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

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 3/10/25

Breaking World News

Iran, China, Russia Moving Warships In Mideast Worrying Israel
Preparations were underway Monday for the Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies to hold military drills off the coast of Iran, adding to anxiety in Israel.

Mark Carney To Be Canada’s Premier As Tensions Rise Witn US
Mark Carney, a former central banker who oversaw financial turmoil in North America and Britain, prepared Monday to become the next prime minister of a nation that he says faces the “greatest crisis of our lifetimes.”

Russia Gaining Ground In Kursk As Ukraine’s Forces Lack CIA Intelligence
U.S. intelligence-starved Ukrainian forces suffered another setback Sunday as Russian troops walked inside a natural gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine’s military and Russian sources said.

Latest World News Headlines

UN Facing New Era As US Rejects 2030 Agenda Including Climate Rules – Mar.9.2025

US To Withdraw Troops From Germany To Hungary; Orbán Confirms Strategic Deal – Mar.9.2025

More Than 1,000 Killed In Syria, Including Christians, Within Two Days – Mar.9.2025

Trump Urges Russia To Stop Pounding Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks; Death Toll Rising – Mar.8.2025

Trump: ‘We’re Down to the Final Moments with Iran’ (Video) – Mar.7.2025

Scores Killed In Clashes Between Syria’s New Rulers And Pro-Assad Forces – Mar.7.2025

EU Unveils Defense Package Amid Trump Threats; Hungary Not Backing Ukraine (Worthy News Focus) – Mar.7.2025

Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions – Mar.6.2025

Trump Walks Back Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Another Month – Mar.6.2025

China Claims It’s Ready for War with U.S. – Mar.6.2025

Breaking Israel News

Israel Cutting Off Power To Gaza
Israel said Sunday it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza as part of broader U.S.-backed attempts to force Hamas to release all hostages.

Israeli Military Drone Fires At ‘Hezbollah Terrorists’ In Lebanon; Gaza Also Hit
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drone fired at a funeral attended by “Hezbollah terrorists” in Kafr Kila, southern Lebanon, and shot several suspects who approached Israeli forces, Israeli and Lebanese sources say.

Israel Welcomes Russian Military Bases In Syria (Worthy News Investigation)
Israel is pleased that Moscow wants to maintain its Russian military bases in Syria, and Jerusalem asked Washington to allow Russia to keep these facilities, Worthy News learned Friday.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Trump Administration Engages in Direct Negotiations with Hamas to Secure Release of Hostages – Mar.6.2025

US and Israel Hold Joint Advanced Aerial Drills Signals Warning to Iran – Mar.6.2025

Trump Issues Final Warning to Hamas to Free Hostages or ‘It Is Over For You’ – Mar.5.2025

U.S. Military Leaders Urge Trump To Help Israel ‘Finish the Job’ Against Iranian Axis – Mar.5.2025

Arab Leaders Agree On $53 Billion Rebuilding Of Gaza To Counter Trump – Mar.4.2025

‘Gates of Hell Will Open’ Against Hamas If Hostages Are Not Released (Worthy News In-Depth) – Mar.3.2025

Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead – Mar.3.2025

Breaking U.S. News

US Utilizes AI to Revoke Visas of Foreign Nationals Sympathetic to Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. State Department has launched an AI-driven ‘Catch and Revoke’ program to revoke the visas of foreign nationals, including students, identified as supporters of Hamas or other terrorist organizations, Axios reported.

Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance.

Trump Says Most Goods From Mexico Will Be Exempt From Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Trump Administration Suspends Deportations Using Military Aircraft Due to High Costs – Mar.6.2025

Trump’s Plans for Balanced Budget at ‘Odds with Fiscal Reality’ – Mar.5.2025

Canada Urges US To End ‘Dumb Trade War’ – Mar.5.2025

Supreme Court Sides With Lower Court on Foreign Aid Spending – Mar.5.2025

President Trump Declares ‘The Golden Age of America Has Only Just Begun’ (Worthy In-Depth) – Mar.5.2025

Trump ‘Just Getting Started’ as He Talks Border, DOGE, Tariffs, More – Mar.4.2025

Trump Promises Tariff Revenue, Fair Trade and More Jobs – Mar.4.2025

Breaking Christian News

Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise
A Catholic priest has been killed in Nigeria’s northwest by suspected Islamic criminals, also known as “bandits”, Christians confirmed Thursday.

70 Christians Beheaded In DRC; Hungary Helps Families
Hungary says it is rushing aid to families of 70 Christians who were beheaded by Islamist fighters in a Protestant church in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urges the world “not to ignore” the massacre.

Christian Slaves Freed In Pakistan
A Christian family held as modern-day enslaved people by a Muslim brick kiln owner in Pakistan has been rescued, Christians involved in the case told Worthy News Tuesday.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Hungary Urging Mideast Christians To Remain In Homeland – Mar.4.2025

India: 10 Christians Arrested On Charges of Illegal Conversions – Mar.3.2025

Uganda: Muslims Stab Evangelist in Attack – Feb.27.2025

Nigeria: Pastor Shot, Church Members Kidnapped – Feb.26.2025

India Church Attack Injures Dozens – Feb.26.2025

Thailand Detains Dozens Of Montagnard Christian Refugees – Feb.26.2025

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

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
 Posted on: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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 2/17/25

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

*Podcast* Ecclesiastes 2, pt. 1: “A Wonderful World?” -Through the Bible series

In today’s chapter, we start out with the difference in fun and true joy. That it is really, a “wonderful world” and the benefits of laughter.

That slavery has not been abolished, and where we see servant/slaves today.

The connection between relationships and marriages with Solomon, and the current Trump-Kushner.

Listen here:

Your Weekly News Brief: 7/17/2024

Breaking World News

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Netherlands Cries At 10th Anniversary Of MH17 Disaster; 298 Killed

Grieving families recited the names and ages Wednesday of all 298 passengers and crew killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago in one of the worst terror attacks in civil aviation history.

Islamic State Ramps Up Attacks in Syria and Iraq in Apparent Effort to “Reconstitute”

In seeking to “reconstitute,” the Islamic State jihadist terror organization has intensified its attacks in Syria and Iraq to the extent that these war-torn Muslim-majority countries may see twice as many IS attacks this year as they suffered last year, the US Central Command warned Wednesday.

Trump Ready To Act “Immediately” As Peace Broker In Russia-Ukraine War (Worthy News Radio)

Hungary’s prime minister says if elected in November, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump is ready to act “immediately” as a peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Latest World News Headlines

Kenya Anti-Government Clashes Escalate – July 16, 2024

French Government Resigns Ahead Of Olympics – July 16, 2024

Italy Grants “Instant” Residency to 33 Indian Migrants Rescued from “Slave-Like” Working Conditions – July 16, 2024

Russia Threatens Attacks Against Europe After Assassination Attempt On Trump (Worthy News Analysis) – July 15, 2024

Iranian-Backed Militia Groups in Iraq Threaten Saudi Arabia – July 15, 2024

Dutch Monument Honors Assassinated Reporter – July 15, 2024

96% of Jews Across Europe Have Experienced Antisemitism, Survey Finds – July 15, 2024

US Attacks Houthi Targets In Yemen – July 14, 2024

China and Russia Conduct Naval Drills Shortly After NATO Accusations – July 14, 2024

Ukraine Hitting Russia After Deadly Strikes (Worthy News Radio) – July 13, 2024

Breaking Israel News

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Artifacts They Say Prove Israelites’ arrival in the Promised Land

Archaeologists excavating in central Israel have uncovered 3,200-year-old artifacts, which they believe provide evidence that the Biblical story recounting the arrival of the Israelites in the Promised Land following their Exodus from Egypt is true.

France: Nearly 40% of French Jews Are Now Considering Immigration to Israel, “60,000 People Could Arrive in Israel Tomorrow Morning”

Nearly 40% of French Jews are considering immigration to Israel after a far-left, pro-Hamas party won the most seats in France’s recent elections, Israel’s Committee for Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs has been told.

Netanyahu To Meet Biden Amid Concerns Over Israel’s Future (Worthy News Focus)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House as Israel prepares for a possible all-out war with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and faces ongoing military challenges in Gaza to crush Hamas and threats from other nations.

Latest Israel News Headlines

International Court of Justice to Deliver Opinion on Israeli Policies in “Occupied Palestinian Territory” – July 16, 2024

Israel Electric Company Launches Drill to Prepare for Power Outages in War With Hezbollah – July 16, 2024

Israel ‘Ready and Preparing for Next Stage’ As War Looming Against Hezbollah – July 15, 2024

Palestinian Authority Official Accuses Hamas of Hiding Among Gaza Civilians in War Against Israel – July 15, 2024

Israel Hits Syria, Killing 1 Soldier After Syrian Drones Approach Eilat – July 14, 2024

’90 Killed’ As Israeli Strike Targets Hamas Leadership (Worthy News In-depth) – July 13, 2024

US Sending Half Of Promises Bombs To Israel (Worthy News Focus) – July 11, 2024

Breaking U.S. News

‘Total Failure:’ Oversight Committee Subpoenas Head of Secret Service

U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., said Wednesday he is subpoenaing the head of the Secret Service, the latest step in the ongoing investigation and scrutiny of the agency after the near assassination of former president Donald Trump on Saturday.

U.S. President Biden Cancels Event Due To COVID Amid Talks Of Stepping Aside

The frail 81-year-old U.S. President Joe Biden slowly left Las Vegas after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and earlier saying he would drop his reelection bid if doctors found he had a medical condition.

President Biden Plans to Propose Term Limits and Ethics Code for Supreme Court, Report

President Joe Biden plans to propose major reforms to the US Supreme Court, including term limits and an ethics code, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the plans.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

National Debt Surpasses $34.9 Trillion for First Time in History – July 17, 2024

Secret Service Faces Tough Questions After Trump Assassination Attempt – July 16, 2024

23 Republican AGs Call on Senate to Pass SAVE Act – July 16, 2024

Injured But Defiant Trump At Convention After Assassination Attempt (Worthy News Focus) – July 16, 2024

Trump Picks Ohio’s J.D. Vance For Vice President – July 15, 2024

Independent Presidential Candidate Kennedy to Receive Secret Service Protection – July 15, 2024

Classified Documents Case Against Trump Thrown Out by Judge – July 15, 2024

Breaking Christian News

11 Christians Of US Group Still Jailed In Nicaragua After Evangelism
There was concern Wednesday about the plight of 11 Christian leaders sentenced to 12 or 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $880 million. Several sources said they have also been barred from contacting their families and lawyers.

Pakistan: Young Christian Father Shot Dead in His Home by Enraged Islamic Neighbors, “Our Lives Do Not Matter”
A young Catholic father of four was murdered by his Islamist neighbors in Lahore, Pakistan last week after he objected to their harassment of Christians in the area, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Nigeria: Slaughter of Christians by Islamic Terrorists Continues, “The Government’s Failure to Punish Perpetrators Has Strengthened the Militants”
The slaughter of Nigerian Christians by Islamic terrorists continues unabated and, on July 7, three more Christians were murdered in Nigeria’s Plateau state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. More Christians are killed in Nigeria each year than everywhere else in the world combined.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Nigeria: Teenage Christian Girl Held Captive by Islamic Terrorists – July 15, 2024

Vietnam: 11 Christians Imprisoned for Their Faith Have Disappeared – July 15, 2024

China: CCP Is Discussing Further Restrictions on Religious Freedom – July 11, 2024

China Jails Evangelist; Preacher Plans Appeal (Worthy News Mission Watch) – July 11, 2024

Pakistan: Islamist Abducts 14-Year-Old Christian Girl and Forces Her Into Marriage, “May God Have Mercy on Us and Save Our Child!” – July 11, 2024

DRC: Islamic State Murdered 639 Christians in First Half of 2024, “The People of God Are Resilient But the Violence Can Be Overwhelming” – July 10, 2024

India Hindus Kill Woman For Becoming Christian – July 10, 2024