17 June 2026

Sanhedrin rules: Iranian peace deal recreates Haman’s pact and will end in Gog and Magog war or complete redemption
The reconvened Sanhedrin, meeting in formal session on 30 Sivan 5786, issued an urgent psak din, a halachic ruling, condemning the agreement in the strongest terms and calling on Jews worldwide to fast, pray, and repent for the annulment of what it termed a mortal decree against the Jewish people and humanity. “The agreement of the United States with the Revolutionary Guards of Iran recreates the agreement made by Ahasuerus with Haman 2,500 years ago,” the Sanhedrin declared, citing the verse: “Vayomer hamelech l’Haman, haKesef natun lach, v’ha’am la’asot bo k’tov b’einecha, “And the king said to Haman, ‘The silver is given to you, and the people, to do with them as seems good in your eyes’” (Esther 3). Beyond Israel, the Sanhedrin warned that the deal imperils virtually the entire world.

At world’s top defense exhibition in Paris, Ukraine and Sweden agree to mass-produce combat robot born on frontline
Ukrainian defense manufacturer AIDronesUA and Swedish technology firm Njord Technology AB have signed a Memorandum of Strategic Partnership at the Eurosatory-2026 defense exhibition in Paris, per Oboronka. The partnership scales production of the MAUL casualty evacuation, logistics, and ammunition delivery platform in Sweden. MAUL was developed and continuously refined based on real combat experience and direct feedback from Ukrainian soldiers operating the platform on the frontline.

Russian fighter jet set course for Stockholm and Karlskrona
The Armed Forces’ Chief of Operations Ewa Skoog Haslum confirms to SVT that the Russian flights occurred close together in time and that the plane turned just a few hundred meters from the Swedish border, east of Landsort in the Stockholm archipelago, and outside Karlskrona. “The fact that this is being done so spectacularly by the Russian side is remarkable and serious,” she tells SVT.

The Peace With Iran May Have Unexpectedly Opened The Door To Ezekiel 38
For much of the past year, Israel has achieved what many believed was impossible. It has battered Iran’s military infrastructure. It has weakened Hezbollah. It has struck deep into Iranian territory. It has demonstrated intelligence and military capabilities that few nations on earth can match. Even many of Israel’s critics would acknowledge that the Jewish state emerged from this conflict having inflicted tremendous damage on its enemies. And yet, despite all those battlefield victories, Israel now finds itself confronting a strategic paradox.

Russian church courts strip priests of rank for refusing Patriarch Kirill’s war prayer
The Russian Orthodox Church has been quietly removing priests who refused to support Russia’s war on Ukraine, an investigation by Systema, the RFE/RL Russian investigative unit, has documented. The church courts that hand down the verdicts operate behind closed doors with no procedural code, no defense lawyers, and prosecutors and judges drawn from the same circle. Patriarch Kirill personally signs off on the rulings.

Report: Iran allowed to export crude oil
Sanctions on Iran’s crude oil exports are to be eased. This is said to be part of a deal between Iran and the US aimed at reaching a peace agreement. Oil prices fell further after the information became public. The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports will be partially lifted.

FBI disrupts alleged explosive-drone plot targeting White House UFC event,
Signal chats allegedly revealed 23 people discussing pre-operational activity
Five people were in custody as of Monday, and investigators identified 23 people as part of a potential network of plotters. The alleged plan involved using explosive-laden drones to hit buildings near the event, force a mass evacuation and steer crowds toward a pre-staged sniper team, officials said. A “second wave” was then allegedly planned to storm the White House gate, according to officials.

PBS affiliate board chairman under fire after saying he hopes Trump suffers stroke
A PBS affiliate’s board chairman is facing backlash after a social media post surfaced in which he said he hoped President Donald Trump would suffer a stroke that would leave him unable to walk or speak, prompting the organization to publicly distance itself from the comments. “Donald Trump turns 80 today. Any birthday wishes?” and Bob Greene, who was identified in reports online as the board chair for Rocky Mountain PBS, replied, which now appears to have been deleted, “A nice stroke that turns him into a drooling, pooping blob in a wheelchair unable to speak.”

Sudden calls to return to hydrocarbon-generated energy expose the climate crisis hoax
Tony Blair’s calls to return to oil and gas, after years of global elites promoting wind and solar energy, expose the climate crisis hoax for all to see, he said.

A Million People On Mars
The IPO pop was big. The Monday follow-through was big too. But the most interesting part of the SpaceX story isn’t just the stock action. It’s the scale of what Elon Musk is trying to build. In an X article published yesterday, Marc Andreessen and Michael McGuiness of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz highlighted the first milestone in Musk’s SpaceX bonus plan: a $7.5 trillion market cap for SpaceX and a self-sustaining city of 1 million people on Mars. That’s not a normal growth-stock target. It’s not even a normal space-company target. It points to how large the investable space economy could become if even part of that ambition starts to look plausible.

New Study Exposes How The Left Turned Mental Illness Into A Political Identity
Columbia University’s magazine originally flagged the underlying trend back in 2023, reporting that “American adults who identify as politically liberal have long reported lower levels of happiness and psychological well-being than conservatives,” Based on the data of four different studies, researchers from the Universities of Florida and Toronto, found an explanation: conservatives tend to exhibit greater personal agency, religiosity, moral clarity, self-worth, and a more optimistic general disposition.
“It is becoming increasingly clear which ideas do what! Conservative, and specifically Christian, ideas have a much better track record than their leftist counterparts,” writes Glenn T. Stanton of Daily Citizen. “This has deep personal and political implications.”

The spiritual dimension of Iran’s war with Israel: Iranian analyst on eschatology of the Islamic regime 
Ali Siadatan argues Israel’s existence poses a theological threat to Iran’s ruling ideology. Now based in Canada, Siadatan looks at Iran through a wide-angle lens. He not only sees the geopolitical elements on the ground today but looks back over its sweeping history and beyond the physical realm to the spiritual aspects of the conflict as revealed in the Bible. Israel’s return: A theological threat to Iran’s revolutionary vision The Iranian-born educator contends that one of the main problems with Israel, from the point of view of the regime, is that it proves the Bible is true.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Trump’s First-Term Tariff On China
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 15 declined to hear a legal challenge to tariffs imposed on Chinese imports by U.S. President Donald Trump during his first term in 2018. The decision follows an appeal by HMTX Industries and other businesses after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit last year upheld the tariffs, which Trump previously imposed on Chinese goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to China’s unfair trade practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.

15 Tied To Antifa Charged With Violently Interfering With ICE Operations In Minnesota
Daniel Rosen, who heads the U.S. attorney’s office for Minnesota, told reporters at his Minneapolis headquarters on June 16 that agents arrested 12 of the 15 suspects; one was already in custody for other offenses. Two defendants remain at large. Rosen said both are aware that federal agents are seeking them in connection with an indictment that was unsealed just before the news conference. “We expect they will surrender peacefully,” he said.

Is California Reaching Critical Mass?
By any measure, California is a failed state—and a national embarrassment. So, what happened to the nation’s most richly naturally endowed—and once best governed—state? The Left took total control—after millions of the embattled middle class fled. Millions more impoverished immigrants, legal and illegal, took their place. Left-wing Silicon Valley spawned some of the wealthiest elite liberal enclaves in the world. The result was a neo-feudal society that was hardly democratic.

The Temple Mount “Status Quo” in 2026 – A Brand New Era
For years, any shift on the Mount favored only the Arab community, dictated by the heavy-handed oversight of the Jordanian WAQF. Today, however, a paradigm shift in another direction has been underway, and it’s nothing short of miraculous. Indeed, a new era of religious liberty was to follow.The turning point began building in 2015 when a Jerusalem court upheld the fundamental right to Jewish prayer on the Mount, setting off a chain reaction that has slowly dismantled restrictions for religious Jews and Christian tourists alike. What started as a trickle has become a roaring wave of religious tolerance and prayer. an Arab tour guide … noted that the Mount has become significantly quieter and less attended from the Arab side, and proceeded to offer me an astonishing explanation: “Ever since they started seeing Jews bowing all the way to the ground, they realized that the Jews actually respect the site and are genuinely praying without political incentive.

Trump may fire Hegseth, Ratcliffe for opposing Iran deal; Rubio apparently safe
Trump is reportedly considering removing several senior administration officials who opposed the Iran memorandum of understanding, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, according to sources cited by Israel Hayom. “The debate is over. Those who opposed it may pay a personal price,” a senior U.S. official told the outlet, describing internal White House deliberations over the agreement.

G7 leaders express optimism for peace after Trump’s ‘very good’ Zelensky meeting
US President Donald Trump said Russia should make peace with Ukraine after a “very good” meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, in comments that sparked cautious optimism among G7 leaders that a peace deal could be struck. The upbeat mood over the Ukraine war, now deep into its fifth year, stands in stark contrast to Zelensky’s meeting with Trump in the Oval Office last year, when he was told he had no leverage in potential peace talks with Russia.

Trump invokes defense production act for munitions, supply chains
US President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in weapons supply and development for munitions production and supply chains, according to a memo made public on Tuesday. The move comes amid growing concern in Washington about the capacity of US weapons manufacturers to meet demand. Solid rocket motors, igniters and guidance systems are among the most critical and capacity-constrained sub-systems needed for weapons production, both for legacy systems and future modernization programs.

Huckabee Says Israel Not Prevented From Striking Hezbollah in Lebanon Under Trump’s Iran Deal
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Tuesday delivered one of the clearest messages yet from the Trump administration about the scope of the US-Iran agreement, declaring that Hezbollah is not part of the deal while emphasizing that the Jewish state retains the right to defend itself against the Iranian-backed terrorist group.

Hacking group claims major hack of Novo Nordisk and attempted $25 million extortion
A cyber extortion group claimed ​on Tuesday to have stolen more than a terabyte of data from pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab and said it is ‌exploring selling parts of the data after unsuccessfully demanding $25 million from the company.

Fed’s watchdog warns of central bank foreign travel risks, calls for reforms
The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog is calling on the central bank to strengthen how it protects staff and information ​during periods of international travel where foreign intelligence agencies might ‌be at work. The Inspector General said as it now stands, the Fed lacks a formal program to prepare employees for international travel and does not check on these ​workers after their trips to see if anything suspicious has taken ​place.

Tropical storm warning issued; rainmaker drenches Deep South
The first storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could form by Wednesday. But heavy rain is a bigger concern. Potentially life-threatening flooding is likely through Thursday as a tropical system tries to become Tropical Storm Arthur near the Texas and Louisiana Gulf coasts. Heavy rain and breezy weather are likely from Texas to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia,

Israel takes control of Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Tuesday that Israel is taking control of a holy site in Hebron from the Palestinians. This concerns the Tomb of the Patriarchs, which is located in the occupied West Bank and is known to Muslims as the Ibrahimi Mosque. Smotrich wrote on Telegram that the site will no longer be administered by the local authority in Hebron.

7.8 earthquake raised parts of the seabed by up to 2 m (6.6 feet) in the southern Philippines
The 7.8 earthquake off southern Mindanao on June 8, which caused dozens of fatalities & widespread damage, raised sections of the coastline in Sarangani and Davao Occidental provinces as much as 2 m (6.6 feet). The shoreline retreated by up to 200 m (656 feet) in some locations, exposing coral reefs & marine ecosystems that previously remained underwater.

One dead, 4 injured after China’s Qinghai hit by magnitude 6.3 earthquake
The earthquake killed at least one person and injured four others, as rescuers rushed to the site in search of trapped survivors. The quake struck a high-altitude area in the prefecture of Haixi in Qinghai at a depth of 10 km on Tuesday.

A 6.7 earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1 person, causing damage and injuries
The earthquake shook part of central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Tuesday, killing at least one resident, injuring dozens of people, damaging homes and infrastructure, and rattling residents of a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago, officials said.

New Oregon Initiative Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing and Farming
Only 1% of the American population identifies as vegan (a person who refrains from using or consuming any animal products), and around 3% of the population identifies as vegetarian. It is therefore a little confusing as to why American political and social discourse is hijacked by vegan issues so often.

 Anti-Capitalists Nailed by FBI After Drone/Sniper Terror Attack Targeting WH UFC Event and GOP Lawmakers Uncovered
The FBI/Secret Service stopped a terror attack planned over multiple states to use explosive-laden drones to drive GOP lawmakers and the crowd into a sniper kill zone. A second wave was planned for the White House gates.

Jan Markell: The Questions Emerging from the UFO Files May Perplex the World, But God’s Word Holds the Simple Answer
Mankind is the one made in the image of God. But answering the haunting question, “Are we alone?” is easy. We share our universe with angels, archangels, cherubim, seraphim, fallen angels, demons, and entities such as the Prince of Persia—a spirit. So, we are hardly alone. None of these entities was in Spielberg’s mind when he made “Disclosure Day.”

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs, and one object shaped like a potato
One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light. Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before. Then there was the one compared to a potato, and also a bean, but with a coat of shimmering, fish-like scales.

8 crew members killed when a B-52 bomber crashes at California’s Edwards Air Force Base
A mammoth military plane on a routine test mission crashed shortly after takeoff Monday in Southern California, killing all eight crew members on board and leaving charred wreckage so mangled it was barely recognizable.

The Peace with Iran May Have Unexpectedly Opened the Door to Ezekiel 38
The war exposed a growing gap between America and Israel regarding how to handle Iran. It showed no alliance is permanent, no political arrangement guaranteed. Ezekiel shows the next confrontation with Iran may arrive under very different circumstances—with Israel discovering the ally it once relied upon (the US) is no longer willing to fight the same battle.

You’re Going to Be Okay :: by Holly Spate

“Come near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8).

“You’re going to be okay.”

That phrase, the idea that it’s all going to be okay, that you’re going to be okay, hits straight to the heart. It’s a phrase beyond just words. To many, hearing those words brings a rush of refreshment to the soul, a sense of calm to the nervous system, and a moment of comfort to the mind.

That simple statement uttered by a friend or even yourself allows a breath to be taken, a sigh to bring some relief.

Those five little words carry weight. The very thought is wrapped in the belief that the storm will subside, that this moment in time doesn’t define all of time, and that things can turn in one’s favor eventually.

It brings with it the hope that the sunshine will break through the clouds of darkness, and bring bright warmth to the mundane gray that has hovered heavily.

It brings with it the hope that positive changes are within grasp and that one day an emergence will come and the mountaintop will replace the bottom of the valley.

This life can be hard.

To many, this thought is an understatement.  It can, for some, feel like one strainful struggle after another, a long uphill climb desperately trying to get to the top, to achieve a goal that’s felt far off, distant.

Like everyone who has ever lived, I’ve had my share of hard…my share of struggles. I’m going through some right now…a season of waiting and wondering.

And, in these uncomfortable moments, I have to continually remind myself that in the midst of waiting for tear-stained, heartfelt prayers to be answered, to stay the course and keep remembering Who my Father is. I have to keep walking forward, keep believing, keep thanking, keep staying positive, keep asking God to bring a peace which passes understanding to my heart and mind while believing for a breakthrough. A breakthrough…a miracle that will only come in His time.

The reality is, it’s hard to wait. It’s hard to surrender one’s schedule, it’s difficult to ache for progress- to desire deeply to see movement, only to realize the answers come in the waiting. Waiting on His time, not our own. Waiting even though we seek instant answers, instant progress. This idea is wrapped in the truth of this profound verse found in Proverbs 16:9:

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” The NIV states it this way, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

Isaiah 55:8 conveys, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”

We’re used to planning…preparing. We’re conditioned to making plans, working those plans, and expecting it all to work out according to our hopes. But, the reality is, we can make all of our plans, but truly only God is the one who decides if our plans will falter or succeed. He is the one who decides when or if the labor will yield fruit. He decides how long the process will take. He has to make it all happen, not us….we are limited and can only do so much.

In other words, we may think we have control, but we don’t …God does. Whether we’re experiencing the dryness of a familiar desert or swimming in the abundance of an oasis, we are called in both instances to pray, to believe, to give thanks with a grateful heart, to seek His will, and to trust completely.

It’s definitely not easy or a natural response for most. Waiting, developing patience, disciplining desires, are daily submissions… submissions that require willful surrender, complete obedience, and faithful trust.

God desires to shape and mold us so that with every trial, every situation, every valley moment, we become more like Him.

And, as we do, we become a bit more comfortable. We’re a little more conditioned to lay both our burdens and plans at the feet of Jesus, placing our full trust in Him as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords…the Creator of all creation, the One who gives good things.

If you’re struggling today, remember– struggle has always been a part of the human experience. And although the world has become more chaotic and crazy, know that hope is still available.

So many are going through hard times. The world’s current direction, along with its messes, paired with the increased sense of selfishness permeating more prevalently throughout society, has many of us pausing and feeling a sense of hopelessness.

So today, if you’re wandering about, feeling in despair, remember there are absolutely no surprises to God. He is in your corner. He hears your prayers. He is working all things together for your good.

No matter what changes around you, no matter what chaos may ensue, or what desert you may feel stuck in, always remember, God never changes. He is right there with you…working behind the scenes. He is always graceful, merciful, loving, all-knowing and all powerful. He is still the King. He is still omnipresent. He has never left His position or post…not once, not ever.

Believe that.

Hold on to That.

Be Encouraged.

Take a Breath.

The reality is, in the natural, this world can be daunting, but as I’ve had to remind myself many times, in the supernatural, because God is at work, anything is possible. Nothing escapes His attention. Nothing stops His love, mercy, and grace from flowing. Nothing hinders His plans.

We all need to hear, “You’re going to be okay.”

The world needs to hear, “Because of Jesus, because of a bigger, bolder, brighter plan…we will truly be okay.”

John 16:33 states, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

If you’re a believer, find comfort today in the fact that God has overcome. And take comfort in knowing He sees you, loves you, and promises to take care of you. Matthew 6:26 beautifully states this truth:

“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

Be encouraged by the reality that whatever you’re going through has an expiration date…it’s not forever and you’re not alone.

Look up and give thanks that your best days are still to come. As I have to remind myself often, this world is not our home. This state of not normal and even crazy that we find our world in today is not our forever. Your eternal home with all its beauty and perfections will be realized one day.

Friend, your life truly hasn’t even begun. There’s so much to look forward to…so much in store…a bright, perfect, forever future for all eternity, thanks to Jesus! So shout today and rejoice…this is good news!

Remember: you are not an afterthought or forgotten…He sees your life, your journey, your tears, your frustrations. He hears your cries. He knows right where you are, and He has a plan.

Life has a way of surprising each of us, and when God’s in the mix, we can experience an about-face in our circumstances. He is still the God of miracles. He is still the God of breakthroughs. As long as He’s involved, we have true hope.

Be encouraged, sister in Christ.

Be encouraged, brother in Christ.

You’re going to be okay.

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