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Around the World
US Oil Tanker Hits Cargo Ship In North Sea As Concerns Rise Over Crowded Waterway (Worthy News Investigation)
The British coastguard said Monday it had called off the search for a missing crew member from a Portuguese cargo ship that crashed into a U.S.-flagged oil tanker in the North Sea.
Trump Administration Ends Iraq’s Waiver to Purchase Iranian Electricity in ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign
The Trump administration ended a waiver previously issued by the Biden Administration that allowed the Iraqi government to buy Iranian electricity. This move is part of the "maximum pressure" strategy aimed at curbing Iran's funding of terrorist groups that destabilize the Middle East, compelling Iran to negotiate an end to its nuclear program or face military action.
Iran, China, Russia Moving Warships In Mideast Worrying Israel
Preparations were underway Monday for the Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies to hold military drills off the coast of Iran, adding to anxiety in Israel.
Mark Carney To Be Canada’s Premier As Tensions Rise Witn US
Mark Carney, a former central banker who oversaw financial turmoil in North America and Britain, prepared Monday to become the next prime minister of a nation that he says faces the “greatest crisis of our lifetimes.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Vetoes Israel’s Participation in NATO Exercise
Turkey has vetoed Israel from participating in NATO's annual "resilience and emergency preparedness" exercise, according to information received by Israel's Foreign Ministry, YNet News reported.
Israel Airstrikes Target Former Assad Regime Bases in Southern Syria
Israeli jets carried out multiple strikes on former Syrian army barracks and outposts in the southern Daraa province on Monday, marking the latest in a series of attacks aimed at the country's military infrastructure since the fall of the Assad regime, Reuters News Agency reports.
Inside the United States
SCOTUS to Hear Major Religious Freedom Case Involving Conversion Therapy for Minors
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a significant religious liberty case challenging state laws that ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors.
Homeland Security Launches New App To Encourage Self-Deportations
The Trump administration is introducing a new mobile app through the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the self-deportation of illegal immigrants, replacing the controversial CBP One app.
Rubio Terminates 83% of USAID Contracts Following Six-Week Review
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday the cancellation of 83% of USAID contracts, stating the programs did not align with American interests after a thorough multi-week review.
Christian News
Christian Girl Rescued by Police from Kidnapper in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan rescued a 12-year-old Christian girl who was abducted two month ago by a Muslim neighbor who forcibly converted her to Islam and coerced her into marrying him, the Morning Star News reported.
Worthy Insights
This week’s ‘blood moon’ eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504
In 1504, Christopher Columbus, on his fourth trans-Atlantic voyage, was stranded on the shores of Jamaica, with his ships crawling with marine worms and his crew hungry. The Indigenous Arawak people, who had initially welcomed the Europeans, had grown weary of their demands.
Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark research team discovers marine fossils suggesting ancient flood
Excitement is mounting in the archaeological community following recent revelations at the 7th International Symposium on Mount Ararat and Noah's Ark, held in eastern Turkey.
Franklin Graham Shares Gospel with 437,000 Ethiopians in Spot Infamous for Communist Rallies
Evangelist Franklin Graham preached the powerful message of the gospel to more than 400,000 people over the weekend in a massive public square that was once infamous for its Communist rallies.
UK Abortion Buffer Zone ‘Absurdity’: Praying Inside One’s Home Could Now Be a Risk
While many already knew about the "thought crime" case against a British Army veteran, Vice President JD Vance brought it to the world's attention again in a speech to the Munich Security Conference on February 14.
Congress demands anew Treasury provide access to Suspicious Activity Reports involving ActBlue
The Biden administration failed to fully comply with a demand to allow Congress to review Suspicious Activity Reports involving the massive Democrat online fundraising platform ActBlue, prompting a fresh request Monday to the Trump Treasury Department, according to correspondence obtained by Just the News.
DOGE says $312M in loans were given to children during COVID pandemic
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced a further wave of contract terminations late Saturday, noting that they also identified thousands of cases where more than $300 million in loans were granted to children.
Op-Ed: Israel redrawing its borders in Syria and Lebanon
Senior Israeli political sources assert that the war imposed on Israel by the “Axis of Evil” led by Iran is reshaping the Middle East.
USDA Cancels Grant to Study ‘Trans Men’s’ Menstrual Cycles
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was spending your taxpayer dollars to study the bowel movements of women who identify as men.
US Oil Tanker Hits Cargo Ship In North Sea As Concerns Rise Over Crowded Waterway (Worthy News Investigation)
The British coastguard said Monday it had called off the search for a missing crew member from a Portuguese cargo ship that crashed into a U.S.-flagged oil tanker in the North Sea.
Trump Administration Ends Iraq’s Waiver to Purchase Iranian Electricity in ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign
The Trump administration ended a waiver previously issued by the Biden Administration that allowed the Iraqi government to buy Iranian electricity. This move is part of the "maximum pressure" strategy aimed at curbing Iran's funding of terrorist groups that destabilize the Middle East, compelling Iran to negotiate an end to its nuclear program or face military action.
Iran, China, Russia Moving Warships In Mideast Worrying Israel
Preparations were underway Monday for the Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies to hold military drills off the coast of Iran, adding to anxiety in Israel.
Mark Carney To Be Canada’s Premier As Tensions Rise Witn US
Mark Carney, a former central banker who oversaw financial turmoil in North America and Britain, prepared Monday to become the next prime minister of a nation that he says faces the “greatest crisis of our lifetimes.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Vetoes Israel’s Participation in NATO Exercise
Turkey has vetoed Israel from participating in NATO's annual "resilience and emergency preparedness" exercise, according to information received by Israel's Foreign Ministry, YNet News reported.
Israel Airstrikes Target Former Assad Regime Bases in Southern Syria
Israeli jets carried out multiple strikes on former Syrian army barracks and outposts in the southern Daraa province on Monday, marking the latest in a series of attacks aimed at the country's military infrastructure since the fall of the Assad regime, Reuters News Agency reports.
Inside the United States
SCOTUS to Hear Major Religious Freedom Case Involving Conversion Therapy for Minors
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a significant religious liberty case challenging state laws that ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors.
Homeland Security Launches New App To Encourage Self-Deportations
The Trump administration is introducing a new mobile app through the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the self-deportation of illegal immigrants, replacing the controversial CBP One app.
Rubio Terminates 83% of USAID Contracts Following Six-Week Review
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday the cancellation of 83% of USAID contracts, stating the programs did not align with American interests after a thorough multi-week review.
Christian News
Christian Girl Rescued by Police from Kidnapper in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan rescued a 12-year-old Christian girl who was abducted two month ago by a Muslim neighbor who forcibly converted her to Islam and coerced her into marrying him, the Morning Star News reported.
Worthy Insights
This week’s ‘blood moon’ eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504
In 1504, Christopher Columbus, on his fourth trans-Atlantic voyage, was stranded on the shores of Jamaica, with his ships crawling with marine worms and his crew hungry. The Indigenous Arawak people, who had initially welcomed the Europeans, had grown weary of their demands.
Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark research team discovers marine fossils suggesting ancient flood
Excitement is mounting in the archaeological community following recent revelations at the 7th International Symposium on Mount Ararat and Noah's Ark, held in eastern Turkey.
Franklin Graham Shares Gospel with 437,000 Ethiopians in Spot Infamous for Communist Rallies
Evangelist Franklin Graham preached the powerful message of the gospel to more than 400,000 people over the weekend in a massive public square that was once infamous for its Communist rallies.
UK Abortion Buffer Zone ‘Absurdity’: Praying Inside One’s Home Could Now Be a Risk
While many already knew about the "thought crime" case against a British Army veteran, Vice President JD Vance brought it to the world's attention again in a speech to the Munich Security Conference on February 14.
Congress demands anew Treasury provide access to Suspicious Activity Reports involving ActBlue
The Biden administration failed to fully comply with a demand to allow Congress to review Suspicious Activity Reports involving the massive Democrat online fundraising platform ActBlue, prompting a fresh request Monday to the Trump Treasury Department, according to correspondence obtained by Just the News.
DOGE says $312M in loans were given to children during COVID pandemic
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced a further wave of contract terminations late Saturday, noting that they also identified thousands of cases where more than $300 million in loans were granted to children.
Op-Ed: Israel redrawing its borders in Syria and Lebanon
Senior Israeli political sources assert that the war imposed on Israel by the “Axis of Evil” led by Iran is reshaping the Middle East.
USDA Cancels Grant to Study ‘Trans Men’s’ Menstrual Cycles
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was spending your taxpayer dollars to study the bowel movements of women who identify as men.
Around the World
Russia Gaining Ground In Kursk As Ukraine’s Forces Lack CIA Intelligence
U.S. intelligence-starved Ukrainian forces suffered another setback Sunday as Russian troops walked inside a natural gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine's military and Russian sources said.
UN Facing New Era As US Rejects 2030 Agenda Including Climate Rules
The United Nations faced a new era Sunday after the United States rejected the U.N.’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes “climate change” and “gender equality” plans that U.S. President Donald J. Trump believes harm the interests of Americans.
US To Withdraw Troops From Germany To Hungary; Orbán Confirms Strategic Deal
Hungary’s prime minister confirmed Saturday that he is working on a “strategic and economic“ alliance with the United States after reports that U.S. President Donald J. Trump wants to move American troops from Germany to Hungary.
More Than 1,000 Killed In Syria, Including Christians, Within Two Days
More than 1,000 people, including Christians, have been killed in two days of clashes between security forces linked to Syria's new Islamist rulers and fighters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, war monitors say.
Trump Urges Russia To Stop Pounding Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks; Death Toll Rising
Undeterred by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s threat to impose new sanctions and tariffs, Russia struck Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region late Friday, killing four people and wounding 18 others, officials said.
Trump: ‘We’re Down to the Final Moments with Iran’ (Video)
In the Oval Office on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that the United States might take military action against Iran's nuclear program "very soon" if no deal is reached.
Scores Killed In Clashes Between Syria’s New Rulers And Pro-Assad Forces
More than 70 people have died in heavy clashes between security forces of Syria's new rulers and fighters loyal to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad, a well-informed war monitoring group confirmed Friday.
EU Unveils Defense Package Amid Trump Threats; Hungary Not Backing Ukraine (Worthy News Focus)
The European Union rushed to unveil its largest defense plan on record as U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened not to protect NATO military alliance allies if they do not pay more for their defense.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cutting Off Power To Gaza
Israel said Sunday it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza as part of broader U.S.-backed attempts to force Hamas to release all hostages.
Israeli Military Drone Fires At ‘Hezbollah Terrorists’ In Lebanon; Gaza Also Hit
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drone fired at a funeral attended by “Hezbollah terrorists” in Kafr Kila, southern Lebanon, and shot several suspects who approached Israeli forces, Israeli and Lebanese sources say.
Israel Welcomes Russian Military Bases In Syria (Worthy News Investigation)
Israel is pleased that Moscow wants to maintain its Russian military bases in Syria, and Jerusalem asked Washington to allow Russia to keep these facilities, Worthy News learned Friday.
Inside the United States
US Utilizes AI to Revoke Visas of Foreign Nationals Sympathetic to Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. State Department has launched an AI-driven 'Catch and Revoke' program to revoke the visas of foreign nationals, including students, identified as supporters of Hamas or other terrorist organizations, Axios reported.
Worthy Insights
Senior staff jumping ship at Dem fundraising platform ActBlue amid congressional probe
The major Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, which has raised over $16.5 billion for left-wing candidates since 2004, has in recent months faced intense scrutiny over whether it has complied with federal campaign finance laws and prevented illegal contributions.
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say
The CDC's move comes amid one of the largest measles outbreaks the U.S. has seen in the past decade, with more than 200 cases and two deaths in Texas and New Mexico. The outbreak has been fueled by declining vaccination rates in parts of the United States where parents have been falsely persuaded that such shots do more harm than good.
Water Ministry Transforms Africa’s Largest Slum, Yielding a ‘Great Harvest’ of 22,000 Souls
In Kenya, hundreds of thousands are crammed into Africa's largest slum. Known as Kibera, it's a world where hope is often in short supply. In this darkness, however, a miracle is unfolding as a Texas-based ministry goes door-to-door, bringing God's love and life-changing water filters.
Trump Nixes Security Clearance for ‘Russiagate’ Law Firm
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that suspended the security clearances for employees of the Perkins Coie law firm, which played a central role in the 2016 Russia investigation.
UK journalist who blew whistle on BBC Gaza documentary: ‘I caught them in bed with Hamas’
It took investigative journalist David Collier exactly five hours to find out that Abdullah, the narrator and main subject of the BBC documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone,” was the son of a high-ranking Hamas official.
Disney Animated Series Has Openly Christian Character For First Time In Almost Two Decades
The new animated Disney series “Win or Lose” is making headlines again, only this time it’s for featuring an openly Christian character.
Trump to agencies: Demand bonds from plaintiffs when government is sued
For a long time federal law has allowed the government to ask courts to order plaintiffs who are suing the government to post bonds that would cover "potential costs and damages from a wrongly issued injunction."
Russia Gaining Ground In Kursk As Ukraine’s Forces Lack CIA Intelligence
U.S. intelligence-starved Ukrainian forces suffered another setback Sunday as Russian troops walked inside a natural gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine's military and Russian sources said.
UN Facing New Era As US Rejects 2030 Agenda Including Climate Rules
The United Nations faced a new era Sunday after the United States rejected the U.N.’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes “climate change” and “gender equality” plans that U.S. President Donald J. Trump believes harm the interests of Americans.
US To Withdraw Troops From Germany To Hungary; Orbán Confirms Strategic Deal
Hungary’s prime minister confirmed Saturday that he is working on a “strategic and economic“ alliance with the United States after reports that U.S. President Donald J. Trump wants to move American troops from Germany to Hungary.
More Than 1,000 Killed In Syria, Including Christians, Within Two Days
More than 1,000 people, including Christians, have been killed in two days of clashes between security forces linked to Syria's new Islamist rulers and fighters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, war monitors say.
Trump Urges Russia To Stop Pounding Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks; Death Toll Rising
Undeterred by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s threat to impose new sanctions and tariffs, Russia struck Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region late Friday, killing four people and wounding 18 others, officials said.
Trump: ‘We’re Down to the Final Moments with Iran’ (Video)
In the Oval Office on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that the United States might take military action against Iran's nuclear program "very soon" if no deal is reached.
Scores Killed In Clashes Between Syria’s New Rulers And Pro-Assad Forces
More than 70 people have died in heavy clashes between security forces of Syria's new rulers and fighters loyal to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad, a well-informed war monitoring group confirmed Friday.
EU Unveils Defense Package Amid Trump Threats; Hungary Not Backing Ukraine (Worthy News Focus)
The European Union rushed to unveil its largest defense plan on record as U.S. President Donald J. Trump threatened not to protect NATO military alliance allies if they do not pay more for their defense.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Cutting Off Power To Gaza
Israel said Sunday it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza as part of broader U.S.-backed attempts to force Hamas to release all hostages.
Israeli Military Drone Fires At ‘Hezbollah Terrorists’ In Lebanon; Gaza Also Hit
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drone fired at a funeral attended by “Hezbollah terrorists” in Kafr Kila, southern Lebanon, and shot several suspects who approached Israeli forces, Israeli and Lebanese sources say.
Israel Welcomes Russian Military Bases In Syria (Worthy News Investigation)
Israel is pleased that Moscow wants to maintain its Russian military bases in Syria, and Jerusalem asked Washington to allow Russia to keep these facilities, Worthy News learned Friday.
Inside the United States
US Utilizes AI to Revoke Visas of Foreign Nationals Sympathetic to Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. State Department has launched an AI-driven 'Catch and Revoke' program to revoke the visas of foreign nationals, including students, identified as supporters of Hamas or other terrorist organizations, Axios reported.
Worthy Insights
Senior staff jumping ship at Dem fundraising platform ActBlue amid congressional probe
The major Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, which has raised over $16.5 billion for left-wing candidates since 2004, has in recent months faced intense scrutiny over whether it has complied with federal campaign finance laws and prevented illegal contributions.
US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say
The CDC's move comes amid one of the largest measles outbreaks the U.S. has seen in the past decade, with more than 200 cases and two deaths in Texas and New Mexico. The outbreak has been fueled by declining vaccination rates in parts of the United States where parents have been falsely persuaded that such shots do more harm than good.
Water Ministry Transforms Africa’s Largest Slum, Yielding a ‘Great Harvest’ of 22,000 Souls
In Kenya, hundreds of thousands are crammed into Africa's largest slum. Known as Kibera, it's a world where hope is often in short supply. In this darkness, however, a miracle is unfolding as a Texas-based ministry goes door-to-door, bringing God's love and life-changing water filters.
Trump Nixes Security Clearance for ‘Russiagate’ Law Firm
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that suspended the security clearances for employees of the Perkins Coie law firm, which played a central role in the 2016 Russia investigation.
UK journalist who blew whistle on BBC Gaza documentary: ‘I caught them in bed with Hamas’
It took investigative journalist David Collier exactly five hours to find out that Abdullah, the narrator and main subject of the BBC documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone,” was the son of a high-ranking Hamas official.
Disney Animated Series Has Openly Christian Character For First Time In Almost Two Decades
The new animated Disney series “Win or Lose” is making headlines again, only this time it’s for featuring an openly Christian character.
Trump to agencies: Demand bonds from plaintiffs when government is sued
For a long time federal law has allowed the government to ask courts to order plaintiffs who are suing the government to post bonds that would cover "potential costs and damages from a wrongly issued injunction."
Around the World
Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Moscow says future talks between Russia and the United States will include discussions on Iran's nuclear program amid concerns the Islamic Republic will soon have atomic weapons.
Trump Walks Back Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Another Month
Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump's decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week.
China Claims It’s Ready for War with U.S.
Beijing warned Thursday it will not yield “to bullying” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the United States is “prepared” to go to war with China following alarming threats from the Communist-run nation.
Russian Attack Kills Several In Ukrainian President’s Home City Ahead Of EU Summit
A Russian missile struck a hotel in the home city of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing several people and injuring dozens, just hours before he was to attend a European Union summit.
Macron Prepares France For War While Hungary’s Orbán Urges Peace
French President Emmanuel Macron told his nation that France and Europe should prepare for war as Russian aggression “knows no borders.” In televised remarks, Macron said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Administration Engages in Direct Negotiations with Hamas to Secure Release of Hostages
President Donald Trump defends his administration's direct negotiations with Hamas, stating, 'We are helping Israel in those discussions because we're talking about Israeli hostages.' However, Israel opposes these negotiations, according to an official familiar with the matter, according to The Times of Israel.
US and Israel Hold Joint Advanced Aerial Drills as Warning to Iran
The US Air Force and the Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise on Tuesday "aimed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation" between the two allies, which likely served as a message to Iran amid speculation about a potential joint strike on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.
Inside the United States
Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance.
Trump Says Most Goods From Mexico Will Be Exempt From Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump Administration Suspends Deportations Using Military Aircraft Due to High Costs
The Trump administration has suspended transporting illegal migrants using military aircraft to Guantanamo Bay or other nations, citing high costs and inefficiencies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Christian News
Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise
A Catholic priest has been killed in Nigeria’s northwest by suspected Islamic criminals, also known as “bandits”, Christians confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Insights
Historic First: Scientists Turn Light Into Supersolid
In a first in the history of physics, scientists have turned light into a supersolid.
Poll: US support for Israel hits record low, backing for Palestinians at all-time high
Support for Israel is at a 25-year low, according to a new poll released by Gallup, which also shows backing for the Palestinians at a record high.
US sanctions Houthis, exposes ties to Moscow
The US Treasury Department imposed a fresh round of economic sanctions Wednesday on key Houthi officials, exposing an extensive network of weapons deals, financial transfers, and human trafficking operations between the Yemen-based terrorist organization and Russia. Documents released alongside the sanctions detail how Houthi leaders made multiple trips to Moscow, coordinated attacks to avoid Russian vessels, and established a mercenary pipeline sending Yemeni citizens to fight in Ukraine in exchange for cash and military support.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to end funding for hospitals providing youth gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Baltimore on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that pulled funding for hospitals and healthcare providers that do not stop providing gender-affirming treatments to people under the age of 19.
God Was Exalted’: 4,500 Students Seek Jesus at Purdue University, Thousands Saved
Thousands of college students are giving Jesus their "Yes" once again after making decisions to accept Christ as their Savior, a college campus ministry reports.
WH: Reuters’ Report on US Revoking Legal Status for 240,000 Ukrainians ‘Fake News’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says a Reuters report published Thursday that the Trump administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia is "fake news."
Largest Trade Organization Under Fire For Allegedly Muzzling Conservative Christians
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing legal pushback for allegedly censoring conservative Christian real estate agents for their personal beliefs.
Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Moscow says future talks between Russia and the United States will include discussions on Iran's nuclear program amid concerns the Islamic Republic will soon have atomic weapons.
Trump Walks Back Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Another Month
Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump's decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week.
China Claims It’s Ready for War with U.S.
Beijing warned Thursday it will not yield “to bullying” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the United States is “prepared” to go to war with China following alarming threats from the Communist-run nation.
Russian Attack Kills Several In Ukrainian President’s Home City Ahead Of EU Summit
A Russian missile struck a hotel in the home city of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing several people and injuring dozens, just hours before he was to attend a European Union summit.
Macron Prepares France For War While Hungary’s Orbán Urges Peace
French President Emmanuel Macron told his nation that France and Europe should prepare for war as Russian aggression “knows no borders.” In televised remarks, Macron said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Administration Engages in Direct Negotiations with Hamas to Secure Release of Hostages
President Donald Trump defends his administration's direct negotiations with Hamas, stating, 'We are helping Israel in those discussions because we're talking about Israeli hostages.' However, Israel opposes these negotiations, according to an official familiar with the matter, according to The Times of Israel.
US and Israel Hold Joint Advanced Aerial Drills as Warning to Iran
The US Air Force and the Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise on Tuesday "aimed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation" between the two allies, which likely served as a message to Iran amid speculation about a potential joint strike on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.
Inside the United States
Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance.
Trump Says Most Goods From Mexico Will Be Exempt From Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump Administration Suspends Deportations Using Military Aircraft Due to High Costs
The Trump administration has suspended transporting illegal migrants using military aircraft to Guantanamo Bay or other nations, citing high costs and inefficiencies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Christian News
Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise
A Catholic priest has been killed in Nigeria’s northwest by suspected Islamic criminals, also known as “bandits”, Christians confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Insights
Historic First: Scientists Turn Light Into Supersolid
In a first in the history of physics, scientists have turned light into a supersolid.
Poll: US support for Israel hits record low, backing for Palestinians at all-time high
Support for Israel is at a 25-year low, according to a new poll released by Gallup, which also shows backing for the Palestinians at a record high.
US sanctions Houthis, exposes ties to Moscow
The US Treasury Department imposed a fresh round of economic sanctions Wednesday on key Houthi officials, exposing an extensive network of weapons deals, financial transfers, and human trafficking operations between the Yemen-based terrorist organization and Russia. Documents released alongside the sanctions detail how Houthi leaders made multiple trips to Moscow, coordinated attacks to avoid Russian vessels, and established a mercenary pipeline sending Yemeni citizens to fight in Ukraine in exchange for cash and military support.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to end funding for hospitals providing youth gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Baltimore on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that pulled funding for hospitals and healthcare providers that do not stop providing gender-affirming treatments to people under the age of 19.
God Was Exalted’: 4,500 Students Seek Jesus at Purdue University, Thousands Saved
Thousands of college students are giving Jesus their "Yes" once again after making decisions to accept Christ as their Savior, a college campus ministry reports.
WH: Reuters’ Report on US Revoking Legal Status for 240,000 Ukrainians ‘Fake News’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says a Reuters report published Thursday that the Trump administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia is "fake news."
Largest Trade Organization Under Fire For Allegedly Muzzling Conservative Christians
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing legal pushback for allegedly censoring conservative Christian real estate agents for their personal beliefs.