Prophecy News Watch - April 2, 2024
Around the World
Russia Paid European Politicians For Pro-Kremlin Views,’ Intelligence Says
Czech and Polish intelligence services say they have uncovered a Russian network to influence the outcome of the European elections in June, including paying politicians for pro-Kremlin views.
Hungary’s Orbán Under Pressure Over Corruption After Leaked Recording
Hungary’s longtime nationalist prime minister Viktor Orbán, who has been criticized over his perceived authoritarian style, faces arguably one of the most significant upheavals in his 14-year rule: thousands of Hungarians have demanded his resignation after a prominent critic released a recording allegedly implicating a loyal ally and top minister in a high-profile corruption case.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Vows Revenge For Deadly Israel Strike
An all-out military confrontation between Israel and Iran appeared on the horizon early Tuesday local time as Iran vowed revenge after Israeli warplanes reportedly destroyed the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, killing at least seven people.
Alleged Israeli Airstrike In Damascus Eliminates Top Iranian General (Update)
An alleged Israeli airstrike near the Iranian embassy in Damascus on Monday claimed the lives of at least six people, including Mohammed Reza Zahedi, a general in the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who oversaw operations in Lebanon and Syria.
Inside the United States
Billions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Rare Event; A First Since the Time of President Jefferson; Not to Repeat Until 2244
Billions of cicadas are poised to surface across the United States, marking a rare event where their 13 and 17-year cycles overlap for the first time since the presidency of Jefferson, with the next occurrence not anticipated until 2244.
U.S. Speaker Johnson Promises More Ukraine Aide
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson raised eyebrows Sunday by pledging to pass more Ukraine aide when Congress is back in session.
Christian News
USA: Thousands Respond to ‘Revival on the Border’ Gospel Events
A pastor and evangelist associated with America’s National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) has reported that thousands of people responded to the Gospel during two major outreach events in Texas on the border with Mexico last month, CBN News reports.
Hundreds of Students Come Forward for Baptism at Alabama University
The University of Alabama has joined a growing number of American colleges which have reported Christian revival breaking out among their student body, CBN News reports. Hundreds of students were reported to have been baptized following an evangelistic event attended by thousands at the university last week.
Nigeria: Evangelical Couple Acquitted of False Charges After Three Years’ Imprisonment
While Nigeria’s Islamic government has turned a blind eye to the jihadists who murder and abduct thousands of Christians each year, a Nigerian court in Kaduna state has acquitted an evangelical pastor and his wife who were falsely accused and imprisoned on charges of kidnapping and proselytizing a 12-year-old girl, CBN News reports.
Russia Paid European Politicians For Pro-Kremlin Views,’ Intelligence Says
Czech and Polish intelligence services say they have uncovered a Russian network to influence the outcome of the European elections in June, including paying politicians for pro-Kremlin views.
Hungary’s Orbán Under Pressure Over Corruption After Leaked Recording
Hungary’s longtime nationalist prime minister Viktor Orbán, who has been criticized over his perceived authoritarian style, faces arguably one of the most significant upheavals in his 14-year rule: thousands of Hungarians have demanded his resignation after a prominent critic released a recording allegedly implicating a loyal ally and top minister in a high-profile corruption case.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Vows Revenge For Deadly Israel Strike
An all-out military confrontation between Israel and Iran appeared on the horizon early Tuesday local time as Iran vowed revenge after Israeli warplanes reportedly destroyed the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, killing at least seven people.
Alleged Israeli Airstrike In Damascus Eliminates Top Iranian General (Update)
An alleged Israeli airstrike near the Iranian embassy in Damascus on Monday claimed the lives of at least six people, including Mohammed Reza Zahedi, a general in the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who oversaw operations in Lebanon and Syria.
Inside the United States
Billions of Cicadas Set to Emerge in Rare Event; A First Since the Time of President Jefferson; Not to Repeat Until 2244
Billions of cicadas are poised to surface across the United States, marking a rare event where their 13 and 17-year cycles overlap for the first time since the presidency of Jefferson, with the next occurrence not anticipated until 2244.
U.S. Speaker Johnson Promises More Ukraine Aide
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson raised eyebrows Sunday by pledging to pass more Ukraine aide when Congress is back in session.
Christian News
USA: Thousands Respond to ‘Revival on the Border’ Gospel Events
A pastor and evangelist associated with America’s National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) has reported that thousands of people responded to the Gospel during two major outreach events in Texas on the border with Mexico last month, CBN News reports.
Hundreds of Students Come Forward for Baptism at Alabama University
The University of Alabama has joined a growing number of American colleges which have reported Christian revival breaking out among their student body, CBN News reports. Hundreds of students were reported to have been baptized following an evangelistic event attended by thousands at the university last week.
Nigeria: Evangelical Couple Acquitted of False Charges After Three Years’ Imprisonment
While Nigeria’s Islamic government has turned a blind eye to the jihadists who murder and abduct thousands of Christians each year, a Nigerian court in Kaduna state has acquitted an evangelical pastor and his wife who were falsely accused and imprisoned on charges of kidnapping and proselytizing a 12-year-old girl, CBN News reports.