Weekly News Brief 5/5/25

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Trump Pushes for “Total Dismantlement” of Iran’s Nuclear Program

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that while he aims for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, he is open to discussing a civilian nuclear energy deal — though he warned such programs can lead to military escalation.

U.S. Labs Using Chinese Military Supercomputers in Pentagon-Funded Research, Sparking National Security Fears

U.S. national laboratories and Pentagon-funded universities are reportedly using Chinese supercomputers in ways that jeopardize American national security

Nuclear Armed India, Pakistan Clash In Kashmir After Deadly Attack (Worthy News Focus)

Tensions between nuclear-armed powers India and Pakistan rapidly escalated Friday with forces from both nations firing across their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed scores of tourists in the disputed Himalayan region.

China’s Drone Swarm Surge Sparks U.S. ‘Hellscape’ Defense Strategy Amid Taiwan Invasion Fears (Investigation) – Apr.24.2025

Iran Builds New Security Perimeter Around Secret Nuclear Tunnel Complexes – Apr.24.2025

Breaking World News

Australia Elections Seen Moving Toward Ruling Labor
Australians voted Saturday in a national election that polls show will likely favor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor Party over the conservative opposition amid worries about U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s policies such as imposing tariffs on goods.

Ukrainian Residents Seek Peace After Massive Strikes (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, hitting a high-rise residential block, triggering fires, and injuring 46 people. The strike, one of several in recent days, has underscored calls for peace in the more than three-year-long war.

Violence Marring May 1 Events In Europe
Tens of thousands of people rallied across European cities Thursday to commemorate International Labor Day with demands ranging from higher pay, greater equality, and workers’ rights to more democracy, but riots marred the May 1 events.

Latest World News Headlines

U.S. Warns Iran Over Houthi Support as Nuclear Talks Stall – May.1.2025

Putin Admits Ukrainian Forces Still Fighting In Russia (Worthy News In-Depth) – May.1.2025

Ukraine’s President Urges Help After Russia Hits Black Sea Port – May.1.2025

U.S. Sanctions Hit Iranian Oil Smuggling Network Ahead of Renewed Nuclear Talks – May.1.2025

Russia, North Korea Intensifying Ties With Bridge Despite North Korean Deaths – May.1.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Expands Gaza Offensive, Mobilizes Reservists, and Revamps Aid Plan
Israel’s security cabinet has unanimously approved a major expansion of the military offensive in Gaza and a controversial overhaul of the humanitarian aid distribution system, Israeli officials confirmed Sunday.

Houthi Missile Strikes Ben Gurion Airport, Prompting Injuries, Flight Cancellations, and Israeli Retaliation Plans
A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck near Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday morning, marking a dramatic escalation in the regional conflict and prompting a wave of injuries, international flight cancellations, and a firm declaration from Israeli leaders: retaliation is imminent.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel Strikes Near Syrian Presidential Palace in Warning Over Druze Attacks – May.2.2025

IDF Chief Warns of Decisive Blow Against Hamas as Israel Honors Fallen and Outstanding Soldiers – May.1.2025

Netanyahu Sparks Uproar After Calling ‘Victory’ the Superior Goal Over Hostage Return – May.1.2025

Israel Strikes Near Damascus to Protect Druze as Sectarian Violence Escalates – Apr.30.2025

‘National Emergency’: Suspected Arson-Terror Fires Engulfs Israel As Independence Day Events Canceled – Apr.30.2025

Breaking U.S. News

SCOTUS Decision on Religious Charter Schools Will Carry Widespread Ramifications
In a case that could have major implications for the American public school system, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether religious charter schools, which are taxpayer-funded, are constitutional.

Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming To End Taxpayer Funding of NPR, PBS
President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating government funding of National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.

Trump Launches Religious Liberty Commission (Video)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump launched a presidential commission on religious liberty Thursday to protect freedom of faith for future generations amid concern within the White House about “anti-Christian bias” and other perceived infringements on religious expression.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

DOJ Cracks Down on Chinese Money Laundering Tied to Mexican Drug Trafficking – May.1.2025

U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.3% in First Quarter; Trump Blames Biden ‘Overhang’ – May.1.2025

ICE: Over 65,000 Illegal Immigrants Removed in Trump’s First 100 Days – May.1.2025

S&P Global Warns States About Slower Growth, Recession – Apr.30.2025

Nevada Abortion Law Paused as Planned Parenthood Goes to Court – Apr.30.2025

100 Days of Hoaxes: Exposing the Avalanche of Media Hoaxes in Trump’s Second Term – Apr.30.2025

100 Days in Office: Trump’s Legislative Accomplishments – Apr.30.2025

Breaking Christian News

Ugandan Evangelist Murdered After Leading Muslims to Christ
An evangelist in eastern Uganda was killed last month after preaching the Gospel to Muslims, some of whom reportedly came to faith in Christ during an open-air event, Morning Star News reported.

Afghan Christians Face US Deportation Despite Death Threats
At least nearly two dozen Christian refugees from Afghanistan have been ordered to leave the United States despite facing death in their home country for their faith in Christ, their church and other groups say.

Latest Christian News Headlines

YouVersion CEO: Record Bible Engagement Signals Global Spiritual Awakening – Apr.30.2025

Pakistan Detains Three After Raping Christian (Worthy News In-Depth) – Apr.30.2025

Christians Receive Prison Sentences and Fines for Distributing Bibles in China – Apr.27.2025

Dutch Christians for Israel Attacked By Pro-Palestine Crowds (Worthy News Investigation) – Apr.27.2025

Christians Fear Expulsion, Threats In Mauritania – Apr.24.2025

Christians Urge Prayers For Jailed Iranian Believers – Apr.24.2025

Pope’s Death Raising Eternity Questions – Apr.24.2025

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 3/14/24

Breaking World News

Wilders Won’t Become Dutch Premier Despite Election Victory
The leader of the Dutch Anti-Islam Party for Freedom (PVV) said Wednesday he won’t become the next prime minister of the Netherlands despite his party’s election victory, but he didn’t rule out such a role in the future.

Putin Warns West of Nuclear War: ‘Weapons Exist In Order to Use Them’
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that his country was technically ready for a nuclear war although he was not rushing to use nuclear weapons, however, his nuclear saber rattling was a warning to the West as NATO troops are being considered for deployment in Ukraine and stated, “Weapons exist in order to use them.”

Several Killed in Russian Bomb and Drone Strikes, Aide Dissident Attacked (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian officials say at least three people were killed in overnight Russian drone and bomb attacks in eastern Ukraine as fighting intensifies. Elsewhere, the top aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was attacked outside his home in Lithuania amid growing fears of Russian operations in Europe. The reported Russian attacks come a day after Moscow acknowledged that Ukraine-backed paramilitary groups had entered Russia.

Latest World News Headlines

Ukraine-Backed Troops Enter Russia As Fighting Escalates – March 12, 2024

China, Iran, and Russia Launch Major Naval Drill – March 12, 2024

Europe Confronts Rising Terror Threats with Over a Million Asylum Seekers Arriving – March 12, 2024

Iran Authorities Killed, Tortured, Raped Civilians Connected to Mahsa Amini Protests – March 11, 2024

Dutch anti-Islam Leader Wilders Meets Israel’s President – March 11, 2024

Ukraine Condemns Pope ‘White Flag’ Suggestion As Russian Strikes Kill Several – March 11, 2024

Far-Right Surges In Portugal Elections – March 11, 2024

Dutch King Defies Muslim Calls To Stay Away From Opening Holocaust Museum – March 11, 2024

US Embassy Evacuated By US Military in Haiti – March 10, 2024

US Role In Yemen Increasing After Attacks (Worthy News Focus) – March 10, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Israel Eliminates Hamas Military Leader in Lebanon
On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that an airstrike led to the death of a senior Hamas leader in Lebanon who was responsible for worldwide attacks against Jews.

Israel Edges Closer to Rafah Invasion, Defense Minister Hints
During a Wednesday visit to the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant suggested that a military operation by the Israel Defense Forces targeting Hamas units in Rafah will happen “soon.”

Israel: Researchers Hope Cosmic Rays Can Help Uncover History Of Ancient Jerusalem
Israeli researchers have installed a muon detector in a cavern under Jerusalem’s Old City in the hope it will use subatomic particles created by cosmic rays to send images of previously inaccessible ancient passageways, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

US Mulls Private Sea Operation For Gaza Ahead Of Military Port – March 12, 2024

Massive Rocket Barrage During Ramadan As Israel Approaches Full-Scale War with Hezbollah – March 12, 2024

Netanyahu Plans Invasion of Rafah Despite ‘Red Line’ Set by Biden – March 11, 2024

Clashes Between Police and Worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound on First Night of Ramadan – March 10, 2024

Five Killed In US Airdrop In Gaza As Israel Ponders Arming Civilians – March 8, 2024

US To Open Aid Port For Gaza – March 7, 2024

Israel Will Allow Unrestricted Muslim Access to Temple Mount During Ramadan, Netanyahu Says – March 6, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

Judge Dismisses Counts Against Trump In Georgia Election Interference Case
A state judge on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia case that accuses the former president of trying to interfere with the 2020 election.

Trump, Biden Secure Party Nominations After Georgia, Mississippi Primary Wins
Former President Donald Trump picked up 59 delegates after winning Georgia Tuesday, and with another victory in Mississippi and an expected win in Washington state, he will exceed the necessary delegate count to become the presumptive Republican nominee.

White House Asked For Changes To Hur Report On Classified Documents
The White House asked Special Counsel Robert Hur to make changes to descriptions of President Joe Biden’s memory in Hur’s bombshell report on how the president handled classified documents.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

White House Bypasses Congress To Send $300 Million of ‘Emergency’ Military Aid to Ukraine – March 12, 2024

America Lost Over 140,000 Farms Between 2017-2022 – March 12, 2024

FBI Director: Smuggling Organizations Connected to ISIS Coming Through US Border – March 12, 2024

Biden Budget Packed With Tax Hikes, Increases National Debt – March 11, 2024

SCOTUS To Decide If Emergency Room Doctors Are Required To Perform Abortions – March 11, 2024

Court Hands Texas A Win In Lawsuit Over Federal Border Wall Construction – March 10, 2024

Fact Check: Biden’s Claim He Cut The Deficit Challenged As False – March 10, 2024

Breaking Christian News

Pakistan: Rights Advocates Demand Safeguards Against Blasphemy Law Abuses
Alarmed at the number of people charged and incarcerated for blasphemy in Pakistan, rights advocates are demanding legislative charges to protect against blatant Islamic extremist abuse of blasphemy laws to persecute not only those of minority faiths but Muslims as well, Christian Daily reports.

Africa: YWAM Missionary Deaths Highlight Inadequate Road Safety Across The Continent
he tragic deaths of 11 YWAM missionary leaders in a road traffic accident in Tanzania last month has highlighted the neglect of road safety measures across the African continent, Christian Daily reports. The 11 missionaries had been participating in the “Executive Masters in Leadership” course, based at YWAM Arusha, Tanzania when a truck suffered a brake failure and crashed into the bus they were traveling in on Feb. 24, killing them and severely injuring others.

Haiti: Churchgoers Increasingly Targeted For Abduction By Gangs, “We Must Bear Our Cross And Follow Christ”
 Posted on: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
As Haiti continues to struggle under the brutal grip of lawless gangs who have now succeeded in pressuring President Ariel Henry to resign, a Catholic archbishop is warning that churchgoers in the small Caribbean state are being abducted at an alarming rate, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India: Assam State Lawmakers Seek To Ban Christian Prayer For Healing – March 12, 2024

Slaughter of Christians Continue in Nigeria – March 12, 2024

Christian Women/Girls Increasingly Subject To Forced Marriage In Oppressive Countries, Report – March 12, 2024

Vietnam: Government Designates As “terrorists” Two Rights Groups Which Support Christian Montagnard Community – March 11, 2024

Gunmen Kidnap Hundreds Of Children In Nigeria – March 8, 2024

UK Police Will Pay Damages To Street Evangelist After Trying To Censor His speech – March 7, 2024

Liberty University Agrees To Pay Record $14 Million Fine For Violations Of Crime Reporting Legislation – March 7, 2024