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Around the World
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.
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.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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.
Inside the United States
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.
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.”
Worthy Insights
Religious Charities at Stake: Supreme Court Tips Its Hand on Redrawing Line Between Faith-Gov’t
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court right now could redraw the line between faith and government. On Monday, the justices gave some clues about how their leaning on this significant issue.
Three-year-old girl finds Canaanite seal where Bible says David battled Goliath
A three-year-old Israeli girl has found a scarab-shaped Canaanite amulet dating back some 3,800 years at the site of Tel Azeka near Bet Shemesh, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Tuesday.
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.
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.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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.
Inside the United States
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.
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.”
Worthy Insights
Religious Charities at Stake: Supreme Court Tips Its Hand on Redrawing Line Between Faith-Gov’t
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court right now could redraw the line between faith and government. On Monday, the justices gave some clues about how their leaning on this significant issue.
Three-year-old girl finds Canaanite seal where Bible says David battled Goliath
A three-year-old Israeli girl has found a scarab-shaped Canaanite amulet dating back some 3,800 years at the site of Tel Azeka near Bet Shemesh, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Tuesday.
Around the World
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.
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.
Amnesty Urges Hungary To Arrest Israel’s Netanyahu During Visit
Human rights group Amnesty International urged Hungary on Monday to “hand over” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after officials confirmed that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will host him later this week.
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.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Qatargate’ Probe Leads to Netanyahu Aides Arrested, Netanyahu Questioned
Two senior aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were arrested Monday over alleged financial ties to the Qatari government. As part of the “Qatargate” probe, the Attorney General has requested Netanyahu submit to questioning. In a video statement, Netanyahu dismissed the investigation as politically driven, claiming his aides are “being held hostage.”
Israel Destroys Major Hamas Tunnel in Gaza; Over 50 Terrorists Killed
Israeli troops have dismantled a one-kilometer Hamas tunnel in northern and central Gaza, part of the group’s underground warfare network. The Israel Defense Forces also reported killing 50 Hamas terrorists in the area.
Inside the United States
Musk Sounds Alarm on Surge of Social Security Numbers for Non-Citizens (Video)
Billionaires Elon Musk and Antonio Gracias, speaking for the Department of Government Efficiency, raised alarm over a sharp rise in Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens, calling the data “mind-blowing” during a recent Wisconsin presentation.
Trump Administration Targets Sinaloa Cartel in Latest Actions
The Trump administration on Monday turned the heat up on Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, targeting its money laundering operation and financers.
Trump Administration Building Massive Deportation Center to Hold 10,000 Migrants
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to construct a massive deportation facility at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, designed to hold up to 10,000 migrants. This site is expected to serve as a central hub in a broader strategy to expedite the detention and removal of individuals who have entered the country illegally.
Trump Says ‘Nicer,’ ‘Kinder’ Tariffs Will Generate Federal Revenue
President Donald Trump says the slate of tariffs he plans to announce Wednesday will be "nicer," "kinder" and "more generous" than other countries have treated the U.S.
Christian News
China: Pastor Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison
Hui Christian Pastor Ma Yan was sentenced to a nine-month prison term for "organizing illegal gatherings" in China, according to a Christian persecution advocacy group.
Worthy Insights
‘Pre-revival, not post-Christian’: Student revival movement gains momentum in Europe with spring event planned in London
Revive Europe, an evangelistic initiative focused on sparking Christian revival among students across the continent, is training and releasing 100 emerging leaders ahead of the upcoming Awakening Project gathering in London this spring.
Freed Israeli Hostage Yarden Bibas Shares Powerful Testimony (Full 60 Minute Interview)
Several survivors of captivity in Gaza — including Yarden Bibas, Keith and Aviva Siegal, Tal Shoham, and others — appeared Sunday night on CBS's 60 Minutes, calling for a renewed ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Elon Musk announces DOGE will investigate lawmakers who are ‘strangely wealthy’
Elon Musk on Sunday shared that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has selected its new target: Lawmakers who are worth tens or hundreds of millions of dollars despite a modest, by comparison, public salary.
Satanic Leader Arrested in Violent Scuffle While Holding Black Mass Ritual Inside Kansas Statehouse
A showdown between Satanists, Christian counter-protesters, and police turned violent in Kansas on Friday when a Satanic leader tried to perform a Satanic ritual inside the Statehouse in violation of an order by the governor.
Can States Block Medicaid Funds from Abortion Providers? Big Planned Parenthood Case Hits High Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could decide whether states can withhold Medicaid funds from abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.
Earth’s inner core is rapidly changing and now “rotating backwards”
It’s not much of a stretch to say that Earth’s inner structure, especially the innermost spherical core, has stupefied scientists for generations. It sits over 3,000 miles below the surface, smaller than the Moon yet massive enough to play a big part in Earth’s magnetic field.
Archaeologists find first evidence of epic biblical battle at ‘Armageddon’
For the first time, a team of Israeli archaeologists has uncovered ancient artifacts at northern Israel’s “Armageddon” site that might offer proof of an epic battle documented in the books of Kings II and Chronicles between a king of Judah and an Egyptian pharaoh.
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.
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.
Amnesty Urges Hungary To Arrest Israel’s Netanyahu During Visit
Human rights group Amnesty International urged Hungary on Monday to “hand over” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after officials confirmed that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will host him later this week.
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.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Qatargate’ Probe Leads to Netanyahu Aides Arrested, Netanyahu Questioned
Two senior aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were arrested Monday over alleged financial ties to the Qatari government. As part of the “Qatargate” probe, the Attorney General has requested Netanyahu submit to questioning. In a video statement, Netanyahu dismissed the investigation as politically driven, claiming his aides are “being held hostage.”
Israel Destroys Major Hamas Tunnel in Gaza; Over 50 Terrorists Killed
Israeli troops have dismantled a one-kilometer Hamas tunnel in northern and central Gaza, part of the group’s underground warfare network. The Israel Defense Forces also reported killing 50 Hamas terrorists in the area.
Inside the United States
Musk Sounds Alarm on Surge of Social Security Numbers for Non-Citizens (Video)
Billionaires Elon Musk and Antonio Gracias, speaking for the Department of Government Efficiency, raised alarm over a sharp rise in Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens, calling the data “mind-blowing” during a recent Wisconsin presentation.
Trump Administration Targets Sinaloa Cartel in Latest Actions
The Trump administration on Monday turned the heat up on Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, targeting its money laundering operation and financers.
Trump Administration Building Massive Deportation Center to Hold 10,000 Migrants
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to construct a massive deportation facility at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, designed to hold up to 10,000 migrants. This site is expected to serve as a central hub in a broader strategy to expedite the detention and removal of individuals who have entered the country illegally.
Trump Says ‘Nicer,’ ‘Kinder’ Tariffs Will Generate Federal Revenue
President Donald Trump says the slate of tariffs he plans to announce Wednesday will be "nicer," "kinder" and "more generous" than other countries have treated the U.S.
Christian News
China: Pastor Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison
Hui Christian Pastor Ma Yan was sentenced to a nine-month prison term for "organizing illegal gatherings" in China, according to a Christian persecution advocacy group.
Worthy Insights
‘Pre-revival, not post-Christian’: Student revival movement gains momentum in Europe with spring event planned in London
Revive Europe, an evangelistic initiative focused on sparking Christian revival among students across the continent, is training and releasing 100 emerging leaders ahead of the upcoming Awakening Project gathering in London this spring.
Freed Israeli Hostage Yarden Bibas Shares Powerful Testimony (Full 60 Minute Interview)
Several survivors of captivity in Gaza — including Yarden Bibas, Keith and Aviva Siegal, Tal Shoham, and others — appeared Sunday night on CBS's 60 Minutes, calling for a renewed ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Elon Musk announces DOGE will investigate lawmakers who are ‘strangely wealthy’
Elon Musk on Sunday shared that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has selected its new target: Lawmakers who are worth tens or hundreds of millions of dollars despite a modest, by comparison, public salary.
Satanic Leader Arrested in Violent Scuffle While Holding Black Mass Ritual Inside Kansas Statehouse
A showdown between Satanists, Christian counter-protesters, and police turned violent in Kansas on Friday when a Satanic leader tried to perform a Satanic ritual inside the Statehouse in violation of an order by the governor.
Can States Block Medicaid Funds from Abortion Providers? Big Planned Parenthood Case Hits High Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could decide whether states can withhold Medicaid funds from abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.
Earth’s inner core is rapidly changing and now “rotating backwards”
It’s not much of a stretch to say that Earth’s inner structure, especially the innermost spherical core, has stupefied scientists for generations. It sits over 3,000 miles below the surface, smaller than the Moon yet massive enough to play a big part in Earth’s magnetic field.
Archaeologists find first evidence of epic biblical battle at ‘Armageddon’
For the first time, a team of Israeli archaeologists has uncovered ancient artifacts at northern Israel’s “Armageddon” site that might offer proof of an epic battle documented in the books of Kings II and Chronicles between a king of Judah and an Egyptian pharaoh.
Around the World
US President Trump ‘Very Angry’ At Russia’s Putin
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Sunday he was “very angry” and “p….. off” that his Russian counterpart suggested removing Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Pakistan Hindu Killed For Refusing To Convert To Islam; Christians Concerned
Christians expressed concern Sunday about the death of a Hindu man who was shot dead in the Pakistani city of Peshawar for reportedly refusing to convert to Islam, Pakistan’s main religion.
France’s Le Pen Faces ‘Political Death’ Over Fraud Allegations
The future of Marine Le Pen and her France-first populist National Rally (RN) party is at stake Monday as a court could derail her plans to run in the next presidential election due to fraud allegations.
Residents Still Searching For Survivors After Myanmar Quake
Residents risked their lives climbing into the remains of collapsed buildings on Sunday as they desperately searched for survivors in the devastated city of Mandalay after Friday’s massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar and 18 in neighboring Thailand.
US Vice President Closes Ranks On Annexing Greenland After Leaked Controversy
Under pressure for allegedly disagreeing with his boss on other foreign policies, Vice President JD Vance rushed to close ranks on Greenland, telling troops the U.S. has to gain control over the Arctic island.
Earthquake Death Toll Approaching 2,000; Desperate Search For Loved Ones
Desperate people continued searching for loved ones in Myanmar Saturday as the death toll of Friday’s 7.7 devastating earthquake reportedly rose to at least 1,644, with thousands more listed as injured.
Nurses Shield Infants In China As Myanmar Earthquake Kills Over 1,000 (Video)
Footage obtained by Worthy News on Saturday purportedly shows two nurses shielding two infants in China’s Yunnan province from the impacts of a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in neighboring Myanmar and Thailand. “A touching moment during the tragedy,” said Tong Bingxue, an author and historian providing visual content about Greater China.
Many Killed As Earthquake Rattles Myanmar and Thailand (Video)
The death toll of an earthquake that turned even skyscrapers into rubble in Myanmar and Thailand was rapidly rising Thursday, with officials saying more than 150 people were killed and 700 injured.
Knife-Wielding Man Injures Five In Amsterdam
A knife-wielding assailant in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, seriously wounded five people in what the government said may have been a deliberate terrorist attack.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Military Pressure on Hamas Is Working as Gaza War Intensifies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s military pressure on Hamas is proving effective as his security cabinet decided to increase operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Gazan Man Kidnapped, Tortured, and Executed by Hamas in First Known Killing Tied to Anti-Hamas Protests
Hamas operatives kidnapped, tortured, and executed 22-year-old Oday Nasser Al Rabay after he joined anti-Hamas protests in Gaza last week, his family said Sunday.
Inside the United States
State Department to Assume Control of USAID Programs After Trump Court Win
The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the controversial USAID department.
USDA Paid to Study Queer Farmers, Latinx Masculinity, More on Taxpayer Dime
U.S. taxpayers have shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for research on LGBT issues, the kind of funding now under scrutiny by the Trump administration.
Christian News
Christians Urge Prayers As Quake Hits Indonesia
Christians in Indonesia asked “to pray for Asia” as an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked Indonesia's western Aceh province on Sunday.
CIA Knows Whereabouts Of Noah’s Ark And Ark Of Covenant, Documents Show
Unearthed documents from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reveal that the agency has known for over 50 years the alleged location of Noah’s Ark and the Ark of the Covenant.
Uncovered Roman Documents Reveal Direct Evidence of Jesus Christ and the Unyielding Faith of Early Believers
Ancient manuscripts detailing events during the Roman Empire contain " firsthand " evidence about Jesus Christ's life and death, investigators said Thursday.
US President Trump ‘Very Angry’ At Russia’s Putin
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Sunday he was “very angry” and “p….. off” that his Russian counterpart suggested removing Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Pakistan Hindu Killed For Refusing To Convert To Islam; Christians Concerned
Christians expressed concern Sunday about the death of a Hindu man who was shot dead in the Pakistani city of Peshawar for reportedly refusing to convert to Islam, Pakistan’s main religion.
France’s Le Pen Faces ‘Political Death’ Over Fraud Allegations
The future of Marine Le Pen and her France-first populist National Rally (RN) party is at stake Monday as a court could derail her plans to run in the next presidential election due to fraud allegations.
Residents Still Searching For Survivors After Myanmar Quake
Residents risked their lives climbing into the remains of collapsed buildings on Sunday as they desperately searched for survivors in the devastated city of Mandalay after Friday’s massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar and 18 in neighboring Thailand.
US Vice President Closes Ranks On Annexing Greenland After Leaked Controversy
Under pressure for allegedly disagreeing with his boss on other foreign policies, Vice President JD Vance rushed to close ranks on Greenland, telling troops the U.S. has to gain control over the Arctic island.
Earthquake Death Toll Approaching 2,000; Desperate Search For Loved Ones
Desperate people continued searching for loved ones in Myanmar Saturday as the death toll of Friday’s 7.7 devastating earthquake reportedly rose to at least 1,644, with thousands more listed as injured.
Nurses Shield Infants In China As Myanmar Earthquake Kills Over 1,000 (Video)
Footage obtained by Worthy News on Saturday purportedly shows two nurses shielding two infants in China’s Yunnan province from the impacts of a massive earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in neighboring Myanmar and Thailand. “A touching moment during the tragedy,” said Tong Bingxue, an author and historian providing visual content about Greater China.
Many Killed As Earthquake Rattles Myanmar and Thailand (Video)
The death toll of an earthquake that turned even skyscrapers into rubble in Myanmar and Thailand was rapidly rising Thursday, with officials saying more than 150 people were killed and 700 injured.
Knife-Wielding Man Injures Five In Amsterdam
A knife-wielding assailant in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, seriously wounded five people in what the government said may have been a deliberate terrorist attack.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Military Pressure on Hamas Is Working as Gaza War Intensifies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s military pressure on Hamas is proving effective as his security cabinet decided to increase operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Gazan Man Kidnapped, Tortured, and Executed by Hamas in First Known Killing Tied to Anti-Hamas Protests
Hamas operatives kidnapped, tortured, and executed 22-year-old Oday Nasser Al Rabay after he joined anti-Hamas protests in Gaza last week, his family said Sunday.
Inside the United States
State Department to Assume Control of USAID Programs After Trump Court Win
The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the controversial USAID department.
USDA Paid to Study Queer Farmers, Latinx Masculinity, More on Taxpayer Dime
U.S. taxpayers have shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for research on LGBT issues, the kind of funding now under scrutiny by the Trump administration.
Christian News
Christians Urge Prayers As Quake Hits Indonesia
Christians in Indonesia asked “to pray for Asia” as an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked Indonesia's western Aceh province on Sunday.
CIA Knows Whereabouts Of Noah’s Ark And Ark Of Covenant, Documents Show
Unearthed documents from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reveal that the agency has known for over 50 years the alleged location of Noah’s Ark and the Ark of the Covenant.
Uncovered Roman Documents Reveal Direct Evidence of Jesus Christ and the Unyielding Faith of Early Believers
Ancient manuscripts detailing events during the Roman Empire contain " firsthand " evidence about Jesus Christ's life and death, investigators said Thursday.