Report: Foreign-Born Population Hits ‘All-Time High’
The foreign-born population in the U.S. hit an all-time high in January, representing nearly 16% of the nation’s population, according to a new report.
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Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs” that killed thousands and is ready for a battle with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Dutch city of The Hague.
Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus)
An umbrella group of Nigeria’s main Christian denominations has condemned the Nigerian Supreme Court over upholding the death sentence for a Christian farmer who defended himself against an attack by Islamic Fulani herdsmen.
Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms
An Iranian court has sentenced a Christian woman pregnant with her first child to 16 years imprisonment while two other believers also received lengthy jail terms for activities related to the Christian faith, trial observers confirmed Wednesday.
Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged “crimes against humanity” over his “war on drugs” that killed up to 30,000 people.
U.S. Department of Education to Cut Half of Employees
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Tuesday that as part of the Department of Education’s “final mission,” it would cut its workforce by half.
Annual Inflation Rate Declines in Latest Federal Data
Lower energy prices drove down inflation in February, according new federal data released this week.
EU Retaliates With Counter-Tariffs After US Tariffs Take Effect
The European Union announced on Wednesday immediate retaliatory trade measures, imposing new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products in response to the Trump administration’s implementation of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.
Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach
Authorities in the most populous county of the United States have banned meetings of Church on the Beach, which had been holding public beach services for nearly two decades.
Greenland’s Pro-Business Opposition Wins Election
Greenland’s pro-business opposition Demokraatit party won Tuesday’s parliamentary election, dominated by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s pledge to take control of the island, official results show.
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.
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.