Prophecy News Watch - April 14, 2025
Around the World
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.
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.
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.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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.
Inside the United States
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.
Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Six people, including three children, have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River Thursday, officials confirmed.
Christian News
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.
England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
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.
Inside the United States
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.
Helicopter Crash In Hudson River Kills 6, Including Children (Video)
Six people, including three children, have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River Thursday, officials confirmed.
Christian News
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.
England Council Threatens Banning Street Peachers With Prison Terms
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.