May, 9, 2026

May 9, 2026

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Iran Crisis
- Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz
  
  Worthy News / Press
  
  Iran’s ‘Internet Pro’ Rollout Seen as Tool of Control, Not Freedom
  
  Worthy News / Press
  
  Teens Detained After Arson Attack On London Synagogue Possibly Linked To Iran
  
  Worthy News / Press
  
  Iran Is Learning The Hard Way… Nothing Can Thwart God’s Promises To The Nation Of Israel
  
  Iran
  
  Warped Islamic Eschatology: Iranian Regime Hardliners Declare Trump To Be An Evil Apocalyptic Figure
  
  Iran
PRESS ROOM
- ‘Most Significant Overhaul Since 9/11’: New Trump Admin Counterterrorism Strategy Focuses On Far-Left Violence
  
  Charlie Kirk News Desk / Press
  
  Congress Must Extend The Defunding Of Planned Parenthood
  
  Daily Citizen / Press
  
  Finnish Parliamentarian Convicted Of ‘Insulting’ A Group For 20-Year-Old Church Booklet to Appeal To European Court
  
  ADF / Press
  
  Minnesota Pardons Illegal Immigrant Convicted Of Multiple Assaults In Move That Could Block Deportation
  
  Charlie Kirk News Desk / Press
  
  Netanyahu Says Israel, U.S. In ‘Full Coordination’ As Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify
  
  Worthy News / Press
Israel At War
- Opposition To Israel vs Biblical Zionism: Are We On God’s Side?
  
  Israel & Middle East
  
  How Intense Political Polarization Is Fanning The Flames Of Antisemitism
  
  Israel & Middle East
  
  The Boundaries Of Antisemitic Violence In Britain Are Being Tested In Real Time – And The Country Is Failing
  
  Anti-Semitism
  
  The Existence Of Israel As A Nation Alone Signifies That Today Is A Time Like No Other
  
  Israel & Middle East
  
  The Rise Of Jew-Hatred Begs The Question: Can A Genuine Christian Be Antisemitic?
  
  Anti-Semitism
State Of The Church
- Progressive ‘Pastor’ Insists That The Bible Needs A ‘Third Testament’?
  
  State Of The Church
  
  In-Depth: Scripture Is Clear, The World Is Heading Toward The Tribulation
  
  Berean Review
  
  How ‘Trans’ Language Has Amassed Power And Control Over Society… And The Church
  
  Morality
  
  With Young American Men Reportedly ‘Becoming More Religious,’ How Can Churches Help Lead Them To A Saving Faith?
  
  State Of The Church
  
  The Apostle Paul Didn’t Reject God’s Future Plans For Israel — Why Does A Large Segment The Church?
  
  Israel & Middle East

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New Jersey AG Defies Supreme Court Ruling Backing Christian Pregnancy Centers

Days Of Lot: Largest Ever Middle East ‘Pride’ Festival To Be Held In The Same Location As Sodom And Gomorrah

‘Unprecedented’: The Non-Stop Flood Of Abortion Drugs To Pro-life States Continues To Confound Americans

The Rejection Of The Bible And Paganism’s Comeback In American Society

The SPLC Didn’t Just Fund Hate, It Also Worked Tirelessly To Radicalize American Classrooms

Progressive ‘Pastor’ Insists That The Bible Needs A ‘Third Testament’?

5th Circuit Temporarily Halts Biden-Era Abortion-By-Mail Scheme

A Clash Of ‘Worldviews’: DOJ Report Lays Bare The Anti-Christian Bias Pervasive In The Biden Administration

How ‘Trans’ Language Has Amassed Power And Control Over Society… And The Church

Franklin Graham, Leaders Across America To Kick Off 50 Days Of Prayer For Our Nation On May 15

With Young American Men Reportedly ‘Becoming More Religious,’ How Can Churches Help Lead Them To A Saving Faith?

Goodbye ‘Pride Month’: Tennesse Declares June ‘Nuclear Family Month’ In Honor Of ‘God’s Perfect Design’

Sowing Biblical Truth: Parents, Don’t Abdicate Your Biblical Role

We Really Are In A Raging War: University Professor Says He Is Waiting For Me To Die

Do Parents Deserve Stronger Constitutional Protection? The High Court Chose Not To Answer

Should Colleges Be Forced to Push Abortion Pills on Campus? Colorado Lawmakers Say Yes

A Growing Worldview Which Glorifies And Celebrates Political Violence

Texas School District Rebuked For Sexually Graphic Books In Libraries: ‘Jesus Warned Against Causing Little Ones To Stumble’

Stoking Violence: The Assassination Culture In America Is Not A Problem Coming From ‘Both Sides Of The Aisle’

First Lady Says ABC Must Deal with Kimmel After Late Night Host Jokes She Looks Like An ‘Expectant Widow’

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: A Sobering Reminder That We Live In ‘Perilous Times’

A Spiritual Battle: There Are Dark Clouds Looming Over The Once-Great City Of Minneapolis

Three Reasons Why Christians Are So Ill-Equipped To Defend God’s Word

Justice Clarence Thomas: Under Progressivism Our Rights Come Not From God, But From The Government

A Stark Contrast: As The Bible Is Read In The Nation’s Capitol, Vast Anti-Christian Corruption Rises To The Surface

Washington State Issued Strong Warning From Federal Court: Forcing Foster Parents To Promote Gender Ideology Is Unconstitutional

Progressive Ideology Is Directly At Odds With America’s Founding Principles, Clarence Thomas Warns

UK Women’s Group Warns: Allowing Males In Female Sports Breaks Law

A Worldview Void Of Logic: ‘Caitlyn’ Jenner Calls Himself A Hypocrite

A Deeply Alarming Slippery Slope: UK Police Continue Efforts To Criminalize Public Preaching Of The Gospel

‘Fully Consistent With The Constitution’: Federal Appeals Court Rules That Texas Can Display Ten Commandments In Public Schools

Connecticut Isn’t Fighting For Children Or Parents; It’s Fighting For Authority And Control

Living In A Culture That Silences Biblical Truth

When Biblical Education Was The Norm, There Was No ‘Mental Health’ Crisis Among Children

We’re No Better Today Than Pagan Nations… And The Numbers At Planned Parenthood Prove It

The Biden Administration Weaponized The Law Against Christians, Pro-life Groups, Explosive DOJ Report Uncovers

Yet Another Study Finds That Rejecting God’s Design For Gender Harms Children… But Christians Aren’t Surprised

Australian Broadcasting Corp. Backs Away From Radical Partnerships… That Should Have Never Existed

DOJ Report Reveals Prosecutorial Misconduct By The Biden Administration In Cases Against Pro-Lifers

‘One Week. One Nation. One Book’: Leaders To Read The Bible Aloud Cover To Cover In Washington DC.

Israel & Middle East

Turkish Lira Plunging Amid Arab World’s Boycott on Erdogan’s Economy

Turkish Lira faces dangerous depreciation in value in the wake of Arab boycott; Erdogan’s controversial military activity also plays role

Europe

Russian Airstrikes Obliterate Turkish-Backed ‘Rebel’ Camp In Idlib, Killing Over 60

Syria heats up again, as Russian jets on Monday pounded a camp full of Turkish-backed militants in Idlib, killing at least 60.

Distress of Nations

US Threatens to Destroy Iranian Missiles Shipped to Venezuela

Senior admin. official: US warns it will destroy potential Iranian long-range missile shipments delivered to the Maduro regime in Venezuela

Israel & Middle East

Trump Administration Brokers Deal Between Israel & Sudan Leading to Normalization of Ties

Israel and Sudan officially agree to normalize ties under the oversight of the White House; Trump: More will follow!

Globe

Al Qaeda’s 2nd in Command on FBI’s Most-Wanted List Killed, Afghanistan Claims

Afghanistan claimed Sunday it killed a top Al Qaeda propagandist on an FBI most-wanted list during an operation in the country's east.

Israel & Middle East

Israel Has Unique Opportunity to Change Perceptions of Hezbollah – Report

Ex-IDF intelligence officials report flags multiple historic, unique opportunities Israel has to alter how Hezbollah is perceived worldwide

Israel & Middle East

Emirati Flight Departing Italy Travels Through Israeli Airspace for the First Time

An Emirati flight leaving Italy, has travelled through Israeli airspace for the first time ever on its way to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Israel & Middle East

IDF Special Forces Carry Out Covert Operation, Destroy Two Syrian Outposts

In a secret operation IDF Special Forces crossed the border into the demilitarized zone between Israel and Syria and destroyed two outposts.

Israel & Middle East

First of Many Maritime Cargo Shipments from UAE Arrives at Haifa Port

A maritime cargo shipment that typically travels from India to Israel made its first-ever stop along the way in the United Arab Emirates

Middle East

US Hits Iran’s Financial Sector with Fresh Round of Sanctions

Trump admin Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran's banking sector, taking a major new step aimed at crippling the arch-rival's economy.

Israel & Middle East

Israel & Jordan Sign Historic Airspace Agreement

Israel and Jordan reached an agreement allowing flights to cross over both countries’ airspace, the Transportation Ministry announced.

Friends Of Israel

David Friedman: ‘A Biden Victory Would be Bad for Israel, Region’

Friedman tells UAE media that Joe Biden would undermine the progress made in the effort to curb the threat Iran poses to the Middle East.

Israel & Middle East

Iranian-Sponsored Attacks on Bahrain Expected to Increase Amid New Relationship with Israel

The Islamic Republic was quick to issue threats towards the small Gulf State following announcement of new diplomatic ties with Israel.

Berean Review

Friend or Foe – What Does Ezekiel Have to Say About the Future Between Israel & Sudan?

How does all of this relate to what should be anticipated for the future in light of what the prophet Ezekiel spoke of 2,500 years ago?

Middle East

Potential Withdrawal of US Diplomats from Iraq Leads to Speculation of War

Concerns of a coming military conflict between Iran and the US are growing after Pompeo threatened to close embassy, withdraw US diplomats.

Berean Review

Amir Tsarfati & Barry Stagner: Israel – A Nation Before God

I want you all to know that the way you treat Israel is a way for God to see how you treat every other aspect of His word.

Israel & Middle East

UAE Official Cites Iranian and Turkish Aggression as Motive for Reconsidering Ties with Israel

United Arab Emirates (UAE) addressed Iranian aggression and Turkish hypocrisy as motive for the UAE’s new ties with Israel.

Berean Review

Hal Lindsey: The Abraham Accords

The world is rapidly realigning itself into the place described by the Bible in the last days. It is an awe-inspiring thing to see.

Distress of Nations

Arms Depot of Iran-Backed Hezbollah Explodes in Lebanon, Source Says

An arms depot of the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon on Tuesday injuring several people.

Distress of Nations

Dozens Killed in Bloodiest Afghanistan Clashes Since Peace Talks Began

At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces were killed & dozens injured in overnight clashes with Taliban fighters across Afghanistan.

Africa

Amid Concern Over Iranian Plot to Assassinate a US Official, Trump Issues Strong Warning

POTUS released a very strong warning via twitter, warning Iran of the consequences they’d face should they target American personnel.

BREAKING NEWS

Pompeo says will do all it needs to do to ensure Iran sanctions enforced

Pompeo says the US will return to the UN to reimpose sanctions on Iran next week & would do all it needed to insure sanctions are enforced.

Israel & Middle East

‘Dawn of a New Middle East’: Trump Presides over Signing of UAE, Bahrain & Israel historic deals

Trump: We’re here this afternoon to change the course of history. After decades of division & conflict we mark the dawn of a new Middle East

Berean Review

Jan Markell Sees an ‘End-Times Phenomenon’ Afoot

Jan Markell says the historic Middle East agreements signed this week could be heralding the coming return of the Lord.

Middle East

Huge Blaze at Beirut Port Alarms Residents a Month after Massive Blast

A large fire erupted at Beirut Port on Thursday, engulfing parts of the Lebanese capital in a pall of smoke weeks after a massive blast devastated...

Israel & Middle East

Bahrain Agrees to Normalize Relations with Israel, Trump Announces

Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalize relations with Israel, President Trump said on Friday.

Europe

Russia, Iran & Turkey Seek ‘Strong Foundation’ for Partnership

Iran Media described discussions as working to form “strong foundation” for future work; Iran, Turkey & Russia have worked closely in Syria.

Middle East

‘Peace With Many’: Will All 22 Arab States Make Peace With Israel?

Will the Israel-UAE peace agreement begin the process that leads to the fulfillment of Daniel 9:27? We need to be watching events closely...

Friends Of Israel

Bahrain to Allow Flights Between Israel and the UAE to Enter Its Airspace

Another Gulf state takes a step in ties with Israel; This follows a similar move by Saudi Arabia to allow Israeli flights in their airspace.

BREAKING NEWS

Macron says Lebanon has Promised to Form Cabinet within 2 Weeks

Lebanese leaders have promised to form a new government within two weeks, visiting French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.

Israel & Middle East

UAE President Calls for Cancellation of Law that Boycotts Israel, Improving Ties

UAE President called for the cancellation of a law that boycotts the Jewish State, making way for ties to improve between the two countries.

Israel & Middle East

Arson Balloons from Gaza Spark 23 Fires in Southern Israel

Airborne incendiary devices launched from Gaza sparked at least 23 fires in southern Israel on Saturday according to Israel’s Fire & Rescue.

Israel & Middle East

Israel Says Turkey is Granting Passports to Hamas Members

Turkey's growing support for the designated terror group Hamas is said to be fracturing diplomatic ties with both Israel & the US.

Middle East

US Forces Harassed, Injured in Vehicle Collision in Eastern Syria

US soldiers injured in an escalation with Russian forces in Syria; incidents increase involving US patrols being harassed by Russian forces.

Top Story

UN Security Council rejects US move to ‘snapback’ Iran sanctions; Trump administration pledges to keep going

The U.N. Security Council’s president on Tuesday attemped to dismiss a U.S. move to “snapback” all U.N. sanctions on Iran.

Middle East

Report: Iran Claims it has New Cruise Missiles & Advanced Drones

Iran claims to unveil new missiles and drones this week named for Muhandis and Soleimani, who the US killed in January in Baghdad.

Christian Persecution

Christian Pastor & Wife Flee Iran—Only Hours Before Reporting to Evin Prison

Only hours before an Iranian Christian was due to begin her prison sentence, she & her husband Victor reportedly fled their homeland of Iran.

Middle East

Trump Says US Intends to Trigger ‘Snapback’ of UN Sanctions on Iran

Trump announces plans to intend “snapback” sanctions on Iran, days after UN Security Council failed to extend a soon-to expire arms embargo.

Africa

Sudan & Israel Say Talks Underway for Deal to Normalize Ties

Sudan expresses interest in peace deal with Israel, saying creation of diplomatic ties between the two could be signed by the end of the year

Israel & Middle East

Following UAE, Lebanon’s President Opens Door to Possible Peace Talks with Israel

Lebanese President hints at possibility of peace talks with the Jewish State following the newfound relationship between Israel & the UAE.

Middle East

Major Exchange Of Fire Between US & Syrian Armies Results In Casualties

On Monday US occupying forces and the Syrian Army exchanged fire in a rare direct clash, reportedly ending in casualties.

Israel & Middle East

Kushner: The First Time Israel has Agreed to a Map of a Palestinian State; Exchange of Territories

Kushner: "Israel has made a very generous proposal for the establishment of a Palestinian state, including an exchange of territories."

Israel & Middle East

‘Abraham Accords’: Israel, UAE Reach Historic Agreement Brokered by Trump Administration

The peace deal was the product of lengthy discussions between Israel, the UAE and the United States that accelerated recently, White House officials said.

Christian Persecution

President Trump: What’s Happened to Christians in the Middle East is ‘Criminal’

The President said the ongoing concern over persecuted Christians is a part of the overall US negotiations in the region.

Europe

Lithuania Officially Designates Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization

The European country now recognizes both the military and political wings of Hezbollah as terror entities.

Europe

Greece Puts Military on High Alert After Turkish Research Ship Enters Controversial Waters

Turkish research vessel went into controversial waters, leading to precautionary military measures by Greece; Turkish F-16s spotted accompanying the vessel

Distress of Nations

Lebanese Prime Minister Announces Resignation of Government

Lebanon’s prime minister announces he and the entire cabinet were stepping down in wake of the Beirut explosion that triggered public fury, mass protests.

Canadian News

Canada’s Lebanon Relief Fund Includes Group Banned In Multiple Countries For Ties to Hamas

A charity accused of Hamas ties is among charities announced as partners in the Canadian government's Lebanon Relief Fund.

Distress of Nations

Lebanese Minister of Information, Several Other Lawmakers Resign Amid Growing National Anger

Manal Abdel-Samad submitted her resignation on Sunday in the wake of national protests targeted towards a corrupt government.

Middle East

Pair of Explosions that Shook Beirut, Lebanon Tied to Hezbollah Weapon Production

2 explosions erupted in Beirut on Tuesday evening; Early reports suggested a fireworks warehouse, though newly surfaced information reveals otherwise

Middle East

Beirut Explosion Death Toll Skyrockets As Thousands Injured, 300,000+ Left Homeless

A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, ambulances were transporting hundreds of injured people to local hospitals & dozens may have been killed.

Top Story

Twitter Downplays Irans Calls For Genocide of Jews as Political Speech While Defending Censorship of Trump

Twitter called out for “double standard” of censoring conservative politicians while allowing Iranian Supreme leader to tweet calls to “eliminate” Israel

Distress of Nations

Turkish Parliament Passes Social Media Law to Regulate Content As Government Tightens Control

Turkey adopts new social media law that will create "chilling effect" on voices who've resorted to the platforms as government tightens grip on media.

Distress of Nations

Explosions Reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island Over the Weekend – Possible Israeli Strike

Islamic Republic experienced more explosions Saturday on one of its southern islands; Possibility of an Israeli strike on an underground missile facility.

Distress of Nations

Massive Explosion at Iraqi Base Linked to Iranian-Backed Militias

An Iraqi military base that has a large ammunition dump exploded on Sunday; In this context the explosion adds fuel to the fire of tensions.

Africa

Turkey Likely to Employ Somali Fighters in Libya

Reports indicate Turkey is looking to hire Somali fighters to join military agenda in Libya; Turkey already sent thousands of fighters from Syria to Libya.

Israel & Middle East

Iran Terror Proxy Hezbollah Threatens Israel After Member Killed Near Damascus

A member of the Mediterranean-based terror group was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Monday, resulting in threats towards the Jewish State.

Middle East

Iran Executes ‘US & Israeli spy’ As a Message to Washington

“A Mossad spy was hanged,” Iran’s Fars News reported Monday morning. Iran accused Mahmoud Mousavi-Majd of being “linked to both Mossad and the CIA,...

Middle East

Fire Engulfs Factory in Iran’s 2nd Industrial Incident Within Hours

Footage of a large factory fire in Iran was being widely shared on social media Sunday, just hours after an explosion was reported at a power station.

Middle East

Anti-Government Protests Erupt in Iran, Internet Shut Down

With the economy continuing to tank amid US sanctions and the coronavirus, protests have resumed throughout the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Friends Of Israel

U.S. General: War with Israel Would Be ‘Great Mistake’ for Hezbollah

Attacking Israel would be a “great mistake” for Hezbollah, US general touring the region said, adding it wouldn't end well for the Iran-backed terror group

Middle East

Large Fires Break Out at Iranian Shipyard & Aluminum Factory

Large fire brakes out at Iranian shipyard in the port city of Bushehr in southeastern Iran on Wednesday, reportedly spreading to seven ships within the yard

Middle East

Gas Plant Latest to be Hit as Explosions Continue Throughout Iran

An explosion was reported at a gas condensate plant in the Kavian Fariman industrial zone in eastern Iran on Monday, according to Iranian media.

Distress of Nations

Fire Breaks Out at Petrochemical Facility in Southwest Iran

A fire broke out at a facility belonging to a Petrochemical Company in southwest Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported on Sunday.

Middle East

Latest Excuse: Iran blames ‘Misaligned Radar’ in Downing of Ukrainian Passenger flight

A Ukraine Airlines plane struck by 2 missiles, crashing shortly after taking off from Tehran's airport on January 8 now being blamed on 'misaligned radar'.

Israel & Middle East

Another Set of Explosions Shakes Tehran, Leads to Power Outages

Several explosions occurred in Iran’s capital city of Tehran leading to multiple power outages; There are at least 2 military-related facilities in the area

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