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Prophecy News Watch is a service hosted by Worthy Ministries to provide Christians daily news from a Biblical, and yet Prophetic worldview. Our news is gathered by our Christian News Service, Worthy News. For more about our vision for how we assemble our daily headlines, please read, "What is Worthy News?"

Around the World
Trump, Zelenskyy Ready For Deal
In the longest presidential address to Congress in modern U.S. history, President Donald J. Trump kept the door open to signing a minerals deal with Ukraine despite his feud last week with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Nicaragua Leaves UN Rights Council
Christians anxiously watch a decision by Nicaragua’s autocratic president to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Ready For Peace Talks Under Trump’s ‘Strong Leadership’; US Modestly Optimistic
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to work under U.S. President Donald J. Trump's “strong leadership” on peace talks with Russia and wants a minerals and security agreement with the United States.
Canada, Mexico, China Prepare Retaliatory Trade Measures as Stocks Skid
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday, putting the U.S. on a collision course with its top trading partners as consumers worry about higher prices on a wide range of products.
Russian Strike On Military Facility Kills Dozens In Ukraine
A Russian airstrike on a military training ground in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region likely killed dozens, sources say.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab Leaders Agree On $53 Billion Rebuilding Of Gaza To Counter Trump
Arab leaders unanimously agreed on a five-year $53 billion plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip without displacing Palestinians to counter U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s proposal to “take over” the coastal enclave and turn it into “The Riviera of the Middle East.”

Inside the United States
President Trump Declares ‘The Golden Age of America Has Only Just Begun’ (Worthy In-Depth)
In his first address to Congress since returning to office, President Trump highlighted his accomplishments and outlined key priorities, including border security, stopping what he called the "invasion of America," opposing transgender ideology, tightening immigration laws, eliminating government diversity programs, cutting bureaucracy, and strengthening the military.
Trump ‘Just Getting Started’ as He Talks Border, DOGE, Tariffs, More
President Donald Trump addressed both the House and Senate Tuesday evening in a wide-ranging speech at about the six week-mark into his second term in office.
Trump Promises Tariff Revenue, Fair Trade and More Jobs
President Donald Trump told Congress on Tuesday that tariffs would make America rich again, but predicted minor "disturbances" on the path ahead.
Democratic Senators Block Legislation Banning Males from Women’s Sports
Women’s sports advocates suffered a loss Monday night when all Democratic senators present voted against a bill that would ban males who identify as transgender from competing against women in sports.

Christian News
Christian Slaves Freed In Pakistan
A Christian family held as modern-day enslaved people by a Muslim brick kiln owner in Pakistan has been rescued, Christians involved in the case told Worthy News Tuesday.
Hungary Urging Mideast Christians To Remain In Homeland
Hungary’s anti-migration government says it will step up support for Christians in the Middle East to enable them “to remain in their homeland” despite concern about persecution and wars.

Worthy Insights
Wikipedia’s co-founder converts to Christianity. Why is this important?
Early this month, Larry Sanger announced that he had come to Christ. We should rejoice when anyone becomes a Christian, but this conversion is especially interesting. Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, is another in a notable line of skeptics who have recently become believers, or are well on their way to.
Biotech company hoping to revive woolly mammoth, creates ‘woolly mouse’: Study
Starting small to later go big, scientists hoping to bring woolly mammoths back from extinction have genetically engineered the “woolly mouse.”
U.S. Supreme Court says no to ruling on constitutionality of college bias response teams
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case on college programs which a conservative group claimed chills free speech and pushes students to be fearful to express an unpopular or controversial viewpoint.
Around the World
Australia Bracing For Worst Cyclone In Decades
Australia is on high alert, and people have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst as a tropical cyclone is on track to cross a densely populated part of the country’s coast for the first time in 50 years.
Trump Administration Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
The U.S. pledged over $65 billion in military aid to Ukraine under former U.S. President Joe Biden, but President Trump suspended it temporarily after a heated Oval Office clash with Ukraine's president, casting doubt on support from its key ally.
Two Killed, Several Injured In Car Ramming In Germany
At least two people were killed and 11 injured when a car drove into a crowd in Germany’s western city of Mannheim, following warnings about possible Islamic attacks here and elsewhere in Europe, authorities confirmed late Monday.
Ukrainians Longing For Peace Amid New Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized amid mounting concerns about his health, managed to urge prayers for peace in Ukraine, where many long for an end to the war amid ongoing clashes.
Ukraine’s President Ready For Minerals Deal With US Despite Disastrous Talks (Worthy News Focus)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he still hopes for “constructive” talks with the United States after his made-for-tv verbal clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and signaled his readiness to sign a $500 billion minerals deal with Washington.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Gates of Hell Will Open’ Against Hamas If Hostages Are Not Released (Worthy News In-Depth)
With the ceasefire on the brink of collapse, signs are emerging that the war in Gaza will intensify in an unprecedented manner. Israeli Defense Minister warned that the "gates of hell will open" against Hamas if the remaining hostages are not released. Officials have estimated that, without an agreement between Israel and Hamas, fighting in Gaza could resume within about a week and a half.
Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
At least one person has been killed in a stabbing attack at a bus station in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa before the suspected attacker was shot dead, authorities said Monday.

Inside the United States
Trump Administration Denies Ignoring Russian Cyber Threats Amid Ukraine War Negotiations
Trump administration officials are rejecting claims that they are ignoring Russian cyber threats, labeling such reports as "fake" while attempting to mediate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, despite rumors of U.S. government policies that seem to underestimate these risks.
Justice Department’s Antisemitism Task Force to Visit 10 Universities
The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism will be visiting 10 universities that have experienced antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Gaza, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Stocks Tumble as Trump Moves Ahead with Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump sent stocks on a deep slide Monday afternoon after announcing that tariffs against two of the nation's top trading partners would go into effect Tuesday because there was "no room left" for negotiations with America's neighbors.
Trump Announces $100 Billion Investment from Top Semiconductor Manufacturer
A week after Apple’s $500 billion record U.S. investment announcement, President Donald Trump announced Monday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest at least $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years as well.

Christian News
India: 10 Christians Arrested On Charges of Illegal Conversions
More than 10 Christians were recently arrested in various regions of Uttar Pradesh, a northern state in India, on charges of illegal religious conversions under the Uttar Pradesh Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Act, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy group.

Worthy Insights
Trump’s AI-Generated Gaza Video Sparks Backlash as Critics Call It a ‘Symbol of the Antichrist’
A viral video posted by Trump of a reimagined Gaza Strip, including a golden statue of the President, received widespread criticism online. Trump posted a 33-second clip of an AI-generated video on social media, which featured a war-torn Gaza Strip from the fighting between Israel and Hamas and ended with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sipping cocktails by the pool.
UK orders $2 billion worth of air-defense missiles for Ukraine
The U.K. placed an order worth as much as £1.6 billion ($2 billion) with Thales to supply more than 5,000 air defense missiles for Ukraine, the government said.
Netanyahu accuses Israeli media of cooperating with the ‘deep state’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused media outlets of “constantly lying to the public in the service of and in full cooperation with the deep state,” during a Knesset debate on Monday.
Honda To Move Production to US Ahead of Trump’s Mexican Tariffs: Report
Honda is shifting production of the Civic from Mexico to the United States, in response to President Donald Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports, sources told Reuters.
Major Court Rules Parents Have No Right To Know A School Is Transitioning Their Child
A major court has ruled that parents don’t have the right to know that their child is changing genders while at school.
Trump announces strategic crypto reserve including bitcoin, Solana, XRP and more
Cryptocurrencies rallied on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the creation of a strategic crypto reserve for the United States.
‘We Did Not Ask for Protection’: Syrian Druze Reject Netanyahu’s Intervention
Jaramana, a town near the Syrian capital of Damascus, has become the epicenter of rising tensions, leading to casualties among Syrian security forces and rebel fighters.
Around the World
Historic Security Summit in London Without US; Canada, Norway, Turkey Also Join
The main European Union countries and NATO military allies Canada, Norway, and Turkey will attend a historic security summit in London on Sunday without the United States amid mounting transatlantic tensions.
Ukrainians Feeling Humiliated After Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukrainians fear the United States has turned into an adversary after their President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shown the door at the White House after U.S. President Donald J. Trump decided he had been “disrespectful.”
Germany Charges Islamic Extremist Murder, Netherlands Mourning
Germany's top prosecutor has charged an alleged Islamic extremist with “murder, attempted murder and membership in a terrorist organization abroad” following a deadly knife attack last year at a festival in the western German city of Solingen.
China Flexes Muscles In Indo-Pacific Region
China is flexing its military muscles in the Indo-Pacific region, with pilots of civilian aircraft anxiously hearing about Chinese live-fire naval exercises while on the ground in the Philippines, suspected high-profile Chinese spies were detained.
Britain Warmly Welcomes Ukraine’s Zelenskyy After Washington ‘Disaster’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, reaffirming Britain’s support for Ukraine, a day after the Ukrainian leader’s disastrous trip to Washington D.C.
Hungary and Slovakia Threaten to Derail EU Summit on Ukraine (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to derail the emergency European Union summit on war-torn Ukraine and defense.
11 Killed In China’s River Crash, Several Missing
Rescue teams salvaged a ferry that was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, killing 11 people, but at least five people remained missing Saturday, officials said.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Not Apologizing For Verbal Clash With U.S. President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Friday he doesn't apologize for the blowup with U.S. President Donald J. Trump about the war in his nation.
Several European Leaders Shell-Shocked But Orbán Pleased After Zelenskyy-Trump Standoff
Several European leaders were left shellshocked, but Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was pleased after U.S. President Donald J. Trump broke off a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a heated exchange.
US President Trump Calls Ukrainian Leader Zelenskyy ‘Disrespectful’
A news conference at the Oval Office in the White House turned into an unprecedented quarrel with U.S. President Donald J. Trump calling his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy “disrespectful.”
Romania: Criminal Investigation Against Pro-Russia Presidential Candidate
Romanian prosecutors say they have launched a criminal investigation against Calin Georgescu, the perceived far-right frontrunner in last year's canceled presidential election seen as an ally of Russia.
Russia’s President Sees ‘Hope’ In Talks With US
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his contacts with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his administration had “inspired hope” as both sides began talks on how to restore relations and end the war in Ukraine.
Greece Faces Report On Deadliest Train Crash As Protests Start
Massive protests were underway in Greece on Friday on the second adversary of the nation’s deadliest train crash after a report blamed human error, outdated infrastructure, and significant systemic failures for the head-on collision killing 57 people.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Extends Ability to Call Up 400,000 Reservists, Halts All Aid to Gaza
As the ceasefire teeters on the verge of collapse, the Israeli government is poised to approve the extension of legislation allowing the mobilization of 400,000 reservists. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister has ordered the halt of all aid and supplies to the Gaza Strip, signaling the region's impending descent into war.
Palestinian President Upholds ‘Pay To Slay’ Policy Despite Promises to U.S. (Video)
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he remains committed to payments to families of prisoners convicted of terror against Israel or to loved ones of those who died while carrying out acts of terrorism.
Israel Seeks To Maintain Russian Military Bases in Syria to Counter Turkey’s Influence
Israel is urging the U.S. to keep Syria fragmented, including allowing Russia to maintain military bases to counter Turkey's growing influence, Reuters reported.
U.S. Greenlights Fast-Track Delivery of $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he has signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of roughly $4 billion in military aid to Israel, as concerns rise that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may soon collapse and intense conflict could resume.
Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Proposal for Ramadan and Passover; Hamas Rejects Terms for Hostage Deal Extension
The Israeli government has agreed to a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover. However, Hamas rejected Israel’s terms for extending the first phase of the hostage-ceasefire deal, which would involve maintaining the ceasefire and releasing more hostages in exchange for Palestinian detainees and terrorists.
Rubio: More Nations Seeking To Join US-Brokered Abraham Accords
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Middle East leaders have a “strong desire” to see expansion of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords that led to the normalization of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Israel and Bahrain.
Israel-Hamas Negotiations Begin as Truce Threatens to Unravel
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire began in Cairo Thursday amid mounting concerns the truce will collapse.

Inside the United States
Pentagon Mobilizes 3,000 Troops as Trump Declares ‘Invasion of U.S. Over’
Illegal border crossings into the U.S. hit a 25-year low in February, as the Pentagon prepares to deploy 3,000 troops to reinforce border security along the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President Trump’s mission to secure it. "The invasion of our country is over," Trump declared in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
Stocks Higher After Trump-Zelenskyy Clash
The world’s leading stock exchange in Wall Street ended higher on Friday following a choppy trading session, with Dell Technologies dipping and other tech stocks climbing after a meeting between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended in a disaster.
Influencers Tates Arrive In US Despite Rape And Trafficking Charges In Romania (Worthy News Investigation)
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday on a private jet in the United States after Romanian authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings following questions about the case from U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s administration.

Worthy Insights
CNN: Deep State Bureaucrats Threaten To Sell State Secrets If Trump Isn’t Nice To Them
Brace yourself as the propaganda press tries to stop President Donald Trump from culling corruption from the deep state. Expect “news” stories screaming about ordinary budget and staff cuts that would happen in any bloated private business but under Trump will be described as unfair or even dangerous.
Trump signs order making English official language of America
President Donald Trump on Saturday night signed an executive order declaring that English is the official language of the United States.
Lebanon seizes $2.5M destined for Hezbollah after stopping man at airport in ‘unprecedented’ bust
A man allegedly carrying $2.5 million in cash destined for the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah reportedly was detained Friday at Beirut’s airport in a bust that an expert told Fox News Digital is "unprecedented."
‘The Great Communion Revival’: Massive Event with 2 Miles of Tables from Capitol to Lincoln Memorial
In 2024, a gathering of believers with prophetic spiritual gifts – led by revivalist Lou Engle who co-founded of TheCall solemn assemblies – inspired women to prepare for a historic prayer meeting on the National Mall later that year. Eight months later on October 12, the biblical Day of Atonement, 350,000 women convened in Washington, D.C. for a first of its kind worship service.
Exclusive: Israel To Resume War in Gaza and ‘Eradicate Hamas,’ Cutting Off Aid and Bombarding Strip with Troops
Israeli decision-makers plan to resume the Gaza war in four to six weeks with overwhelming force, sending in tens of thousands of troops to conquer the entire strip in a single coordinated offensive against Hamas.