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Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary’s Orbán
Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary’s Orbán
Sunday, March 16, 2025

Braving rain, tens of thousands rallied in Budapest against Hungary’s longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces growing public outrage over corruption allegations and his perceived authoritarian and pro-Russia policies.

Romania’s Right George Simon Becomes Presidential Candidate
Romania’s Right George Simon Becomes Presidential Candidate
Sunday, March 16, 2025

Romania’s electoral bureau has cleared right party leader George Simion to run in the country’s tense presidential re-run election in May.

Peruvian Fisherman Found After 94 Days at Sea: ‘I Didn’t Want to Die’
Peruvian Fisherman Found After 94 Days at Sea: ‘I Didn’t Want to Die’
Sunday, March 16, 2025

It’s viewed as a miracle at sea. Máximo Napa, a 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman, was found alive after 94 long days adrift on open water. Authorities confirmed Napa’srescue following his discharge from the hospital over the weekend.

U.S. Strikes Houthis In Message To Iran
U.S. Strikes Houthis In Message To Iran
Saturday, March 15, 2025

The U.S. military struck Houthi targets in Yemen late Saturday “in a message to Iran” at a time when the U.S. administration is proposing to open negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program, U.S. and Israeli sources say.

Britain Supports U.S.-Backed Ceasefire for Ukraine
Britain Supports U.S.-Backed Ceasefire for Ukraine
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Britain has made clear it supports U.S. plans for a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine, however Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that the question of territory in his nation’s war with Russia is “complicated” and must be discussed at a later stage.

Philippines Ex-President Faces ICC Court As Mothers Mourn Loved Ones (Worthy News In-Depth)
Philippines Ex-President Faces ICC Court As Mothers Mourn Loved Ones (Worthy News In-Depth)
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by video link before judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for alleged “crimes against humanity” during his “war on drugs.”

Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia to Surrender, Citing Trump’s Appeal (Worthy News Focus)
Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia to Surrender, Citing Trump’s Appeal (Worthy News Focus)
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Ukrainian troops suffering setbacks in Russia’s border region of Kursk to surrender and said he was open to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s request to “spare their lives.” Putin also announced he could agree on a ceasefire with Ukraine “with nuances” after a Kremlin official suggested he was “cautiously optimistic” about a deal, though Kyiv remaimed sceptical.

Poland Seeks Stationing U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Poland Seeks Stationing U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Friday, March 14, 2025

Poland’s president says he has discussed with Washington transferring U.S. nuclear weapons to its territory as a deterrent against Russian aggression.

Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a “very promising statement” about reaching a truce with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said after Moscow experienced its bloodiest Ukrainian drone attack.

Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thursday, March 13, 2025

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.

Israel News

Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
Monday, March 3, 2025

At least one person has been killed in a stabbing attack at a bus station in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa before the suspected attacker was shot dead, authorities said Monday.

Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists, Halts All Aid to Gaza
Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists, Halts All Aid to Gaza
Sunday, March 2, 2025

As the ceasefire teeters on the verge of collapse, the Israeli government is poised to approve the extension of legislation allowing the mobilization of 400,000 reservists. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister has ordered the halt of all aid and supplies to the Gaza Strip, signaling the region’s impending descent into war.

Palestinian President Upholds ‘Pay To Slay’ Policy Despite Promises to U.S. (Video)
Palestinian President Upholds ‘Pay To Slay’ Policy Despite Promises to U.S. (Video)
Sunday, March 2, 2025

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he remains committed to payments to families of prisoners convicted of terror against Israel or to loved ones of those who died while carrying out acts of terrorism.

Israel Seeks To Maintain Russian Military Bases in Syria to Counter Turkey’s Influence
Israel Seeks To Maintain Russian Military Bases in Syria to Counter Turkey’s Influence
Sunday, March 2, 2025

Israel is urging the U.S. to keep Syria fragmented, including allowing Russia to maintain military bases to counter Turkey’s growing influence, Reuters reported.

U.S. Greenlights Fast-Track Delivery of $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel
U.S. Greenlights Fast-Track Delivery of $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel
Saturday, March 1, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he has signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of roughly $4 billion in military aid to Israel, as concerns rise that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may soon collapse and intense conflict could resume.

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Proposal for Ramadan and Passover; Hamas Rejects Terms for Hostage Deal Extension
Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Proposal for Ramadan and Passover; Hamas Rejects Terms for Hostage Deal Extension
Saturday, March 1, 2025

The Israeli government has agreed to a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover. However, Hamas rejected Israel’s terms for extending the first phase of the hostage-ceasefire deal, which would involve maintaining the ceasefire and releasing more hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees and terrorists.

Rubio: More Nations Seeking To Join US-Brokered Abraham Accords
Rubio: More Nations Seeking To Join US-Brokered Abraham Accords
Friday, February 28, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Middle East leaders have a “strong desire” to see expansion of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords that led to the normalization of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Israel and Bahrain.

U.S. News

Decline Christianity Has Ended In US, Report Finds
Decline Christianity Has Ended In US, Report Finds
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

A prominent U.S. based think tank says the years long decline of Christianity in the United States has ended, amid reports of “revival” gatherings at campuses across the nation.

Mike Johnson Steers Trump’s Budget Through Tumultuous House Vote to Victory
Mike Johnson Steers Trump’s Budget Through Tumultuous House Vote to Victory
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

On Tuesday, under intense pressure and after a brief withdrawal from the floor, the House passed a GOP budget resolution, a crucial victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). This budget plan, praised by President Donald Trump as “one big, beautiful bill,” includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts—elements of Trump’s domestic agenda omitted in the Senate’s version. The passage represents a significant step towards realizing the President’s vision.

Justice Thomas Condemns Supreme Court For Refusal To Hear Case On Abortion Buffer Zones
Justice Thomas Condemns Supreme Court For Refusal To Hear Case On Abortion Buffer Zones
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has condemned the nation’s top court for declining to hear a case challenging buffer zones around abortion clinics that he says trample free speech rights.

Hawaii Man Exonerated After 30 Years in Prison: “Thank God for DNA”
Hawaii Man Exonerated After 30 Years in Prison: “Thank God for DNA”
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

After spending three decades behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit, Gordon Cordeiro is finally free.

Trump Issues Executive Order Tightening Restrictions on Chinese Investments in U.S.
Trump Issues Executive Order Tightening Restrictions on Chinese Investments in U.S.
Monday, February 24, 2025

President Trump signed a national security memorandum on Friday directing the Federal Government to restrict Chinese investments in the U.S. that pose a threat to national security.

U.S. Education Department: DEI is a Civil Rights Violation
U.S. Education Department: DEI is a Civil Rights Violation
Sunday, February 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and any institution that does not comply with the department’s antidiscrimination requirements will face loss of federal funding.

Chinese Spies, Human Smugglers, Violent Criminals Latest ICE Arrests in Florida
Chinese Spies, Human Smugglers, Violent Criminals Latest ICE Arrests in Florida
Friday, February 21, 2025

An alleged Chinese spy, human smugglers and violent criminals are the latest to be arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents in Florida.

Christian News

Britain’s Police Targeting Silent Prayers Near Abortion Clinic (Worthy News In-Depth)
Britain’s Police Targeting Silent Prayers Near Abortion Clinic (Worthy News In-Depth)
Thursday, February 13, 2025

There was concern Thursday that Christians publicly expressing their faith in Britain could face a ‘thought police’ after a Christian woman was forced to leave an area near an abortion clinic for silently praying there.

Ai Boosts Bible Translation: Fewer Than 900 Languages Left, Completion Expected by 2025
Ai Boosts Bible Translation: Fewer Than 900 Languages Left, Completion Expected by 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Wycliffe Bible Translators, a leader in Bible translation for decades, is advancing towards their Vision 2025 goal, set in the late nineties, to make the Bible accessible in every language by 2025. The integration of artificial intelligence is accelerating this translation process, according to CBN News.

Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds
Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Over three-quarters of U.S. teens (77%) express motivation—52% very motivated and 25% somewhat motivated—to continue learning about Jesus throughout their lives, according to a recent Barna study titled ‘The Open Generation.’

Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria
Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

A prominent evangelical leader has been killed in northeastern Nigeria, a friend confirmed to Worthy News on Tuesday.

Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport
Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The main suspect in the killing of a young Christian man in Pakistan that shocked the Christian community has been detained at the international airport of Lahore, the country’s second-largest city, sources involved in the case told Worthy News on Tuesday.

Nepal Detains 17 U.S. Citizens on Charges of Proselytization
Nepal Detains 17 U.S. Citizens on Charges of Proselytization
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Over a dozen U.S. citizens and an Indian national were detained last week in southeastern Nepal for alleged evangelistic activities, as reported by Nepalese media. Civil society sources and religious leaders said that this act by the Nepalese government was meant to intimidate the Christian community, according to International Christian Concern (ICC).

Pakistan Christian Girl ‘Abducted And Forcibly Converted’
Pakistan Christian Girl ‘Abducted And Forcibly Converted’
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Christians in Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, expressed concern Tuesday over the whereabouts of a 12-year-old Christian girl who was reportedly kidnapped, forced to convert to Islam, and married against her will.