Weekly News Brief 4/2/25

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China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan After Trump Comments (Worthy News Focus)

China staged massive war games near Taiwan Tuesday, just weeks after U.S. President Donald J. Trump declined to commit military support for the territory.

Countdown to Conflict: Missiles Ready, Preemptive Strike Urged, Tensions Escalate

In response to Trump’s bombing threats, Iran has put U.S. troops on alert, urged a preemptive strike on Diego Garcia, and readied underground ballistic missiles as tensions rise with the arrival of a U.S. carrier group and B-52 bombers in the region.

Trump Threatens To Bomb Iran Over Nuclear Weapons Fears

U.S. President Donald J. Trump warned Iran Sunday that it will be bombed unless Tehran strikes a deal on its nuclear program.

CIA Knows Whereabouts Of Noah’s Ark And Ark Of Covenant, Documents Show – Mar.29.2025

Uncovered Roman Documents Reveal Direct Evidence of Jesus Christ and the Unyielding Faith of Early Believers – Mar.28.2025

Breaking World News

Pipeline Fireball In Malaysia Injures Many (Video)
At least 145 people were injured, and many rushed to hospitals after a massive fire broke out at a natural gas pipeline near Malaysia’s largest city officials confirmed.

Britain Rushes To Reach US Trade Deal
Britain’s government rushed Monday to reach a last-minute trade agreement with the United States Washington to avoid — or at least mitigate — more tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump.

France’s Le Pen Sentenced To Prison, Banned From Running In Election
France’s fiercely anti-immigration and populist politician Marine Le Pen pledged to fight for her political life after being convicted of embezzlement by a French court and barred from running in the next election in 2027.

Latest World News Headlines

Amnesty Urges Hungary To Arrest Israel’s Netanyahu During Visit – Mar.31.2025

US President Trump ‘Very Angry’ At Russia’s Putin – Mar.30.2025

Pakistan Hindu Killed For Refusing To Convert To Islam; Christians Concerned – Mar.30.2025

France’s Le Pen Faces ‘Political Death’ Over Fraud Allegations – Mar.30.2025

Residents Still Searching For Survivors After Myanmar Quake – Mar.30.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Eliminates Hezbollah, IRGC Quds Force Operative in Beirut Strike
In a joint statement, the IDF, Shin Bet, and Mossad confirmed an overnight airstrike in Beirut killed a Hezbollah and Iranian IRGC Quds Force operative who coordinated with Hamas to carry out an imminent attack on Israeli civilians. This marks Israel’s second strike in Beirut in four days.

Turkish Forces Taking Over Syria Airbase Worrying Israel
Turkey’s military rushed to take over Syria’s Tiyas air base, also known as T4, to deter Israeli strikes in Syria, well-informed Arabic sources confirmed Tuesday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

‘Qatargate’ Probe Leads to Netanyahu Aides Arrested, Netanyahu Questioned – Mar.31.2025

Israel Destroys Major Hamas Tunnel in Gaza; Over 50 Terrorists Killed – Mar.31.2025

Netanyahu: Military Pressure on Hamas Is Working as Gaza War Intensifies – Mar.30.2025

Gazan Man Kidnapped, Tortured, and Executed by Hamas in First Known Killing Tied to Anti-Hamas Protests – Mar.30.2025

House Probes U.S. Funding of Groups Opposing Netanyahu – Mar.27.2025

Breaking U.S. News

White House Says Trump’s Tariffs Will Be ‘Perfect Deal’ for U.S.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump and his tariff team are preparing to roll out a “perfect deal” for Americans on Wednesday, when Trump is expected to announce his plans.

Republicans Pad U.S. House Majority With Two Florida Special Election Wins
Republicans padded their slim U.S. House majority Tuesday after winning two Florida special elections to replace a pair of members who resigned their seats.

Border Crossings Reach New Low, Administration Says
Border crossings reached a new low in March, according to the Trump administration.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Musk Sounds Alarm on Surge of Social Security Numbers for Non-Citizens (Video) – Mar.31.2025

Trump Administration Targets Sinaloa Cartel in Latest Actions – Mar.31.2025

Trump Administration Building Massive Deportation Center to Hold 10,000 Migrants – Mar.31.2025

Trump Says ‘Nicer,’ ‘Kinder’ Tariffs Will Generate Federal Revenue – Mar.31.2025

State Department to Assume Control of USAID Programs After Trump Court Win – Mar.30.2025

USDA Paid to Study Queer Farmers, Latinx Masculinity, More on Taxpayer Dime – Mar.30.2025

Trump Calls for Defunding NPR, PBS – Mar.27.2025

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia Christians Facing Muslim Opposition
Devoted Christians in Indonesia say several churches are facing growing opposition in the mainly Muslim nation as local leaders and residents are cracking down on Christian gatherings in at least three regions.

India Christians Fear Execution For Conversion
Christians have appealed for prayers after the chief minister of India’s central state of Madhya Pradesh announced plans to impose the death penalty on those convicted “of forced or fraudulent religious conversions.”

Latest Christian News Headlines

China: Pastor Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison – Mar.31.2025

Christians Urge Prayers As Quake Hits Indonesia – Mar.30.2025

Sudan Detains Dozens Of Christians – Mar.27.2025

Christian Jailed For Blasphemy In Honey Trap Scheme Impacting Many (Worthy News Investigation) – Mar.26.2025

‘Protected By Christ’ Says Pakistan Lawyer After Surviving Assassination Attempt (Worthy News Exclusive) – Mar.25.2025

Pakistan Christian Recovering Of Throat Slitting For ‘Blasphemy’ – Mar.25.2025

Christian Lawyer Tahir Bashir Survives Assassination Attempt In Pakistan – Mar.23.2025

Psalm 39 “A Father’s Heart” Through the Bible series

Today’s Psalm is about guarding our mind and tongue, personal stories, the difference in boasting, pride, and boldness, the stories of David, Absalom, and Joab, a fathers heart, and what is means that “cursed is every one that is hung on a tree”.

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Through the Bibles series, “The Meek”- Psalm 37, pt. 2 *Podcast*

Finishing up today’s Psalm, we again are reminded to present our requests, turn from evil, have discernment and wisdom to do the right thing, and the meek will inherit the earth.

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Weekly News Brief 3/25/25

Breaking World News

Russia, Ukraine Agree to U.S. Brokered Black Sea Ceasefire
In a breakthrough following U.S.-led talks in Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine separately agreed to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, marking a tentative step toward peace.

Massive Rise In Dutch Euthanasia Cases Worries Watchdog
The Netherlands has seen a massive rise in euthanasia amid concerns that too many persons with psychiatric illnesses are among those ending their lives.

US, Russia Talk About Maritime Truce As Attacks Continue In Ukraine (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. and Russian delegates wrapped up a day of tense talks on a plan for a ceasefire at sea between Kyiv and Moscow, even as a Russian missile strike in Ukraine wounded scores of people.

Latest World News Headlines

Trump to Impose 25% Tariff on Venezuelan Oil Purchasers – Mar.24.2025

Istanbul Mayor Jailed; Wife Pledges Revenge – Mar.23.2025

Pope Leaves Hospital Ahead Of Meeting King Charles – Mar.23.2025

Mass Rallies Against Turkey’s Erdogan Closely Watched In Israel (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.22.2025

London’s Heathrow Airport ‘Fully Operational’ After ‘Apocalyptic’ Fire And Power Outage – Mar.22.2025

U.S. Deploys a Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Trump’s Stern Warning to Iran – Mar.21.2025

Britain, US Decline To Sign AI Accord Over ‘Global Governance’ Worries – Mar.21.2025

Indonesia Passes Controversial Military Legislation – Mar.21.2025

EU Fails On Pledging Billions To Kyiv As Hungary Vetoes Statement – Mar.21.2025

Afghanistan’s Taliban Frees American Prisoner – Mar.21.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel’s Parliament Passes 2025 Budget, Bolstering Netanyahu’s Government Stability
Defying fierce opposition, the coalition pushed the 2025 budget through its final Knesset reading on Tuesday, averting a political crisis and securing a crucial victory for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Failure to pass the budget by the March 31 deadline would have automatically triggered new elections, threatening the government’s survival.

‘Enough is Enough’: Gazans Rise Up, Demand Hamas Terrorists ‘Get Out’
In a rare and courageous act of defiance, Gazan civilians have taken to the streets to protest against Hamas, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip.

Israel Strikes Hamas Trucks, Destroys 100+, Some Used in Oct. 7 Massacre (Video)
The Israel Defense Forces conducted dozens of airstrikes late Sunday and Monday, destroying over 100 Hamas-owned white pick-up trucks in Gaza, some used in the October 7 terror attack and others for transporting weapons.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Kills Senior Hamas Leaders – Mar.23.2025

Israel Expands Operations in Gaza, Key Hamas Terrorist Eliminated – Mar.23.2025

Israel’s Supreme Court Issues Injunction Against Dismissal of Security Chief, Netanyahu Responds – Mar.21.2025

Protests Across Israel As Netanyahu’s Cabinet Unanimously Fires Security Chief – Mar.20.2025

US and Israel Set for High-Level Iran Talks in Washington Next Week – Mar.20.2025

Israel Launches ‘Focused Ground Invasion’ in Central and Southern Gaza – Mar.19.2025

Thousands Protest In Tel Aviv Against Netanyahu – Mar.19.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Hearing Reveals Scope of Biden Administration Censorship Efforts
While Democratic lawmakers and experts said Tuesday that the Biden administration effectively facilitated a crackdown on speech it disliked, they maintained those efforts did not amount to unconstitutional censorship.

Trump Admin Plays Defense After Houthi Strikes Discussed in Leaked Group Chat
President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to a report that top administration officials were messaging about national security matters in a leaked group chat, calling it a “glitch.”

ICE Houston Agents Arrest More than 600 Criminal Noncitizens
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents based in Houston continue to arrest and remove violent criminals illegally in the U.S. In several targeted operations, agents arrested more than 600 criminal foreign nationals, including scores who were previously deported multiple times, confirmed gang members, sex offenders and fugitives.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Republican Lawmakers Eye Fiscal Policy ‘Gimmick’ to Finance Trump Tax Cuts – Mar.25.2025

Pentagon Prepares for ‘Monster’ Challenges with Proposed Golden Dome – Mar.24.2025

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Key Redistricting Case – Mar.24.2025

Major Guatemalan Human Smuggling Operation Busted in Arizona, California – Mar.24.2025

Trump Showcases Next-Generation Stealth Plane – Mar.23.2025

Hegseth Eliminates $580 Million on Wasteful ‘Woke’ Spending – Mar.21.2025

Homan: Judges ‘Aren’t Going to Stop Us From Making This Country Safe Again’ – Mar.20.2025

Breaking Christian News

‘Protected By Christ’ Says Pakistan Lawyer After Surviving Assassination Attempt (Worthy News Exclusive)
A prominent Pakistani Christian lawyer who survived an assassination attempt in Pakistan’s Punjab province told Worthy News on Tuesday that Christ protected him.

Pakistan Christian Recovering Of Throat Slitting For ‘Blasphemy’
A young Christian worker is in critical condition after he was reportedly attacked at his factory in Pakistan’s Punjab province for alleged “blasphemy against Islam.”

Christian Lawyer Tahir Bashir Survives Assassination Attempt In Pakistan

A Christian human rights lawyer who successfully defended several Christians detained for “blasphemy” against Islam says he survived an assassination attempt Sunday in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Worthy News learned.

Latest Christian News Headlines

China Detains Bishop Amid Crackdown On Unregistered Groups – Mar.21.2025

Christian Inmates In Pakistan Upset Over Jail Church Closure – Mar.20.2025

U.S. Committee Demands Sanctions Against Nigeria for Christian Persecution – Mar.19.2025

Hindu Nationalists Launch Coordinated Attacks on Three Churches – Mar.18.2025

India Christians Rally Against Anti-Conversion Law At Huge Protest – Mar.17.2025

Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India – Mar.14.2025

UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran – Mar.13.2025

Psalms 37, pt. 1: “Committing Your Way” Through the Bible series

The beginning of today’s chapter is all about our relationship, committing your way to Him, presenting your request, life and death, and the results of blessing and cursing in the 2 kingdoms.

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Psalm 36 “Devising Mischief” Through the Bible series Podcasts

Today’s chapter is a warning against having no fear of God, pride, flattery, and devising mischief.

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Teachings mentioned in this chapter:

Fear of God teaching pt. 1

Whom Then Shall I Fear? The Fear of God vs. The Fear of Man (Part 2)

Pride teaching

Weekly News Brief 3/18/25

Breaking World News

U.S. President Trump To Speak Tuesday With Russia’s Putin On Peace In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is believed to have killed and injured some 1 million people.

Russia China Defend Iran’s Nuclear Program And Demand End of Sanctions
The United States faces a setback in attempts to build new relations with Russia after Moscow and Beijing called for an end to the “unlawful sanctions” imposed on Iran.

Hundreds of Thousands Rally Against Serbia’s Hardline Leader
Serbia’s hardline President Aleksandar Vucic and his government faced pressure to resign Sunday after hundreds of thousands of people descended on Belgrade for one of the largest mass rallies against his rule.

Latest World News Headlines

Dozens Killed As US Strikes Houthis – Mar.16.2025

Scores Killed In Blaze At North Macedonia Nightclub – Mar.16.2025

Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary’s Orbán – Mar.16.2025

Romania’s Right George Simon Becomes Presidential Candidate – Mar.16.2025

Peruvian Fisherman Found After 94 Days at Sea: ‘I Didn’t Want to Die’ – Mar.16.2025

U.S. Strikes Houthis In Message To Iran – Mar.15.2025

Britain Supports U.S.-Backed Ceasefire for Ukraine – Mar.15.2025

Philippines Ex-President Faces ICC Court As Mothers Mourn Loved Ones (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.15.2025

Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia to Surrender, Citing Trump’s Appeal (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.15.2025

Poland Seeks Stationing U.S. Nuclear Weapons – Mar.14.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza As Cease-Fire Ends
The Israeli Air Force launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas’ infrastructure and several of its mid-level commanders and politburo members as the cease-fire ended late on Monday.

Netanyahu’s Ouster of Key Security Chief Sparks Major Political Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss Shin Bet director Ronen Bar this week, citing “growing distrust” over time. This marks a major upheaval in Israel’s security leadership during a critical time for the nation.

Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ to be operational by late 2025
Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system, set to be operational in roughly nine months, intercepts rockets, drones, and mortars within seconds at a range of up to 7 km using a high-energy fiber laser, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Sunday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

U.S. Proposes Ceasefire Deal to Secure Hostage Release – Mar.13.2025

Israel Rejects UN Report That Accused Israel of “Genocidal Acts” – Mar.13.2025

Israel’s IDF Executes Largest Airstrikes in Two Months on Syrian Regime’s Military Sites – Mar.11.2025

Alawites: ‘Israel Help End Massacres In Syria’ (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.11.2025

Turkey Vetoes Israel’s Participation in NATO Exercise – Mar.10.2025

Israel Airstrikes Target Former Assad Regime Bases in Southern Syria – Mar.10.2025

Israel Cutting Off Power To Gaza – Mar.9.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Declares Biden Pardons ‘Void;’ Cites Digital Signature
In an early morning announcement, President Donald Trump declared Monday that former President Joe Biden’s rash of preemptive pardons issued during his last days in office are “void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.”

Arizona Supreme Court Uses AI-Generated Reporters
Artificial intelligence has arrived at the Arizona Supreme Court.

Court Attempts to Halt Trump Deportations, El Salvador President Says ‘Too Late’
A class action lawsuit was filed on Saturday against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump signed an executive order invoking the Enemy Aliens Act to target, arrest, and remove violent Venezuelan prison gang members, Tren de Aragua (TdA), from the U.S.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Dozens Killed As Violent Tornadoes Hit US – Mar.16.2025

Trump ‘Closing Down’ Voice of America – Mar.15.2025

Government Shutdown Averted Mere Hours Before Deadline – Mar.15.2025

Schumer Says He’ll Now Vote to Approve GOP Spending Bill, Avoid Shutdown – Mar.14.2025

Democrats Gamble With Government Shutdown as Deadline Looms – Mar.13.2025

Report: Foreign-Born Population Hits ‘All-Time High’ – Mar.13.2025

U.S. Department of Education to Cut Half of Employees – Mar.12.2025

Breaking Christian News

India Christians Rally Against Anti-Conversion Law At Huge Protest
Authorities in northeast India are under pressure after at least tens of thousands of Christians protested against the expected implementation of an “anti-conversion” law that they say unfairly targets the Christian minority.

Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India
In 2024, Christians in India experienced significant levels of violence and discrimination, with 640 reported cases, a surge in cases since 2014, according to the Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC).

UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran
A British court has thrown out the prosecution of a Christian preacher who was surrounded by an angry Muslim mob for criticizing the Koran, deemed a holy book by Muslims.

Latest Christian News Headlines

USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar – Mar.13.2025

Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.13.2025

Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms – Mar.13.2025

Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach – Mar.12.2025

Christians Fear Britain Could Introduce Blasphemy Legislation – Mar.11.2025

Christian Girl Rescued by Police from Kidnapper in Pakistan – Mar.10.2025

Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise – Mar.6.2025