Oil prices fell to their lowest levels since before the outbreak of the Iran war on Thursday as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, signaling that crude exports from the Gulf are steadily returning to normal and easing prolonged supply disruption fears.

Iran announced that more than 3,000 citizens have been arrested on suspicion of cooperating with Israel, marking one of the regime’s broadest internal crackdowns since protests erupted earlier this year.

...The USGS reported an even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake just a minute later. The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

The nation's first known transgender lawmaker has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of children and has been sentenced to 33 years in prison. Stacie Marie (Barry) Laughton, 42, was first elected...

Trinity, founded in 1959, ceased academic operations this year following its May 8 commencement. The college cited the reasons for its closure as post-COVID financial losses, persistent operating deficits, a decline in college enrollment, and a shift in donor giving and financial circumstances.

...The report found that 55 countries recorded high or very high levels of social hostilities tied to religion in 2023 — an increase from 45 the previous year.

While socialists racked up their biggest wins in New York, there’s little doubt the party’s far-left wing is gaining steam nationally. The results in New York primaries could inspire socialist candidates nationwide.

President Trump announced Tuesday that the Islamist regime has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors into the country, even as some Iranian officials disputed the claim. Lawmakers and experts are expressing hope but remain highly wary of whether the peace plan will unfold to the advantage of the U.S.

A broad majority of Americans support efforts to quickly end the war with Iran through a negotiated agreement, according to a new survey that found widespread support for several key provisions in the deal.

Carrie Underwood is expressing gratitude for both her faith and her country after sharing a video of hundreds of American flags displayed across a rural Tennessee property.

Amid a rapidly collapsing U.S. birth rate, new research released last week indicates that a major factor in the decline in fertility is likely the release of the iPhone in 2007,  which began the era of the smartphone.

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team gathered on the field to boldly honor God in prayer once again after their latest World Cup victory. On Friday, the team defeated Australia 2-0...

Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritize what the ‌government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the sector.

A Texas judge who was disciplined for declining to officiate same-sex weddings because of her religious beliefs has secured a legal victory, receiving a $10,000 settlement and more than $630,000 in fees...

...The ongoing destruction has reignited concerns over the growing number of attacks, acts of vandalism, and suspicious fires targeting Christian churches and religious landmarks across France and Europe.

...The percentage of Republicans calling themselves pro-choice is down 25 points from 31 years ago while the percentage of Democrats identifying as such went up 23 points in the same time period.

...In contrast to remarks President Donald Trump made during the G7 summit that "without the U.S., there would be no Israel," Huckabee claimed the U.S. wouldn't exist without Israel.

...“We owe America a huge apology, because America is nothing like the media tells us. Everyone is so friendly, everyone is so accommodating, and I’ve honestly had the best time.”

In Israel, it is said that each stone tells a story, and sometimes, the smallest discoveries speak the loudest. Now, a tiny 1,300-year-old artifact is shedding new light on a pivotal historic moment and the enduring faith of Israel's people. In Israel, even a small piece of jewelry can reshape how we understand the past.

The majority of Americans are in favor of the ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, according to poll results shared by President Donald Trump on Monday.

Major League Baseball backed down Monday after threatening several players over Bible verses marked on their Pride Night caps, promising not to fine or discipline them for expressing their Christian faith.

...The group also describes itself as an “unapologetically progressive Christian community” that is “LGBTQIA+ affirming” and says it proclaims “#BlackLivesMatter."

Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, where the late President Carter taught Sunday school for years, has hired its second woman pastor after the first one quit after less than two years on the job.