DOJ Cracks Down on Chinese Money Laundering Tied to Mexican Drug Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Justice continues to crack down on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican drug trafficking in the U.S.
Month: May 2025
IDF Chief Warns of Decisive Blow Against Hamas as Israel Honors Fallen and Outstanding Soldiers
As Israel marked its 77th Independence Day amid war and grief, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir issued a stern warning to Hamas and emphasized the military’s readiness to escalate operations in Gaza if hostages are not released.
U.S. Warns Iran Over Houthi Support as Nuclear Talks Stall
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday delivered a stern warning to Iran over its ongoing support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, amid rising tensions in the region and the collapse of planned nuclear negotiations.
Putin Admits Ukrainian Forces Still Fighting In Russia (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin admitted Wednesday that Ukrainian soldiers were still fighting in Kursk, just days after Moscow claimed it “regained full control” over that Russian region.
Netanyahu Sparks Uproar After Calling ‘Victory’ the Superior Goal Over Hostage Return
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignited a firestorm of criticism during Israel’s Independence Day celebrations after declaring that winning the war against Hamas is a “superior objective” to retrieving the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.3% in First Quarter; Trump Blames Biden ‘Overhang’
The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first decline in three years, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Commerce Department.
Ukraine’s President Urges Help After Russia Hits Black Sea Port
Ukraine’s president has urged the world to pressure Russia to stop continuing attacks on his war-torn nation after authorities said at least two people were killed and 15 injured in a Russian drone strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa.
U.S. Sanctions Hit Iranian Oil Smuggling Network Ahead of Renewed Nuclear Talks
The United States imposed a sweeping set of sanctions Wednesday targeting an international network of companies and vessels accused of facilitating the illicit trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The move, announced just days ahead of renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, marks the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.
ICE: Over 65,000 Illegal Immigrants Removed in Trump’s First 100 Days
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it has removed more than 65,000 illegal immigrants from the United States during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The agency reported a total of 66,463 arrests, with 65,682 individuals removed from the country between January 20 and April 29.
Russia, North Korea Intensifying Ties With Bridge Despite North Korean Deaths
Russia and North Korea have begun constructing a road bridge to strengthen their “strategic partnership” despite reports that hundreds of North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia.
Afghan Christians Face US Deportation Despite Death Threats
At least nearly two dozen Christian refugees from Afghanistan have been ordered to leave the United States despite facing death in their home country for their faith in Christ, their church and other groups say.