Ceasefire In Ukraine, Gaza
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine just hours after Ukraine and Russia seemed to open their doors slightly to direct peace talks.
Christians Urge Nuclear-Armed Pakistan And India To End Fighting
Pakistani Christians on Sunday urged nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India to immediately end their fighting as clashes rapidly escalated hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was supposed to come into effect.
Kyiv: ‘Ukraine Busts Hungary Spy Network Preparing Invasion’ (Worthy News Investigation)
Ukraine claims to have busted a Hungarian spy ring operating on its territory that collected intelligence for a possible Hungarian invasion of the country.
Clashes Despite US Brokered Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan
A U.S.-brokered truce between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan was violated just hours after the truce began, residents observed.
European Leaders in Kyiv Remembering Fallen, Calling for Peace (Worthy News Radio)
European leaders visited Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the road toward peace between Ukraine and Russia, and to remember the fallen soldiers. Their visit came a day after Russia remembered the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
China, Russia Deepen Ties At Military Parade In Moscow
China’s and Russia’s leaders deepened their partnership in Moscow where a massive military parade recalled the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.
India Says Pakistan Hits Its Military Bases
India has accused Pakistan’s army of attacking three of its military bases with drones and missiles, a day after dozens of people were reportedly killed by Indian strikes in Pakistan.
New Pope Holding First Mass After Criticism And Facing Global Challenges
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who has come under fire from influential supporters of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, echoes sentiments of his predecessor saying “the [Catholic] Church should be judged by the holiness of its members, and not the grandeur of her buildings.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports in Yemen After Evacuation Warning
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent evacuation warning Sunday to residents of Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen, hours before multiple airstrikes reportedly targeted Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif.
Israeli-American Hostage Release Coming
Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage held by Hamas, is close to being released, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces Major Executive Order To Slash Drug Prices
President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order Monday to slash U.S. drug prices by 30% to 80% through a “Most Favored Nation” policy.
Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected As First American Pope
Robert Prevost was elected as the first American pope on Thursday, appearing on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica as Leo XIV.
Christian News
Pakistan: Young Christian Shot Dead; Suspect Detained
As tensions rose Saturday between India and Pakistan, at least one widow was mourning the death of her only son, a Christian teenager shot and killed by a Muslim in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
China: Christian Media Mobilized for CCP Propaganda
At a recent meeting in Wuhan, Christian media in China were instructed to increase their coverage of Xi Jinping's thoughts and key Communist Party documents, according to a religious liberty and human rights magazine.
Worthy Insights
Mike Huckabee Slams Report of Trump-Netanyahu Feud
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee pushed back against a report that relations between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were strained, describing the article as "reckless and irresponsible," Mediaite reported.
Around the World
Germany’s New Chancellor Faces Rocky Road Ahead
Friedrich Merz began his first full day as Germany’s new chancellor on Wednesday despite being a politically wounded and weakened leader after failing to win enough parliamentary support in a first vote on Tuesday, which shocked the country’s political establishment.
Global Trade Reorder Begins in Trump Deal with United Kingdom
Seeking to reorder global trade with America at the center, President Donald Trump announced the framework of a trade deal with the United Kingdom on Thursday.
Satellite Images Expose Alleged Iranian Nuclear Weapons Facility
Satellite images obtained exclusively by Fox News reveal what an Iranian opposition group claims is a previously undisclosed nuclear weapons facility in Iran’s Semnan Province. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) asserts that the site, covering nearly 2,500 acres, has been operating for over a decade under the guise of a chemical production company named Diba Energy Siba.
US Drops Normalization Demand in Saudi Nuclear Talks
The United States is no longer requiring Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel as a condition for progressing civil nuclear cooperation talks, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. This shift comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the kingdom next week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Victory in Gaza Means Defeating Hamas and Freeing Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that victory in Gaza requires both the defeat of Hamas and the release of hostages during a visit to reservist soldiers at a training base in southern Israel.
Israel’s New Gaza Aid Plan Faces Pushback from International Organizations
Israel’s new humanitarian aid plan for the Gaza Strip aims to deliver supplies directly to families, but some international aid organizations are refusing to cooperate unless significant changes are made, two Western diplomats told The Jerusalem Post.
Inside the United States
Nationwide Operation Nets Over 200 Suspected Child Predators, Rescues 115 Minors
A sweeping five-day law enforcement operation targeting online child predators led to the arrest of 205 suspects and the rescue of 115 children across the United States, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 7.
Powell Warns of Economic Risks as Fed Keeps Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would hold interest rates unchanged as it warned about the potential for higher unemployment and higher inflation as a result of President Donald Trump's trade plans.
Christian News
Fulani Militants Kill Six Christians in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen launched deadly raids on two predominantly Christian villages in Plateau state, Nigeria, on May 3-4, killing six people and injuring dozens, Morning Star News reported.
Worthy Insights
2,000 Young People in UK Encounter God at All-Night Prayer Gathering: ‘A Sense of Holy Awe’
Signs of a spiritual shift are becoming more evident in the United Kingdom as young people flock to churches in search of healing, freedom, and deliverance. In the latest evidence that the tide is turning, more than 2,000 young people gathered to seek God in an all-night prayer and worship event.
Jenin transforming from terror stronghold into ghost town amid IDF ops.
More than 100 terrorists have been killed and approximately 320 wanted individuals arrested since the launch of Operation Iron Wall in the West Bank, the IDF announced on Wednesday.
Worthy Satire (Humor)
Biden: Dropping Out of 2024 Race Was ‘Hard’ Because His Presidency Was Just ‘So Successful’
In a teary-eyed farewell that lasted approximately 45 minutes — or roughly the duration of a decent nap — President Joe Biden said that deciding to step down in 2024 was the toughest call of his career, pointing to the overwhelming success of his first term as the main reason for his departure.
Trump Relieved He Didn’t Become Pope, Excited That ‘At Least’ the Pope Is Now American
After failing to secure the papacy, Donald Trump expressed relief that the Vatican at least chose an American to lead the Catholic Church.
Sen. Durbin Demands DOJ, FBI Probe ‘Sinister’ Pizza Deliveries to Federal Judges
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on the Department of Justice and the FBI to investigate a series of anonymous pizza deliveries to federal judges, labeling the saucy act a “brazen assault on our judicial system.”
‘Defund the Police’ Massively Backfires in Minneapolis, Becomes Mecca of Violence as Mobs Storm Press Conference
The city that once championed the “Defund the Police” movement is now desperately trying to walk back its stance as chaos reigns in the streets. In a surreal twist, a press conference held by the “Defund the Police” coalition ended in mayhem when a mob stormed the stage and pummeled the spokesperson, chanting, “Where are the cops?!”
Trump Looking to Rebrand Persian Gulf as ‘Arabian Sea — But Better,’ Says It’s ‘Tremendous, Fantastic, and Totally Not a War Starter’
Former President Donald Trump announced today that after successfully rebranding the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," he's now setting his sights on renaming the Persian Gulf to the "Arabian Sea — But Better."
Biden’s Floating Pier Off Gaza Coast Officially Labeled a Dud: ‘Turns Out Water Isn’t Solid Ground’
After spending millions on a floating pier off the coast of Gaza intended to foster economic development, the Biden administration officially labeled the project a dud, admitting that "we underestimated the whole water not being solid thing."
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Dismantle Three Agencies, Citing ‘Slightly Excessive’ Approach
In a stunning blow to President Trump’s "Extreme Makeover: Government Edition," a federal judge has blocked his plan to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), calling the move “a tad too aggressive, even for reality TV standards.”
Trump Brands Fed Chair Powell a ‘Fool,’ But Calls Him the Perfect ‘Mean Tweet Target’
In a stunning reversal of traditional economic policy discussions, former President Donald Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "fool" but admitting he enjoys using Powell as a verbal punching bag on social media.
NPR and PBS CEOs Vow to Keep Jobs, Claim ‘Marketable Skills Include Hosting Pledge Drives
In a bold press conference held in a cozy, dimly lit coffee shop filled with artisanal candles and NPR tote bags, the CEOs of NPR and PBS announced their intention to fight back against President Trump's proposed funding cuts, insisting that they’re utterly unqualified to do anything else.