Stocks Rebound as Trump Touts Trade Progress
Stocks rebounded Tuesday as the White House and President Donald Trump touted progress on trade deals amid a 90-day pause on the president’s slate of reciprocal tariffs on foreign nations.
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World Leaders Condemn Kashmir Shootings, Killing Dozens
Several world leaders united in condemnation of a mass shooting in Indian-controlled Kashmir that officials said killed at least two dozen people.
Trump: ‘We Are on the Same Side of Every Issue’ After Call With Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very good” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, “We are on the same side of every issue.” He mentioned topics like trade and Iran but gave no further details.
Rubio Plans Overhaul of ‘Bloated, Bureaucratic’ State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to put his stamp on the U.S. State Department through an overhaul of the department responsible for the country’s foreign relations.
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Right for Parents To Opt Their Children from LGBT Content
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a case from Maryland parents who argue that public schools are violating their religious rights by denying them the ability to opt their children out of LGBTQ-related lessons.
Instead of ‘Drill, Baby, Drill,’ U.S. Rig Counts Falling, Layoffs Increasing
A key pledge of President Donald Trump’s energy policy is to “unleash American energy,” make the U.S. energy industry dominant, and “drill, baby, drill.”
Nigeria Easter Crash Kills 5 Christians; Group Urges Calm
A branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the umbrella group of major denominations, has urged calm after a truck crashed into an Easter procession of pilgrims, killing at least five people and injuring numerous others.
Pope Francis’ Funeral On Saturday; Body To Lie In State
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning, the Vatican announced.
Netanyahu Vows Total Victory Over Hamas, Rejects Civil War Fears
At a memorial ceremony, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s determination to achieve all objectives in the war against Hamas and dismissed fears of internal unrest, declaring, “There will be no civil war—there will be no civil war.”
House Panel Seeks DOJ Charges Against Cuomo
A House Republican panel is recommending criminal charges against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, alleging the Democrat made false statements to Congress during his testimony on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christian Leaders Mourn Pope Francis; Prayers Urged
U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and the Evangelical aid organization Samaritan’s Purse, urged Christians to pray for the Catholic Church following Pope Francis’s death.
Pakistan Christian To Appeal Death Sentence
A Christian man sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam in the eastern Pakistani town of Jaranwala will appeal the verdict, Worthy News learned Easter Monday.
China Vows Retaliation Against U.S.-Led Trade Isolation Efforts
China on Monday warned it will retaliate against countries that align with the U.S. in ways that harm Beijing’s interests, as the escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies increasingly entangles other nations. Beijing specifically cautioned against trade agreements with Washington that come at China’s expense, vowing countermeasures in response.
Trump Backs Hegseth After Report of Another Signal Chat With Family
President Donald Trump continues to stand behind Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after another Signal chat controversy surfaced over the weekend.
U.S. Slashes Syria Troop Count, Intensifies Anti-ISIS Focus
The United States will reduce its military presence in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops in the coming months, Pentagon officials said Friday, as it consolidates forces to reflect the evolving mission to defeat ISIS.
Russia and Iran Seal 20-Year Strategic Pact to Deepen Military and Diplomatic Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law the ratification of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Iran, solidifying long-term military and diplomatic ties between the two allies, according to Russian state media.
US Vice President Mourns Passing Pope Francis At 88
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a devout Catholic and the last known foreign leader to have met Pope Francis before his death, has expressed sadness about the pontiff’s passing at the age of 88.
Pope Francis Dies At Age 88 (Update)
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
UK Court: Trans Women Not Legally Women; Harry Potter Author Happy
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling celebrated Easter by welcoming a British Supreme Court ruling that trans women are not legally considered women under British law.
Iran, US Held Second Round of Talks In Rome
Iran and the United States held a second round of nuclear talks Saturday in Rome, where both sides agreed to begin drafting a potential deal. Iran’s foreign minister confirmed the move, while a U.S. official reported “very good progress.”