CBN General News

• Netanyahu, Trump Meeting in DC Around Graham Funeral; Trump Cites 'Deep Talks' with Iran

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the U.S. for talks today with President Trump and will later attend the funeral of his friend and Israel supporter Senator Lindsey Graham. The president, meanwhile, announced that Washington is in "deep talks" with Iran.

• India Targets Religious Freedom and Christian Ministries, 22,000 Groups Hit Already

  India's government took a surprising blow this month when nationwide protests forced a high government official to resign. The success of that civil uprising is giving hope to others who are standing up to the government. That includes Christians, who are calling on lawmakers to drop measures that threaten freedom of religion.

• Remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham: Watch the Memorial Service Here

  World leaders are visiting Washington today to remember Sen. Lindsey Graham, a strong advocate for U.S. allies such as Israel and Ukraine.

• 'Unprecedented': AI Agent Escapes Secured Testing Environment and Hacks Another AI

  An alarming story has emerged from the ever-expanding frontier of artificial intelligence. Last week, a top tech company revealed that its independently operating AI agent escaped from a controlled environment and hacked another AI company.

• White House Defends Sophie Cunningham's Bold Stance Against Males in Women's Sports

  WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is getting backing from the White House for her position that biological males shouldn't play in women's sports. Cunningham said her goal is simply to "protect young girls."

• Wall Street Journal Weighs in After Rand Paul Exposes Fauci Diaries: 'His Advice Was Often Wrong'

  Some conservatives are criticizing former White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci after Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul released excerpts from Fauci's diaries. 

• 2,500-Year-Old Coin Discovery Sheds Light on Ancient Israel-Cyprus Trade

  A rare 2,500-year-old coin that originated in Cyprus was recently discovered on a beach in Ashdod, Israel. Avi Chaprak, Deputy Director of the Ashdod Beaches Department, usually helps swimmers find lost jewelry and other personal items. But this time, he discovered something far more unusual: a rare ancient coin that originated from Cyprus.

• Hundreds of Non-Citizens Voted in New Jersey, with 6,000 More on the Voter Rolls

  A computer error in New Jersey allowed hundreds of non-citizens to vote in elections there. Gov. Mikey Sherrill announced that a computer error added about 6,600 non-citizens to the voter rolls in 2023 and 2024.

• Millions of Christians Are Uniting to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

  Christians from around the globe will gather in the holy land this fall for the annual day of prayer for Jerusalem on October 4th, 2026.

• Trump Hits Pause Button Again on Iran Conflict as Netanyahu Heads to US, Blasts Mamdani Rhetoric

  After two weeks of attacks, the war with Iran paused over the weekend as President Trump makes room for more negotiations. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over rhetoric the prime minister claims is antisemitism.

• Genevieve Becomes a Category 5 Hurricane, Not Currently Expected to Make Landfall

  Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane early Monday, the first in the East Pacific region in two years, forecasters said. Farther out in the Pacific, Hurricane Fausto continued on a path in the direction of the Hawaiian Islands.

• Venezuela Quake Toll Passes 5,500, Operation Blessing Provides 70,000+ Meals and More

  It's been just over a month since the June 24 earthquakes devastated Venezuela. The death toll is now above 5,500 as teams removing debris continue to find bodies. More than 23,000 people are living in temporary locations. CBN's Operation Blessing is on hand to help those who've lost their homes.

• Are the End Times Upon Us? Israel, the Rapture and the End of Days

  Author Todd Hampson is on a mission to help people understand the rapture, a biblical construct that often sparks a variety of reactions among Christians.

• Superbook Opens the Door for Gospel in Japan

  More than four decades ago, the late Dr. Pat Robertson introduced the Bible to Japan through CBN's Superbook, an animated Bible series originally created for Japanese children. 

• Prayers of Aspiring Moms Still Heard in Ancient Shiloh, Home of Hannah, Prophet Samuel

  Three thousand years ago in Samaria, a woman asked God for a son, and he answered her prayer. Today, on that same ground, people are still praying and getting answers.

• As Revival Breaks Out, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle Deliver a Warning

  Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle are on an apologetics mission to demolish doubt and help people better understand the Gospel.

• Trump Ponders 'Massive Attack' on Iran as Israel Reopens Shelters, Braces for Counterattack

  U.S. CENTCOM announced on Thursday that forces struck Iranian targets for the thirteenth straight night as Israel braces for a possible counterattack from Tehran.

• Christian Activist Sues Minnesota City for Putting ‘Price Tag’ on His Constitutional Rights

  A Christian man from Minnesota was ordered to pay for his free speech rights — and now he’s suing.

• Stunned Finnish Politician Found Guilty Over Christian Beliefs Reacts to Latest Shocking Development

  Finnish Parliament Member Päivi Räsänen has reportedly been denied her electronic travel authorization (ETA), the required permit allowing her to travel to the U.K.

• Texas Meteorologist Speaks Out After Viral Prayer: ‘The Spirit of God Came Over Me’

  The first time Bill Taylor prayed live on air happened six or seven years ago.