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Around the World
E3 Powers and Iran Set for Crucial Nuclear Talks as Snapback Deadline Looms
Iran and the European powers known as the E3--Britain, France, and Germany--have agreed in principle to resume negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in the coming week, amid mounting international pressure and a looming deadline that could trigger a full reinstatement of United Nations sanctions.
Trump Administration Rejects WHO Health Regulations, Citing Sovereignty and Civil Liberties
The Trump administration announced Friday that the United States is formally rejecting a series of controversial amendments to the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR), saying the changes would grant sweeping new powers to the UN health body and undermine American sovereignty.
Hungary Bans Ukrainian Officials Amid Row Over Forced Conscription
Hungary has become the first European Union member state to ban three top Ukrainian military officials from entering its territory, accusing them of orchestrating forced conscription campaigns against ethnic Hungarians and others in Ukraine.
Britain and Germany Sign Defense Treaty Amid Uncertainty Over Trump
Britain and Germany signed a landmark treaty Thursday to provide each other defense assistance and closer cooperation on migration, amid European concerns over U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s “America First” stance.
Tensions Flare in Spain as Anti-Migrant Clashes Rock Torre Pacheco
Moroccan community leaders in the southeastern town of Torre Pacheco have called for calm after four nights of violent clashes between North African migrants and far-right protesters.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches Ground Operations in Deir al-Balah Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday it will begin ground operations in Deir al-Balah for the first time since the start of the Gaza conflict, expanding its military campaign into one of the last remaining areas of the Strip untouched by ground forces. The move comes with a new evacuation warning to civilians in the southwest of the city, directing them to seek refuge in the overcrowded coastal zone of al-Mawasi.
Pope Wants Ceasefire After Israeli Strike Hits Church In Gaza, Killing 3
Pope Leo XIV has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to achieve a ceasefire and “protect places of worship” after Gaza’s only Catholic Church was reportedly struck by Israel’s military, killing three people and injuring 10, including the parish priest, the Vatican said.
Inside the United States
Gabbard Unveils Declassified Documents Alleging Obama-Era Conspiracy Against Trump, Calls for Criminal Prosecution
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard unveiled what she called "overwhelming evidence" of a coordinated conspiracy within the Obama administration to undermine President Donald Trump following his 2016 election victory. Speaking on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures, Gabbard detailed revelations from over 100 declassified documents released Friday and said she would formally refer the material to the Department of Justice and FBI for criminal investigation.
Nightclub Chaos in Los Angeles: Dozens Injured As Car Plows Into Crowd, Driver Shot
A night out turned to horror early Saturday in the U.S. city of Los Angeles when a man rammed his vehicle into a crowd outside a nightclub, injuring at least 30 people before being dragged from the car and shot by furious bystanders, authorities said.
Christian News
Beloved Syrian Pastor Martyred with Family Amid Fierce Clashes in Suweida; Lebanese Church Calls for Global Prayer
A devastating plea for prayer has emerged from Lebanon as Pastor Chady El Aouad of Abundant Life Church in Beirut confirmed the martyrdom of a fellow minister and over 20 of his family members amid the violent upheaval in Suweida, Syria. Pastor Khaled Mezhir, leader of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Church in Suweida, was reportedly killed along with his wife, parents, and extended family during fierce fighting between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin factions in the war-torn southern province.
Christian Man Detained Over Blasphemy Accusations In Pakistan
A young Christian has been detained in Pakistan’s second-largest city after he was reported to local police over alleged “blasphemous” remarks about Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, which could carry the death penalty in the Muslim-majority nation.
Christians Targeted in Indonesia’s West Java as Mobs Attack Homes and Churches
Christians in Indonesia’s West Java province are reeling from mob attacks carried out by Muslim hardliners seeking to prevent church services and halt the construction of places of worship.
Mass Baptism in Bournemouth Seen as Sign of Revival in Britain
A mass sea baptism involving five churches and 92 believers has drawn national attention in Britain. Christians call it a powerful sign of a “quiet revival” spreading nationwide.
E3 Powers and Iran Set for Crucial Nuclear Talks as Snapback Deadline Looms
Iran and the European powers known as the E3--Britain, France, and Germany--have agreed in principle to resume negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program in the coming week, amid mounting international pressure and a looming deadline that could trigger a full reinstatement of United Nations sanctions.
Trump Administration Rejects WHO Health Regulations, Citing Sovereignty and Civil Liberties
The Trump administration announced Friday that the United States is formally rejecting a series of controversial amendments to the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR), saying the changes would grant sweeping new powers to the UN health body and undermine American sovereignty.
Hungary Bans Ukrainian Officials Amid Row Over Forced Conscription
Hungary has become the first European Union member state to ban three top Ukrainian military officials from entering its territory, accusing them of orchestrating forced conscription campaigns against ethnic Hungarians and others in Ukraine.
Britain and Germany Sign Defense Treaty Amid Uncertainty Over Trump
Britain and Germany signed a landmark treaty Thursday to provide each other defense assistance and closer cooperation on migration, amid European concerns over U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s “America First” stance.
Tensions Flare in Spain as Anti-Migrant Clashes Rock Torre Pacheco
Moroccan community leaders in the southeastern town of Torre Pacheco have called for calm after four nights of violent clashes between North African migrants and far-right protesters.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches Ground Operations in Deir al-Balah Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday it will begin ground operations in Deir al-Balah for the first time since the start of the Gaza conflict, expanding its military campaign into one of the last remaining areas of the Strip untouched by ground forces. The move comes with a new evacuation warning to civilians in the southwest of the city, directing them to seek refuge in the overcrowded coastal zone of al-Mawasi.
Pope Wants Ceasefire After Israeli Strike Hits Church In Gaza, Killing 3
Pope Leo XIV has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to achieve a ceasefire and “protect places of worship” after Gaza’s only Catholic Church was reportedly struck by Israel’s military, killing three people and injuring 10, including the parish priest, the Vatican said.
Inside the United States
Gabbard Unveils Declassified Documents Alleging Obama-Era Conspiracy Against Trump, Calls for Criminal Prosecution
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard unveiled what she called "overwhelming evidence" of a coordinated conspiracy within the Obama administration to undermine President Donald Trump following his 2016 election victory. Speaking on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures, Gabbard detailed revelations from over 100 declassified documents released Friday and said she would formally refer the material to the Department of Justice and FBI for criminal investigation.
Nightclub Chaos in Los Angeles: Dozens Injured As Car Plows Into Crowd, Driver Shot
A night out turned to horror early Saturday in the U.S. city of Los Angeles when a man rammed his vehicle into a crowd outside a nightclub, injuring at least 30 people before being dragged from the car and shot by furious bystanders, authorities said.
Christian News
Beloved Syrian Pastor Martyred with Family Amid Fierce Clashes in Suweida; Lebanese Church Calls for Global Prayer
A devastating plea for prayer has emerged from Lebanon as Pastor Chady El Aouad of Abundant Life Church in Beirut confirmed the martyrdom of a fellow minister and over 20 of his family members amid the violent upheaval in Suweida, Syria. Pastor Khaled Mezhir, leader of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Church in Suweida, was reportedly killed along with his wife, parents, and extended family during fierce fighting between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin factions in the war-torn southern province.
Christian Man Detained Over Blasphemy Accusations In Pakistan
A young Christian has been detained in Pakistan’s second-largest city after he was reported to local police over alleged “blasphemous” remarks about Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, which could carry the death penalty in the Muslim-majority nation.
Christians Targeted in Indonesia’s West Java as Mobs Attack Homes and Churches
Christians in Indonesia’s West Java province are reeling from mob attacks carried out by Muslim hardliners seeking to prevent church services and halt the construction of places of worship.
Mass Baptism in Bournemouth Seen as Sign of Revival in Britain
A mass sea baptism involving five churches and 92 believers has drawn national attention in Britain. Christians call it a powerful sign of a “quiet revival” spreading nationwide.
Around the World
U.S. and European Allies Set August Deadline for Iran Nuclear Deal, Threaten U.N. Sanctions Snapback
The United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany have set an end-of-August deadline for Iran to make concrete progress on a renewed nuclear deal--or face the reimposition of tough United Nations sanctions under the 2015 nuclear agreement's "snapback" provision.
Iceland Rocked by 12th Volcanic Eruption Since 2021 as Lava Forces Evacuations Near Blue Lagoon
Southwest Iceland was once again shaken by fiery seismic activity early Wednesday as a volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula--the 12th eruption in the region since 2021, marking yet another chapter in what experts are calling a long-term volcanic reawakening.
Trump Warns Ukraine: ‘Don’t Target Moscow’; Slovakia Blocks Sanctions (Worthy News War Briefing)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has urged Ukraine not to target Moscow with long-range missiles despite suffering death and destruction following massive Russian strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Attends Netanyahu Trial, Echoes Trump’s “Witch Hunt” Critique
In a diplomatically unorthodox move, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attended a court hearing on Wednesday in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial, making headlines both in Israel and abroad.
Israel Strikes Syrian Regime Forces as Druze Massacres Unfold in Sweida
Israel launched an extensive wave of airstrikes this week against Syrian regime forces in and around Sweida, a southern Syrian city with a large Druze population, after reports surfaced of mass killings and executions of Druze civilians by regime-linked militias.
Inside the United States
Democrats, Republicans Find Unity On Big Pharma Reform
A U.S. Senate hearing to examine deaths and cognitive delays caused by vaccines revealed a shared belief between Democrats and Republicans that the pharmaceutical industry lacks adequate oversight.
Trump Crackdown on Illegal Immigration Spurs Job Gains for American Workers
The latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests a striking shift in the American labor market: native-born Americans are now the exclusive beneficiaries of job growth under the Trump administration, thanks in part to an aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.
Pentagon Orders Partial Withdrawal of National Guard from Los Angeles Amid Legal Battles and Political Backlash
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that 2,000 National Guard troops will be withdrawn from Los Angeles, marking a partial end to a controversial federal deployment ordered by President Donald Trump in response to anti-ICE protests and immigration enforcement riots.
Christian News
China Installs Facial Recognition in Churches as Christian Crackdown Intensifies
In a chilling expansion of state surveillance, China is now requiring facial recognition cameras in all registered churches--part of a sweeping crackdown on Christianity amid rising unrest and economic pressure under Supreme Leader Xi Jinping.
Worthy Insights
‘Death to the Dictator’: Iranians Rebel Against Ruling Establishment, Hope in Replacing Iran’s Regime
Just two years ago, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that chants of “Death to America” were not mere slogans but official policy. Iran’s regime continues to label the U.S. as the “Great Satan” and Israel as the “Little Satan.” However, a shift is occurring on the streets of Iran, where growing numbers of citizens are now shouting, “Death to the Dictator”—a direct challenge to Khamenei’s rule and a sign of deepening unrest within the Islamic Republic.
Millions In US Tax Dollars Likely Funding Sex Work Overseas, Watchdog Finds
Hundreds of millions in federal taxpayer dollars have been given to organizations around the world that likely facilitate prostitution and the sex industry, a watchdog group has found.
Epstein’s lawyer says there was no client list — and sets record straight on Trump: Nothing ‘improper or even questionable’
Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer has claimed the convicted sex offender never created a “client list,” and said there was no suggestion that President Trump had done “anything improper or even questionable.”
U.S. and European Allies Set August Deadline for Iran Nuclear Deal, Threaten U.N. Sanctions Snapback
The United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany have set an end-of-August deadline for Iran to make concrete progress on a renewed nuclear deal--or face the reimposition of tough United Nations sanctions under the 2015 nuclear agreement's "snapback" provision.
Iceland Rocked by 12th Volcanic Eruption Since 2021 as Lava Forces Evacuations Near Blue Lagoon
Southwest Iceland was once again shaken by fiery seismic activity early Wednesday as a volcano erupted on the Reykjanes Peninsula--the 12th eruption in the region since 2021, marking yet another chapter in what experts are calling a long-term volcanic reawakening.
Trump Warns Ukraine: ‘Don’t Target Moscow’; Slovakia Blocks Sanctions (Worthy News War Briefing)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has urged Ukraine not to target Moscow with long-range missiles despite suffering death and destruction following massive Russian strikes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Attends Netanyahu Trial, Echoes Trump’s “Witch Hunt” Critique
In a diplomatically unorthodox move, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attended a court hearing on Wednesday in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial, making headlines both in Israel and abroad.
Israel Strikes Syrian Regime Forces as Druze Massacres Unfold in Sweida
Israel launched an extensive wave of airstrikes this week against Syrian regime forces in and around Sweida, a southern Syrian city with a large Druze population, after reports surfaced of mass killings and executions of Druze civilians by regime-linked militias.
Inside the United States
Democrats, Republicans Find Unity On Big Pharma Reform
A U.S. Senate hearing to examine deaths and cognitive delays caused by vaccines revealed a shared belief between Democrats and Republicans that the pharmaceutical industry lacks adequate oversight.
Trump Crackdown on Illegal Immigration Spurs Job Gains for American Workers
The latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor suggests a striking shift in the American labor market: native-born Americans are now the exclusive beneficiaries of job growth under the Trump administration, thanks in part to an aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.
Pentagon Orders Partial Withdrawal of National Guard from Los Angeles Amid Legal Battles and Political Backlash
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that 2,000 National Guard troops will be withdrawn from Los Angeles, marking a partial end to a controversial federal deployment ordered by President Donald Trump in response to anti-ICE protests and immigration enforcement riots.
Christian News
China Installs Facial Recognition in Churches as Christian Crackdown Intensifies
In a chilling expansion of state surveillance, China is now requiring facial recognition cameras in all registered churches--part of a sweeping crackdown on Christianity amid rising unrest and economic pressure under Supreme Leader Xi Jinping.
Worthy Insights
‘Death to the Dictator’: Iranians Rebel Against Ruling Establishment, Hope in Replacing Iran’s Regime
Just two years ago, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that chants of “Death to America” were not mere slogans but official policy. Iran’s regime continues to label the U.S. as the “Great Satan” and Israel as the “Little Satan.” However, a shift is occurring on the streets of Iran, where growing numbers of citizens are now shouting, “Death to the Dictator”—a direct challenge to Khamenei’s rule and a sign of deepening unrest within the Islamic Republic.
Millions In US Tax Dollars Likely Funding Sex Work Overseas, Watchdog Finds
Hundreds of millions in federal taxpayer dollars have been given to organizations around the world that likely facilitate prostitution and the sex industry, a watchdog group has found.
Epstein’s lawyer says there was no client list — and sets record straight on Trump: Nothing ‘improper or even questionable’
Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer has claimed the convicted sex offender never created a “client list,” and said there was no suggestion that President Trump had done “anything improper or even questionable.”
Around the World
Netherlands Rationing Electricity In Warning to Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Netherlands is the first European Union nation to ration electricity as its power grid is overwhelmed by demand.
Trump Strikes Trade Deal With Indonesia, Averting Tariff Clash and Opening U.S. Access to Key Resources
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a preliminary trade deal with Indonesia, just days after threatening a 32% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation. The agreement marks the fourth such deal since Trump launched his aggressive "reciprocal tariffs" campaign in April aimed at closing America's trade deficit and boosting U.S. exports.
Pakistan Commission To Investigate Abuse Of Blasphemy Laws (Worthy News In-Depth)
One of Pakistan’s most influential courts ruled Tuesday that a judicial commission will investigate the abuse of blasphemy legislation in a historic move that could impact minority Christians, a senior lawyer confirmed to Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Hosts Qatari and Bahraini Leaders in Bid to Secure Gaza Ceasefire, Restart Iran Talks
President Donald Trump is set to host Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the White House on Wednesday, as the United States intensifies efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Inside the United States
Wave of Violence Against ICE Sparks Federal Crackdown: Homan Say ‘This Stops Now’
A surge in violent attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers has sparked a strong federal crackdown, with President Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and Border Czar Tom Homan vowing “zero tolerance” for assaults on law enforcement.
Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with broad layoffs within the Department of Education as a part of his campaign promise to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.
Four ‘1-in-1,000-Year’ Storms Strike U.S. in Seven Days
In a week that defied probability and stunned the nation, an extraordinary string of weather catastrophes swept from Texas to Illinois—four separate “1-in-1,000-year” floods that turned roads into rivers, homes into wreckage, and left at least 125 dead.
9 Killed As Fire Hits Massachusetts Care Home; Dozens Injured
The U.S. State of Massachusetts was grieving Monday after nine people were killed and dozens injured when a deadly fire tore through an assisted-living facility in the town of Fall River.
Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with broad layoffs within the Department of Education as a part of his campaign promise to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.
Christian News
John MacArthur, Influential Pastor and Theologian, Dies at 86
John MacArthur, the prominent California pastor, author, and Bible teacher known for his unwavering theological stances and decades of preaching ministry, has died at the age of 86. His death was confirmed Monday evening by Grace to You, his media ministry, which said he passed away shortly after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Pakistan Sentences Muslim To Death For Killing Christian (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentence of a Muslim man for killing a Christian because he married his sister after she turned to faith in Christ.
Worthy Insights
Ancient Christian settlement unearthed in Jordan, illuminating Middle East’s religious past
A team of archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be the long-forgotten Byzantine settlement of Tharais, offering significant new insights into the history of Christianity in the Middle East.
Shiloh excavators zero in on gate they say could match the Ark-capture scene
The 2025 field report released by the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) on June 2 describes how the dig has shifted its focus to a breached gateway along Tel Shiloh’s city wall. Project director Scott Stripling and ABR president Scott Lanser write that the structure is “the continuing excavation work at the Shiloh Gate Complex, where the priest and judge Eli died,” explicitly linking the stones to the biblical passage in which a messenger announces that the Philistines have captured the Ark and Eli falls dead at the news.
Netherlands Rationing Electricity In Warning to Europe (Worthy News In-Depth)
The Netherlands is the first European Union nation to ration electricity as its power grid is overwhelmed by demand.
Trump Strikes Trade Deal With Indonesia, Averting Tariff Clash and Opening U.S. Access to Key Resources
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a preliminary trade deal with Indonesia, just days after threatening a 32% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation. The agreement marks the fourth such deal since Trump launched his aggressive "reciprocal tariffs" campaign in April aimed at closing America's trade deficit and boosting U.S. exports.
Pakistan Commission To Investigate Abuse Of Blasphemy Laws (Worthy News In-Depth)
One of Pakistan’s most influential courts ruled Tuesday that a judicial commission will investigate the abuse of blasphemy legislation in a historic move that could impact minority Christians, a senior lawyer confirmed to Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Hosts Qatari and Bahraini Leaders in Bid to Secure Gaza Ceasefire, Restart Iran Talks
President Donald Trump is set to host Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the White House on Wednesday, as the United States intensifies efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Inside the United States
Wave of Violence Against ICE Sparks Federal Crackdown: Homan Say ‘This Stops Now’
A surge in violent attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers has sparked a strong federal crackdown, with President Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and Border Czar Tom Homan vowing “zero tolerance” for assaults on law enforcement.
Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with broad layoffs within the Department of Education as a part of his campaign promise to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.
Four ‘1-in-1,000-Year’ Storms Strike U.S. in Seven Days
In a week that defied probability and stunned the nation, an extraordinary string of weather catastrophes swept from Texas to Illinois—four separate “1-in-1,000-year” floods that turned roads into rivers, homes into wreckage, and left at least 125 dead.
9 Killed As Fire Hits Massachusetts Care Home; Dozens Injured
The U.S. State of Massachusetts was grieving Monday after nine people were killed and dozens injured when a deadly fire tore through an assisted-living facility in the town of Fall River.
Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with broad layoffs within the Department of Education as a part of his campaign promise to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.
Christian News
John MacArthur, Influential Pastor and Theologian, Dies at 86
John MacArthur, the prominent California pastor, author, and Bible teacher known for his unwavering theological stances and decades of preaching ministry, has died at the age of 86. His death was confirmed Monday evening by Grace to You, his media ministry, which said he passed away shortly after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Pakistan Sentences Muslim To Death For Killing Christian (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentence of a Muslim man for killing a Christian because he married his sister after she turned to faith in Christ.
Worthy Insights
Ancient Christian settlement unearthed in Jordan, illuminating Middle East’s religious past
A team of archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be the long-forgotten Byzantine settlement of Tharais, offering significant new insights into the history of Christianity in the Middle East.
Shiloh excavators zero in on gate they say could match the Ark-capture scene
The 2025 field report released by the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) on June 2 describes how the dig has shifted its focus to a breached gateway along Tel Shiloh’s city wall. Project director Scott Stripling and ABR president Scott Lanser write that the structure is “the continuing excavation work at the Shiloh Gate Complex, where the priest and judge Eli died,” explicitly linking the stones to the biblical passage in which a messenger announces that the Philistines have captured the Ark and Eli falls dead at the news.