India Church Attack Injures Dozens
Some 50 Christians were attacked during a Sunday service in western India, the latest in a series of attacks targeting churches in the mainly Hindu nation, Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Month: February 2025
Decline Christianity Has Ended In US, Report Finds
A prominent U.S. based think tank says the years long decline of Christianity in the United States has ended, amid reports of “revival” gatherings at campuses across the nation.
Hamas Quietly Transfers Remains of 4 Hostages to Israel During Late-Night Operation
Israel received the bodies of four hostages, held by Hamas in Gaza for over 16 months, in a low-key, nighttime transfer on Wednesday, avoiding the dramatic displays seen in previous handovers.
Trump Seeks 25 Percent Tariffs On EU Goods, Raising Trade War Prospect
U.S. President Donald J. Trump effectively launched a trade war against the European Union, saying the 27-nation bloc was formed “to screw” the United States and that he seeks to introduce 25 percent tariffs on imported EU goods.
Mossad Chief: Hezbollah Beeper Op Was War’s Turning Point
Mossad Director David Barnea described the September 17, 2024 operation that targeted Hezbollah with explosives embedded in their beepers as the “turning point” in the war against the terrorist organization.
White House Prepares for ‘Maximum Elimination’ of Federal Workers Allowed by Law
The White House sent a memo to several federal agencies telling them to prepare to reorganize and fire high quantities of workers.
Lawmakers debate DOGE cuts to foreign aid, shuttering of USAID
While expert witnesses gave divided views on the shuttering of the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), lawmakers sparred Wednesday during a House Oversight subcommittee hearing over the alleged corruption within the independent agency.
Trump: ‘Ukraine Can Forget’ About Joining NATO
While hosting the first Cabinet meeting since his recent inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Wednesday that war-torn Ukraine “could forget about” joining the NATO military alliance.
Cook Islands’ PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over China Deal ‘Threatening Christian Nation’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has survived a vote of no confidence in parliament over his controversial deal with China, which protesters said threatened the country’s future as a “Christian nation.”
EU Prepares Emergency Summit Amid Fears Over NATO’s Future (Worthy News In-Depth)
European Union leaders are preparing an emergency summit after Germany’s likely new chancellor suggested that the transatlantic NATO military alliance may effectively collapse by June.
Mike Johnson Steers Trump’s Budget Through Tumultuous House Vote to Victory
On Tuesday, under intense pressure and after a brief withdrawal from the floor, the House passed a GOP budget resolution, a crucial victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). This budget plan, praised by President Donald Trump as “one big, beautiful bill,” includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts—elements of Trump’s domestic agenda omitted in the Senate’s version. The passage represents a significant step towards realizing the President’s vision.
Thailand Detains Dozens Of Montagnard Christian Refugees
More than 60 Montagnard Christian refugees from Vietnam — including men, women, children, and pregnant women — were detained in Thailand, adding to concerns among Christian asylum seekers, rights activists said Tuesday.
Justice Thomas Condemns Supreme Court For Refusal To Hear Case On Abortion Buffer Zones
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has condemned the nation’s top court for declining to hear a case challenging buffer zones around abortion clinics that he says trample free speech rights.
Iran Expects Israeli, US Attack On Nuclear Sites
Iran has reportedly put its defense systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an imminent attack by Israel and the United States.
Ukraine, US To Sign Minerals Deal (Worthy News In-Depth)
War-torn Ukraine has agreed with the United States to jointly develop its natural resources in an effort to ease tensions and advance the prospects of a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Russia, several officials said Tuesday.
Several Killed As Israel Strikes Syria
Israel has confirmed that its warplanes hit targets in southern Syria, including around the capital, Damascus, and there were reports of causalities.
Elderly Dutch Christian Woman Sentenced For Destroying 300 ‘Idols’
An elderly Christian woman has been sentenced to 20 hours of community service in the Netherlands for smashing 300 “idols” made of ceramic in 2023, declaring, “There is only one God, that is Yahweh” while calling the art exhibition a “false image of God.”
White House praises DOGE for government efficiency
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised the success of the DOGE initiative during a recent press briefing, pointing to its role in improving U.S. government efficiency.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Freeze Federal Aid
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to freeze federal aid while reviewing the spending to make sure it complies with his vision for the federal government.
UN Security Council Passes US Resolution on Ukraine War After General Assembly Rejection
The United Nations Security Council approved a US-led resolution on Russia’s war in Ukraine on Monday, following its earlier rejection by the General Assembly.