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.

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.”

Asian shares climbed, and a manic bond selloff stabilized on Thursday after U.S. President Donald J. Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries.

The United States and Panama have agreed to secure the strategic Panama Canal after Washington expressed concern about China’s perceived threats in the world’s busiest waterway.

European allies are urging the United States to coordinate its plans to reduce thousands of troops from Europe amid concerns it could leave the continent vulnerable to attacks from Russia and other nations.

President Donald Trump warned that if Iran doesn’t agree to Washington’s terms in the upcoming nuclear talks starting this Saturday, the U.S. might resort to military action, with Israel taking a lead role.

French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested a road to peace in the Middle East, saying his nation could recognize a Palestinian state in June if “in turn” countries in the Middle East “recognize” the state of Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have made substantial progress in southern Gaza with minimal combat, broadening their buffer zone along the border, and launching over 1,000 airstrikes against Hamas, resulting in the elimination of more than 40 of its leaders and the discovery of numerous tunnels. However, only about a quarter of Hamas’s tunnels have been destroyed, according to security sources.

– Mike Huckabee, an ordained Southern Baptist pastor noted for his Evangelical and pro-Israel views, prepares to take up his job as the United States ambassador to Israel.

Encouraged by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Israel and Turkey have been holding direct talks on Syria to avoid the risk of a military confrontation, say sources familiar with the discussions.

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

The House approved the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, aimed at enhancing federal election security by restricting noncitizen voting, despite 208 Democrats opposing the measure supported by President Donald Trump.

After securing GOP support, the House passed a budget resolution on Thursday with a narrow 216-214 vote, enabling Congress to advance President Donald Trump’s extensive legislative agenda.

The Department of Government Efficiency shared several examples of alleged unemployment fraud on its X account Thursday, the latest in its string of examples since President Donald Trump took office.

Stocks surged to one of their biggest single-day gains since World War Two after U.S. President Donald J. Trump paused tariffs on imported goods from most nations except China.

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.

A primary school in England is facing a Christian backlash over its decision to scrap Easter celebrations to “respect diverse religious beliefs,” with Muslims and other religious groups vying for attention.

A mother of six was fatally stabbed by her Muslim husband in Uganda following her attendance at her first church service, according to Morning Star News.

The England branch of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), one of the world’s largest Christian mission groups, says they “deeply regret” that several of its young missionaries “had harmful experiences of spiritual abuse and manipulation,” adding that a YWAM location where the wrongdoings occurred has been closed.

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.