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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
US Condemns Russia’s 16-Year Sentence for Alleged American Spy
The United States has condemned Russia for sentencing an ex-marine to 16 years in a high-security prison for spying, charges he vehemently denies.
White Silence’ in Budapest As Hungarians Mourn Virus And Policy Victims
Hungarians dressed in white have braved pouring rain to mourn those who died of the government’s coronavirus measures and COVID-19 patients who passed away. Their ‘White Silence’ rally in Budapest was, at times, interrupted by the tolling of small church bells on top of two ladders.
Scientists made 1 small edit to human embryos. It had a lot of unintended consequences.
A human embryo editing experiment gone wrong has scientists warning against treading into the field altogether.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Pangea offers digital health ‘passport’ to ease travel amid pandemic
Israeli firm Pangea, a maker of smart digital ID cards and border control software, is hoping to use its know-how to help airports reopen during the coronavirus pandemic to jumpstart travel and tourism.
Knesset approves coronavirus-era emergency powers bill
The Knesset approved in second and third reading on Tuesday night the novel coronavirus-era emergency powers bill, the emergency powers will come into effect on Wednesday at 6 a.m. There were ten MKs present during the readings, Army radio reported on Tuesday night.
US Democrats push letter to unify party behind anti-annexation message to Israel
House Democrats have put together a letter that they hope will unite their entire caucus in warning Israel against annexation of part of the West Bank.
Israel Builds New Road Linking Jewish Settlements in West Bank to Jerusalem
Israel has started construction of a major ring road that will connect Jewish settlements in the West Bank to Jerusalem, Reuters reported exclusively Monday. Israeli officials say the road will ease traffic congestion and will benefit Palestinian West Bank residents as well as Israelis. Palestinians have criticized the road as a hindrance to making East Jerusalem the capital of a future state and for cutting Palestinian neighborhoods off from each other.
Inside the United States
Record Gain in U.S. Retail Sales Offers Hope of Faster Recovery
American consumers are getting their groove back as a record surge in May retail sales offered some hope of a quicker recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Police Use of Chokeholds
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday banning the use of chokeholds by police except when an officer’s life is at risk.
Trump is reportedly considering a new $1 trillion infrastructure stimulus plan to boost the US economy
US President Donald Trump is considering an infrastructure plan worth $1 trillion to help revive the economy from the fallout of coronavirus and push ahead with his longstanding goal of spending big on US infrastructure, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
Poll Shows Many US Voters Think a Second Civil War is Likely
A new poll has found that 34% of US voters believe a second American civil war is likely, CNS News reported Monday.
Christian News
Boston: Prayer event organized by former New England Patriot Ben Watson
Over 1,000 people attended a prayer event organized by former NFL New England Patriot Ben Watson this weekend, CBN News reported. Named “Boston Pray,” the event was a call to prayer to seek God for spiritual change in regard to racism.
US Condemns Russia’s 16-Year Sentence for Alleged American Spy
The United States has condemned Russia for sentencing an ex-marine to 16 years in a high-security prison for spying, charges he vehemently denies.
White Silence’ in Budapest As Hungarians Mourn Virus And Policy Victims
Hungarians dressed in white have braved pouring rain to mourn those who died of the government’s coronavirus measures and COVID-19 patients who passed away. Their ‘White Silence’ rally in Budapest was, at times, interrupted by the tolling of small church bells on top of two ladders.
Scientists made 1 small edit to human embryos. It had a lot of unintended consequences.
A human embryo editing experiment gone wrong has scientists warning against treading into the field altogether.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Pangea offers digital health ‘passport’ to ease travel amid pandemic
Israeli firm Pangea, a maker of smart digital ID cards and border control software, is hoping to use its know-how to help airports reopen during the coronavirus pandemic to jumpstart travel and tourism.
Knesset approves coronavirus-era emergency powers bill
The Knesset approved in second and third reading on Tuesday night the novel coronavirus-era emergency powers bill, the emergency powers will come into effect on Wednesday at 6 a.m. There were ten MKs present during the readings, Army radio reported on Tuesday night.
US Democrats push letter to unify party behind anti-annexation message to Israel
House Democrats have put together a letter that they hope will unite their entire caucus in warning Israel against annexation of part of the West Bank.
Israel Builds New Road Linking Jewish Settlements in West Bank to Jerusalem
Israel has started construction of a major ring road that will connect Jewish settlements in the West Bank to Jerusalem, Reuters reported exclusively Monday. Israeli officials say the road will ease traffic congestion and will benefit Palestinian West Bank residents as well as Israelis. Palestinians have criticized the road as a hindrance to making East Jerusalem the capital of a future state and for cutting Palestinian neighborhoods off from each other.
Inside the United States
Record Gain in U.S. Retail Sales Offers Hope of Faster Recovery
American consumers are getting their groove back as a record surge in May retail sales offered some hope of a quicker recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Police Use of Chokeholds
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday banning the use of chokeholds by police except when an officer’s life is at risk.
Trump is reportedly considering a new $1 trillion infrastructure stimulus plan to boost the US economy
US President Donald Trump is considering an infrastructure plan worth $1 trillion to help revive the economy from the fallout of coronavirus and push ahead with his longstanding goal of spending big on US infrastructure, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
Poll Shows Many US Voters Think a Second Civil War is Likely
A new poll has found that 34% of US voters believe a second American civil war is likely, CNS News reported Monday.
Christian News
Boston: Prayer event organized by former New England Patriot Ben Watson
Over 1,000 people attended a prayer event organized by former NFL New England Patriot Ben Watson this weekend, CBN News reported. Named “Boston Pray,” the event was a call to prayer to seek God for spiritual change in regard to racism.
Around the World
Egypt: Ethiopia Rejecting ‘Fundamental Issues’ on Nile Dam
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia on June 14 said talks would continue later this week to resolve their dispute over a Nile River dam that Ethiopia is constructing, even as Cairo accused Addis Ababa of rejecting “fundamental issues” at the heart of the negotiations.
With a bit of oomph, Brexit deal feasible in July, says UK's Johnson
Leaders from Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday that talks on their future relationship should be stepped up to clinch a deal, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggesting an agreement could be reached in July with “a bit of oomph”.
Europe's Reopens Borders But Concerns Remain Over Pandemic
Borders reopened across Europe on Monday after three months of coronavirus lockdowns. But many restrictions persist and remain unclear how willing Europeans will be to travel this summer.
Russia and Turkey cancel talks on Libya and Syria
Russia and Turkey have postponed scheduled talks about their respective and opposing roles in conflicts in Libya and Syria, the Washington Times reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU urges US to join new Israeli-Palestinian peace push, rejects Trump plan
European Union foreign ministers on Monday urged the United States to join a new effort to breathe life into long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, but they rejected US President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan as the basis for any international process.
Inside the United States
SCOTUS, 6-3: Illegal to Fire Someone ‘Merely for Being Gay or Transgender’
In a 6-3 ruling issued on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court said an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Supreme Court rejects Second Amendment cases
The Supreme Court declined 10 cases related to gun rights for the term that begins in October.
Trump Administration Removes Transgender Health Discrimination Protections
The US Department of Health published a new rule Friday asserting that protection against “sex discrimination” in health care applies only to people who are biologically male or female. Focussed on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, the final rule rolls back an Obama-era regulation which had added “gender identity” as grounds under which a person could suffer health care discrimination. Religious and conservative groups have welcomed the rule as protecting freedom of conscience and allowing federally funded medical practitioners and insurance companies to refuse the provision or coverage of transgender treatments. However, human rights groups are concerned the rule will leave trans-Americans without access to standard needed health care that is unrelated to sex change.
Christian News
Florida Rally: "Racism Breaks the Heart of God. Racism Should Break Our Hearts, Too."
Church leaders joined with a crowd of some 400 racially diverse citizens in Lakeland, FL last week for what was called the "One Heart Community & Faith Rally," CBN News reports. Participants prayed together and proclaimed unity against racism following the police killing of George Floyd.
Egypt: Ethiopia Rejecting ‘Fundamental Issues’ on Nile Dam
Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia on June 14 said talks would continue later this week to resolve their dispute over a Nile River dam that Ethiopia is constructing, even as Cairo accused Addis Ababa of rejecting “fundamental issues” at the heart of the negotiations.
With a bit of oomph, Brexit deal feasible in July, says UK's Johnson
Leaders from Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday that talks on their future relationship should be stepped up to clinch a deal, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggesting an agreement could be reached in July with “a bit of oomph”.
Europe's Reopens Borders But Concerns Remain Over Pandemic
Borders reopened across Europe on Monday after three months of coronavirus lockdowns. But many restrictions persist and remain unclear how willing Europeans will be to travel this summer.
Russia and Turkey cancel talks on Libya and Syria
Russia and Turkey have postponed scheduled talks about their respective and opposing roles in conflicts in Libya and Syria, the Washington Times reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU urges US to join new Israeli-Palestinian peace push, rejects Trump plan
European Union foreign ministers on Monday urged the United States to join a new effort to breathe life into long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, but they rejected US President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan as the basis for any international process.
Inside the United States
SCOTUS, 6-3: Illegal to Fire Someone ‘Merely for Being Gay or Transgender’
In a 6-3 ruling issued on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court said an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Supreme Court rejects Second Amendment cases
The Supreme Court declined 10 cases related to gun rights for the term that begins in October.
Trump Administration Removes Transgender Health Discrimination Protections
The US Department of Health published a new rule Friday asserting that protection against “sex discrimination” in health care applies only to people who are biologically male or female. Focussed on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, the final rule rolls back an Obama-era regulation which had added “gender identity” as grounds under which a person could suffer health care discrimination. Religious and conservative groups have welcomed the rule as protecting freedom of conscience and allowing federally funded medical practitioners and insurance companies to refuse the provision or coverage of transgender treatments. However, human rights groups are concerned the rule will leave trans-Americans without access to standard needed health care that is unrelated to sex change.
Christian News
Florida Rally: "Racism Breaks the Heart of God. Racism Should Break Our Hearts, Too."
Church leaders joined with a crowd of some 400 racially diverse citizens in Lakeland, FL last week for what was called the "One Heart Community & Faith Rally," CBN News reports. Participants prayed together and proclaimed unity against racism following the police killing of George Floyd.
Around the World
Hungary Faces Court Case For Emptying Hospitals In Pandemic (Worthy News Investigation)
A human rights group supports a European court case against Hungary for "failing to protect its citizens" and "causing death" by emptying hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Air Force sends F-35s to Middle East to possibly deter Iran
The Air Force is sending F-35s to the Middle East to escort ships, deter potential enemies, conduct reconnaissance and, of course, support ongoing combat operations in the U.S. military's Central Command region.
UN links items in arms shipments and missile attacks to Iran
The United Nations says it has determined that Iran was the source for several items in two arms shipments seized by the United States and for debris left by attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil installations and an international airport, according to a new report.
North Korea Firing ’Warning Shots’ At U.S.
North Korea has fired diplomatic warning shots at the United States saying their relationship “shifted into despair” and suggesting it may launch nuclear-capable missiles.
Dozens of Migrants Drown off Coast Tunisia
While much of the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic, many migrants continue to die in the Mediterranean Sea, trying to reach Europe. In the latest incident, authorities say that the bodies of 46 people have been recovered off the coast of Tunisia. The tragedy happened after their boat capsized near the city of Sfax at the weekend.
Twitter ‘Deletes’ China’s Communists, Zoom ‘Deletes’ Dissidents
U.S. social media giants have reacted differently to China’s mounting censoring pressure, Worthy News monitored Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF girds for West Bank annexation fallout, including possible new terror ‘war’
Just over two weeks before a possible Israeli annexation of some as-yet unspecified portion of the West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces is preparing for a wide range of scenarios for potential regional fallout — up to and including a large-scale wave of terror attacks — while still not being told exactly what the government has in mind.
US May Approve Unilateral Israeli Annexation of a Few Settlement Blocs in West Bank
Given Palestinian rejection of the Trump peace plan, the US may support Israel in the unilateral annexation of a few settlement blocs in the West Bank, World Israel News (WIN) reported Thursday. Under the Israeli coalition government agreement, Prime Minister Netanyahu can ask the Knesset to vote on annexation proposals starting July 1. However, the agreement stipulates that any such proposal must have US backing.
Inside the United States
Cities in Turmoil after Killing Of Another Black Man by U.S. Police
More anti-racism and counter-protests are due to continue in the U.S. and around the world after the second high profile killing of a black man in the United States within weeks. U.S. authorities say an Atlanta police officer has been fired following the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, over the weekend. A second officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Missouri Federal Court Upholds Pro-Life Law
On Wednesday a federal appeals court in Missouri upheld a state law requiring abortion clinics to give their clients a booklet stating that abortion will end the life of a separate human being, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. The case was originally brought by a member of “The Satanic Temple” who said the law violated her religious beliefs and Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.
Trump Prays And Promises Better Policing At Dallas Church
U.S. President Donald Trump told Christian leaders on Thursday that he would sign an executive order for police to meet the best professional standards when using force as the nation faces civil unrest.
Christian News
South Korea Halting Bible Deliveries To North Korea
South Korea’s government is cracking down on efforts to get Bibles into North Korea, Worthy News learned Saturday.
Hungary Faces Court Case For Emptying Hospitals In Pandemic (Worthy News Investigation)
A human rights group supports a European court case against Hungary for "failing to protect its citizens" and "causing death" by emptying hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Air Force sends F-35s to Middle East to possibly deter Iran
The Air Force is sending F-35s to the Middle East to escort ships, deter potential enemies, conduct reconnaissance and, of course, support ongoing combat operations in the U.S. military's Central Command region.
UN links items in arms shipments and missile attacks to Iran
The United Nations says it has determined that Iran was the source for several items in two arms shipments seized by the United States and for debris left by attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil installations and an international airport, according to a new report.
North Korea Firing ’Warning Shots’ At U.S.
North Korea has fired diplomatic warning shots at the United States saying their relationship “shifted into despair” and suggesting it may launch nuclear-capable missiles.
Dozens of Migrants Drown off Coast Tunisia
While much of the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic, many migrants continue to die in the Mediterranean Sea, trying to reach Europe. In the latest incident, authorities say that the bodies of 46 people have been recovered off the coast of Tunisia. The tragedy happened after their boat capsized near the city of Sfax at the weekend.
Twitter ‘Deletes’ China’s Communists, Zoom ‘Deletes’ Dissidents
U.S. social media giants have reacted differently to China’s mounting censoring pressure, Worthy News monitored Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF girds for West Bank annexation fallout, including possible new terror ‘war’
Just over two weeks before a possible Israeli annexation of some as-yet unspecified portion of the West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces is preparing for a wide range of scenarios for potential regional fallout — up to and including a large-scale wave of terror attacks — while still not being told exactly what the government has in mind.
US May Approve Unilateral Israeli Annexation of a Few Settlement Blocs in West Bank
Given Palestinian rejection of the Trump peace plan, the US may support Israel in the unilateral annexation of a few settlement blocs in the West Bank, World Israel News (WIN) reported Thursday. Under the Israeli coalition government agreement, Prime Minister Netanyahu can ask the Knesset to vote on annexation proposals starting July 1. However, the agreement stipulates that any such proposal must have US backing.
Inside the United States
Cities in Turmoil after Killing Of Another Black Man by U.S. Police
More anti-racism and counter-protests are due to continue in the U.S. and around the world after the second high profile killing of a black man in the United States within weeks. U.S. authorities say an Atlanta police officer has been fired following the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, over the weekend. A second officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Missouri Federal Court Upholds Pro-Life Law
On Wednesday a federal appeals court in Missouri upheld a state law requiring abortion clinics to give their clients a booklet stating that abortion will end the life of a separate human being, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. The case was originally brought by a member of “The Satanic Temple” who said the law violated her religious beliefs and Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment.
Trump Prays And Promises Better Policing At Dallas Church
U.S. President Donald Trump told Christian leaders on Thursday that he would sign an executive order for police to meet the best professional standards when using force as the nation faces civil unrest.
Christian News
South Korea Halting Bible Deliveries To North Korea
South Korea’s government is cracking down on efforts to get Bibles into North Korea, Worthy News learned Saturday.