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China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Exports, Escalating Economic Showdown with U.S.

October 9, 2025

China has unveiled sweeping new export restrictions on rare-earth materials and related technologies — a move analysts describe as a near-unprecedented escalation in its economic confrontation with the United States. The rules, announced Thursday by China’s Commerce Ministry, could disrupt global supply chains for critical technologies, from semiconductors and solar panels to electric vehicles and advanced weapons systems.

Putin Admits Russia Downed Azerbaijani Passenger Jet, Killing 38 People

October 9, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for downing an Azerbaijani passenger jet last December, killing 38 people, in what analysts say marks a stunning acknowledgment that further erodes Moscow’s standing among former Soviet republics.

Trump Heading To Israel To Address Knesset Amid Ceasefire Breakthrough

October 9, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump confirmed Thursday that he will visit Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliver a major address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, amid rising hopes that his proposed ceasefire plan could end the devastating war with Hamas and bring peace to the Jewish nation and the region.

Hungary’s Orbán Government Faces Spy Allegations Targeting EU Institutions (Worthy News Investigation)

October 9, 2025

Hungary’s pro-Russia Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing new accusations that his government operated a secret network to spy on European Union institutions.

Hamas Declares End Of Gaza War As UN Chief Welcomes Deal Toward Palestinian Statehood

October 9, 2025

Hamas declared the end of more than two years of war between Israel and the Islamist group after both sides signed a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal aimed at establishing a permanent halt to hostilities in Gaza.

Federal Judge Grants Illinois Restraining Order Against Trump For Guard Deployment

October 9, 2025

A federal judge has granted the state of Illinois’ request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Trump administration and the U.S. Army from deploying the National Guard in Illinois.

Senate To Vote On Bill Authorizing $925 Billion For Military, National Security

October 9, 2025

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, a $925 billion bill setting funding levels for America’s national defense spending, has finally hit the Senate floor.

New York AG Letitia James Indicted On Fraud Charges

October 9, 2025

A federal grand jury in Virginia on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges.

Russia Hitting Ukraine’s Energy Supplies Ahead Of Winter

October 9, 2025

With a notoriously cold winter approaching, Russia has launched a major campaign to deny Ukraine heat, light, and running water, authorities said Wednesday.

Christians In Central India Denied Burial Rights Amid Rising Hindu Nationalism

October 9, 2025

Christians in more than 20 villages in central India were without the possibility to bury their loved ones in a dignified way on Thursday after Hindu nationalists reportedly stripped them of that right as part of a crackdown on spreading Christianity.

Russia Says Trump-Putin Peace Momentum ‘Exhausted’ as Europe Blamed for Derailing Ukraine Talks

October 8, 2025

A senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday that the momentum toward a Ukraine peace agreement—sparked after President Vladimir Putin’s August summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska—has “largely been exhausted,” blaming European allies of Kyiv for obstructing diplomatic progress.

Thousands of UK Churches Face Closure Amid Financial and Demographic Pressures

October 8, 2025

Thousands of churches across the United Kingdom may close within the next five years as financial hardship, maintenance costs, and declining attendance continue to erode the viability of many congregations, according to a new nationwide survey.

Federal Deficit Reaches $1.8 Trillion as U.S. Interest Payments Top $1 Trillion for First Time

October 8, 2025

The U.S. federal government ended fiscal year 2025 with a $1.8 trillion budget deficit, according to estimates released Wednesday by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)–a figure only marginally smaller than last year’s record shortfall, even as tariff revenue surged under President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister, Avoids Snap Elections Amid Political Turmoil

October 8, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, aiming to stabilize France’s embattled government and avert the potential political chaos that could arise from upcoming parliamentary elections.

Disabled Christian Killed In Pakistan

October 8, 2025

The “brutal killing of Shamron Masih,” a mentally disabled Christian man in the Motra area of Pakistan’s Sialkot district, has sparked “widespread outrage across Pakistan’s Christian community,” Christian human rights investigators said Wednesday.

Trump Announces Israel-Hamas Peace Deal; Hostages to Be Released Within 72 Hours

October 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, signaling the possible end of the two-year-long war in Gaza that began after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel.

CBP Data Shows Lowest Level Of Illegal Southwest Border Crossers Since 1970

October 8, 2025

Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in September since 1970, according to new preliminary U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reported by the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump Administration To Designate Antifa A Foreign Terror Organization

October 8, 2025

During a round table discussion with independent journalists at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump said his administration would designate Antifa a foreign terror organization.

No Progress On Government Shutdown, Jeopardizing Military Paychecks

October 8, 2025

Democratic U.S. Senators voted against opening the federal government for a sixth time Wednesday afternoon, dimming hopes that Congress will reach a funding deal in time for thousands of federal workers to receive their next paychecks.

FBI’s “Arctic Frost” Scrutiny of Trump, GOP Widens With Newly Declassified Records

October 8, 2025

Newly declassified records are intensifying scrutiny of the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” probe, with documents indicating the bureau obtained toll records from eight Republican senators and one GOP House member during its January 6 inquiry, and that senior FBI official Timothy Thibault helped draft the opening language for what evolved into Special Counsel Jack Smith’s elector case against Donald Trump, according to disclosures highlighted by Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa).