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Around the World
Trump Blasts Putin After Devastating Russian Strike on Kyiv
U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a rare rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow killed at least 12 people and injured 90 others in a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday.
Amsterdam Mayor Apologizes for City’s Role In Holocaust
Femke Halsema has become Amsterdam’s first mayor to formally apologize for her city’s role in the Holocaust.
China’s Drone Swarm Surge Sparks U.S. ‘Hellscape’ Defense Strategy Amid Taiwan Invasion Fears (Investigation)
China’s PLA is advancing drone swarm warfare for strikes and surveillance, outpacing manned-unmanned integration, a U.S. Air Force report says. As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, Admiral Paparo warns China’s buildup is a “rehearsal” for invasion. In response, the U.S. plans a “hellscape” of drones, while Taiwan boosts its drone production and arms purchases.
Iran Builds New Security Perimeter Around Secret Nuclear Tunnel Complexes
Iran is surrounding two heavily buried tunnel complexes with a major security perimeter connected to one of its main nuclear facilities, according to a new report released Wednesday.
Dozens Killed and Injured As Russia Strikes Ukraine
Dozens of people have been killed and injured, including in the capital, Kyiv, in one of the worst Russian air and missile strikes hitting Ukraine, authorities said Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
March of the Living 2025: From Auschwitz to Gaza, a Call for Remembrance and Rescue
Over 12,000 participants, including Holocaust survivors, released Israeli hostages, bereaved families, and international delegates, marched Thursday from Auschwitz to Birkenau in the 2025 March of the Living. This year’s event—marking 80 years since the liberation of Nazi death camps—was uniquely infused with urgency, as calls to rescue hostages held by Hamas echoed the haunting memories of the Holocaust.
Gen. Kurilla Heads to Israel Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
General Michael Erik Kurilla, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is set to arrive in Israel on Thursday afternoon for a brief yet strategically vital 36-hour visit. His trip marks another high-level meeting between American and Israeli defense leaders, taking place amid sensitive U.S.-Iran negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Inside the United States
Trump Memorandum Targets ActBlue Fundraising Platform
Democratic campaign contribution platform ActBlue is the target of President Donald's Trump's latest memorandum after Congressional committees reported evidence it found that ActBlue was used to circumvent campaign finance laws.
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Reinstate Transgender Military Ban Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
The Trump administration on Thursday escalated its legal battle over the military’s transgender service ban by taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to lift a lower court’s injunction and allowing the policy to take effect while litigation continues.
DOGE Lists $1.7 Billion In Savings Found Over Past Two Weeks
Even as its leader Elon Musk prepares to step back, the Department of Government Efficiency is barreling ahead on slashing federal contracts and grants, recently finding savings of over $1.7 billion in what it deems wasteful spending.
Trump Signs More Executive Orders Reshaping American Education
President Donald Trump signed a handful of executive orders Wednesday evening aimed at dismantling key concepts and ideologies that have significantly shaped American education – some, more acutely within recent years, and others, across decades.
U.S. Army Names New Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon ‘Dark Eagle’
The U.S. Army's newest long-range hypersonic weapon will be called "Dark Eagle" the Pentagon announced Thursday after a successful test flight.
Christian News
Christians Fear Expulsion, Threats In Mauritania
Representatives of Mauritania's tiny but thriving Christian community have expressed concerns about renewed Islamic extremism in the northwest African nation after Muslim imams organized a protest against the presence of Christians in the southern city of Sélibaby. The April 7 rally, which was approved by local authorities, followed the death of a Christian convert in a motorcycle accident a few days earlier, Christians told Worthy News.
Christians Urge Prayers For Jailed Iranian Believers
Christians have urged prayers for four detained Christians in Iran, including frail Pastor Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh, who was recently detained again after he already served 5 years in prison for activities linked to his faith in Christ.
Worthy Insights
Report: China developing advanced hydrogen bomb
Chinese researchers have successfully conducted a controlled field test of a non-nuclear hydrogen-based explosive device that released powerful chemical chain reactions, the South China Morning Post reported Sunday.
‘Post’ reveals: Why and how Israel missed its chance to strike Iran’s nuclear sites – exclusive
On April 13-14, 2024, Iran changed the Middle East forever, ending a decades-long covert shadow war with Israel by openly and directly attacking Israel with 180 ballistic missiles, 170 drones, and dozens of cruise missiles.
Fetterman to Trump: Dump Iran Talks and Hit Tehran’s Nuclear Sites
"You're never going to be able to negotiate with the kind of regime that has been destabilizing the region for decades already, and now we have an incredible window, I believe, to do that, to strike and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities," he said.
‘Never again means now’: Trump calls on US to remember victims of the Holocaust
US President Donald Trump called on the people of the United States to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, the president said in a White House statement on Wednesday.
‘Digital Abomination’: Transhumanism, the New AI Religion and the Globalist Agenda for Your Future
Microchips implanted in our brains and artificial intelligence that's much smarter than humans. It sounds like a science fiction novel, but could such technological advances be imminent?
Trump Blasts Putin After Devastating Russian Strike on Kyiv
U.S. President Donald J. Trump issued a rare rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow killed at least 12 people and injured 90 others in a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday.
Amsterdam Mayor Apologizes for City’s Role In Holocaust
Femke Halsema has become Amsterdam’s first mayor to formally apologize for her city’s role in the Holocaust.
China’s Drone Swarm Surge Sparks U.S. ‘Hellscape’ Defense Strategy Amid Taiwan Invasion Fears (Investigation)
China’s PLA is advancing drone swarm warfare for strikes and surveillance, outpacing manned-unmanned integration, a U.S. Air Force report says. As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, Admiral Paparo warns China’s buildup is a “rehearsal” for invasion. In response, the U.S. plans a “hellscape” of drones, while Taiwan boosts its drone production and arms purchases.
Iran Builds New Security Perimeter Around Secret Nuclear Tunnel Complexes
Iran is surrounding two heavily buried tunnel complexes with a major security perimeter connected to one of its main nuclear facilities, according to a new report released Wednesday.
Dozens Killed and Injured As Russia Strikes Ukraine
Dozens of people have been killed and injured, including in the capital, Kyiv, in one of the worst Russian air and missile strikes hitting Ukraine, authorities said Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
March of the Living 2025: From Auschwitz to Gaza, a Call for Remembrance and Rescue
Over 12,000 participants, including Holocaust survivors, released Israeli hostages, bereaved families, and international delegates, marched Thursday from Auschwitz to Birkenau in the 2025 March of the Living. This year’s event—marking 80 years since the liberation of Nazi death camps—was uniquely infused with urgency, as calls to rescue hostages held by Hamas echoed the haunting memories of the Holocaust.
Gen. Kurilla Heads to Israel Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
General Michael Erik Kurilla, the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), is set to arrive in Israel on Thursday afternoon for a brief yet strategically vital 36-hour visit. His trip marks another high-level meeting between American and Israeli defense leaders, taking place amid sensitive U.S.-Iran negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Inside the United States
Trump Memorandum Targets ActBlue Fundraising Platform
Democratic campaign contribution platform ActBlue is the target of President Donald's Trump's latest memorandum after Congressional committees reported evidence it found that ActBlue was used to circumvent campaign finance laws.
Trump Urges Supreme Court to Reinstate Transgender Military Ban Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
The Trump administration on Thursday escalated its legal battle over the military’s transgender service ban by taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to lift a lower court’s injunction and allowing the policy to take effect while litigation continues.
DOGE Lists $1.7 Billion In Savings Found Over Past Two Weeks
Even as its leader Elon Musk prepares to step back, the Department of Government Efficiency is barreling ahead on slashing federal contracts and grants, recently finding savings of over $1.7 billion in what it deems wasteful spending.
Trump Signs More Executive Orders Reshaping American Education
President Donald Trump signed a handful of executive orders Wednesday evening aimed at dismantling key concepts and ideologies that have significantly shaped American education – some, more acutely within recent years, and others, across decades.
U.S. Army Names New Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon ‘Dark Eagle’
The U.S. Army's newest long-range hypersonic weapon will be called "Dark Eagle" the Pentagon announced Thursday after a successful test flight.
Christian News
Christians Fear Expulsion, Threats In Mauritania
Representatives of Mauritania's tiny but thriving Christian community have expressed concerns about renewed Islamic extremism in the northwest African nation after Muslim imams organized a protest against the presence of Christians in the southern city of Sélibaby. The April 7 rally, which was approved by local authorities, followed the death of a Christian convert in a motorcycle accident a few days earlier, Christians told Worthy News.
Christians Urge Prayers For Jailed Iranian Believers
Christians have urged prayers for four detained Christians in Iran, including frail Pastor Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh, who was recently detained again after he already served 5 years in prison for activities linked to his faith in Christ.
Worthy Insights
Report: China developing advanced hydrogen bomb
Chinese researchers have successfully conducted a controlled field test of a non-nuclear hydrogen-based explosive device that released powerful chemical chain reactions, the South China Morning Post reported Sunday.
‘Post’ reveals: Why and how Israel missed its chance to strike Iran’s nuclear sites – exclusive
On April 13-14, 2024, Iran changed the Middle East forever, ending a decades-long covert shadow war with Israel by openly and directly attacking Israel with 180 ballistic missiles, 170 drones, and dozens of cruise missiles.
Fetterman to Trump: Dump Iran Talks and Hit Tehran’s Nuclear Sites
"You're never going to be able to negotiate with the kind of regime that has been destabilizing the region for decades already, and now we have an incredible window, I believe, to do that, to strike and destroy Iran's nuclear facilities," he said.
‘Never again means now’: Trump calls on US to remember victims of the Holocaust
US President Donald Trump called on the people of the United States to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, the president said in a White House statement on Wednesday.
‘Digital Abomination’: Transhumanism, the New AI Religion and the Globalist Agenda for Your Future
Microchips implanted in our brains and artificial intelligence that's much smarter than humans. It sounds like a science fiction novel, but could such technological advances be imminent?
Around the World
Istanbul Hit By Massive Quake Injuring Many
Panic-stricken people in Turkey’s largest city tried to stay awake early Thursday after a massive earthquake injured more than 150 people.
Vance Warns: Strike Peace Deal Now—Or U.S. Walks Away from Russia-Ukraine Talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a stark message on Wednesday, stating that if Russia and Ukraine fail to agree on a peace deal soon, the United States will withdraw from the negotiation process altogether.
Bessent Says International Financial Institutions Aren’t Doing Their Job
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to return to their original missions and hasten to restore balance to the global financial system.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Conducts Major Drill Simulating Full-Scale Iranian Missile Strike
The Israeli Air Force conducted a major military exercise this week, simulating a large-scale Iranian missile assault on key IDF installations previously targeted by Tehran during its strikes in April and October 2024, according to YNet News.
Palestinian President Angry At Hamas For Delaying Release Hostages
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned Hamas as “sons of dogs” for delaying the release of Israeli hostages and said the group should disarm itself.
Inside the United States
Kennedy, FDA Announce Sweeping Ban on Artificial Food Dyes: “American Children Have Been Living in a Toxic Soup”
In a landmark move to address public health concerns, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Mary Makary announced Tuesday that the federal government will begin phasing out artificial, petroleum-based food dyes commonly used in everyday consumer products.
Many Colleges, Universities Ignore Trump’s Warning To Ditch DEI Or Lose Funding
The U.S. Department of Education in February warned colleges and universities that if they did not eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, they could risk losing federal funding.
California Grants Early Release to Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Two Americans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s parole board has granted early release to an illegal immigrant convicted of killing two Americans.
‘Record Anti-Jewish Incidents In US’, Report Says
Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached the highest number on record since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) began tracking such attacks 46 years ago, according to a new report.
Christian News
Pope’s Death Raising Eternity Questions
U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham, who met Pope Francis last year, says the pontiff's death has raised questions about where he and others will spend eternity.
Istanbul Hit By Massive Quake Injuring Many
Panic-stricken people in Turkey’s largest city tried to stay awake early Thursday after a massive earthquake injured more than 150 people.
Vance Warns: Strike Peace Deal Now—Or U.S. Walks Away from Russia-Ukraine Talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a stark message on Wednesday, stating that if Russia and Ukraine fail to agree on a peace deal soon, the United States will withdraw from the negotiation process altogether.
Bessent Says International Financial Institutions Aren’t Doing Their Job
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to return to their original missions and hasten to restore balance to the global financial system.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Conducts Major Drill Simulating Full-Scale Iranian Missile Strike
The Israeli Air Force conducted a major military exercise this week, simulating a large-scale Iranian missile assault on key IDF installations previously targeted by Tehran during its strikes in April and October 2024, according to YNet News.
Palestinian President Angry At Hamas For Delaying Release Hostages
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned Hamas as “sons of dogs” for delaying the release of Israeli hostages and said the group should disarm itself.
Inside the United States
Kennedy, FDA Announce Sweeping Ban on Artificial Food Dyes: “American Children Have Been Living in a Toxic Soup”
In a landmark move to address public health concerns, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Mary Makary announced Tuesday that the federal government will begin phasing out artificial, petroleum-based food dyes commonly used in everyday consumer products.
Many Colleges, Universities Ignore Trump’s Warning To Ditch DEI Or Lose Funding
The U.S. Department of Education in February warned colleges and universities that if they did not eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, they could risk losing federal funding.
California Grants Early Release to Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Two Americans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s parole board has granted early release to an illegal immigrant convicted of killing two Americans.
‘Record Anti-Jewish Incidents In US’, Report Says
Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached the highest number on record since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) began tracking such attacks 46 years ago, according to a new report.
Christian News
Pope’s Death Raising Eternity Questions
U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham, who met Pope Francis last year, says the pontiff's death has raised questions about where he and others will spend eternity.
Around the World
World Leaders Condemn Kashmir Shootings, Killing Dozens
Several world leaders united in condemnation of a mass shooting in Indian-controlled Kashmir that officials said killed at least two dozen people.
Pope Francis’ Funeral On Saturday; Body To Lie In State
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning, the Vatican announced.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: ‘We Are on the Same Side of Every Issue’ After Call With Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, "We are on the same side of every issue." He mentioned topics like trade and Iran but gave no further details.
Inside the United States
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to boot Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Stocks Rebound as Trump Touts Trade Progress
Stocks rebounded Tuesday as the White House and President Donald Trump touted progress on trade deals amid a 90-day pause on the president's slate of reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations.
Rubio Plans Overhaul of ‘Bloated, Bureaucratic’ State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to put his stamp on the U.S. State Department through an overhaul of the department responsible for the country's foreign relations.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Right for Parents To Opt Their Children from LGBT Content
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case from Maryland parents who argue that public schools are violating their religious rights by denying them the ability to opt their children out of LGBTQ-related lessons.
Instead of ‘Drill, Baby, Drill,’ U.S. Rig Counts Falling, Layoffs Increasing
A key pledge of President Donald Trump’s energy policy is to “unleash American energy,” make the U.S. energy industry dominant, and “drill, baby, drill.”
Christian News
Nigeria Easter Crash Kills 5 Christians; Group Urges Calm
A branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the umbrella group of major denominations, has urged calm after a truck crashed into an Easter procession of pilgrims, killing at least five people and injuring numerous others.
Worthy Insights
Jonathan Turley Says SCOTUS Must Provide Trump Admin With Two Critical Concepts To Resolve Deportation Cases
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Monday evening on “The Ingraham Angle” that the Supreme Court needs to provide “finality and clarity” for the Trump administration regarding their deportation cases.
Top Trump Officials Expose ‘Anti-Christian Bias’ Of Biden Admin
Attorney General Pam Bondi opened up the first meeting of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias on Tuesday by hearing stories about how the Justice Department was weaponized by the Biden administration to go after Christians.
‘I Have a Miraculous Story to Share’: Pastor Freed in Kidnapper Shootout Gives Thanks
American missionary Josh Sullivan is thanking God and the thousands of people who prayed for his safe return after he was kidnapped at gunpoint by masked men during a church service in South Africa earlier this month.
World Economic Forum chairman Klaus Schwab steps down
The founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Klaus Schwab, resigned on Monday as chairman of the forum's board.
Israelis, Jews on High Alert Worldwide as Pro-Palestinian Groups Call for Global ‘Day of Rage’
Israel is urging its citizens around the world to be vigilant as pro-Palestinian groups call for a global “Day of Rage,” while Israel ramps up its war in Gaza.
‘Absolutely infuriating’: Dem governor’s aide vandalizes at least SIX Teslas, but faces ZERO criminal charges
Police in Minneapolis are expressing their anger that, after they investigated vandalism done to multiple Tesla cars, identified a perpetrator and provided all the evidence, the local prosecutor is refusing to file criminal charges.
World Leaders Condemn Kashmir Shootings, Killing Dozens
Several world leaders united in condemnation of a mass shooting in Indian-controlled Kashmir that officials said killed at least two dozen people.
Pope Francis’ Funeral On Saturday; Body To Lie In State
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning, the Vatican announced.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: ‘We Are on the Same Side of Every Issue’ After Call With Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, "We are on the same side of every issue." He mentioned topics like trade and Iran but gave no further details.
Inside the United States
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not plan to boot Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Stocks Rebound as Trump Touts Trade Progress
Stocks rebounded Tuesday as the White House and President Donald Trump touted progress on trade deals amid a 90-day pause on the president's slate of reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations.
Rubio Plans Overhaul of ‘Bloated, Bureaucratic’ State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to put his stamp on the U.S. State Department through an overhaul of the department responsible for the country's foreign relations.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Right for Parents To Opt Their Children from LGBT Content
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case from Maryland parents who argue that public schools are violating their religious rights by denying them the ability to opt their children out of LGBTQ-related lessons.
Instead of ‘Drill, Baby, Drill,’ U.S. Rig Counts Falling, Layoffs Increasing
A key pledge of President Donald Trump’s energy policy is to “unleash American energy,” make the U.S. energy industry dominant, and “drill, baby, drill.”
Christian News
Nigeria Easter Crash Kills 5 Christians; Group Urges Calm
A branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the umbrella group of major denominations, has urged calm after a truck crashed into an Easter procession of pilgrims, killing at least five people and injuring numerous others.
Worthy Insights
Jonathan Turley Says SCOTUS Must Provide Trump Admin With Two Critical Concepts To Resolve Deportation Cases
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Monday evening on “The Ingraham Angle” that the Supreme Court needs to provide “finality and clarity” for the Trump administration regarding their deportation cases.
Top Trump Officials Expose ‘Anti-Christian Bias’ Of Biden Admin
Attorney General Pam Bondi opened up the first meeting of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias on Tuesday by hearing stories about how the Justice Department was weaponized by the Biden administration to go after Christians.
‘I Have a Miraculous Story to Share’: Pastor Freed in Kidnapper Shootout Gives Thanks
American missionary Josh Sullivan is thanking God and the thousands of people who prayed for his safe return after he was kidnapped at gunpoint by masked men during a church service in South Africa earlier this month.
World Economic Forum chairman Klaus Schwab steps down
The founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Klaus Schwab, resigned on Monday as chairman of the forum's board.
Israelis, Jews on High Alert Worldwide as Pro-Palestinian Groups Call for Global ‘Day of Rage’
Israel is urging its citizens around the world to be vigilant as pro-Palestinian groups call for a global “Day of Rage,” while Israel ramps up its war in Gaza.
‘Absolutely infuriating’: Dem governor’s aide vandalizes at least SIX Teslas, but faces ZERO criminal charges
Police in Minneapolis are expressing their anger that, after they investigated vandalism done to multiple Tesla cars, identified a perpetrator and provided all the evidence, the local prosecutor is refusing to file criminal charges.