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Around the World
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.
Dozens Killed As US Strikes Houthis
The death toll of U.S. strikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen has risen to at least 31, authorities confirmed Sunday.
Scores Killed In Blaze At North Macedonia Nightclub
At least 59 people were killed and more than 100 injured after a fire engulfed a nightclub in North Macedonia, authorities confirmed, adding that arrest warrants were issued for four people
Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Hungary’s Orbán
Braving rain, tens of thousands rallied in Budapest against Hungary’s longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces growing public outrage over corruption allegations and his perceived authoritarian and pro-Russia policies.
Romania’s Right George Simon Becomes Presidential Candidate
Romania’s electoral bureau has cleared right party leader George Simion to run in the country’s tense presidential re-run election in May.
Peruvian Fisherman Found After 94 Days at Sea: ‘I Didn’t Want to Die’
It’s viewed as a miracle at sea. Máximo Napa, a 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman, was found alive after 94 long days adrift on open water. Authorities confirmed Napa’srescue following his discharge from the hospital over the weekend.
U.S. Strikes Houthis In Message To Iran
The U.S. military struck Houthi targets in Yemen late Saturday “in a message to Iran” at a time when the U.S. administration is proposing to open negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program, U.S. and Israeli sources say.
Britain Supports U.S.-Backed Ceasefire for Ukraine
Britain has made clear it supports U.S. plans for a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine, however Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that the question of territory in his nation’s war with Russia is “complicated” and must be discussed at a later stage.
Philippines Ex-President Faces ICC Court As Mothers Mourn Loved Ones (Worthy News In-Depth)
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by video link before judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for alleged “crimes against humanity” during his “war on drugs.”
Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Russia to Surrender, Citing Trump’s Appeal (Worthy News Focus)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Ukrainian troops suffering setbacks in Russia’s border region of Kursk to surrender and said he was open to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s request to “spare their lives.” Putin also announced he could agree on a ceasefire with Ukraine “with nuances” after a Kremlin official suggested he was “cautiously optimistic” about a deal, though Kyiv remaimed sceptical.
Poland Seeks Stationing U.S. Nuclear Weapons
Poland's president says he has discussed with Washington transferring U.S. nuclear weapons to its territory as a deterrent against Russian aggression.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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.

Inside the United States
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.
Dozens Killed As Violent Tornadoes Hit US
Some 100 million Americans have been impacted by violent tornadoes ripping through parts of the United States, wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 35 people, authorities said.
Trump ‘Closing Down’ Voice of America
U.S. President Donald J. Trump effectively closed down the Voice of America (VOA) broadcaster Saturday, impacting hundreds of millions of people, many of whom listen in countries without a free press.
Government Shutdown Averted Mere Hours Before Deadline
Lawmakers have prevented a government shutdown by passing a six-month funding stopgap bill, with the U.S. Senate voting 54-46 hours before the midnight deadline.
Schumer Says He’ll Now Vote to Approve GOP Spending Bill, Avoid Shutdown
With just a day before the potential for a government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., switched course Thursday night and said he would vote to approve House Republicans' Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year.

Christian News
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).

Worthy Insights
Christian groups condemn Satanic ‘black mass’ at the Kansas Statehouse
A Kansas-based Satanic organization is hosting a "black mass" March 28 at the Kansas Statehouse, drawing condemnation from Christian organizations.
Washington admits Hamas talks backfired—now a secret deadline looms
Hamas has refused to budge on its latest offer to release only one live hostage, Israeli American citizen Edan Alexander, along with the remains of four other captives with dual citizenship, while the U.S. has issued an unspecified deadline, warning of consequences if the group does not agree to a broader deal.
3 new F-35s join Israeli Air Force, bolstering its air superiority
The Israeli Air Force received a significant addition to its air superiority with three new F-35 stealth fighter jets called by the Hebrew name Adir, which arrived at the Nevatim air base last week to join the 116th squadron.
Around the World
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on European Wine, Spirits
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened European countries with a 200% tariff on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from France and the European Union as U.S. booze makers urged free trade.
Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a “very promising statement” about reaching a truce with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said after Moscow experienced its bloodiest Ukrainian drone attack.
Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs" that killed thousands and is ready for a battle with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Dutch city of The Hague.
Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged “crimes against humanity” over his “war on drugs” that killed up to 30,000 people.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Proposes Ceasefire Deal to Secure Hostage Release
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented a proposal to resolve the hostage crisis, as negotiations continue in Qatar over extending the Gaza ceasefire and releasing Israeli hostages.
Israel Rejects UN Report That Accused Israel of “Genocidal Acts”
Israel has rejected a United Nations report released Thursday, in which UN experts accused it of committing "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities and using sexual violence as a war strategy during the Gaza conflict.

Inside the United States
Democrats Gamble With Government Shutdown as Deadline Looms
Less than 48 hours before federal agencies run out of money, Senate Democrats have decided to risk a government shutdown in a largely symbolic effort to oppose the six-month funding stopgap endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Report: Foreign-Born Population Hits ‘All-Time High’
The foreign-born population in the U.S. hit an all-time high in January, representing nearly 16% of the nation’s population, according to a new report.

Christian News
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.
USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar since a military coup overthrew the government was the focus of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing held in late February, according to a leading Christian advocacy group.
Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus)
An umbrella group of Nigeria’s main Christian denominations has condemned the Nigerian Supreme Court over upholding the death sentence for a Christian farmer who defended himself against an attack by Islamic Fulani herdsmen.
Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms
An Iranian court has sentenced a Christian woman pregnant with her first child to 16 years imprisonment while two other believers also received lengthy jail terms for activities related to the Christian faith, trial observers confirmed Wednesday.

Worthy Insights
Oklahoma House Passes Bill Requiring ‘Chemical Castration’ For Sex Offenders Who Want Parole
This week, the Oklahoma House passed a bill requiring registered child sex offenders to be “chemically castrated” in order to be released on parole.
Mike Huckabee’s appointment as Israel ambassador could be in jeopardy
The Senate confirmation hearing for Gov. Mike Huckabee to become the U.S. ambassador to Israel was delayed once again—this time from March 13 to March 25.
Embryos are the new fuel for AI. Is this the future we want?
Unborn children are being harvested as an energy source to fuel rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, a development that should deeply concern everyone.
Israeli Expert: Through USAID, Taxpayers Funded Terror Regimes Even after October 7th Atrocities
Roman cited Gaza as a case study, telling lawmakers, “$2.1 billion in American taxpayers’ money (went) to Gaza since October 7, when Hamas invaded southern Israel. USAID money was going in terms of an emergency use authorization to try to go to parties that USAID formerly had a relationship with in the Gaza Strip.”
Around the World
EU Retaliates With Counter-Tariffs After US Tariffs Take Effect
The European Union announced on Wednesday immediate retaliatory trade measures, imposing new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products in response to the Trump administration's implementation of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.
Greenland’s Pro-Business Opposition Wins Election
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party won Tuesday's parliamentary election, dominated by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s pledge to take control of the island, official results show.
Syria’s Ruling Islamists ‘To Integrate Kurds, Druze,’ After Massacres (Worthy News In-Depth)
espite allegations of massacres by his forces, Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has convinced Kurdish fighters to support him and join Syria’s state institutions by the end of the year.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF deploying ‘worm-sized’ spy devices in Gaza to track hostages, future targets
Israel has recently intensified its intelligence operations, using drones to deploy espionage devices in various areas of the Gaza Strip and collect information on future targets, the London-based Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported, citing sources from Palestinian terror factions in Gaza.
Israel’s IDF Executes Largest Airstrikes in Two Months on Syrian Regime’s Military Sites
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out dozens of attacks from Monday night into early Tuesday in the most extensive Israeli airstrikes in Syria in over two months, striking military installations affiliated with the newly installed Syrian regime.

Inside the United States
US deficit sets record with $1.1 trillion in first five months of fiscal year 2025
The United States' deficit increased by a record-breaking $1.1 trillion during the first five months of the current fiscal year, new data from the Treasury Department showed.
U.S. Department of Education to Cut Half of Employees
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Tuesday that as part of the Department of Education's "final mission," it would cut its workforce by half.
Annual Inflation Rate Declines in Latest Federal Data
Lower energy prices drove down inflation in February, according new federal data released this week.
Oklahoma's Supreme Court Bans Bibles From Public Schools
The top court of the U.S. state of Oklahoma has blocked school officials from purchasing Bibles and Scripture-based instructional materials for public school classrooms.

Christian News
Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach
Authorities in the most populous county of the United States have banned meetings of Church on the Beach, which had been holding public beach services for nearly two decades.

Worthy Insights
6G Is Not Just A Tech Upgrade, It’s A Preview Of The Global System Described In Prophecy
6G will mean the total automation of society—every action, conversation, and movement tracked, monitored, and potentially controlled.
New DNA mapping reveals gene ‘on/off’ switches, paving way for disease treatment
Israeli researchers mapping DNA methylation — a process where a small chemical tag is attached to a person’s DNA — said they have uncovered insights into how genes are turned on and off, potentially revolutionizing how genetic diseases are diagnosed and treated.
Elon Musk’s DOGE is reportedly automating government tasks with an AI chatbot as it continues to slash the federal workforce
DOGE has rolled out a custom AI-powered chatbot, GSAi, to around 1,500 government workers as it continues to slash the federal workforce, Wired reported.
Neuralink Seeks ‘Telepathy’ And ‘Telekinesis’—Is Mind Control Next?
Elon Musk's Neuralink has taken remarkable steps toward realizing a future that once seemed confined to science fiction and metaphysics by filing trademark applications for "Telepathy" and "Telekinesis" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). These applications, submitted on March 3, 2025, offer fascinating insights into the company's ambitious vision beyond its current brain-computer interface technology.
5,000 Students Seek Jesus at WVU, Nearly 1,000 Respond to Altar Call: ‘Life-Changing Salvation’
rganizers of a nationwide revival movement taking place on college campuses across the United States say they were "blown away" Tuesday night after 5,000 students gathered at West Virginia University to praise Jesus.
RFK Jr. Issues Artificial Dye Ultimatum to Food Companies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on senior food company executives to remove artificial dyes from their products, warning them in a meeting this week that he would take action if they did not.
A new movie, I Am Living Proof, just won first place in seven film festivals!
I Am Living Proof was the result of three miraculous healings that occurred during a tent meeting in Colorado Springs. The storyline follows the lives of three disparate individuals who were suffering from debilitating conditions that were beyond the power of modern medicine to cure. You will experience firsthand their encounter with the Savior and Healer, Jesus Christ. Then you will hear testimony from medical professionals who testify to the reality of these miracles.