Iran Threatens US; Condemns Gaza Proposal
Iran’s supreme leader has appeared to condemn United States President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
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Evangelical Leader Mike Bickle ‘Abused 17 Women’ Report Claims (Worthy News Investigation)
Mike Bickle, the charismatic founder of U.S.-based International House of Prayer-Kansas City (IHOPKC), a global evangelical missionary group and church, was involved in sexual and spiritual abuse for decades, investigators say.
Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court
President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing visa and financial sanctions on individuals assisting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigations against the U.S. and its allies, including Israel. The order, issued as Prime Minister Netanyahu met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, mirrors actions Trump took during his first term, targeting those involved in ICC probes against U.S. citizens and allies.
Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council, Following Trump Administration
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced that Israel will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), following the Trump Administrations withdrawal from the Council this past Tuesday . Saar accused the council of systematic bias against Israel while neglecting real human rights issues worldwide.
New Strain of Bird Flu Found for 1st Time in U.S. Dairy Cattle, Nevada Herds Infected
A second kind of bird flu has been detected for the first time in U.S. dairy cattle.
Trump Announces Commission on Religious Liberty, White House Faith Office
President Donald Trump addressed a gathering of the nation’s spiritual leaders and lawmakers at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, when he promised to create a religious liberty commission and end anti-Christian bias.
Sweden Police: Racism Investigated In School Shooting
Swedish police investigated Thursday whether the country’s worst mass shooting on record was racially motivated after it emerged that people of several nationalities, including Syrians, were among the 11 killed by a lone gunman at a school for adult education.
U.S. Military Under Scrutiny Over $9 Million Payment to Reuters News Agency (Worthy News Investigation)
The U.S. Department of Defense was pressured Thursday to explain why it paid over $9 million to the company that owns the Reuters news agency for activities that included “active social engineering” and “large-scale social deception.”
New U.S. Poll Reveals Growing Pro-Life Sentiment Among Young Adults
A new nationwide annual poll reveals that young adults in the U.S., ages 18-24, are increasingly adopting pro-life positions, showing greater support for restrictions on abortion.
Pakistan: 12-Year-Old Christian Girl Abducted From Her Home
A 12-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan’s Punjab Province was abducted from her home last month by three Islamists who threatened to sell her into slavery, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Thousands Hear Gospel In Indonesia Despite Protests (Worthy News Focus)
Despite reported protests from radical Muslims, thousands have heard the Gospel during Palu’s Friendship Festival and related evangelistic events in Indonesia, Worthy News learned Thursday.
Jordan Preparing For War With Israel
Jordan is reportedly preparing for war with Israel if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempts to expel Palestinians into its territory.
US Security Advisor: ‘Taking Over Gaza Realistic Solution’ In Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz announced Wednesday that President Donald J. Trump’s plan to “take over Gaza” was intended “to pressure” neighboring Arab nations to propose their own solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hungary’s Orbán Praises Trump’s Crackdown On USAID (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose government has taken control of numerous media outlets and shut down critical voices, has praised Donald J. Trump for scaling back the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), claiming it allegedly funded left-wing media.
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Males From Female Sports
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the executive order “No Men in Women’s Sports,” effectively barring transgender girls and women from participating in female sports events in schools and colleges, fulfilling a pledge made during his 2024 presidential campaign.
Zelenskyy Asks US To Provide Ukraine With Nuclear Weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that the United States should provide Ukraine with alternative security guarantees, including nuclear weapons if the country is not admitted to the NATO military alliance.
WATCH: President Trump: ‘Very Constructive Talks’ on Ukraine Conflict
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that discussions between the United States, Russia and Ukraine regarding the ongoing war are progressing in a “very constructive” manner. Speaking from the White House, Trump spoke on the urgency of ending the conflict, citing the devastating casualties and destruction throughout the region.
Of the Billions in Questioned USAID Spending, Millions Went to Fund Terrorism
Of the billions of tax dollars spent by the U.S. Agency for International Development Office (USAID) that are being questioned by the Trump administration, millions went to fund terrorism.
Indonesia: Authorities Reorganize Interfaith Festival After Muslims Protest Christian Evangelists
Indonesian authorities in Palu felt compelled to cancel a planned interfaith festival and reorganize it into a Christian-only event after hundreds of Muslims protested the announcement that two evangelists would speak at the festival last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Christians in Syria Concerned for Their Future
Christians in Syria have reported they are worried for their futures as the country gets used to a new Islamic government following the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad on December 8 last year.