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