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US, Iran End High-Level Talks, Set Second Round for Next Week
US, Iran End High-Level Talks, Set Second Round for Next Week
Monday, April 14, 2025

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
Trump Temporarily Exempts Tech Products from New Tariffs
Monday, April 14, 2025

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
China Halts Rare Earth Mineral Exports as Trade War With U.S. Escalates
Monday, April 14, 2025

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
US Concerned Over Russian Palm Sunday Strike Killing Dozens
Monday, April 14, 2025

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
US Missionary Kidnapped In South Africa; Prayers Urged
Sunday, April 13, 2025

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
Russian Palm Sunday Strike Kills Over 30 In Sumy
Sunday, April 13, 2025

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 Hits Record High Amid Global Trade War; Biblical Experts Not Surprised (Worthy News Focus)
Friday, April 11, 2025

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
Trade War China, US Escalates With Beijing Imposing 125 Percent Tariffs; Markets React
Friday, April 11, 2025

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.”

England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
Friday, April 11, 2025

A Labour Party-run council in England wants to ban Christian street preachers with “an injunction,” or judicial order, that could result in lengthy prison sentences for violators.

Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Friday, April 11, 2025

Six people, including three children, have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River Thursday, officials confirmed.