Weekly News Brief 4/13/25

Featured Stories

Iran Arms Iraqi Proxies with Missiles Despite Warnings From Trump

Iran has delivered long-range missiles to its militia proxies in Iraq, expanding its military influence despite warnings from President Donald Trump to hold Tehran accountable for its proxies’ actions, the Times of London reported.

China Moves to Outlaw All Missionary Work

This week, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled stringent new regulations that will take effect May 1 that clamp down on missionary activities within the country, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy organization.

US Delivers Advanced Missile Defense Systems to Israel Ahead of Possible Iranian Strike

The U.S. has delivered advanced missile systems to Israel amid a wave of ballistic missile attacks by Houthi terrorists and escalating tensions with Iran, fueling growing fears of a looming military confrontation with Iran.

Breaking World News

Russian Palm Sunday Strike Kills Over 30 In Sumy
A Russian missile strike on Palm Sunday killed at least 32 people and injured nearly 100 others, including children, in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, local authorities said.

Gold Hits Record High Amid Global Trade War; Biblical Experts Not Surprised (Worthy News Focus)
Gold, mentioned often in Biblical times, appeared a safe- haven for investors fleeing turbulent stock markets amid an unprecedented trade war between the world’s largest economies vying for global dominance.

Trade War China, US Escalates With Beijing Imposing 125 Percent Tariffs; Markets React
The standoff between the world’s largest economies turned into a full-fledged trade war Friday, with China raising tariffs on imported goods from the U.S. to 125 percent and claiming further American levies would be seen around the globe as a “joke.”

Latest World News Headlines

China Stands Firm After Putting 125% Tariffs on U.S. Imports – Apr.11.2025

Panama, US To ‘Protect Panama Canal Against China’s Threats’ – Apr.10.2025

Asia Shares Climb After Record Wall Street Rally – Apr.10.2025

Europe Urges US To Avoid Shock Withdrawal Of Troops – Apr.9.2025

Trump Pauses Most Tariffs, Raises Tariffs on China to 125% – Apr.9.2025

Breaking Israel News

Trump States Israel Will Lead Military Strike Against Iran if Diplomacy Fails
President Donald Trump warned that if Iran doesn’t agree to Washington’s terms in the upcoming nuclear talks starting this Saturday, the U.S. might resort to military action, with Israel taking a lead role.

France Plans June Recognition Palestine If Arabs Recognize Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested a road to peace in the Middle East, saying his nation could recognize a Palestinian state in June if “in turn” countries in the Middle East “recognize” the state of Israel.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Expands Buffer Zone in Gaza, Majority of Hamas Tunnels Remain Intact – Apr.9.2025

Senate: ‘Mike Huckabee US Ambassador to Israel’ – Apr.9.2025

Israel, Turkey Talks On Avoiding Military Clash Over Syria – Apr.8.2025

Netanyahu Advocates for ‘Libyan-Style’ Dismantling of Iran’s Nuclear Program – Apr.8.2025

High Court Temporarily Blocks Netanyahu from Dismissing Security Chief After Turbulent Hearing – Apr.8.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Six people, including three children, have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River Thursday, officials confirmed.

House Passes Voting Bill To Stop Illegal Immigrant Voting
The House approved the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, aimed at enhancing federal election security by restricting noncitizen voting, despite 208 Democrats opposing the measure supported by President Donald Trump.

House Passes $5.8 Trillion Budget Resolution to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
President Donald Trump’s tax cuts are set for permanent extension after the House narrowly passed a $5.8 trillion over ten years concurrent budget resolution that seemed poised to fail.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

House Passes Budget Resolution in Narrow 216-214 Vote to Advance Trump’s Agenda – Apr.10.2025

House Passes Bill Limiting District Court Judges From Pausing Executive Actions – Apr.10.2025

Inflation Slows in March, Surprising Experts – Apr.10.2025

DOGE Lists Over $380 Million in Likely Unemployment Fraud – Apr.10.2025

US Stocks See Biggest Gains Since World War Two – Apr.9.2025

$5.8 Trillion Budget Resolution One Step Away From Adoption – Apr.9.2025

Stocks Soar After Trump Suspends Tariffs – Apr.9.2025

Breaking Christian News

US Missionary Kidnapped In South Africa; Prayers Urged
A U.S. missionary has been kidnapped in South Africa’s port city of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province, and his family has urged prayers for his “safe return,” Christians confirmed Friday.

England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
A Labour Party-run council in England wants to ban Christian street preachers with “an injunction,” or judicial order, that could result in lengthy prison sentences for violators.

Latest Christian News Headlines

England Primary School Axes Easter Celebrations Citing Diversity – Apr.10.2025

Muslim Man Kills His Wife for Converting to Christianity During Ramadan – Apr.9.2025

Youth With A Mission ‘Regrets Spiritual Abuse, Manipulation’ Closes Location (Worthy News Investigation) – Apr.8.2025

Church Attacked In Pakistan After Kidnappings And Murders (Worthy News In-Depth) – Apr.7.2025

Anti-Christian Violence Kills 60 In Nigeria’s Plateau State (Worthy News Investigation) – Apr.6.2025

11 Killed in Night Attack on Christian Farming Community in Nigeria – Apr.3.2025

Pastor in China Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail – Apr.3.2025

Weekly News Brief 4/7/25

Featured Stories

US Delivers Advanced Missile Defense Systems to Israel Ahead of Possible Iranian Strike

The U.S. has delivered advanced missile systems to Israel amid a wave of ballistic missile attacks by Houthi terrorists and escalating tensions with Iran, fueling growing fears of a looming military confrontation with Iran.

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.

Breaking World News

Russia Hits Ukraine President’s Town; Scores Killed and Inured (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown plunged into mourning Saturday after at least 19 people reportedly died and scores were injured in Russian missile and drone strikes over the weekend.

South Korea’s Top Court Fires Impeached President
Thousands of protesters cheered in Seoul Friday as they watched a broadcast announcing that South Korea’s top court voted unanimously to dismiss the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol.

Hungary To Withdraw From International Court; Netanyahu Visits Country
As the Israeli prime minister visited the nation, Hungary announced Thursday that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

Latest World News Headlines

NATO Mourns 4 US Troops Killed In Lithuania – Apr.3.2025

EU Central Bank Warns Of Global Chaos Ahead Of Trump Tariffs Announcement – Apr.2.2025

B-2 Stealth Bomber Presence Grows at U.S. Base Within Range of Iran, Yemen – Apr.2.2025

Russia Warns US Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Region – Apr.2.2025

Pipeline Fireball In Malaysia Injures Many (Video) – Apr.1.2025

Breaking Israel News

Hamas Fires 10 Rockets Into Israel; Iran Puts Army On Full Alert
Hamas fired 10 rockets into Israel late Sunday, officials said, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pledge “a strong response” and the continuation of “intensified” Israeli military operations in Gaza.

Israel’s Netanyahu Says Strong Army Key To Peace And Survival Jewish Nation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear Friday that a strong army backed by a strong economy was key to the survival of the Jewish nation and peace.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel’s Netanyahu Says Strong Army Key To Peace And Survival Jewish Nation – Apr.4.2025

Trump: ‘Israeli Premier Likely In US Next Week’ – Apr.4.2025

‘Hamas Out!’ Gaza Protests Grow as Terrorist Group Threatens Demonstrators – Apr.3.2025

Israel Strikes Military Targets Across Syria in Bold Warning to Turkey – Apr.3.2025

Israel Expands Gaza Offensive to Crush Terror Networks and Secure Strategic Zones – Apr.2.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Over 50 Countries Seek Tariff Talks With Trump Administration, Officials Say
Trump administration officials said Sunday that over 50 countries have reached out to negotiate after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs rattled markets, fueled recession fears, and disrupted global trade.

U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations
The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast.

US City In Shock Over Killing Of Priest
A community was left in “a state of shock” Saturday as a Catholic priest died in the U.S. state of Kansas after being shot at his church’s rectory, church sources said.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

At Least 16 Dead as Storms Hit from Texas to Ohio – Apr.5.2025

Stocks Lose Trillions As China Imposes Tariffs On US Goods – Apr.5.2025

Pentagon To Review Defense Secretary’s Usage Of Signal Chat App – Apr.4.2025

Trump, Republicans Shrug as Stocks Plummet After Tariffs – Apr.3.2025

Nearly 2 Trillion Erased In Stocks Within Minutes Over Trump Tariffs – Apr.3.2025

US President Trump Announces Tariffs Of Up To 49 Percent – Apr.2.2025

FBI Gagged Hunter Laptop Story as Facebook Suppressed It to Appease Biden Admin, Messages Reveal – Apr.2.2025

Breaking Christian News

Anti-Christian Violence Kills 60 In Nigeria’s Plateau State (Worthy News Investigation)
The death toll of recent attacks against mainly Christian farming communities in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state has risen to over 60 people, Worthy News learned Sunday.

11 Killed in Night Attack on Christian Farming Community in Nigeria
A night raid by suspected Fulani militants in Bokkos County, Nigeria, left 11 Christians dead, including a pregnant woman, her husband, and a 10-year-old girl.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pastor in China Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail – Apr.3.2025

India’s Famed Evangelist Pagadala Found Dead – Apr.2.2025

Indonesia Christians Facing Muslim Opposition – Apr.1.2025

India Christians Fear Execution For Conversion – Apr.1.2025

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

Christians Urge Prayers As Quake Hits Indonesia – Mar.30.2025

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

Weekly News Brief 4/2/25

Featured Stories

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

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

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

Weekly News Brief 3/3/25

Breaking World News

Ukrainians Longing For Peace Amid New Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized amid mounting concerns about his health, managed to urge prayers for peace in Ukraine, where many long for an end to the war amid ongoing clashes.

Ukraine’s President Ready For Minerals Deal With US Despite Disastrous Talks (Worthy News Focus)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he still hopes for “constructive” talks with the United States after his made-for-tv verbal clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and signaled his readiness to sign a $500 billion minerals deal with Washington.

Historic Security Summit in London Without US; Canada, Norway, Turkey Also Join
The main European Union countries and NATO military allies Canada, Norway, and Turkey will attend a historic security summit in London on Sunday without the United States amid mounting transatlantic tensions.

Latest World News Headlines

Ukrainians Feeling Humiliated After Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.2.2025

Germany Charges Islamic Extremist Murder, Netherlands Mourning – Mar.1.2025

China Flexes Muscles In Indo-Pacific Region – Mar.1.2025

Britain Warmly Welcomes Ukraine’s Zelenskyy After Washington ‘Disaster’ – Mar.1.2025

Hungary and Slovakia Threaten to Derail EU Summit on Ukraine (Worthy News Investigation) – Mar.1.2025

11 Killed In China’s River Crash, Several Missing – Mar.1.2025

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Not Apologizing For Verbal Clash With U.S. President – Mar.1.2025

Several European Leaders Shell-Shocked But Orbán Pleased After Zelenskyy-Trump Standoff – Feb.28.2025

US President Trump Calls Ukrainian Leader Zelenskyy ‘Disrespectful’ – Feb.28.2025

Romania: Criminal Investigation Against Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate – Feb.28.2025

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Breaking Israel News

Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
At least one person has been killed in a stabbing attack at a bus station in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa before the suspected attacker was shot dead, authorities said Monday.

Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists, Halts All Aid to Gaza
As the ceasefire teeters on the verge of collapse, the Israeli government is poised to approve the extension of legislation allowing the mobilization of 400,000 reservists. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister has ordered the halt of all aid and supplies to the Gaza Strip, signaling the region’s impending descent into war.

Palestinian President Upholds ‘Pay To Slay’ Policy Despite Promises to U.S. (Video)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he remains committed to payments to families of prisoners convicted of terror against Israel or to loved ones of those who died while carrying out acts of terrorism.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Seeks To Maintain Russian Military Bases in Syria to Counter Turkey’s Influence – Mar.2.2025

U.S. Greenlights Fast-Track Delivery of $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel – Mar.1.2025

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Proposal for Ramadan and Passover; Hamas Rejects Terms for Hostage Deal Extension – Mar.1.2025

Rubio: More Nations Seeking To Join US-Brokered Abraham Accords – Feb.28.2025

Israel-Hamas Negotiations Begin as Truce Threatens to Unravel – Feb.28.2025

October 7 Report Finds Major Intelligence Lapses Resulted in Tragic Massacre (Worthy News In-Depth) – Feb.27.2025

Netanyahu Orders Cairo Mission to Further Hostage Negotiations – Feb.27.2025

Breaking U.S. News

Stocks Tumble as Trump Moves Ahead with Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump sent stocks on a deep slide Monday afternoon after announcing that tariffs against two of the nation’s top trading partners would go into effect Tuesday because there was “no room left” for negotiations with America’s neighbors.

Trump Announces $100 Billion Investment from Top Semiconductor Manufacturer
A week after Apple’s $500 billion record U.S. investment announcement, President Donald Trump announced Monday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest at least $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years as well.

Pentagon Mobilizes 3,000 Troops as Trump Declares ‘Invasion of U.S. Over’
Illegal border crossings into the U.S. hit a 25-year low in February, as the Pentagon prepares to deploy 3,000 troops to reinforce border security along the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President Trump’s mission to secure it. “The invasion of our country is over,” Trump declared in a Truth Social post on Saturday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Stocks Higher After Trump-Zelenskyy Clash – Feb.28.2025

Influencers Tates Arrive In US Despite Rape And Trafficking Charges In Romania (Worthy News Investigation) – Feb.28.2025

Trump Admin Doubles Down On Cuts to USAID With Plan for 90% Reduction – Feb.27.2025

Mexico Extradites 29 Cartel Members to US for Prosecution – Feb.27.2025

SCOTUS Pauses Judge’s Order Requiring $2 Billion in Foreign Aid to Be Paid Out – Feb.27.2025

Decline Christianity Has Ended In US, Report Finds – Feb.26.2025

White House Prepares for ‘Maximum Elimination’ of Federal Workers Allowed by Law – Feb.26.2025

Breaking Christian News

Uganda: Muslims Stab Evangelist in Attack
Muslims in eastern Uganda attacked and stabbed an evangelist who, along with his team, had converted a Muslim widow to Christianity during an open-air preaching session on February 15, according to Morning Star News.

Nigeria: Pastor Shot, Church Members Kidnapped
A Nigerian pastor was recovering from his injuries Wednesday after gunmen shot him and severed his fingers while abducting six worshipers from a Pentecostal church in Nigeria’s southern Delta state, his wife and other sources said.

India Church Attack Injures Dozens
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Some 50 Christians were attacked during a Sunday service in western India, the latest in a series of attacks targeting churches in the mainly Hindu nation, Worthy News learned Wednesday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Thailand Detains Dozens Of Montagnard Christian Refugees – Feb.26.2025

Elderly Dutch Christian Woman Sentenced For Destroying 300 ‘Idols’ – Feb.25.2025

International Court Asked To Condemn Nicaragua Over Jailing Pastors – Feb.24.2025

Baptists Want US To Defund Planned Parenthood Over Abortions – Feb.23.2025

70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC – Feb.20.2025

Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church – Feb.19.2025

Family Asks Pakistan To Free Tortured Christian From Jail – Feb.18.2025

Weekly News Brief 2/24/25

Breaking World News

Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition Amid Early-Stage Kidney Failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at the hospital, with blood tests indicating the 88-year-old pontiff is suffering from early-stage kidney failure, the Vatican suggested in a health update late Sunday.

Ukrainian President Open To Resign In Exchange For NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is willing to step down “immediately” if it secures peace for Ukraine and suggests to trade his resignation for the country’s membership of the NATO military alliance.

Christian Democrats Win German Vote, ‘But AfD Second’
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led by Friedrich Merz, has won the German Federal Election, known for its anti-migration stance and considered right-wing, emerged as the second-largest faction, exit polls showed Sunday.

Latest World News Headlines

Ukraine Suffers Record Drone Attack Ahead Of 3rd Anniversary (Worthy News Radio) – February 23, 2025

France, Germany Shocked By Knife Attacks Killing One, Injuring Several – February 22, 2025

Europe In Turmoil As Russia-US Design World Order (Worthy News Focus) – February 21, 2025

Mexico Worried About Possible US Intervention Changes Constitution – February 21, 2025

Outrage in Kyiv Over Trump’s Remarks: ‘We Are a Sovereign Nation’ – February 21, 2025

Iran Executed at Least 975 People in 2024, Marking a 17% Rise from the Previous Year – February 20, 2025

Brazil’s Ex-Leader Indicted In Alleged Coup To Kill Current President – February 20, 2025

Trump Calls Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy ‘Dictator’ – February 19, 2025

U.S. Air Force Test-Launches Hypersonic ICBM as Russia Deploys Mobile Nukes – February 19, 2025

Trump Demands Early Presidential Vote In Ukraine – February 19, 2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Deploys Tanks in West Bank Near Jenin for First Time in Two Decades, Escalating Anti-Terror Operations
Israel deployed tanks in Jenin for the first time in over 20 years on Sunday, signaling an extended military presence in northern Samaria as it intensifies counterterrorism operations in the region.

Thousands Chant ‘Death to Israel’ at Nasrallah’s Funeral Amid Israeli Jet Flyovers
Thousands dressed in black converged at Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to mourn Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike five months ago. As Israeli jets flew low overhead just as the funeral began, the crowd chanted “Death to Israel, death to America, we respond to your call, Nasrallah.”

Hamas Releases Six Hostages After Handing Over Mother’s Body
Hamas released six Israeli hostages on Saturday, just hours after it handed over the body of hostage Shiri Bibas, a mother whose two children were killed.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Mourns as Netanyahu Vows Justice for Young Victims of Hamas Atrocity (Video) – February 21, 2025

Netanyahu Calls to Expand Counterterror Operation After Bus Bombings – February 21, 2025

Iran Plans Extensive Missile Strikes in Operation True Promise III (Video) – February 20, 2025

Nation Grieves as Four Hostages’ Bodies Return to Israel After 503 Days – February 20, 2025

Multiple Buses Explode in Suspected Coordinated Terror Attack, Police Say – February 20, 2025

Trump Ends Security Assistance To Palestinian Authority – February 20, 2025

US Deploys B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Regional Show of Force – February 19, 2025

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Breaking U.S. News

U.S. Education Department: DEI is a Civil Rights Violation
The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration says that race-based decisions in education – including race-based hiring, admissions, and scholarships – are unlawful, and any institution that does not comply with the department’s antidiscrimination requirements will face loss of federal funding.

Chinese Spies, Human Smugglers, Violent Criminals Latest ICE Arrests in Florida
An alleged Chinese spy, human smugglers and violent criminals are the latest to be arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents in Florida.

Pentagon Looks to Offset $50B in Spending for Trump Priorities
The Pentagon plans to move some money around to pay for President Donald Trump’s military priorities, including building an Iron Dome for America that would protect the country from missile attacks.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump eyes sending checks to Americans from DOGE savings (Video) – February 20, 2025

Schools in at Least 46 States Embrace DEI, Face Losing Federal Funding – February 20, 2025

Trump’s Ban on Federal Funds for Illegal Immigrants Could Halt Billions in Payments – February 20, 2025

Vance to Drug Cartels, Human Traffickers at CPAC: “Get Out of the US” – February 20, 2025

Kash Patel Confirmed by Senate as FBI Director – February 20, 2025

HHS Releases New Guidelines Acknowledging Only Two Sexes – February 19, 2025

‘Radical Transparency’: Trump Orders ‘Wasteful’ Federal Programs, Contracts Exposed – February 19, 2025

Breaking Christian News

Baptists Want US To Defund Planned Parenthood Over Abortions
The policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the world’s largest Baptist church organization, wants the U.S. Congress to end the alleged killing of “millions of preborn sons and daughters” by defunding Planned Parenthood, America’s biggest abortion provider.

70 Christians Discovered Beheaded in Church in the DRC
Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the latest tragic attack on believers in the country, according to Open Doors.

Indonesia Christians Concerned Over Muslim Opposition Toward Church
Devoted Christians in an area of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province said Thursday they fear for their future after hardline local Muslims objected to their worship activities and construction of a church.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Family Asks Pakistan To Free Tortured Christian From Jail – February 18, 2025

Nigeria: 5 Muslim Men Receive Life Sentences for Rape of 10-Year-Old Christian Girl – February 17, 2025

Ai Backed Global ‘Pentecost’ Event Mobilizes Church – February 16, 2025

Body of Slain Christian Doctor Discovered in Pakistan – February 16, 2025

Pakistani Pastor Shot By Two Assailants (Worthy News Investigation) – February 14, 2025

House Church Leaders Once Pardoned, Re-Arrested in Iran – February 13, 2025

Britain’s Police Targeting Silent Prayers Near Abortion Clinic (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 13, 2025

Weekly News Brief 2/17/25

Breaking World News

Munich Security Conference Mourns 2 Killed In Attack
Germany’s annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) plunged into mourning Sunday as news emerged that two people were killed in a car-ramming attack on a labor union protest in nearby Munich, which also injured nearly 40 people.

18 Killed In Stampede At India’s New Delhi Train Station
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday he was “distressed by the stampede” at a train station in India’s capital of New Delhi that killed at least 18 people, including 14 women.

Hungary’s Orbán Warns Of End EU And Expects Peace In Ukraine Soon (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s powerful prime minister has warned that the European Union will collapse by 2029 unless it reinvents itself and said he expects a “permanent” peace solution for wartorn Ukraine within six months “or even earlier.”

Latest World News Headlines

Ukraine Calls For Europe Army Ahead Of Putin-Trump Talks In Saudi Arabia – February 15, 2025

Alice in Orbánland: Germany’s AfD Leader Visits Hungary Amid Controversy – February 15, 2025

Dozens Injured As ‘Islamic Extremist’ Drives Car In German Crowd (Worthy News Focus) – February 14, 2025

Pope Condemns Trump’s Migration Policies – February 13, 2025

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Collides with Merchant Ship in Mediterranean Sea – February 13, 2025

EU Concerned Over Role US In Ukraine War – February 13, 2025

US: AI Limitations Could Lead To Global Censorship – February 13, 2025

META CEO Zuckerberg Faced ‘Death In Pakistan’; Christians Not Surprised (Worthy News Focus) – February 13, 2025

Jailed American Flies Home From Russia – February 13, 2025

US: ‘Return To Pre-2014 Ukraine Borders ‘Unrealistic’ As Trump Speaks With Putin – February 12, 2025

Breaking Israel News

Arab Nations Seek Rebuilding Gaza In 5 Years
Arab countries will unveil a plan to reconstruct Gaza within three to five years without displacing the Palestinian population and without Hamas control over the territory, sources said Sunday.

Saudi Arabia To Host Summit On Trump’s Gaza Plan
Saudi Arabia will host an Arab summit to offer an alternative to American President Donald J. Trump’s U.S. ‘takeover’ plan for the Gaza Strip, several sources confirmed Saturday.

Three Hostages Released by Hamas in Gaza
Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by Israel and most of its allies, has released three hostages, including Alexander Troufanov, Argentine-Israeli Yair Horn, and American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, officials say.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel to Maintain a ‘Buffer Zone’ In Syria – February 13, 2025

Israel May Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites in 2025, Report Says – February 13, 2025

Iran Accused of Smuggling Cash to Hezbollah through Beirut Civilian Flights – February 13, 2025

Jordan To Host 2,000 Sick Children From Gaza, King Says – February 12, 2025

Netanyahu Warns War Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Returned by Saturday – February 11, 2025

Rubio Calls Hamas ‘Evil,’ Urges Leaders to Step Up with Gaza Plan – February 11, 2025

Palestinian President Claims To End System Of Payments To Jailed Terrorist Families – February 11, 2025

Breaking U.S. News

Trump Dismisses Federal Employees on Probationary Status
President Donald Trump dismissed federal workers who have been on the job for less than a year as the president continues to reshape the federal workforce during his second term.

$100 Million in COVID-Era Unemployment Fraud Targeted by Republicans
Legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Justice more time to track down and punish pandemic-era unemployment insurance (UI) fraud is on its way to the U.S. House floor

US Energy Department Rushing To Bring Back Nuclear Energy Specialists
The U.S. Energy Department is rushing to bring back nuclear energy specialists after abruptly terminating hundreds of jobs as part of a broader government overhaul, several American sources say.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump’s Border Csar Condemns Pope’s Migration Views – February 14, 2025

Elon Musk Calls For Deletion of Some Federal Agencies (Video) – February 14, 2025

President Trump Signs Memo to Study Reciprocal Tariffs on Trade Partners – February 13, 2025

Judge Clears Path for Trump to Buy Out 75,000 Federal Employees – February 13, 2025

Confirmed: RFK Jr. to Focus on Chronic Disease, Healthcare Costs as HHS Head – February 13, 2025

US Central Bank Boss Against Digital Currency – February 13, 2025

FBI Finds Thousands of JFK Files Post-Trump Order; Task Force Head Suggests Two Shooters (Video) – February 12, 2025

Breaking Christian News

Ai Backed Global ‘Pentecost’ Event Mobilizes Church
Preparations are underway for what organizers view as the world’s most expansive global church gathering since the Biblical Pentecost when people from many nations heard the Gospel.

Body of Slain Christian Doctor Discovered in Pakistan
The body of a young missing Christian medical doctor who was “murdered” in southeastern Pakistan amid rising Islamic extremism has been found, Christians confirmed Sunday.

Pakistani Pastor Shot By Two Assailants (Worthy News Investigation)
A Presbyterian church pastor was recovering from his injuries Friday after being shot in Pakistan’s Punjab province, church sources told Worthy News.

Latest Christian News Headlines

House Church Leaders Once Pardoned, Re-Arrested in Iran – February 13, 2025

Britain’s Police Targeting Silent Prayers Near Abortion Clinic (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 13, 2025

Ai Boosts Bible Translation: Fewer Than 900 Languages Left, Completion Expected by 2025 – February 11, 2025

Three-Quarters of U.S. Teens Committed to Lifelong Learning About Jesus, Survey Finds – February 11, 2025

Evangelical Leader Killed In Nigeria – February 11, 2025

Mastermind Of Killing Pakistan Christian Detained At Lahore Airport – February 11, 2025

Nepal Detains 17 U.S. Citizens on Charges of Proselytization – February 11, 2025

Breaking World News 2/10/25

Iranians Protest Against Islamic Rulers (Worthy News Focus)
Spontaneous protests broke out in Iran with people shouting “Death to the Dictator,” “Death to [Supreme Leader] Khamenei the Murderer,” and “Death to the Islamic Republic” around the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to videos shared Sunday and reviewed by Worthy News.

Lebanon’s First Government In 2 Years
Lebanon faced a new political era Sunday after the new prime minister formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.

Kosovo Votes Amid Ethnic Tensions (Worthy News Radio)
The people of Kosovo began voting Sunday in an election that analysts say could mark another milestone in the young country’s history as it may determine its future territorial integrity in an increasingly volatile region. Yet the vote was overshadowed by ethnic tensions between the Albanian majority and minority Serbs.

Latest World News Headlines

Emotional Swedish Crown Princess At Memorial for Örebro School Shooting Victims – February 9, 2025

100,000 Protest Against Alternative for Germany – February 8, 2025

Trudeau: Trump Plans to Annex Canada – February 8, 2025

Iran Unveils Massive Drone Warship – February 8, 2025

Poland Refuses EU Migration Pact – February 8, 2025

Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court – February 6, 2025

Sweden Police: Racism Investigated In School Shooting – February 6, 2025

Hungary’s Orbán Praises Trump’s Crackdown On USAID (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 6, 2025

Zelenskyy Asks US To Provide Ukraine With Nuclear Weapons – February 5, 2025

WATCH: President Trump: ‘Very Constructive Talks’ on Ukraine Conflict – February 5, 2025

Breaking Israel News

Egypt Holds Emergency Arab Summit
In a warning to Israel, Egypt announced Sunday that it would host “an emergency Arab summit” this month to discuss what it called “serious” developments for Palestinians.

Trump: US May Lose Patience Over Israeli Hostages’ Condition (Video)
President Trump expressed frustration with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after footage showed gaunt and frail Israeli hostages being released, comparing their appearance to Holocaust survivors. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he warned, “At some point, we’re gonna lose our patience.”

Iran Threatens US; Condemns Gaza Proposal
Iran’s supreme leader has appeared to condemn United States President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council, Following Trump Administration – February 6, 2025

Jordan Preparing For War With Israel – February 6, 2025

US Security Advisor: ‘Taking Over Gaza Realistic Solution’ In Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – February 6, 2025

Saudi Arabia Warns Israel Over US Controlling Gaza – February 5, 2025

Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover and Redevelopment of Gaza – February 4, 2025

Trump Meets with Netanyahu, Speaks of Permanently Resettling Palestinians – February 4, 2025

Trump Administration Prepares New $1 Billion Arms Sale to Israel – February 3, 2025

Breaking U.S. News

‘US Funded 6,000 Journalists To Spread Liberal Agenda’, AI Used To Uncover Spending (Worthy News Investigation)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has directly called for the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after his eccentric government efficiency czar Elon Musk uncovered that more than 6,000 journalists at some 700 media outlets worldwide were paid to allegedly spread its liberal agenda.

Many Medical Providers End Transgender Youth Procedures After Trump Order
Late last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting “transgender” procedures on youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries such as mastectomies and penile reconstruction. In response, many medical providers including some of the top in the nation for performing them have announced they will comply with the EO.

House Passes Bill Blocking Future Presidential Bans on Hydraulic Fracking
A bill preventing future presidents from unilaterally banning hydraulic fracking is on its way to the Senate after passing the House 226-188 Friday.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Alaska Air Crash Kills 10 – February 8, 2025

New Strain of Bird Flu Found for 1st Time in U.S. Dairy Cattle, Nevada Herds Infected – February 6, 2025

Trump Announces Commission on Religious Liberty, White House Faith Office – February 6, 2025

U.S. Military Under Scrutiny Over $9 Million Payment to Reuters News Agency (Worthy News Investigation) – February 6, 2025

New U.S. Poll Reveals Growing Pro-Life Sentiment Among Young Adults – February 6, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Males From Female Sports – February 5, 2025

Of the Billions in Questioned USAID Spending, Millions Went to Fund Terrorism – February 5, 2025

Breaking Christian News

Terrorists Continue To Wreak Havoc in Nigeria as 1,500 Christians Displaced
Boko Haram terrorists raided communities in northeastern Nigeria last week, displacing over 1,500 Christians. Since 2009, Islamic terror groups—including Boko Haram, Islamic State, and Fulani jihadists—have killed or abducted tens of thousands of Christians and displaced millions in their push for an Islamic Caliphate.

16 Christians Slaughtered in Southern Nigeria
As entrenched Islamic jihadism expands from northern Nigeria down the country, 16 Pentecostal Christians were murdered and homes set on fire during an attack by suspected Fulani militant herdsmen in southern Nigeria’s Ebonyi state on Sunday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Pakistan: Christians Concerned New Electronic Crimes Law May Be Used Against Them
Christians as well as rights groups and journalists in Pakistan have condemned a newly passed digital crimes law which they say may be used to persecute people who dissent from or criticize the government, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Evangelical Leader Mike Bickle ‘Abused 17 Women’ Report Claims (Worthy News Investigation) – February 7, 2025

Pakistan: 12-Year-Old Christian Girl Abducted From Her Home – February 6, 2025

Thousands Hear Gospel In Indonesia Despite Protests (Worthy News Focus) – February 6, 2025

Indonesia: Authorities Reorganize Interfaith Festival After Muslims Protest Christian Evangelists – February 5, 2025

Christians in Syria Concerned for Their Future – February 5, 2025

Nigeria: Church Elder Shot Dead During Sunday Service – February 4, 2025

China: Preacher Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment for Distributing Gospel Literature – February 3, 2025

Weekly News Brief 2/4/25

Breaking World News

Swedish Police Say 10 Killed In School Shooting (Update)
At least 10 people have been killed in what the prime minister described as Sweden’s worst mass shooting in the Nordic nation’s history.

Six US Hostages Released From Venezuela Prison, Maduro Accepts Repatriation of Undocumented Migrants in White House Deal
Six American hostages who were imprisoned in Venezuela in recent months were released on Saturday as part of a deal negotiated by White House envoy Richard Grenell.

Trump to Reinstate “Maximum Pressure” on Iran
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to reinstate the “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran that he practiced during his first term, in order to drive Tehran’s oil exports down to zero and prevent the regime from developing a nuclear bomb, a US official told Reuters.

Latest World News Headlines

Trump to Cut Off Funding to South Africa Over Land Confiscation Law – February 4, 2025

School Shooting In Sweden: At Least Five People Shot – February 4, 2025

Nationalist De Wever Premier Of Belgium – February 4, 2025

Pro-Russia Militia Leader ‘Assasinated’ In Moscow – February 4, 2025

Netherlands, Germany Under Pressure Over Deadly Knife Attacks (Worthy News In-Depth) – February 3, 2025

Trade War Fears Ease as Trump Pauses Tariffs After Concessions from Canada, Mexico – February 3, 2025

Iran Unveils Nuclear-Capable Missile – February 3, 2025

Trump, Mexican President Reach Deal to Delay Tariffs – February 3, 2025

Trump Threatens Tariffs on BRICS Nations If They Move Away From US Dollar – February 3, 2025

Rubio Travels to Panama Amid U.S. Concerns over Canal Control – February 2, 2025

Breaking Israel News

Trump Meets with Netanyahu, Speaks of Permanently Resettling Palestinians
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, his first meeting with a foreign leader since his inauguration.

Trump Administration Prepares New $1 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
The Trump administration has requested congressional approval for a $1 billion arms transfer to Israel, including 4,700 1,000-pound bombs worth over $700 million and Caterpillar-built armored bulldozers valued at $300 million, even as the White House works to maintain a fragile Gaza ceasefire, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Netanyahu Met with Evangelical Leaders in Washington
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with evangelical leaders, including the designated U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, in Washington, D.C., as he met with Evangelical American community leaders ahead of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Netanyahu in Washington for High-Stakes Talks with Trump – February 2, 2025

Israel Releases Gaza Manager Of Christian Aid Group World Vision – February 1, 2025

Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners after Hamas Frees Hostages – January 30, 2025

Trump Urges Arab Nations to Accept Palestinians from Gaza – January 30, 2025

“Antisemitism is Rampant, Diversity is Viewed as a Threat,” UN Human Rights Chief Says – January 29, 2025

No Israeli-Saudi Normalization Agreement Without Palestinian State, Riyadh Ambassador says – January 29, 2025

Israel Orders UN Palestinian Agency To Close In East Jerusalem After Massacre – January 28, 2025

Breaking U.S. News

‘Illegal Takeover’ of USAID Operations by Trump, Musk Draws Ire from Democrats
Foreign aid has become the newest target of the Department of Government Efficiency, with President Donald Trump reportedly planning to merge the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State department.

Trump Declares National Emergency at Northern Border
President Donald Trump on Saturday declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Canada border, citing an influx of human and drug smuggling coming from Canada presenting a national security threat to Americans.

Nearly 80 Percent of Americans Don’t Want Men Playing in Women’s Sports
Surveying nearly an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, a poll taken by the New York Times and polling company Ipsos showed that the majority of Americans do not want transgender-identifying men in women’s sports.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump Issues Executive Order to Tackle Antisemitism and Expel Supporters of Hamas – January 30, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting School Choice – January 30, 2025

Trump: ‘No Survivors In Midair Colission’; 67 Killed – January 30, 2025

Trump Orders CDC to Immediately Stop All Collaboration with World Health Organization – January 30, 2025

Trump Wants Iron Dome For USA (Worthy News Focus) – January 30, 2025

Midair Collision Near Washington DC Kills Several; President Trump Briefed (Update) – January 30, 2025

American Airlines Jet Collides with Helicopter Over Potomac – January 30, 2025

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Church Elder Shot Dead During Sunday Service
A respected elder of the Celestial Church of Christ, Eagle Parish, in Ogun state, Nigeria, was shot dead when three gunmen invaded the Sunday service on January 19, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

China: Preacher Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment for Distributing Gospel Literature
A house-church preacher in Guandong, China, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for conducting “illegal business operations” by distributing his church’s Christian literature, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Egypt: Christian Refugee Released After 3 Years in Prison, “I Thank Everyone Who Prayed for Me”
A Christian refugee who was imprisoned in Egypt for belonging to a Facebook group about leaving Islam for Christ has been released after three years of incarceration, ADF International reports. Egypt ranks 40 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Pakistan Christians Fear Mob Violence After Arrest Mentally Challenged Believer – January 31, 2025

Nicaragua: Evangelicals Increasingly Targeted by Ortega Regime – January 30, 2025

Mozambique: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists Amid Political Unrest – January 30, 2025

India: Christian Couple Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law – January 30, 2025

Significant Shift: American Protestant Churches Increasingly Identify as Non-Denominational Evangelicals – January 30, 2025

China Detains Tibet House Church Members – January 28, 2025

California: Christian Charity Reports Surging Interest in Gospel Amid Wild-Fire Relief Efforts – January 28, 2025