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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.
Around the World
Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire; US Resumes Military Aid and Intelligence Sharing
Following talks in Saudi Arabia, the US has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which has accepted a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire to facilitate further discussions aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a joint statement.
North Korea Fires Missiles And Unveils Nuclear Submarine
North Korea has unveiled its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction and fired several ballistic missiles into the sea since Monday in a warning to South Korean and U.S. troops in the area.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte Detained Over ‘War On Drugs’
The Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte has been detained after The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest for his “war on drugs,” according to footage seen by Worthy News.
Romania’s Călin Georgescu Appeals Ban From Elections; Tensions High (Worthy News In-Depth)
Romania’s pro-Russia politician Călin Georgescu confirmed Monday he had appealed against the country's Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) decision to bar him from participating in May's presidential election, a move that led to riots in the streets of Bucharest.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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.
Alawites: ‘Israel Help End Massacres In Syria’ (Worthy News Focus)
Alawite leaders in Syria appealed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “save them” from the “brutal” Islamic “regime” after more than 1,000 people, including Alawites and Christians, were reportedly killed in recent days.

Inside the United States
House Passes Government Funding Stopgap, Cutting Some Projects
The House voted Tuesday evening to advance a Continuing Resolution that, if passed by the Senate, will fund core government services for the rest of the fiscal year and avoid a government shutdown.
Trump Plans to Double Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to the 25% tariffs Ontario put on electricity going to the U.S.
AI Agents Soon Fighting With US Troops (Worthy News Focus)
The U.S. Department of Defense has asked a company to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents for military operations and planning.

Christian News
Christians Fear Britain Could Introduce Blasphemy Legislation
British Christian leaders and politicians fear a new working group advising the government on “anti-Muslim hatred /Islamophobia” will lead to blasphemy legislation that would further limit freedom of expression.

Worthy Insights
ICE arrests Palestinian leader of Columbia’s anti-Israel protests, revoking student visa and green card: lawyer
A Palestinian activist who led a coalition of twisted radicals seeking the “total eradication of Western civilization” responsible for riotous protests at Columbia University and Barnard College has been arrested by ICE agents, according to his lawyer.
Israel Freed 10 Hostages in a Secret Rescue—So Why Didn’t it Make the Headlines?
Under the cover of darkness, Israeli troops executed a daring rescue mission—freeing 10 Indian laborers trapped in a horrifying case of modern-day slavery. And yet, you’ve likely heard little about it.
‘We are living in Pentecost’: Jennie Allen on dream that sparked Gather25, how AI is helping further the Gospel
In late February, an estimated 7 million people from 225 countries and territories came together for Gather25, a 25-hour global prayer event led by Bible teacher and bestselling author Jennie Allen. The event, which featured live gatherings in seven locations and over 21,000 groups meeting in churches and homes, marked an unprecedented moment in Christian unity and worship.
Bernie Sanders Rally Sparks Outrage after Trans Musician Mocks God with Explicit Song
A recent rally held by Democrat Sen. Bernie Sanders, sparked widespread backlash after a trans-musician performed a song mocking God, which included pornagraphic language in its lyrical content. According to The Christian Post, 44-year-old singer and guitarist for the punk band Against Me! Laura Jane Grace, posted the video of the performance, which took place during Sander’s rally in Kenosha, Wisconsin last Friday.