Oklahoma’s Supreme Court Bans Bibles From Public Schools
The top court of the U.S. state of Oklahoma has blocked school officials from purchasing Bibles and Scripture-based instructional materials for public school classrooms.
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Syria’s Ruling Islamists ‘To Integrate Kurds, Druze,’ After Massacres (Worthy News In-Depth)
espite allegations of massacres by his forces, Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has convinced Kurdish fighters to support him and join Syria’s state institutions by the end of the year.
House Passes Government Funding Stopgap, Cutting Some Projects
The House voted Tuesday evening to advance a Continuing Resolution that, if passed by the Senate, will fund core government services for the rest of the fiscal year and avoid a government shutdown.
Israel’s IDF Executes Largest Airstrikes in Two Months on Syrian Regime’s Military Sites
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out dozens of attacks from Monday night into early Tuesday in the most extensive Israeli airstrikes in Syria in over two months, striking military installations affiliated with the newly installed Syrian regime.
Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire; US Resumes Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing
Following talks in Saudi Arabia, the US has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which has accepted a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire to facilitate further discussions aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a joint statement.
Trump Plans to Double Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to the 25% tariffs Ontario put on electricity going to the U.S.
AI Agents Soon Fighting With US Troops (Worthy News Focus)
The U.S. Department of Defense has asked a company to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents for military operations and planning.
Christians Fear Britain Could Introduce Blasphemy Legislation
British Christian leaders and politicians fear a new working group advising the government on “anti-Muslim hatred /Islamophobia” will lead to blasphemy legislation that would further limit freedom of expression.
North Korea Fires Missiles And Unveils Nuclear Submarine
North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction and fired several ballistic missiles into the sea since Monday in a warning to South Korean and U.S. troops in the area.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte Detained Over ‘War On Drugs’
The Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte has been detained after The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest for his “war on drugs,” according to footage seen by Worthy News.
Alawites: ‘Israel Help End Massacres In Syria’ (Worthy News Focus)
Alawite leaders in Syria appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “save them” from the “brutal” Islamic “regime” after more than 1,000 people, including Alawites and Christians, were reportedly killed in recent days.
Romania’s Călin Georgescu Appeals Ban From Elections; Tensions High (Worthy News In-Depth)
Romania’s pro-Russia politician Călin Georgescu confirmed Monday he had appealed against the country’s Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) decision to bar him from participating in May’s presidential election, a move that led to riots in the streets of Bucharest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.