Investors See Hope Amid Carnage Despite China Threats
Stock futures rose in after-hours trading Monday with investors preparing to pick up cheap shares after the carnage linked to the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Month: April 2025
EU Scales Back Retaliation To US Tariffs
The European Union said Monday it was scaling back its response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs on imported goods and even offered a “zero-for-zero” tariff deal to avoid a trade war.
Nuns Killed In Haiti As Violence Escalates (Worthy News Focus)
Catholic Church leaders have condemned the perceived inaction by Haiti’s government after two nuns were among five people killed in an attack by a coalition of street gangs.
China Moves to Outlaw All Missionary Work
This week, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled stringent new regulations that will take effect May 1 that clamp down on missionary activities within the country, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy organization.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Admin’s Authority to Deport Venezuelan Immigrants Under Wartime Law
The Supreme Court delivered a major victory to President Trump on Monday, erasing a lower court ruling that had blocked him from deporting Tren de Aragua gang suspects to El Salvador.
Netanyahu and Trump Working to Free Hostages, Discuss Gaza’s Future
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after his meeting with US President Donald Trump, announced that Israel is negotiating a new deal aimed at securing a hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, which they hope will be successful. Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s commitment to freeing all hostages and the removal of Hamas from Gaza. He also praised Trump’s plan to evacuate Gazans during the enclave’s reconstruction.
Trump Announces Direct Talks with Iran During Meeting with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and Iran were holding direct talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, marking a surprising development after earlier signals from Iranian officials seemed to reject U.S. proposals for such negotiations.
Ukraine President’s Hometown Plunged Into Mourning (Worthy News Radio)
A frail Pope Francis urged prayers for Ukraine on Sunday on the day that Russia claimed to have captured two villages in the east and south of the war-torn nation despite talks of a ceasefire by U.S. President Donald J. Trump stumble. The latest fighting happened while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown plunged into mourning after one of the deadliest Russian attacks there so far.
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on China, Urges ‘Patience’
President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up tariffs against China after China upped its own tariffs against the U.S. in response to the president’s tariffs policy announcement earlier this month.
White House Denies Trump Considering Pause on Tariffs
The White House shot down claims that President Donald Trump may pause his latest wave of tariffs for 90 days as concerns grow about the effect of the president’s new trade policies and how long they could remain in place.
Asian Stock Markets Plunge; Similar Turbulence Due In US, Europe
Asia’s stock markets tumbled, and the S&P 500 Futures, which indicate future values of U.S. traded stocks, dropped 3 percent Monday as there was no indication that U.S. President Donald J. Trump would be prepared to avoid a global trade war over his announced tariffs.
Church Attacked In Pakistan After Kidnappings And Murders (Worthy News In-Depth)
An evangelical pastor in Pakistan’s Punjab province survived an attempt by Muslim extremists to torch his church Sunday after recent killings and kidnappings of other believers in the region, Christians told Worthy News.
US Delivers Advanced Missile Defense Systems to Israel Ahead of Possible Iranian Strike
The U.S. has delivered advanced missile systems to Israel amid a wave of ballistic missile attacks by Houthi terrorists and escalating tensions with Iran, fueling growing fears of a looming military confrontation with Iran.
Over 50 Countries Seek Tariff Talks With Trump Administration, Officials Say
Trump administration officials said Sunday that over 50 countries have reached out to negotiate after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs rattled markets, fueled recession fears, and disrupted global trade.
Anti-Christian Violence Kills 60 In Nigeria’s Plateau State (Worthy News Investigation)
The death toll of recent attacks against mainly Christian farming communities in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state has risen to over 60 people, Worthy News learned Sunday.
U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations
The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast.
Hamas Fires 10 Rockets Into Israel; Iran Puts Army On Full Alert
Hamas fired 10 rockets into Israel late Sunday, officials said, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pledge “a strong response” and the continuation of “intensified” Israeli military operations in Gaza.
US City In Shock Over Killing Of Priest
A community was left in “a state of shock” Saturday as a Catholic priest died in the U.S. state of Kansas after being shot at his church’s rectory, church sources said.
At Least 16 Dead as Storms Hit from Texas to Ohio
Millions of Americans faced more hardships Saturday as a new round of torrential rain and flash flooding hit parts of the South and Midwest, where numerous people had already died.
Russia Hits Ukraine President’s Town; Scores Killed and Inured (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown plunged into mourning Saturday after at least 19 people reportedly died and scores were injured in Russian missile and drone strikes over the weekend.