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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?
Around the World
Istanbul Hit By Massive Quake Injuring Many
Panic-stricken people in Turkey’s largest city tried to stay awake early Thursday after a massive earthquake injured more than 150 people.
Vance Warns: Strike Peace Deal Now—Or U.S. Walks Away from Russia-Ukraine Talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a stark message on Wednesday, stating that if Russia and Ukraine fail to agree on a peace deal soon, the United States will withdraw from the negotiation process altogether.
Bessent Says International Financial Institutions Aren’t Doing Their Job
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to return to their original missions and hasten to restore balance to the global financial system.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Conducts Major Drill Simulating Full-Scale Iranian Missile Strike
The Israeli Air Force conducted a major military exercise this week, simulating a large-scale Iranian missile assault on key IDF installations previously targeted by Tehran during its strikes in April and October 2024, according to YNet News.
Palestinian President Angry At Hamas For Delaying Release Hostages
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned Hamas as “sons of dogs” for delaying the release of Israeli hostages and said the group should disarm itself.
Inside the United States
Kennedy, FDA Announce Sweeping Ban on Artificial Food Dyes: “American Children Have Been Living in a Toxic Soup”
In a landmark move to address public health concerns, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Mary Makary announced Tuesday that the federal government will begin phasing out artificial, petroleum-based food dyes commonly used in everyday consumer products.
Many Colleges, Universities Ignore Trump’s Warning To Ditch DEI Or Lose Funding
The U.S. Department of Education in February warned colleges and universities that if they did not eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, they could risk losing federal funding.
California Grants Early Release to Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Two Americans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s parole board has granted early release to an illegal immigrant convicted of killing two Americans.
‘Record Anti-Jewish Incidents In US’, Report Says
Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached the highest number on record since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) began tracking such attacks 46 years ago, according to a new report.
Christian News
Pope’s Death Raising Eternity Questions
U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham, who met Pope Francis last year, says the pontiff's death has raised questions about where he and others will spend eternity.
Istanbul Hit By Massive Quake Injuring Many
Panic-stricken people in Turkey’s largest city tried to stay awake early Thursday after a massive earthquake injured more than 150 people.
Vance Warns: Strike Peace Deal Now—Or U.S. Walks Away from Russia-Ukraine Talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a stark message on Wednesday, stating that if Russia and Ukraine fail to agree on a peace deal soon, the United States will withdraw from the negotiation process altogether.
Bessent Says International Financial Institutions Aren’t Doing Their Job
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to return to their original missions and hasten to restore balance to the global financial system.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Conducts Major Drill Simulating Full-Scale Iranian Missile Strike
The Israeli Air Force conducted a major military exercise this week, simulating a large-scale Iranian missile assault on key IDF installations previously targeted by Tehran during its strikes in April and October 2024, according to YNet News.
Palestinian President Angry At Hamas For Delaying Release Hostages
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned Hamas as “sons of dogs” for delaying the release of Israeli hostages and said the group should disarm itself.
Inside the United States
Kennedy, FDA Announce Sweeping Ban on Artificial Food Dyes: “American Children Have Been Living in a Toxic Soup”
In a landmark move to address public health concerns, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Mary Makary announced Tuesday that the federal government will begin phasing out artificial, petroleum-based food dyes commonly used in everyday consumer products.
Many Colleges, Universities Ignore Trump’s Warning To Ditch DEI Or Lose Funding
The U.S. Department of Education in February warned colleges and universities that if they did not eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, they could risk losing federal funding.
California Grants Early Release to Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Two Americans
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s parole board has granted early release to an illegal immigrant convicted of killing two Americans.
‘Record Anti-Jewish Incidents In US’, Report Says
Antisemitic incidents in the United States reached the highest number on record since the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) began tracking such attacks 46 years ago, according to a new report.
Christian News
Pope’s Death Raising Eternity Questions
U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham, who met Pope Francis last year, says the pontiff's death has raised questions about where he and others will spend eternity.