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Around the World
EU Renews Sanctions On Russia As Hungary Ends Opposition
The European Union has renewed sanctions against Russia after EU member state Hungary stopped blocking the move in return for a declaration on energy security, as it depends on Russian natural gas and oil supplies.
Trump Withdraws Tariff Threat on Colombia Following Agreement
The White House declared late Sunday that President Donald Trump has decided against implementing tariffs and certain sanctions on Colombia following their agreement to accept deported migrants from the US on US military aircraft.
Stocks Tumble As China Challenges US’ AI Dominance
China’s new artificial intelligence (AI) model, DeepSeek, spooked investors Monday, sparking a $1 trillion withdrawal from stocks in the United States and Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
World Remembers Liberation Auschwitz Amid Concerns About Antisemitism (Worthy News In-Depth)
World leaders and dozens of Holocaust survivors gathered Monday at the former site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation by Soviet troops at the end of World War II.
Hamas Has Recruited Up to 15,000 New Members Since Start of Gaza War, US Sources Say
Iran-backed Hamas has recruited between 10,000 and 15,000 new members since the group attacked Israel on October 7 2023 and triggered the war in Gaza, two congressional sources briefed on US intelligence have told the Jerusalem Post.
Inside the United States
Trump Overhauls Military Using Executive Orders
President Trump is implementing a significant restructuring of the U.S. military through three executive orders, addressing those thrown out for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine, banning transgender service members, and banning the use of "invented and identification-based pronouns."
Abbott Deploys Texas Military to Rio Grande Valley to Assist Trump Administration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surged additional Texas military resources to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to assist President Donald Trump with his border security efforts.
U.S. National Debt Burden Tops $106,000 Per Person
The national debt continues to rise at a breakneck pace, with Americans bearing a greater and greater debt burden.
Christian News
Nigeria: Boko Haram Steps Up Attacks on Christians, “Many of Us Have Lost Everything”
The Boko Haram jihadist insurgent group intensified its attacks on Christians in Nigeria’s Borno state earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Christians Arrested/Tortured by Sudanese Army, “Christians of All Backgrounds are Trapped in the Chaos”
Seven Sudanese Christian youths were arrested and tortured by intelligence agents of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in the country’s River Nile state on Jan. 14, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Wracked by a civil war launched between the SAF and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF),
EU Renews Sanctions On Russia As Hungary Ends Opposition
The European Union has renewed sanctions against Russia after EU member state Hungary stopped blocking the move in return for a declaration on energy security, as it depends on Russian natural gas and oil supplies.
Trump Withdraws Tariff Threat on Colombia Following Agreement
The White House declared late Sunday that President Donald Trump has decided against implementing tariffs and certain sanctions on Colombia following their agreement to accept deported migrants from the US on US military aircraft.
Stocks Tumble As China Challenges US’ AI Dominance
China’s new artificial intelligence (AI) model, DeepSeek, spooked investors Monday, sparking a $1 trillion withdrawal from stocks in the United States and Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
World Remembers Liberation Auschwitz Amid Concerns About Antisemitism (Worthy News In-Depth)
World leaders and dozens of Holocaust survivors gathered Monday at the former site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation by Soviet troops at the end of World War II.
Hamas Has Recruited Up to 15,000 New Members Since Start of Gaza War, US Sources Say
Iran-backed Hamas has recruited between 10,000 and 15,000 new members since the group attacked Israel on October 7 2023 and triggered the war in Gaza, two congressional sources briefed on US intelligence have told the Jerusalem Post.
Inside the United States
Trump Overhauls Military Using Executive Orders
President Trump is implementing a significant restructuring of the U.S. military through three executive orders, addressing those thrown out for refusing the Covid-19 vaccine, banning transgender service members, and banning the use of "invented and identification-based pronouns."
Abbott Deploys Texas Military to Rio Grande Valley to Assist Trump Administration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surged additional Texas military resources to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) to assist President Donald Trump with his border security efforts.
U.S. National Debt Burden Tops $106,000 Per Person
The national debt continues to rise at a breakneck pace, with Americans bearing a greater and greater debt burden.
Christian News
Nigeria: Boko Haram Steps Up Attacks on Christians, “Many of Us Have Lost Everything”
The Boko Haram jihadist insurgent group intensified its attacks on Christians in Nigeria’s Borno state earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Christians Arrested/Tortured by Sudanese Army, “Christians of All Backgrounds are Trapped in the Chaos”
Seven Sudanese Christian youths were arrested and tortured by intelligence agents of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in the country’s River Nile state on Jan. 14, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Wracked by a civil war launched between the SAF and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF),
Around the World
Trump Still Demands Greenland After ‘Horrendous’ Call; Russia Also Interested
U.S. President Donald J. Trump still believes the U.S. would take control of Greenland, despite a “horrendous” call with Denmark’s prime minister and demands by Russia to split the world’s largest island.
Columbian President Backs Down After Trump Threats
A significant diplomatic clash unfolded over the weekend when Colombia rejected two planes carrying illegal immigrants from the United States. In response, U.S. President Trump threatened severe retaliatory actions. Moments after Trump made the announcement, Colombian President Gustavo Petro took action, using his own presidential plane to facilitate the "dignified return of Colombian nationals" to their home country.
Belarus President ‘Wins’ Reelection While American Is Freed (Worthy News Focus)
Europe’s longest-serving leader, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, clinched his seventh straight election victory on Sunday and ordered the release of an American woman who had been held in the autocratically-ruled nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Shows Strong Support for Israel During First Days of Administration
In a series of bold moves, President Trump has shown his strong support for Israel in the early days of his administration, working to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations and enhance Israel’s security and sovereignty through a series of executive orders and the releasing of military aid to the Jewish state.
Israel Confirms Release of Four Female Soldiers By Hamas
Israel has confirmed the return of four female Israeli soldiers who were held as hostages by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2022.
Inside the United States
Republicans Push to Finish Southern Border Wall
Republican senators riding high on President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown are continuing to push forward on other border security measures, with two lawmakers introducing separate bills to fund and finish the southern border wall.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Ban ‘Digital Dollar’
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology," banning the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in order to protect Americans.
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated at Wuhan Lab
The COVID-19 virus "more likely" originated from a research lab in China, the CIA now says, though it has "low confidence" in its determination.
New Bill Would End Federally Funded Transgender Surgeries, Hormones for Minors
Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would block Medicaid from paying for gender transition drugs and surgeries for minors.
Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defense Secretary While Trump Tours LA
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a nail-biting-vote following fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans toward him after allegations of misconduct.
Christian News
Pakistan Christian Women Killed; Four Others Convicted For Blasphemy (Worthy News Investigation)
A prominent Christian human rights activist who fled his home in Pakistan after facing death for alleged blasphemy against Islam has expressed outrage about the killing of two Christian women and the conviction of four people on blasphemy charges over the weekend.
Trump Still Demands Greenland After ‘Horrendous’ Call; Russia Also Interested
U.S. President Donald J. Trump still believes the U.S. would take control of Greenland, despite a “horrendous” call with Denmark’s prime minister and demands by Russia to split the world’s largest island.
Columbian President Backs Down After Trump Threats
A significant diplomatic clash unfolded over the weekend when Colombia rejected two planes carrying illegal immigrants from the United States. In response, U.S. President Trump threatened severe retaliatory actions. Moments after Trump made the announcement, Colombian President Gustavo Petro took action, using his own presidential plane to facilitate the "dignified return of Colombian nationals" to their home country.
Belarus President ‘Wins’ Reelection While American Is Freed (Worthy News Focus)
Europe’s longest-serving leader, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, clinched his seventh straight election victory on Sunday and ordered the release of an American woman who had been held in the autocratically-ruled nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Shows Strong Support for Israel During First Days of Administration
In a series of bold moves, President Trump has shown his strong support for Israel in the early days of his administration, working to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations and enhance Israel’s security and sovereignty through a series of executive orders and the releasing of military aid to the Jewish state.
Israel Confirms Release of Four Female Soldiers By Hamas
Israel has confirmed the return of four female Israeli soldiers who were held as hostages by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2022.
Inside the United States
Republicans Push to Finish Southern Border Wall
Republican senators riding high on President Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown are continuing to push forward on other border security measures, with two lawmakers introducing separate bills to fund and finish the southern border wall.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Ban ‘Digital Dollar’
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology," banning the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in order to protect Americans.
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated at Wuhan Lab
The COVID-19 virus "more likely" originated from a research lab in China, the CIA now says, though it has "low confidence" in its determination.
New Bill Would End Federally Funded Transgender Surgeries, Hormones for Minors
Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would block Medicaid from paying for gender transition drugs and surgeries for minors.
Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defense Secretary While Trump Tours LA
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a nail-biting-vote following fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans toward him after allegations of misconduct.
Christian News
Pakistan Christian Women Killed; Four Others Convicted For Blasphemy (Worthy News Investigation)
A prominent Christian human rights activist who fled his home in Pakistan after facing death for alleged blasphemy against Islam has expressed outrage about the killing of two Christian women and the conviction of four people on blasphemy charges over the weekend.
Around the World
Britain Launches Digital Passport And Robots Answering Questions (Worthy News Focus)
The British government wants citizens to carry a digital version of their passport, driving license, social benefits account, and marriage and birth certificates on their smartphones “in tune with modern life.”
Poland’s Premier Condemns Green Deal; Urges Trump-Style Defense Of Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the European Union to cut the “Green Deal drastically,” saying the controversial environmental program would “bankrupt” the EU.
Iran Is “Pressing Gas Pedal” on Uranium Enrichment, UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says
Continuing to raise the long-standing alarm that Iran is close to developing a nuclear bomb, the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief has announced that the Iranian regime is "pressing the gas pedal" on its enrichment of uranium to near weapons grade, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Will Control Egypt-Gaza Border Crossing During Ceasefire First Phase
Israel, not the Palestinian Authority, will control the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the current four-day-old ceasefire with Hamas, the Associated Press reports.
IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Halevi Resigns Over October 7 Failures
Citing failure to protect Israel from the October 7 Hamas attack, IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi on Tuesday announced his resignation, Haaretz reports. Halevi will leave his post on March 6.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces $500 Billion “Stargate” Project to Lead AI Advancement Worldwide
The US Trump administration on Tuesday announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to build artificial intelligence infrastructure that will outpace AI programs being developed by other countries, USA Today reports.
Trump Directs Feds to Target Cartels that Threaten Homeland Security
President Donald Trump is directing federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups that are a threat to American citizens and national security.
Trump Orders Federal DEI Staff Be Put On Leave Immediately
President Donald Trump ordered that starting Wednesday, all federal staff working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities will immediately be put on paid leave.
Trump Orders Agencies to Protect Americans From Terrorist, National Security Threats
In addition to declaring an invasion at the southern border and declaring multiple national emergencies, President Donald Trump issued an order to protect Americans from foreign terrorists and other public safety threats.
Britain Launches Digital Passport And Robots Answering Questions (Worthy News Focus)
The British government wants citizens to carry a digital version of their passport, driving license, social benefits account, and marriage and birth certificates on their smartphones “in tune with modern life.”
Poland’s Premier Condemns Green Deal; Urges Trump-Style Defense Of Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the European Union to cut the “Green Deal drastically,” saying the controversial environmental program would “bankrupt” the EU.
Iran Is “Pressing Gas Pedal” on Uranium Enrichment, UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says
Continuing to raise the long-standing alarm that Iran is close to developing a nuclear bomb, the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief has announced that the Iranian regime is "pressing the gas pedal" on its enrichment of uranium to near weapons grade, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Will Control Egypt-Gaza Border Crossing During Ceasefire First Phase
Israel, not the Palestinian Authority, will control the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the current four-day-old ceasefire with Hamas, the Associated Press reports.
IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Halevi Resigns Over October 7 Failures
Citing failure to protect Israel from the October 7 Hamas attack, IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi on Tuesday announced his resignation, Haaretz reports. Halevi will leave his post on March 6.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces $500 Billion “Stargate” Project to Lead AI Advancement Worldwide
The US Trump administration on Tuesday announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to build artificial intelligence infrastructure that will outpace AI programs being developed by other countries, USA Today reports.
Trump Directs Feds to Target Cartels that Threaten Homeland Security
President Donald Trump is directing federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups that are a threat to American citizens and national security.
Trump Orders Federal DEI Staff Be Put On Leave Immediately
President Donald Trump ordered that starting Wednesday, all federal staff working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities will immediately be put on paid leave.
Trump Orders Agencies to Protect Americans From Terrorist, National Security Threats
In addition to declaring an invasion at the southern border and declaring multiple national emergencies, President Donald Trump issued an order to protect Americans from foreign terrorists and other public safety threats.