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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.
Around the World
Trump To Impose 30% Tariff On Eu, Mexico
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will impose 30% tariffs on imported goods from the European Union and Mexico in his latest move to balance trade between the U.S. and other countries.
Russia, North Korea Deepen Military Ties In Ukraine As Clashes Intensify
Russia and North Korea have agreed to “strengthen” their strategic relationship amid indications that Moscow will use more North Korean forces and weapons in its war against Ukraine.
Trump Announces NATO Deal to Arm Ukraine, Slams Russia Over Escalating Attacks
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States has reached a new deal with NATO to provide weapons to Ukraine, with full reimbursement from the alliance. The announcement follows growing frustration over Russia's intensifying assault on Ukrainian civilians and a temporary Pentagon pause on U.S. arms shipments earlier this month.
Peace Plan: Ukraine Split Up Feared
There was mounting concern Friday that Ukraine will be split up under a future peace deal and that Kyiv will be forced to accept it due to relentless Russian long-range drone and missile strikes.
Europe Mourns At 30th Anniversary Of Srebrenica Massacre
Europe marks the 30th anniversary of the “Srebrenica massacre”, its worst single atrocity since World War Two.
Catholic Priest Disappears In Colombia
A major Christian advocacy group has asked Colombia’s government to urgently “conduct a full and coordinated investigation” into the disappearance of a Roman Catholic priest who was last seen on June 17.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July
France and Saudi Arabia will convene a high-level international conference aimed at advancing the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on July 28-29, multiple diplomatic sources confirmed Friday.
Inside the United States
On Anniversary Of Trump Attack, Secret Service ‘Laser-focused’ On Agency Reform
One year after the attempted assassination of now-President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the motives of shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks remain elusive, even as more details have emerged.
Christian News
Baptist Pastor Among Christians Killed In Nigeria
Baptist Christians in northern Nigeria are mourning the death of their pastor who was among two killed during a worship service, while several Christians were murdered or abducted elsewhere, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Sudan Demolishes Pentecostal Church Building
Civilians backed by Sudanese security forces have demolished the building of a Pentecostal Church in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, Christians told Worthy News Friday.
Trump To Impose 30% Tariff On Eu, Mexico
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he will impose 30% tariffs on imported goods from the European Union and Mexico in his latest move to balance trade between the U.S. and other countries.
Russia, North Korea Deepen Military Ties In Ukraine As Clashes Intensify
Russia and North Korea have agreed to “strengthen” their strategic relationship amid indications that Moscow will use more North Korean forces and weapons in its war against Ukraine.
Trump Announces NATO Deal to Arm Ukraine, Slams Russia Over Escalating Attacks
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States has reached a new deal with NATO to provide weapons to Ukraine, with full reimbursement from the alliance. The announcement follows growing frustration over Russia's intensifying assault on Ukrainian civilians and a temporary Pentagon pause on U.S. arms shipments earlier this month.
Peace Plan: Ukraine Split Up Feared
There was mounting concern Friday that Ukraine will be split up under a future peace deal and that Kyiv will be forced to accept it due to relentless Russian long-range drone and missile strikes.
Europe Mourns At 30th Anniversary Of Srebrenica Massacre
Europe marks the 30th anniversary of the “Srebrenica massacre”, its worst single atrocity since World War Two.
Catholic Priest Disappears In Colombia
A major Christian advocacy group has asked Colombia’s government to urgently “conduct a full and coordinated investigation” into the disappearance of a Roman Catholic priest who was last seen on June 17.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July
France and Saudi Arabia will convene a high-level international conference aimed at advancing the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on July 28-29, multiple diplomatic sources confirmed Friday.
Inside the United States
On Anniversary Of Trump Attack, Secret Service ‘Laser-focused’ On Agency Reform
One year after the attempted assassination of now-President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the motives of shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks remain elusive, even as more details have emerged.
Christian News
Baptist Pastor Among Christians Killed In Nigeria
Baptist Christians in northern Nigeria are mourning the death of their pastor who was among two killed during a worship service, while several Christians were murdered or abducted elsewhere, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Sudan Demolishes Pentecostal Church Building
Civilians backed by Sudanese security forces have demolished the building of a Pentecostal Church in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, Christians told Worthy News Friday.