Nigerians Mourning Landmine Victims
Residents in northeastern Nigeria were mourning Monday after at least eight bus passengers were killed over the weekend by a landmine that authorities said was likely placed there by “terrorist group Boko Haram.”
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Over 50 Christians Massacred in Nigeria’s Plateau State Amid Ongoing Attacks
Following the massacre of over 60 Christians in Plateau State earlier this month, a fresh dawn attack today (April 14) on another predominantly Christian community has claimed at least 51 lives, according to Morning Star News.
Russia Claims It Hit Military Target In Sumy
Russia claimed Monday that its missile strike that killed 35 and injured more than 100 people in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy had a military purpose.
Hostage Deal Stalls as Hamas Rejects Disarmament Demand, Netanyahu Speaks to Hostage Families
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Monday evening with the parents of several hostages about ongoing hostage-ceasefire negotiations, according to his office. However, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that a deal remains elusive, with “significant” gaps still dividing Hamas and Israel in the indirect talks.
UN: Sudan War Triggers Massive Humanitarian Crisis with 13 Million Displaced as Conflict Enters Third Year
Sudan’s civil war has displaced 13 million people as it enters its third year, the United Nations said Monday. According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), 8.6 million have been displaced internally, while nearly 4 million have fled to neighboring countries.
EU Shocked Over Russia’s Palm Sunday Strike, Killing Dozens (Worthy News Radio)
European Union foreign ministers are meeting in Luxembourg to discuss their response after the shock of Russia’s Palm Sunday attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 and injured more than 100 people.
US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Just Months Away, Says Energy Chief
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday in Riyadh that the U.S. is close to a landmark energy deal with Saudi Arabia to develop its civil nuclear industry, with a preliminary agreement expected soon.
DOGE: Feds Gave Thousands of Suspected Terrorists SSNs, Taxpayer-Funded Benefits
The Biden administration not only released a record number of known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) into the U.S. but also gave them Social Security numbers and taxpayer-funded welfare benefits, according to a new analysis by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Homeland Security Expediting Border Wall Construction in California
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is expanding border wall construction in California after announcing last month construction was beginning in Texas.
Trump Halting Water Shipments to Mexico, Demanding It Follow Treaty
President Donald Trump is taking another action against Mexico, threatening additional tariffs, withholding water shipments and considering other options as part of his demand that Mexico follow a World War II-era treaty with the U.S. to provide water to south Texas farmers.
Israel Encircles Rafah, Seizes Key Gaza Corridor in Final Push to Crush Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday it had captured the Morag Corridor in southern Gaza, completing the encirclement of Rafah and severing it from Khan Younis as part of its ongoing campaign to seize more territory and eliminate Hamas from the enclave.
US, Iran End High-Level Talks, Set Second Round for Next Week
The U.S. and Iran held talks in Oman on Saturday and agreed to resume negotiations next week, aiming to curb Tehran’s nuclear program. The meeting followed an April 12 session, with President Trump warning of military action if no deal is reached.
Trump Temporarily Exempts Tech Products from New Tariffs
President Donald Trump has exempted smartphones, computers, chips, and other tech components—many from China—from his reciprocal tariffs, according to new U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance.
China Halts Rare Earth Mineral Exports as Trade War With U.S. Escalates
Amid rising U.S.-China trade tensions, Beijing has suspended exports of key rare earth metals and magnets, threatening Western access to crucial components for weapons, electronics, autos, aerospace, semiconductors, and consumer goods.
US Concerned Over Russian Palm Sunday Strike Killing Dozens
The administration of U.S. President Donald J. Trump has expressed concern about Russia’s reported Palm Sunday missile strike that killed dozens of people in the Ukrainian northeastern city of Sumy.
US Missionary Kidnapped In South Africa; Prayers Urged
A U.S. missionary has been kidnapped in South Africa’s port city of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape province, and his family has urged prayers for his “safe return,” Christians confirmed Friday.
Russian Palm Sunday Strike Kills Over 30 In Sumy
A Russian missile strike on Palm Sunday killed at least 32 people and injured nearly 100 others, including children, in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, local authorities said.
Gold Hits Record High Amid Global Trade War; Biblical Experts Not Surprised (Worthy News Focus)
Gold, mentioned often in Biblical times, appeared a safe- haven for investors fleeing turbulent stock markets amid an unprecedented trade war between the world’s largest economies vying for global dominance.
Trade War China, US Escalates With Beijing Imposing 125 Percent Tariffs; Markets React
The standoff between the world’s largest economies turned into a full-fledged trade war Friday, with China raising tariffs on imported goods from the U.S. to 125 percent and claiming further American levies would be seen around the globe as a “joke.”
China Stands Firm After Putting 125% Tariffs on U.S. Imports
Trade between the world’s two largest economies could soon come to a standstill as the U.S. and China dig in on trade war.