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Around the World
Trump, Rubio say Russia-Ukraine War is ‘Endable’ (Video)
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss the ongoing negotiations for peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Scores Killed In Yemen By US Strikes, Houthis Claim
Paramedics were seen carrying the injured from a prison in Yemen’s province of Sadaa after Houthi rebels said at least 68 people were killed in a U.S. airstrike on the detention facility.
Parts of Europe Hit By Outages
Spain and Portugal have been hit by massive power outages, while in the Netherlands, several municipal online services were affected by a suspected Russian cyber attack, Worthy News monitored.
Canada Polls Underway Amid Uncertainty
Millions of Canadians are heading to the polls Monday in early elections overshadowed by the bloodshed in Vancouver, where a car hit a festival crowd over the weekend, killing 11, and concerns about future relations with the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Prepares to Expand Gaza Operation as Hostage Talks Stall
Israel is preparing to significantly escalate its military operations in Gaza following the collapse of hostage deal negotiations, a senior defense official said Monday. The move will include a major call-up of reservists and intensified fighting across the Strip.
Israel Rejects Hamas Five-Year Truce Proposal, Citing Security Concerns
An Israeli official said Monday that there is “no chance” Israel will accept a proposed five-year truce with Hamas currently being discussed by Arab mediators, rejecting it as a plan that would allow the terror group to "rearm, recover, and continue its war" against Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Order Strips Funding From Sanctuary Cities Engaged in ‘Insurrection’
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday to enhance national security and enforce federal immigration and criminal law in so-called sanctuary jurisdictions and take a range of actions against those obstructing enforcement, including eliminating their federal funding.
Trump Border Policies ‘Making America Safe Again,’ Homan Says (Video)
At a White House press briefing Monday, Border Czar Tom Homan said President Donald Trump’s border policies were “making America safe again.”
Worthy Insights
‘We Don’t Do Prayer’: California Mayor Silences Mother at City Council Meeting
“We don’t do prayer.” Those were the words uttered by a mayor in a southern California city trying to silence Tarin Swain, a mother of six who has spoken out against what she has described as the “social transitioning” of her daughter at the hands of the public school system.
1 In 10 Women Experience ‘Serious Adverse Event’ After Taking Abortion Pill, Study Says
One in ten patients experience a “serious adverse event” after taking the abortion pill, according to a study released Monday by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), a conservative think tank and advocacy group.
New F-35 fighter jets arrive at Israel’s Nevatim Airbase
The Israeli Air Force received three more F-35I “Adir” fighter aircraft on Thursday night, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Israel must campaign the Vatican to return Temple vessels
The sacred vessels of the Bais Hamikdash such as the Menorah and the Shulchan (table) are the holy implements of our divine service. They are the very heartbeat of the Jewish people. These treasures, rumoured to be languishing in the Vatican’s vaults, are not relics to be bartered or forgotten but the very soul of our nation, stolen by Rome’s imperialist hand. Yet, for reasons that defy comprehension, this issue of utmost importance has been ignored except for sporadic campaigns.
Trump, Rubio say Russia-Ukraine War is ‘Endable’ (Video)
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss the ongoing negotiations for peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Scores Killed In Yemen By US Strikes, Houthis Claim
Paramedics were seen carrying the injured from a prison in Yemen’s province of Sadaa after Houthi rebels said at least 68 people were killed in a U.S. airstrike on the detention facility.
Parts of Europe Hit By Outages
Spain and Portugal have been hit by massive power outages, while in the Netherlands, several municipal online services were affected by a suspected Russian cyber attack, Worthy News monitored.
Canada Polls Underway Amid Uncertainty
Millions of Canadians are heading to the polls Monday in early elections overshadowed by the bloodshed in Vancouver, where a car hit a festival crowd over the weekend, killing 11, and concerns about future relations with the United States.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Prepares to Expand Gaza Operation as Hostage Talks Stall
Israel is preparing to significantly escalate its military operations in Gaza following the collapse of hostage deal negotiations, a senior defense official said Monday. The move will include a major call-up of reservists and intensified fighting across the Strip.
Israel Rejects Hamas Five-Year Truce Proposal, Citing Security Concerns
An Israeli official said Monday that there is “no chance” Israel will accept a proposed five-year truce with Hamas currently being discussed by Arab mediators, rejecting it as a plan that would allow the terror group to "rearm, recover, and continue its war" against Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Order Strips Funding From Sanctuary Cities Engaged in ‘Insurrection’
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday to enhance national security and enforce federal immigration and criminal law in so-called sanctuary jurisdictions and take a range of actions against those obstructing enforcement, including eliminating their federal funding.
Trump Border Policies ‘Making America Safe Again,’ Homan Says (Video)
At a White House press briefing Monday, Border Czar Tom Homan said President Donald Trump’s border policies were “making America safe again.”
Worthy Insights
‘We Don’t Do Prayer’: California Mayor Silences Mother at City Council Meeting
“We don’t do prayer.” Those were the words uttered by a mayor in a southern California city trying to silence Tarin Swain, a mother of six who has spoken out against what she has described as the “social transitioning” of her daughter at the hands of the public school system.
1 In 10 Women Experience ‘Serious Adverse Event’ After Taking Abortion Pill, Study Says
One in ten patients experience a “serious adverse event” after taking the abortion pill, according to a study released Monday by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), a conservative think tank and advocacy group.
New F-35 fighter jets arrive at Israel’s Nevatim Airbase
The Israeli Air Force received three more F-35I “Adir” fighter aircraft on Thursday night, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Israel must campaign the Vatican to return Temple vessels
The sacred vessels of the Bais Hamikdash such as the Menorah and the Shulchan (table) are the holy implements of our divine service. They are the very heartbeat of the Jewish people. These treasures, rumoured to be languishing in the Vatican’s vaults, are not relics to be bartered or forgotten but the very soul of our nation, stolen by Rome’s imperialist hand. Yet, for reasons that defy comprehension, this issue of utmost importance has been ignored except for sporadic campaigns.
Around the World
Numerous Confirmed Dead After Car Hits Vancouver Crowd
At least 11 people have been killed and a suspect arrested after a vehicle hit a crowd at the Lapu-Lapu Day street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, authorities said Sunday.
Over Dozen Killed In Iran’s Port Blast
An explosion likely caused by solid fuel used for ballistic missiles killed at least 14 and injured some 750 people at Iran's biggest port, Worthy News learned.
Hopes For Peace In Ukraine At Funeral of Pope Francis
In a move that the late Pope Francis would have welcomed, U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to have overcome animosity by talking for about 15 minutes about the prospects for ending the more than three-year Ukraine-Russia war.
Nuclear Armed India, Pakistan Clash In Kashmir After Deadly Attack (Worthy News Focus)
Tensions between nuclear-armed powers India and Pakistan rapidly escalated Friday with forces from both nations firing across their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed scores of tourists in the disputed Himalayan region.
Netherlands Facing Antisemitism Crisis
A new report warned Thursday that the Netherlands faces an “antisemitism crisis,” with the number of attacks targeting Jews increasing to record levels.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Missile Warehouse in Beirut, Citing ‘Significant Threat’
Israel carried out a precision airstrike Sunday on a Hezbollah missile warehouse in Beirut’s Dahieh district, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in a joint statement, warning that the facility "posed a significant threat to Israel."
Netanyahu Warns Israel Will Act Alone to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday that Israel is prepared to act alone if necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking at the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Netanyahu insisted that any agreement with Tehran must result in the complete dismantling of its nuclear program.
Inside the United States
Senate Committee to Vote on Bills Combating Antisemitism on Campuses
Legislation targeting harassment of Jewish students at higher education institutions will likely reach the U.S. House floor by May, intensifying the broader crackdown on antisemitism by the Trump administration.
FBI Arrests Milwaukee Judge for Misdirecting Federal Agents on Immigration Operation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, according to a social media post from FBI Director Kash Patel.
Bondi Leads Task Force To ‘Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias’ In Federal Agencies
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and other members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet have launched a task force to address anti-Christian bias in federal agencies that they argue escalated under the Biden administration.
Christian News
Christians Receive Prison Sentences and Fines for Distributing Bibles in China
Nine Chinese Christians have been sentenced to up to four years in prison and fined amounts up to a million yuan (more than $136,000), according to a religious liberty and human rights magazine.
Dutch Christians for Israel Attacked By Pro-Palestine Crowds (Worthy News Investigation)
Thousands of Christians, including pastors and other Christian leaders, have signed a petition urging the Dutch government to protect those “who speak out about Israel” following numerous violent incidents.
Worthy Insights
Iran was set to scan Hezbollah pagers, so the operation was moved up by several weeks, Netanyahu reveals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Sunday that Israel moved up its pager operation against Hezbollah by several weeks after intelligence indicated that three pagers sent from Lebanon were being scanned in Iran.
Numerous Confirmed Dead After Car Hits Vancouver Crowd
At least 11 people have been killed and a suspect arrested after a vehicle hit a crowd at the Lapu-Lapu Day street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, authorities said Sunday.
Over Dozen Killed In Iran’s Port Blast
An explosion likely caused by solid fuel used for ballistic missiles killed at least 14 and injured some 750 people at Iran's biggest port, Worthy News learned.
Hopes For Peace In Ukraine At Funeral of Pope Francis
In a move that the late Pope Francis would have welcomed, U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to have overcome animosity by talking for about 15 minutes about the prospects for ending the more than three-year Ukraine-Russia war.
Nuclear Armed India, Pakistan Clash In Kashmir After Deadly Attack (Worthy News Focus)
Tensions between nuclear-armed powers India and Pakistan rapidly escalated Friday with forces from both nations firing across their highly militarized frontier in Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed scores of tourists in the disputed Himalayan region.
Netherlands Facing Antisemitism Crisis
A new report warned Thursday that the Netherlands faces an “antisemitism crisis,” with the number of attacks targeting Jews increasing to record levels.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Missile Warehouse in Beirut, Citing ‘Significant Threat’
Israel carried out a precision airstrike Sunday on a Hezbollah missile warehouse in Beirut’s Dahieh district, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in a joint statement, warning that the facility "posed a significant threat to Israel."
Netanyahu Warns Israel Will Act Alone to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Sunday that Israel is prepared to act alone if necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking at the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Netanyahu insisted that any agreement with Tehran must result in the complete dismantling of its nuclear program.
Inside the United States
Senate Committee to Vote on Bills Combating Antisemitism on Campuses
Legislation targeting harassment of Jewish students at higher education institutions will likely reach the U.S. House floor by May, intensifying the broader crackdown on antisemitism by the Trump administration.
FBI Arrests Milwaukee Judge for Misdirecting Federal Agents on Immigration Operation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, according to a social media post from FBI Director Kash Patel.
Bondi Leads Task Force To ‘Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias’ In Federal Agencies
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and other members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet have launched a task force to address anti-Christian bias in federal agencies that they argue escalated under the Biden administration.
Christian News
Christians Receive Prison Sentences and Fines for Distributing Bibles in China
Nine Chinese Christians have been sentenced to up to four years in prison and fined amounts up to a million yuan (more than $136,000), according to a religious liberty and human rights magazine.
Dutch Christians for Israel Attacked By Pro-Palestine Crowds (Worthy News Investigation)
Thousands of Christians, including pastors and other Christian leaders, have signed a petition urging the Dutch government to protect those “who speak out about Israel” following numerous violent incidents.
Worthy Insights
Iran was set to scan Hezbollah pagers, so the operation was moved up by several weeks, Netanyahu reveals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Sunday that Israel moved up its pager operation against Hezbollah by several weeks after intelligence indicated that three pagers sent from Lebanon were being scanned in Iran.
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?