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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News NEW DELHI (Worthy News) – 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. The body of the 46-year-old preacher was discovered March 25 in a roadside ditch, a day after he left on his motorbike to attend a Christian convention at Chagallu village near the city of Rajahmundry, said Christians familiar with the situation. While police classified the incident “as a road accident,” supporters of the late pastor claimed his death was a “premeditated, cold-blooded murder.” They suggested the pastor had been “martyred by religious extremists” due to his outspoken defense of Christianity in India, a mainly Hindu nation. The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), the influential Indian National Congress party’s regional representation, also expressed concern. APCC President Y S Sharmila alleged that pastor Pagadala’s death was a “meticulously planned murder” and not a road accident. Christians noticed that his motorbike was found on top of his dead body, and his face was mangled with bruises and blood. NO INJURY MARKS They argued that there were no other injury marks on the rest of his body. Even the motorbike, a powerful 350cc two-wheeler, did not have any tangible damages akin to a road accident, according to investigators. A distinctive shoe mark was reportedly discovered on the right chest of his shirt, suggesting he may have been kicked forcefully. Additionally, wood splinters were found near the site, accompanied by blood stains, raising further suspicion about the circumstances surrounding his death. Andhra Pradesh chief minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, directed police “to conduct a detailed inquiry” into the death of pastor Pagadala, Worthy News established. The order came as nearly 100,000 people attended the funeral possession of Pagadala in Hyderabad, the capital of the neighboring Indian state of Telangana, where he had been preaching as well, according to Christian estimates. The advocacy group International Christian Concern wasn’t surprised by this massive outpouring of support for the late pastor and his family. “He was a great Christian scholar and the founder of “Sakshi Apologetics.” He held public debates on television with leaders of all major religions and always established Christianity as the truth with his strong research and study,” ICC explained. “He was also a kind-hearted person who was involved in extensive social work among orphans and the downtrodden. He also preached on Christian TV channels and spoke to many churches in the area.” STILL PRAISING GOD Pastor Praveen is survived by his wife and two young children. “I praise God for what he is or was,” said his wife, Jessica Praveen, in emotionally charged remarks seen by Worthy News. “I am very proud of the ministry he did. And now me, my family, and everybody here has to continue the ministry that he has shown us,” she said. In separate remarks, she spoke against revenge. “Let us forgive as Jesus forgives.” Yet his death highlighted concerns about the growing pressure on devoted Christians across India, Christian leaders suggested. “We cannot let the life of such a powerful voice in the Christian community end under a cloud of suspicion. The truth must come out,” Evangelist K.A. Paul told journalists. Pastor V. David Naveen, who joined a protest near the hospital where the late pastor’s body had been, said the death of a pastor “under mysterious circumstances is a blow to the image of communal harmony in the region.” Christians comprise roughly 2.3 percent of India’s predominantly Hindu population of 1.4 billion people, according to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The post India’s Famed Evangelist Pagadala Found Dead appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

Friend, have a victor mentality! 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith. In 2nd Samuel chapter 9, we read the story of King David and Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan and the grandson of the first king of Israel, King Saul. After Jonathan's death, David went forth to show kindness to Saul's house. Mephibosheth had become lame at the young age of five -- he had lived his entire life as a cripple. When David calls him forth, Mephibosheth replies "What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?" His identity was completely based on his disability when in fact, he was the grandson of a king! He had forgotten his royal lineage and was wallowing in self-pity. Yet David looked beyond his disability and recognizing who he was, offered him a place at the King's table. How much time do we spend wallowing in our own self-pity, groaning about things with which we struggle daily...so much so that it becomes who we are! The enemy would love nothing more than to keep us focused on our disabilities so that we are distracted from the calling of God on our lives. He wants us to have a "victim mentality". But beloved, let us be reminded today: in Yeshua (Jesus), we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, sons and daughters of the Most High. The King of Glory has not only redeemed us—He has invited us to dine at His table. We are not castaways; we are co-heirs with Christ! Friend, so let us rise with a victor’s mindset. Let us walk in the fullness of our calling, shake off the labels of the past, and take our rightful seat at the King’s table—confident in who we are in Him. Your family in the Lord with much agape love, George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah (George & Obi - Mansfield, Texas | Baht Rivka - Israel | Elianna - Married living in Missouri) Editor's Note: Feel free to share any of our content from Worthy, including Devotions, News articles, and more, on your social platforms. You have full permission to copy and repost anything we produce. Editor's Note: During this war, we have been live blogging throughout the day -- sometimes minute by minute on our Telegram channel. Be sure to check it out! 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. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News WASHINGTON (Worthy News) – 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. The president told attendees: “April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn. For decades our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered by nations near and far.” Speaking at a highly choreographed event in the Rose Garden at the White House, the president showed a chart revealing that the United States will charge the 27-nation European Union a 20% tariff, Vietnam a 46% tariff, Taiwan 32%, Japan 24%, India 26%, South Korea 25%, Thailand 36% and Cambodia 49% along with other countries. China, a nation the Trump administration views as America’s main rival, “charges” the U.S. a tariff of 67% “so the United States will charge China a 34 percent tariff,” Trump said. He did not explain why the figure was lower than what Beijing charges the U.S. However, Trump had even lower tariffs for Britain, with levies of 10% on all goods imported from Britain, the same as it charges the United States. During his White House event, the president said the United States would impose “reciprocal tariffs” on “all charges other countries levy” against the U.S., adding that Britain charges the United States its own 10%. With characteristic showmanship, Trump had U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick join him on the podium with a big chart listing reciprocal tariffs country by country. EXPLAINING NUMBERS Trump explained some of the numbers causing headaches in several capitals. He claimed the European Union “rips us off” by charging the US 39% percent in tariffs. “We’re going to charge them 20%, so we essentially charge them half.” An unseasonal chill wind blew through, yet several people worered MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats. Trump predicted: “In the coming days, there will be complaints from the globalists and the outsourcers and the special interests.” It came after Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, warned 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. “It will be negative the world over, and the density and the durability of the impact will vary depending on the scope, on the products targeted, on how long it lasts, on whether or not there are negotiations,” she said. Yet what he calls “liberation day,” Trump embarked on his trademark “America First” language, suggesting the U.S. will withdraw from the world stage. “The United States cannot continue with a unilateral policy of economic surrender,” he said. “We have to take care of our people and we have to take care of our people first.” The White House ensured the garden would be filled with pre-screened, hand-picked supporters during the announcement watched by weary financial markets worldwide: Trump emerged to applause and cheers as the marine band played ‘Hail to the Chief.’ He then declared: “My fellow Americans, this is Liberation Day!” The post US President Trump Announces Tariffs Of Up To 49 Percent appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – 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. “It will be negative the world over, and the density and the durability of the impact will vary depending on the scope, on the products targeted, on how long it lasts, on whether or not there are negotiations,” she said in an interview on Ireland’s Newstalk radio. “Because let’s not forget quite often those escalation of tariffs, because they prove harmful, even for those who inflict it, lead to negotiation tables where people actually sit down and discuss and eventually remove some of those barriers.” It came as White House sources confirmed that Trump will announce his latest round of tariffs at the White House at 4 Eastern Time. Critics say the move threatens to unleash a global trade war on what he has dubbed “liberation day.” Trump has rattled global stock markets, with gold reaching record highs as it is seen as a traditional safe haven in times of crisis. White House officials said the most sweeping rewrite of US trade policy would be implemented immediately. Trump has made clear a few goals he wants to accomplish through his tariffs: bringing manufacturing back to the US, responding to unfair trade policies from other countries, increasing tax revenue, and incentivizing crackdowns on migration and drug trafficking. The post EU Central Bank Warns Of Global Chaos Ahead Of Trump Tariffs Announcement appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News)—Internal messages show that the FBI ordered agents to stop discussing Hunter Biden’s laptop just hours after one of its own inadvertently confirmed its authenticity to Twitter. Catherine Herridge and Michael Shellenberger revealed that FBI chat logs obtained by House committees show top officials swiftly shut down internal discussions after an agent accidentally confirmed the Hunter Biden laptop’s authenticity—coinciding with the New York Post’s bombshell report on October 14, 2020. According to Herridge’s report, the FBI’s former Russia unit chief told House investigators in a closed-door interview: “I recall that when the question came up, an intelligence analyst assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division said something to the effect of, ‘Yes, the laptop is real.’” Soon after, an FBI lawyer stepped in, saying, “We will not comment further on this topic,” according to the transcript. Heavily redacted FBI chat logs given to Congress show messages marked “OGC AGC,” pointing to the Office of General Counsel. One message to Special Agent Elvis Chan referenced a “gag order” on the laptop, while another told him, “please do not discuss biden matter.” In one exchange, Chan asked, “actually what kind of case is the laptop thing? corruption? campaign financing?” Another agent replied, “CLOSE HOLD —” (rest redacted). Chan responded, “Oh crap. Ok. It ends here.” BREAKING: FBI Imposed “Gag Order” About Hunter Biden Laptop After Employee Accidentally Confirmed Its Authenticity To Twitter Newly released internal FBI chat messages reveal senior bureau officials actively shutting down discussion of the laptop’s credibility days before the… pic.twitter.com/PzaCUG6B7L — Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) April 1, 2025 The FBI had Hunter Biden’s laptop since December 2019 and knew the files came from a Delaware repair shop—not Russia. Yet after warning Big Tech and discrediting the story, the Bureau stayed silent as 51 ex-intel officials and Joe Biden falsely claimed it was Russian disinfo. FACEBOOK INVOLVED IN COVERING UP BIDEN LAPTOP STORY A congressional investigation found that before The New York Post‘s 2020 report, the FBI warned tech companies of a possible Russian disinformation dump resembling Hunter Biden’s laptop. When the story broke, Facebook execs discussed censorship tactics to align with the expected Biden-Harris administration. Facebook chat logs, cited in a House Judiciary subcommittee report, show the FBI primed social media platforms by warning of possible Russian “fake news” involving Hunter Biden and Ukraine. So when The Post published its laptop story, one Facebook employee immediately dismissed it as the “exact content expected for hack and leak.” When Worthy News covered the story in 2020, it was blocked from reporting throughout the election cycle on Facebook for 90 days — and once blacklisted, it was also suppressed across major search engines as well. A poll conducted by the Technometrica Institute of Policy and Politics (TIPP) found that 79% of respondents who were aware of the story believed that “truthful” media coverage could have changed the election’s result in 2020. The post FBI Gagged Hunter Laptop Story as Facebook Suppressed It to Appease Biden Admin, Messages Reveal appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square (Worthy News) – 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. Multiple district judges have recently slapped preliminary injunctions on Trump’s rapid-fire government reforms in response to lawsuits filed in district courts. The nationwide injunctions have raised questions on whether judges should be able to grant relief to parties not included in a case. During a Wednesday hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and other Republicans maintained that federal district judges are overstepping their judicial authority when issuing nationwide edicts against legal executive actions. Some experts called before the committee to testify agreed with Grassley, including Jesse Panuccio, a lawyer who urged lawmakers to pass legislation clarifying that nationwide, non-party injunctions are acts of policy and therefore reserved to the legislative and executive branches only. “The nationwide, non-party injunction is fundamentally altering our legal and political system,” Panuccio, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner law firm, said. “This lone district judge…overrides the judgment of the elected branches and creates a new rule to govern us all, achieving what even a single Supreme Court justice could not on his or her own.” Panuccio added that universal injunctions, besides undermining existing legal rules, sidestep the class-action system’s safeguards. Rather than limiting how and when nationwide injunctions can be issued, Congress should pass legislation ending the practice of non-party injunctions altogether. “I caution against one potential legislative solution that has been proposed in recent years, [that of] assigning three-judge panels to cases seeking nationwide relief,” Panuccio said. “Creating a procedure for nationwide relief at the trial level would normalize and encourage a practice that has no historical foundation and is generally deleterious to our system of divided powers.” Grassley recently introduced the Judicial Relief Clarification Act, which would require parties seeking universal relief against the government to use the class action process, as well as forbid federal district courts from issuing nationwide injunctions. Another expert, Samuel L. Bray, professor of law of Notre Dame Law School, agreed with Panuccio that universal injunctions go beyond the proper exercise of judicial power and should end. “A universal injunction gives the remedy a class action might produce, but without the plaintiff having to meet any of the requirements of a class action,” Bray said. “There is no constitutional authority for the judge to go on and decide the cases of other people not before the court, or to give remedies to other people not before the court.” Critics of Trump’s actions, however, have argued that his executive orders have exceeded his authority and that the judges have the power to stop him. One expert, Stephen Vladeck from Georgetown University Law Center, agreed with Democratic lawmakers that Trump’s actions have necessitated universal injunctions, and that “there’s no serious argument that it’s beyond the federal courts’ powers.” Rather than limit the judiciary’s power to hold the executive branch accountable, Vladeck argued, lawmakers should instead “focus on reducing the ability of individual parties to manipulate the judicial system” if they want reforms. Bray, while acknowledging concerns from both sides about the ramifications of ending the practice of universal injunctions, called on lawmakers to consider the long-term ramifications of inaction. “Democrats will be understandably concerned about taking away a roadblock to action by the current administration. Republicans will be understandably concerned about taking away a roadblock to future administrations,” Bray said. “My plea is that you would see this for the bipartisan problem that it is, and for the constitutional problem that it is, and not just see it through the lens of short-term advantage.” Reprinted with permission from The Center Square. The post ‘No Constitutional Authority:’ Legal Experts Denounce Recent Injunctions Against Trump appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday that Israel is expanding its Gaza operations following heavy overnight strikes, with troops aiming to eliminate terrorist infrastructure and secure territory for expanded security zones. “Operation Strength and Sword in Gaza is expanding to crush and clear the area of terrorists and terror infrastructure, and to capture extensive territories that will be annexed to Israel’s security zones,” Katz said. He urged residents to act, stating, “I call on Gaza residents to act now to remove Hamas and return all the hostages.” Katz concluded, “I wish success to the IDF soldiers fighting with courage and strength in Gaza for the return of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas.” Overnight, the IDF launched widespread ground and air strikes targeting Hamas infrastructure across Gaza. The expanded offensive followed an evacuation order for all of Rafah and the area between Rafah and Khan Younis—zones not previously entered by ground forces. Issued during Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, it was the largest evacuation directive since fighting resumed earlier this month after a two-month ceasefire. Arab media reported intense artillery fire in Rafah, describing it as a “ring of fire,” with IDF tanks pushing into the city center. With recent advances in both southern and northern Gaza, Israel is now nearing control of nearly 30% of the territory, according to defense sources. Despite expanding operations, defense sources said the IDF is avoiding areas where hostages may be held. Defense sources said the current three-division invasion has prompted limited reservist call-ups, with no large-scale mobilization needed unless the operation widens. They dismissed claims of mass reservist refusal over government actions and rejected concerns that holding more Gaza territory would significantly increase IDF casualties. ​As of March 30, 2025, approximately 59 hostages remain in Hamas’ captivity in Gaza. Israeli authorities estimate that at least 35 of these individuals are deceased. The remaining hostages include both civilians and military personnel. Israel resumed airstrikes on March 18, followed by a ground offensive that ended a nearly two-month ceasefire. The post Israel Expands Gaza Offensive to Crush Terror Networks and Secure Strategic Zones appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (Worthy News) – President Donald Trump has declared “Liberation Day” in America ahead of plans to announce reciprocal tariffs this afternoon. All three major U.S. markets were in the green by noon Wednesday, but trading will end before Trump makes his big announcement in the Rose Garden. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “IT’S LIBERATION DAY IN AMERICA!” But the president has provided little clarity about his worldwide tariff plans. The Washington Post reported Trump plans to implement a broad 20% tariff on most imports. Trump also lashed out at Republican critics of his plan. “Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Rand Paul, also of Kentucky, will hopefully get on the Republican bandwagon, for a change, and fight the Democrats wild and flagrant push to not penalize Canada for the sale, into our Country, of large amounts of Fentanyl, by Tariffing the value of this horrible and deadly drug in order to make it more costly to distribute and buy,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They are playing with the lives of the American people, and right into the hands of the Radical Left Democrats and Drug Cartels.” Democrats have proposed a resolution to bar Trump’s emergency declaration to impose tariffs on Canada. U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said the nation’s free trade policies have helped make America a superpower. “International trade since World War II has made us phenomenally rich. President Trump paints it another way,” Paul said during a radio interview on Sunday. “He says, ‘We’ve been taken advantage of.’ But I really strongly disagree because trade has made us so rich and really has made the world a better place. The more we trade … the less we fight.” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called tariffs a tax on families. Schumer said the average American family would face an additional an annual cost of $5,000. “It’s creating huge problems,” he said, promise a vote “soon” on a measure to stop Trump’s emergency declaration. Trump said Paul and other Republicans could join Democrats on what Trump dubbed a “ploy.” “The Senate Bill is just a ploy of the Dems to show and expose the weakness of certain Republicans, namely these four, in that it is not going anywhere because the House will never approve it and I, as your President, will never sign it,” Trump wrote. “Why are they allowing Fentanyl to pour into our Country unchecked, and without penalty. What is wrong with them, other than suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome, commonly known as TDS? Who can want this to happen to our beautiful families, and why? To the people of the Great States of Kentucky, Alaska, and Maine, please contact these Senators and get them to FINALLY adhere to Republican Values and Ideals.” Last week, Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, duties that he said would be “permanent.” The White House said it expects the auto tariffs on cars and light-duty trucks will generate up to $100 billion in federal revenue. Trump said that he hopes to bring in $600 billion to $1 trillion in tariff revenue in the next year or two. Trump also said the tariffs would lead to a manufacturing boom in the U.S., with auto companies building new plants, expanding existing plants and adding jobs. Trump predicts his protectionist trade policies will create jobs, make the nation rich and help reduce trade deficits and the federal government’s persistent deficits. The “Liberation Day” tariffs follow months of discussion since Trump took office in January. On the campaign trail, Trump frequently called “tariff” the most beautiful word in English. Some economists have predicted Trump’s tariffs could mean higher prices for U.S. consumers. The Budget Lab at Yale modeled a broad 20% but noted, “It is highly uncertain whether this is the policy that will be announced April 2.” The model suggests that prices would by 2.1% to 2.6% in the short run, the equivalent of an average per household consumer cost of $3,400 to 4,200 in 2024 dollars. Business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Farm Bureau Federation, have urged Trump to back off tariff threats. Trump has promised that his tariffs would shift the tax burden away from Americans and onto foreign countries, but tariffs are generally paid by the people who import the foreign products. Those importers then have a choice: Absorb the loss or pass it on to consumers through higher prices. The president also promised tariffs would make America “rich as hell.” Reprinted with permission from The Center Square. The post Trump Proclaims “Liberation Day” for American Trade appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – At least six nuclear-capable B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have been seen at Camp Thunder Bay on Diego Garcia, a remote joint U.S.-U.K. base in the Indian Ocean, according to satellite imagery analyzed on Wednesday by the Associated Press. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a buildup of American military assets in the Middle East, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. The move includes the deployment of additional warplanes to the region as the U.S. bombing campaign in Yemen enters its third week and tensions with Iran continue to escalate. However, the Pentagon did not disclose the specific types of aircraft involved or their exact destinations, citing operational security concerns. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell emphasized the U.S. commitment to protecting its forces in the region, stating, “Should Iran or its proxies threaten American personnel and interests in the region, the United States will take decisive action to defend our people.” The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air force commander, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, threatened to target 50,000 American troops in the region earlier this week, stating: “The Americans have at least 10 bases in the region, around Iran, with more than 50,000 troops – this means they are sitting in a glass house. Someone sitting in a glass house does not throw stones at others.” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issued a warning on Monday, pledging retaliation for any potential U.S. actions. “The Zionist entity and the Americans will suffer a severe and powerful blow if they take any hostile action,” Khamenei declared during a speech marking the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The Diego Garcia base hosts B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and B-52 Stratofortress bombers, making it a key hub for operations across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It also houses around 4,000 military personnel and contractors, most of them American. While B-2 bombers have been used against Houthi targets in Yemen, experts say their deployment is excessive, as the targets aren’t deeply buried. The stealth aircraft, however, is capable of carrying the 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator — a weapon designed for heavily fortified sites, such as Iran’s nuclear facilities. Earlier today, Worthy News reported Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned that any U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities would have “catastrophic” consequences for the entire region, responding to former President Donald Trump’s threat to Iran of “bombing the likes they have never seen before.” The post B-2 Stealth Bomber Presence Grows at U.S. Base Within Range of Iran, Yemen appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – 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.” In an interview with International Affairs, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov issued a strong warning about the potential fallout of any U.S. military action against Iran. “The consequences of this, especially if the nuclear infrastructure is hit, could be catastrophic for the entire region,” Ryabkov said. He stressed that the impact wouldn’t stop with the immediate damage. “I am not even talking about what kind of consequences this may have in terms of Tehran’s actions, which our Iranian colleagues are also talking about openly and clearly,” he added. Ryabkov urged all parties to act before it’s too late. “So while there is still time and the ‘train has not left,’ we need to redouble our efforts to try to reach an agreement on a reasonable basis.” He concluded by offering Russia’s support in facilitating dialogue: “Russia is ready to offer its good offices here to Washington, Tehran, and everyone who is interested in this.” Growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran have renewed fears of a possible military confrontation. President Donald Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have both intensified their rhetoric, further heightening the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program. Trump has reinstated his “maximum pressure” campaign, reimposing strict sanctions designed to cripple Iran’s economy and curb its nuclear ambitions. Although Iran has refused direct negotiations under these terms, it has expressed openness to indirect talks — a move some analysts warn may be a stalling tactic to advance its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning in an interview with NBC, stating: “If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing. It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.” IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM PEACEFUL? Last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran has ramped up production of uranium enriched to 60% — just below the 90% needed for weapons use. The agency warned that Iran now has enough of this material to make six nuclear bombs if further enriched, a process experts say could be done rapidly. Despite Iran’s growing uranium stockpile, analysts say it still lacks the technology and expertise needed to assemble a functional nuclear warhead — a complex “weaponization” phase requiring advanced engineering and precision. Critics of the Iranian regime have been warning for years of Iran’s intentions of developing nuclear weapons, despite Iranian claims publicly that it is only for peaceful purposes. However, the credibility of these denials is eroded by the persistent calls from Iranian leaders for the “Death of Israel,” referring to it as the “Little Satan” and advocating for the destruction of the United States, labeling it as the “Great Satan.” Such rhetoric casts doubt on their declarations of pursuing a peaceful nuclear program. IRAN’S NUCLEAR AMBITIONS CONNECTED TO PROPHECY? While the West often views Iran’s nuclear program through a secular lens, the spiritual aspect, which plays a central role in driving Iran’s nuclear ambitions, should not be overlooked. Iran is the only country where Twelver Shi’ism is the state religion. Twelver Shīʿism, the largest branch of Shīʿa Islam, makes up about 85% of Shīʿas. “Twelver” signifies belief in twelve divinely appointed leaders, the Twelve Imams, with the last, Imam al-Mahdi, expected to return as the Mahdi. Twelvers see the Imams as Muhammad’s spiritual and political successors, guiding with justice and interpreting Islamic law and the Qur’an’s inner meanings. They are viewed as infallible (Ismah) and divinely chosen (nass). The Twelvers believe that the Mahdi is expected to appear in times of extreme chaos, returning alongside Jesus as a messiah to bring peace and establish Islam globally. Twelver beliefs, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and threats toward Israel and the West have raised concerns. Critics suggest that Iran’s Supreme Leader might incite conflict to hasten the 12th Imam’s arrival. Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad has even called for the Imam’s return at the UN, asserting that the Islamic Revolution’s primary goal is to prepare for his reappearance. The post Russia Warns US Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Region appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – 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. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday that the Israeli Air Force, aided by Shin Bet intelligence, struck a target in Dahiyeh, Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut. Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir, a member of Hezbollah’s Unit 3900 and Iran’s Quds Force, was killed in the strike, the IDF said. He had directed Hamas terrorists and helped plan an imminent attack on Israeli civilians. “The strike targeted a Hezbollah terrorist who had recently directed Hamas operatives and assisted them in planning a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians. Due to the immediate threat the terrorist posed, the IDF and ISA acted to eliminate him and removed the threat,” the IDF said in a statement. The Israeli statement accused Hezbollah of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with Lebanon, adding that the IDF, Shin Bet, and Mossad “will continue to operate to thwart any threat posed to Israeli civilians in Israeli territory and outside of it.” After the past Friday morning’s airstrikes in Beirut—launched in response to rockets fired at northern Israel—Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem warned Saturday that if Israeli strikes continue and the Lebanese government remains inactive, Hezbollah will respond directly. It remains unclear whether the group will retaliate for the assassination of Bdeir. The post Israel Eliminates Hezbollah, IRGC Quds Force Operative in Beirut Strike appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News JERUSALEM/DAMASCUS (Worthy News) -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. The move by Turkish forces was also intended to step up attacks against the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, well-informed sources announced. Ankara and Damascus have been negotiating a defense pact since December following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. “The agreement would see Turkey provide air cover and military protection for Syria’s new government, which currently lacks a functioning military,” reported the well-informed Middle East Eye (MEE) online news service. Turkey eventually aims to establish “a layered air defense system in and around the base, which would have short-, medium- and long-range air defense capabilities against a variety of threats, from jets to drones to missiles,” MEE added. However, Israel reportedly views Turkey’s military presence in Syria as a potential threat amid ongoing tensions between Jerusalem and Ankara. ‘ZIONIST ISRAEL’ On Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly called for the destruction of “Zionist Israel,” seen as code words for Jews and their nation. “We see what is happening in Palestine. May Allah destroy Zionist Israel in his holy name,” Erdogan was heard saying in comments monitored by Worthy News. He spoke after visiting a mosque to mark the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the end of what Muslims view as the “holy month” of Ramadan. “We must see what is happening there [in Israel], and therefore, we must unite, be strong, and be brothers here. May Allah always strengthen our unity,” Erdogan added. Yet Ankara claims it aims “to stabilize” Syria, which borders Israel, by leveraging its military capabilities. Turkish officials say that Turkey seeks to fill “the power vacuum” in Syria left by the withdrawal of Russia and Iran. It was not immediately clear whether the move could complicate possible airstrikes by Israel and the United States of Iran over its nuclear program. Both allies have expressed concern that Tehran has enriched uranium to nearly weapons-grade level. That could bring the Islamic Republic closer to obtaining nuclear weapons, according to the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The post Turkish Forces Taking Over Syria Airbase Worrying Israel appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (Worthy News) – 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. Trump plans to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday on all nations that put duties on U.S. imports, which the president has been calling “Liberation Day” for American trade. Trump’s plans have roiled U.S. and global markets, but the president has yet to get into specifics ahead of Wednesday’s planned announcement. “The president said last night he has made a decision and a determination,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. “He is going to announce that decision tomorrow.” Leavitt said Trump was working with his trade and tariff team to finalize the deal, which she said would be a “perfect deal for the American people.” The tariffs Trump is expected to announce Wednesday will go into effect immediately, Leavitt said. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Trump steered the U.S. economy to new heights in his term and plans to the same this time. “You have to trust the president’s instincts on the economy. Why? This isn’t blind faith. Remember what he accomplished in the first administration. Before COVID, we had the greatest economy in the history of the world. Not the U.S, the whole world,” Johnson said. “Every demographic was doing better because we cut taxes, cut regulations and we made a better economic environment for everyone to succeed.” Johnson said Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariff policy “is one that makes a lot of common sense.” Johnson said he ultimately expects other countries to reduce tariffs on American products “This is a different world, it’s a much more integrated, complex economy. And the president’s absolutely right when he says we have to think about America’s interest first because if we don’t, we’re not going to maintain our status as the great super power,” Johnson said. “If we raise and match their tariff policy, I think ultimately what happens is you get back to a free trade agreement. These countries that engaged in this disparity – this raw deal for Americans for so long – it’ll get their attention and they’ll, I think, reduce their tariffs on us.” Johnson said Trump’s plans for “Liberation Day” on April 2 could include challenges. “It may be rocky in the beginning, but I think that this will make sense for Americans and it will help all Americans,” the House Speaker said. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Trump’s tariff plan will help U.S. workers. “No American President in modern history has recognized the wide-ranging and harmful foreign trade barriers American exporters face more than President Trump,” said Greer. “Under his leadership, this administration is working diligently to address these unfair and non-reciprocal practices, helping restore fairness and put hardworking American businesses and workers first in the global market.” Last week, Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, duties that he said would be “permanent.” The White House said it expects the auto tariffs on cars and light-duty trucks will generate up to $100 billion in federal revenue. Trump said eventually he hopes to bring in $600 billion to $1 trillion in tariff revenue in the next year or two. Trump also said the tariffs would lead to a manufacturing boom in the U.S., with auto companies building new plants, expanding existing plants and adding jobs. Trump predicts his protectionist trade policies will create jobs, make the nation rich and help reduce both trade deficits and the federal government’s persistent deficits. The “Liberation Day” tariffs come after months of talk since Trump took office in January. On the campaign trail, Trump frequently called “tariff” the most beautiful word in the English language. Some economists have predicted Trump’s tariffs could mean higher prices for U.S. consumers. The Budget Lab at Yale modeled a broad 20%, but noted “it is highly uncertain whether this is the policy that will be announced April 2.” The model suggests that prices would by 2.1% to 2.6% in the short run, the equivalent of an average per household consumer cost of $3,400 to 4,200 in 2024 dollars. Leavitt said Tuesday that Trump’s tariff plan was long-term when asked how they could affect senior citizens living on a fixed income. “Tomorrow’s announcement is to protect future generations of the senior citizens you mentioned,” she said. “It’s for their kids and their grandkids. To ensure that there are jobs here in the United States of America for their children to live the American dream.” Last week, S&P Global said U.S. consumers could reduce spending in the near-term. “We think Americans will soon pull back on purchases, dealing a blow to the world’s biggest economy, which is largely fueled by consumer spending,” the credit-rating agency said, noting a recession was possible in the next year. Business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Farm Bureau Federation, have urged Trump to back off tariff threats. Trump has promised that his tariffs would shift the tax burden away from Americans and onto foreign countries, but tariffs are generally paid by the people who import the foreign products. Those importers then have a choice: Absorb the loss or pass it on to consumers through higher prices. The president also promised tariffs would make America “rich as hell.” Reprinted with permission from The Center Square. The post White House Says Trump’s Tariffs Will Be ‘Perfect Deal’ for U.S. appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Steve Wilson | The Center Square (Worthy News) – 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. In the 6th Congressional District, state Sen. Randy Fine was projected to defeat Democrat Josh Weil with about 56% of the vote with 98% of ballots counted, according to unofficial results. The race was necessitated by the resignation of former U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, a Republican who became President Donald Trump’s national security advisor. Tuesday’s outcome was closer than Waltz’s last race, when he won by 34 points. Florida Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was the projected winner over Democrat Gay Valimont with 56% of the unofficial vote tally with 93% counted to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. Gaetz resigned his U.S. House seat after being nominated by Trump to be the U.S. attorney general, but he later dropped out of the running because the Republican firebrand and Trump ally faced a tough confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate due to a House ethics investigation. Trump instead nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was easily confirmed. With the wins, the GOP will pad their U.S. still slim House majority to 220 seats to 213 for Democrats. Reprinted with permission from The Center Square. The post Republicans Pad U.S. House Majority With Two Florida Special Election Wins appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square (Worthy News) – Border crossings reached a new low in March, according to the Trump administration. “Border Patrol encounters for the month of March was 7,181 total,” wrote border czar Tom Homan on X, formerly Twitter. “I started as a Border Patrol Agent in 1984, which was 41 years ago. I cannot recall a single month since then that the numbers have been that low.” Homan has held key positions in Immigration and Customs Enforcement under both the Obama administration and the first Trump administration. The March 2025 total is down 94% from one year ago, according to reporting from The New York Post. Illegal border crossings reached record highs under President Joe Biden, with total nationwide migrant encounters exceeding 10.1 million by August 2024, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Center Square previously reported that that figure did not include about 2 million “gotaways” – people who entered the U.S. illegally and evaded capture, bringing the total to over 12.5 million. The new total for the month of March is less than figures reported for one day at times during the Biden administration. Homan compared March’s total to daily figures under the Biden administration “[This] is a far cry from the more than 11,000 a day that we saw for a time period under Biden. The men and women of the Border Patrol have proven what they can accomplish when they are allowed to do their job and complete the mission of their agency,” Homan wrote. Skeptics have said the administration has exaggerated its successes at the border, though there has been a sizable drop-off in border encounters and illegal immigration since January. The trend is so pronounced that migrant facilities have started to close. Both federal and state facilities used to detain and process illegal migrants have closed in Texas, The Center Square reported. Reprinted with permission from The Center Square. The post Border Crossings Reach New Low, Administration Says appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News BEIJING/TAIPEI (Worthy News) – 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. Beijing said Tuesday the drills of Taiwan’s north, south, and east coasts are a “stern warning” against separatism and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a “parasite.” In response, Taiwan sent warships to China’s navy approaching its shores, several sources said. Unlike the war games last year, China did not formally name the exercises, which are happening after a rise in Chinese rhetoric against Lai. At least one former Taiwanese government minister suggested China may feel emboldened by Trump’s refusal comment in response to a question about whether the U.S. would ever allow China to take control of Taiwan by force. “I never comment on that,” Trump said at the White House on February 26. “I don’t want to ever put myself in that position.” Trump spoke during a Cabinet meeting in response to a reporter’s question about whether it was his policy that China would never take Taiwan by force while he is president. His predecessor, Joe Biden, took a different approach, saying U.S. forces would defend Taiwan if China were to attack. NO SECURITY GUARANTEES And having watched Trump’s refusal to give Ukraine security guarantees to help end its war with invading Russia, China may feel the time is right to invade Taiwan. Yingtai Lung, a former culture minister of Taiwan, noticed that “President Trump pulled back on America’s strong support for Ukraine and added insult to injury by humiliating its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the White House in late February. Now people in Taiwan are wondering: If the United States could do that to Ukraine to cozy up to Russia, will it do the same to us to cozy up to China?” For decades, she added, “Taiwan’s leaders have framed our standoff with China — which claims Taiwan as its own territory and vows to take it, by force if necessary — as a defense of freedom and democracy, underpinned by the expectation that the United States would back us up if China were to invade.” However, the ex-minister added, “This created a false sense of security, allowing Taiwan’s politicians and people to delay a national reckoning over the best way for us to deal with China in order to ensure the long-term survival of our democracy.” Yet with “Mr. Trump casting aside democratic values and America’s friends, Taiwan must begin an immediate, serious national conversation about how to secure peace with China on terms that are acceptable to us, rather than letting bigger powers decide our future.” Lung commented in a Tuesday opinion guest essay in The New York Times newspaper titled: “The Clock is Ticking for Taiwan.” However, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly criticized Beijing during his recent Asia visit, describing Japan on Sunday as indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression. MILITARY COMMAND CENTER He stressed that Japan was crucial in implementing a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in the country. “We share a warrior ethos that defines our forces,” Hegseth told Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani at a meeting in Tokyo. “Japan is our indispensable partner in deterring communist Chinese military aggression,” including across the Taiwan Strait, he added. Yet on Tuesday, it was China calling the shots, sending its army, navy, air, and rocket forces to surround Taiwan in a move aimed at practicing a blockade of the self-ruled island. Taiwan’s government condemned the drills, with the presidential office saying China was “widely recognized by the international community as a troublemaker” and that the government has the confidence and ability to defend itself. Taiwan officials said over 10 Chinese military ships had approached close to Taiwan’s 24 nautical miles (44 kilometers) contiguous zone, and Taiwan sent its warships to respond. China views Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out annexing the self-ruled island by force. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, saying only the Taiwanese people can decide their future. The post China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan After Trump Comments (Worthy News Focus) appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News KUALA LUMPUR (Worthy News) – 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. https://www.worthynews.com/wordpressimages/2025/04/Pipeline-Bursts-Inferno.mp4 Witnesses saw a massive fireball showering flaming debris from the sky and shattering windows outside Kuala Lumpur, the capital. National oil company Petronas announced that the fire had started at one of its natural gas pipelines but did not explain why it had burst into flames. The inferno caused 20-story flames and a vast crater in an empty area near a residential neighborhood, according to witnesses and footage seen by Worthy News. Malaysia’s Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad told the media that among the 145 injured people were at least three children. He said “67 people” were still being treated at public hospitals, primarily for second and third-degree burns, while “37 others sought treatment from clinics and private hospitals.” The fire department said the fire damaged 190 houses and 148 cars. Investigations were underway into the cause of the fire. Authorities said homes within 290 meters (yards) of the site will remain off-limits for now. MUCH DAMAGE “There is a lot of damage across housing areas,” warned Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who visited affected residents and pledged financial aid for victims. He told them the government and Petronas would be responsible for repairing affected homes, which could take months. Survivors in evacuation centers described scenes of chaos that started with an explosion. “The fire is really raging high. And then once you can see debris – you’re talking about debris which is still on fire – started to fall all over the place, that’s (when) we know something bad has happened,” recalled Raja Hilmy Bin Raja Idris, 59, whose house was 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the fire. Evian Wee, 50, told reporters that she initially thought a tornado or earthquake had struck. “I saw a red glow moving around … I kept hearing things falling – glass, stones, all crashing in. All the windows were shattered,” she explained. “It started off with the explosion; then the windows started shaking violently. That’s when we realized it was an explosion that led to the fire.” Petronas said it had “isolated” the pipeline and was working closely with all relevant parties to “ensure the safety” of the surrounding community and environment and the security of gas supply to the country. Yet those efforts came too late for many impacted by the fireball-shaking parts of the Southeast Asian nation. The post Pipeline Fireball In Malaysia Injures Many (Video) appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News JAKARTA (Worthy News) – 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. In one of the latest known incidents, the Toraja Christian Church of Lanraki was targeted in the village of Paccerakkang in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province, where it had gathered in a home for two years, sources told Worthy News. “Due to the growth of this church, the believers applied for an official permit to build a facility that would accommodate their expanding congregation. Initially, the permit process was going well. However, on February 4, a banner was installed in the community declaring that nearby residents were strongly opposed to the construction – along with all other religious-related activities in the area,” said Christian advocacy group Voice Of the Martyrs Canada (VOMC). Despite the opposition, church leaders remain determined to continue meeting with residents to obtain approval for the construction, Christians said. Separately in Bandung, the capital of Indonesia’s West Java province, a protest was held against Catholic church members on March 5 “opposing the use of a particular building for worship services,” VOMC told Worthy News. “When the facility was first built, the congregation did not have a church permit – a process that can take months or years to complete. Therefore, the building was designated as a multi-purpose facility that would be used not only for worship but other community activities as well,” VOMC added. However, the advocacy group explained that “local protestors are now demanding that the building not be used for worship, even though it is owned by the Catholic church and the official permit application is currently in process. ” ANTI-CHURCH PROTEST Soon after, a protest reportedly occurred when community leaders discussed an application to construct a church building in Wakatobi in the Indonesian province of South East Sulawesi. Christians said the March 10 meeting was interrupted by a protest involving residents opposing the building plans. “Ultimately, the application was rejected for allegedly failing to meet Ministry of Religion regulations,” explained VOMC, which closely followed the case. “Furthermore, the opposing community leaders asserted that, since the Wakatobi police occasionally provided a place for Christians to hold their worship services, the construction of the church building was unnecessary,” the group stressed. The cases have highlighted concerns about the registration process for churches in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation. VOMC recalled that one church in the city of Bogor, 60 kilometers (37 miles) south of the national capital Jakarta, “took more than 15 years to receive approval from the government. ” It said it had urged supporters to “Pray that the members of these three churches, and others throughout Indonesia who are likewise experiencing opposition, will officially be permitted to gather together for worship and fellowship.” CHRISTIAN FAITH VOMC also hopes that more people come to faith in Christ and that, despite ongoing opposition, local Christians will “share the love and grace of Jesus with those around them.” That isn’t easy. Especially “Non-traditional Christian communities Baptists and Pentecostals are targeted by communities and radical Islamic groups if they proselytize. Neighbors will often attempt to hinder the building of new churches, and authorities can delay issuing permits,” said advocacy group Open Doors in a recent assessment. The most “violations against Christians” are experienced in Aceh, the only province governed by Sharia law, Open Doors noticed. “The building of new churches in Aceh is virtually impossible, and converts from Islam face the strongest pressure there.” Yet, recent reports suggest that some of these policies have already spread to other regions in Indonesia. Those identifying as Christians comprise more than 10 percent of the country’s 282 million people, according to the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Church officials told Worthy News that the actual figure may be much higher as “a growing number of Muslims are turning to faith in Christ.” The post Indonesia Christians Facing Muslim Opposition appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

Friend, perfection is coming! Matthew 6:30-34 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today, and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? O you of little faith! Do not worry then, saying, "What shall we eat?" or, "What shall we drink?" or, "What shall we wear?" For after all these things do the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. In Biblical Hebrew, the verb tenses are not like our "past", "present", and "future" – there are only two: "perfect" and "imperfect." The "imperfect" tense is that which is not yet, not done, or not completed. The "perfect" is that which is done, complete, and finished. The Bible speaks of things that are yet to come in the perfect tense as if they are already completed; (also called the "prophetic past"). God can have a finished work that hasn’t happened yet -- for example, our salvation! In Messiah, we are a finished work that hasn't happened yet. We are becoming what we are already in Him. Yeshua (Jesus) instructed us to pray "on earth as it is in heaven." Since we (believers) are born from above -- from the finished, perfect work of God, we are already participating in His perfection, though we are still on earth doing His will. Friend, so, reflect on this truth of your already complete perfection in Yeshua. You will look at your problems a little differently -- actually, be less worried about them from this "Heavenly" point of view. You may still be working them out with fear and trembling, yet rest in this simple and amazing fact: in Yeshua, they are already resolved! Your family in the Lord with much agape love, George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah (George & Obi - Mansfield, Texas | Baht Rivka - Israel | Elianna - Married living in Missouri) Editor's Note: Feel free to share any of our content from Worthy, including Devotions, News articles, and more, on your social platforms. You have full permission to copy and repost anything we produce. Editor's Note: During this war, we have been live blogging throughout the day -- sometimes minute by minute on our Telegram channel. Be sure to check it out! 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. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News NEW DELHI (Worthy News) – 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.” Devoted Christians fear they could be targeted for sharing their faith with non-Christians in the mainly Hindu nation. In a recent public meeting for International Women’s Day on March 8, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav equated such conversions with child molestation, adding that “both crimes warrant the imposition of capital punishment.” “Our government will not tolerate conversion and misconduct. For criminals or those who are involved in religious conversion, we will ensure that they get the death penalty,” he said. The state’s Religious Freedom Act, enacted in 2021, is intended “to protect” people from being “forcefully or fraudulently” converted from one religion to another. ANTI-CONVERSION LAWS Similar anti-conversion laws are also presently being enforced within ten other states throughout India, Worthy News learned. “Unfortunately, such laws have been widely abused,” cautioned Voice Of the Martyrs Canada (VOMC), which supports Christians facing persecution. “Militant groups have stirred up violent mob attacks against Christians, falsely claiming that the believers were involved in bribery and other ways of tricking people into converting,” the group added. VOMC said it was among Christians to “Pray that this intended change to Madhya Pradesh’s legislation will not be instituted and that followers of Jesus will no longer be falsely accused under India’s anti-conversion laws.” Those identifying as Christians comprise just over two percent of India’s mainly Hindu population of roughly 1.4 billion people, according to official estimates. Yet the Christian faith is spreading in India, prompting Hindu-led authorities to try to stop the trend with stricter anti-conversion laws in several states, Christian research suggests. The post India Christians Fear Execution For Conversion appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – 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. Ma Yan, a 33-year-old from Zhenxiong, Yunnan, embraced Christianity in college and later became a house church preacher in Yinchuan, Ningxia Province, relocating there to serve. On February 10 2025, Ma Yan was tried for organizing a small Christian gathering in Yinchuan’s Jinfeng District, Ningxia, which was disrupted by a police raid on August 9, 2024, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). On March 24, 2025, the Yinchuan Railway Transportation Court in China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region sentenced Hui Christian Pastor Ma Yan to nine months in prison for organizing religious meetings deemed unauthorized by local authorities. Sources from CSW indicate that Ma Yan pleaded guilty to ‘organizing illegal gatherings,’ opting for a charge that carries a lighter sentence and less moral stigma compared to other potential charges. According to the US-based rights group China Aid, Pastor Ma Yan’s nine-month sentence will be reduced by 32 days due to time already served in administrative detentions. Since he has been in criminal detention since August 20, 2024, he is scheduled for release on April 17, 2025. In the 2025 World Watch List by Open Doors, China is ranked 15th out of 50 for severe Christian persecution, up four spots from the previous year. This rise is due to stricter regulatory enforcement, resulting in the shutdown of unregistered churches and heightened scrutiny of official ones. Open Doors estimates there are about 96.7 million Christians in China. Since the People’s Republic of China was established in 1949, Christianity has seen explosive growth from 4 million Christians to an estimated 58 million Protestants and 9 million Catholics by 2010. Despite ongoing intense persecution and strict government controls, current estimates suggest that there are between 80 to 100 million Christians in China, including both officially registered members and those in unregistered house church communities. The post China: Pastor Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News LONDON (Worthy News) – 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. The accord would be its first significant trade deal with Washington since Britain exited the European Union in a princess that became known as Brexit. Since departing the EU at the start of the decade, Britain had unsuccessfully tried to strike an agreement with the United States under the previous Conservative government. Yet in a sign of hope, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Donald Trump held “productive negotiations” towards “a U.K.-U.S. economic prosperity deal” in a phone call, Downing Street said. The pair reportedly agreed that negotiations will “continue at pace” in the Sunday night call. Their talks came after Britain’s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper warned that “no option is off the table” regarding a British response to any U.S. tariffs. STILL HOPEFUL The warnings came although Starmer, leader of the Labour party that won power in July, visited Washington in late February before returning “hopeful” that an accord could be reached. Britain appeared to seek a deal before April 2, which Trump has termed “Liberation Day,” when he unveils supposedly “reciprocal” tariff tailored to different trading partners. Ahead of the widely awaited Trump announcement, volatility gripped global markets, with stocks erasing losses in the final stretch of what market watchers called “a jittery quarter.” At least some equities bounced back, and bonds moved away from session highs. Gold, traditionally a safe-haven in times of crisis, climbed to a record of well above $3,100 per ounce. From New York to London and Tokyo, stocks were hit by intense swings. While the S&P 500 index of 500 leading companies wiped out a 1.7 percent slide, U.S. shares saw their worst quarter compared to the rest of the world since 2009, Bloomberg News agency reported. Defensive groups outperformed, and energy producers joined a rally in oil as Trump suggested the U.S. may work to curtail crude shipments from Russia. The post Britain Rushes To Reach US Trade Deal appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent Worthy News PARIS/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – 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. She and her lawyer vowed to appeal the ruling. Judges at the Paris criminal court found Le Pen and her National Rally party guilty of diverting 4.4 million euros ($ 4.8 million) in European Union funds to finance activities related to their domestic agenda. Le Pen, 56, was sentenced to two years in prison and given an immediate five-year election ban, complicating her ambitions of replacing President Emmanuel Macron. It came as a significant setback for both Le Pen and her National Rally, seen as far-right by observers after past antisemitic rhetoric uttered by the party’s late founder, Jean Louis Marie Le Pen. “The rule of law has been totally violated by this decision,” Marine Le Pen said in an interview. “I didn’t expect the judges would go that far against the democratic process.” Le Pen claimed that the ruling was a deliberate effort to prevent her from gaining the presidency. POPULAR POLITICIAN In a Sunday poll for the weekly Journal du Dimanche, between 34 percent and 37 percent of those surveyed said they planned to vote for her in the first round of France’s two-step presidential election process, more than 10 points clear of her nearest rival. Observers have drawn parallels with the U.S. President Donald J. Trump won a second term with what he viewed as politically motivated criminal cases hanging over him. Like Le Pen, he has made trenchant opposition to immigration a cornerstone of his program. Le Pen’s conviction had broader implications for leaders who participated in a recent “Make Europe Great Again” gathering to broaden further support for nation-first right-wing and even far-right parties. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a close ally of her and Trump, was among the first European leaders to condemn Monday’s court ruling. “Je suis Marine,” Orban said on social media platform X following the court ruling in solidarity with Le Pen. Russia also condemned the sentencing of Le Pen and the banning from running for office for five years, calling it a politically motivated attack on democratic norms. “More and more European capitals are going down the path of violating democratic norms,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “We do not interfere in France’s internal affairs and never have,” Peskov added. “But our observation of European capitals shows that they do not shy away from stepping outside the bounds of democracy in the political process.” Critics have questioned Russia’s democratic norms after it invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The post France’s Le Pen Sentenced To Prison, Banned From Running In Election appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – 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. Iran warns that any strike would open a costly “Pandora’s box,” with all underground missile bases now launch-ready, according to the Tehran Times—a state-aligned English daily founded in 1979 as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution.” #EXCLUSIVE Information received by the Tehran Times indicates that Iran's missiles are loaded onto launchers in all underground missile cities and are ready for launch. Opening the Pandora's box will come at a heavy cost for the U.S. government and its allies. pic.twitter.com/IR6YsxclYP — Tehran Times (@TehranTimes79) March 30, 2025 Iranian armed forces are calling for a preemptive strike on the Diego Garcia base to deter a potential U.S. attack. A senior Iranian official told The Telegraph: “Top commanders are being urged to launch preemptive strikes on the island and its base if Trump’s threats have become more serious.” He added: “Discussions about the island have intensified since the Americans deployed bombers there.” The Diego Garcia base hosts B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and B-52 Stratofortress bombers, making it a key hub for operations across Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It also houses around 4,000 military personnel and contractors, most of them American. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air force commander, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, threatened to target 50,000 American troops in the region, stating: “The Americans have at least 10 bases in the region, around Iran, with more than 50,000 troops – this means they are sitting in a glass house. Someone sitting in a glass house does not throw stones at others.” The IRGC deputy commander also warned that “there is very great capability to harm the US at sea.” Worthy News reported last week that the U.S. extended the USS Harry S. Truman’s Red Sea deployment, sent another carrier to the region, and deployed five B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia—signaling possible imminent strikes on Iran. While aboard Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that rejecting his nuclear deal could lead to “bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.” He told reporters, “We’ll see if we can get something done. And if not, it’s going to be a bad situation.” He added, “I would prefer a deal to the other alternative, which I think everybody in this plane knows what that is, and that’s never going to be pretty.” Following the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded to President Trump’s threats during a sermon on Monday, stating: “First, if any hostile act is committed from outside, though the likelihood is not high, it will undoubtedly be met with a strong counterstrike. Second, if the enemy, as in previous years, seeks to incite internal sedition, the nation will respond decisively to the instigators, just as it has in the past.” Earlier in his sermon, he stated, “This criminal, wicked, and malevolent Zionist group must be eliminated from Palestine and the region, and by the grace and power of God, this will happen. Efforts in this regard are a religious, moral, and human duty for all of humanity.” President Trump has repeatedly backed Israel against Iranian threats, warning in March 2025 that any attack would trigger a strong U.S. response. He stressed confronting Iran is key to Israel’s security and regional stability. IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM PEACEFUL? Last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran has ramped up production of uranium enriched to 60% — just below the 90% needed for weapons use. The agency warned that Iran now has enough of this material to make six nuclear bombs if further enriched, a process experts say could be done rapidly. Despite Iran’s growing uranium stockpile, analysts say it still lacks the technology and expertise needed to assemble a functional nuclear warhead — a complex “weaponization” phase requiring advanced engineering and precision. Critics of the Iranian regime have been warning for years of Iran’s intentions of developing nuclear weapons, despite Iranian claims publicly that it is only for peaceful purposes. However, the credibility of these denials is eroded by the persistent calls from Iranian leaders for the “Death of Israel,” referring to it as the “Little Satan” and advocating for the destruction of the United States, labeling it as the “Great Satan.” Such rhetoric casts doubt on their declarations of pursuing a peaceful nuclear program. IRAN’S NUCLEAR AMBITIONS CONNECTED TO PROPHECY? While the West often views Iran’s nuclear program through a secular lens, the spiritual aspect, which plays a central role in driving Iran’s nuclear ambitions, should not be overlooked. Iran is the only country where Twelver Shi’ism is the state religion. Twelver Shīʿism, the largest branch of Shīʿa Islam, makes up about 85% of Shīʿas. “Twelver” signifies belief in twelve divinely appointed leaders, the Twelve Imams, with the last, Imam al-Mahdi, expected to return as the Mahdi. Twelvers see the Imams as Muhammad’s spiritual and political successors, guiding with justice and interpreting Islamic law and the Qur’an’s inner meanings. They are viewed as infallible (Ismah) and divinely chosen (nass). The Twelvers believe that the Mahdi is expected to appear in times of extreme chaos, returning alongside Jesus as a messiah to bring peace and establish Islam globally. Twelver beliefs, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and threats toward Israel and the West have raised concerns. Critics suggest that Iran’s Supreme Leader might incite conflict to hasten the 12th Imam’s arrival. Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad has even called for the Imam’s return at the UN, asserting that the Islamic Revolution’s primary goal is to prepare for his reappearance. The post Iran Ready to Strike: Missiles Ready, Preemptive Strike Urged appeared first on Worthy Christian News. View the full article

Friend, speak up already! Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. An elderly lady was returning home after a church service when she was surprised by an intruder. She discovered a man robbing her home. "Stop!" she shouted, "Acts 2:38!" (Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins). The burglar froze in place, allowing the woman to call the police and report the burglary calmly. When the police arrived and detained the man, the officer curiously asked him, "Why did you stop when she cited scripture?" The burglar, still shaken, replied, "Scripture? I thought she said she had an ax and two .38s!" While the story brings a smile, it also highlights a profound truth—we frequently underestimate the power of God's Word. It is readily available, and within easy reach, yet we often fail to use it to speak victory into our situations. God desires for our faith to flourish, but how does faith grow? As it is written, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God!" [Romans 10:17] By dedicating ourselves to studying His Word, we unlock new spiritual insights, soak in its wisdom, and grasp His Will. Billy Graham once remarked, "If you are ignorant of God's Word, you will always be ignorant of His will." I am convinced that God continues to communicate with us through His Word. Howard Hendricks once stated, “God wants to communicate with you in the 21st century. He wrote His message in a book. He asks you to come and study that book for three compelling reasons: it’s essential for growth. It’s essential for maturity. It’s essential for equipping you, training you, so that you might be an available, clean, sharp instrument in His hands to accomplish His purposes." He concluded by saying, "So the real question confronting you now is: How can you afford not to be in God’s Word?" Friend, when we study the Word, we're not just reading text but engaging with God's voice, preparing ourselves to serve His purposes. Thus, the challenge is clear: we must prioritize and value our time studying His Word. By doing so, we will be fully equipped for His service. [2 Timothy 3:16-17] Your family in the Lord with much agape love, George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah (George & Obi - Gulfport, Mississippi | Baht Rivka - Israel | Elianna - Married living in Missouri) Editor's Note: Feel free to share any of our content from Worthy, including Devotions, News articles, and more, on your social platforms. You have full permission to copy and repost anything we produce. Editor's Note: During this war, we have been live blogging throughout the day -- sometimes minute by minute on our Telegram channel. Be sure to check it out! 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. View the full article