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Around the World
EU Central Bank Warns Of Global Chaos Ahead Of Trump Tariffs Announcement
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde warned Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs will have a negative impact worldwide, with the damage depending on how far they go, how long they last, and whether they lead to successful negotiations.
B-2 Stealth Bomber Presence Grows at U.S. Base Within Range of Iran, Yemen
At least six nuclear-capable B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have been seen at Camp Thunder Bay on Diego Garcia, a remote U.S. base in the Indian Ocean according to satellite imagery analyzed on Wednesday by the Associated Press.
Russia Warns US Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Region
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister issued a strong warning to the United States, cautioning that any military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would lead to "catastrophic" consequences for the entire region after President Donald Trump threatened the "bombing the likes they have never seen before."

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Expands Gaza Offensive to Crush Terror Networks and Secure Strategic Zones
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday that Israel is expanding its Gaza operations after heavy overnight strikes, with troops set to clear terrorists and infrastructure and seize territory for expanded security zones.

Inside the United States
US President Trump Announces Tariffs Of Up To 49 Percent
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced Wednesday he would sign “a historic executive order instituting reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world” ranging from 10 percent to 49 percent.
FBI Gagged Hunter Laptop Story as Facebook Suppressed It to Appease Biden Admin, Messages Reveal
The FBI ordered agents to stop discussing Hunter Biden’s laptop just hours after one of its own inadvertently confirmed its authenticity to Twitter, internal messages show. Ahead of The Post’s 2020 reports, the FBI had warned tech giants of a potential Russian disinformation dump resembling the laptop contents. Once the story broke, Facebook execs weighed censorship strategies to align with the expected Biden-Harris administration, according to a congressional investigation.
‘No Constitutional Authority:’ Legal Experts Denounce Recent Injunctions Against Trump
In response to multiple federal district judges temporarily halting President Donald Trump’s executive actions, Republicans are taking legislative steps to curtail or even eliminate the use of universal injunctions.
Trump Proclaims “Liberation Day” for American Trade
President Donald Trump has declared "Liberation Day" in America ahead of plans to announce reciprocal tariffs this afternoon.

Christian News
India’s Famed Evangelist Pagadala Found Dead
Pastor Praveen Pagadala, one of India’s most well-known Christian evangelists, has been found dead under alleged suspicious circumstances in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, Worthy News learned Wednesday. He was 46.

Worthy Insights
Pro-Life Lawyers Ask Supreme Court: Should Taxpayers Be Forced to Fund Planned Parenthood?
Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood could be on the chopping block. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case involving the abortion giant and the state of South Carolina. The question at hand: Does a state have the power to determine where Medicaid dollars can and cannot be used?
Security forces report 80% drop in Ramadan terror attacks, after West Bank crackdown
There was a significant decrease in terror attacks in the West Bank this Ramadan compared to last year, according to a joint statement released by IDF and Shin Bet on Wednesday.
Hamas admits 72% of deaths are combat-aged men as it quietly reduces civilian death toll – report
Hamas quietly removed the names of thousands of Palestinians it had previously alleged were killed during the Israel-Hamas war, Salo Aizenberg, from the US-based non-profit organisation Honest Reporting told The Telegraph on Wednesday after analyzing Hamas’s March 2025 casualty update.
Anti-Christian incidents in Israel rose in 2024: Spitting on clergy, damage to church properties
Incidents of anti-Christian bigotry in Israel increased in 2024, according to a recently released report.
‘Pray for Our Church’: Russia Bombs Church Building in Kyiv, Kills Worship Leader’s Family
On Sunday morning, March 23rd, a Russian drone approached the Emmanuel Church compound in Kyiv. It exploded 20 meters from a modular home housing Alexandra, her husband, Oleksandr, and their five-year-old daughter, Nicole.
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.
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.