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.
Month: March 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.”
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.
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.
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.
US President Trump ‘Very Angry’ At Russia’s Putin
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said Sunday he was “very angry” and “p….. off” that his Russian counterpart suggested removing Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Netanyahu: Military Pressure on Hamas Is Working as Gaza War Intensifies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s military pressure on Hamas is proving effective as his security cabinet decided to increase operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Gazan Man Kidnapped, Tortured, and Executed by Hamas in First Known Killing Tied to Anti-Hamas Protests
Hamas operatives kidnapped, tortured, and executed 22-year-old Oday Nasser Al Rabay after he joined anti-Hamas protests in Gaza last week, his family said Sunday.
State Department to Assume Control of USAID Programs After Trump Court Win
The Department of State will assume many of the responsibilities and oversight of programs previously performed by the U.S. Agency of International Development, effectively shuttering the controversial USAID department.
USDA Paid to Study Queer Farmers, Latinx Masculinity, More on Taxpayer Dime
U.S. taxpayers have shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for research on LGBT issues, the kind of funding now under scrutiny by the Trump administration.
Pakistan Hindu Killed For Refusing To Convert To Islam; Christians Concerned
Christians expressed concern Sunday about the death of a Hindu man who was shot dead in the Pakistani city of Peshawar for reportedly refusing to convert to Islam, Pakistan’s main religion.
France’s Le Pen Faces ‘Political Death’ Over Fraud Allegations
The future of Marine Le Pen and her France-first populist National Rally (RN) party is at stake Monday as a court could derail her plans to run in the next presidential election due to fraud allegations.
Residents Still Searching For Survivors After Myanmar Quake
Residents risked their lives climbing into the remains of collapsed buildings on Sunday as they desperately searched for survivors in the devastated city of Mandalay after Friday’s massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar and 18 in neighboring Thailand.