Prophecy News Watch - April 9, 2024
Around the World
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Opens Investigation of Elon Musk Over Fake News
A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has launched a probe into Elon Musk's company, X, for spreading fake news and initiated a separate investigation targeting Musk for potential obstruction.
Thailand Passengers Miraculously Escape Ship Fire
All people on board a burning ferry were miraculously safe Friday, including many passengers who jumped into the sea to escape the large fire that engulfed the vessel in the Gulf of Thailand, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Rekindles Palestinian Statehood Ambitions; U.S. Says Not Yet
On Monday, the U.N. Security Council revived the Palestinian Authority's aspirations for full United Nations membership. However, the United States stated that the current state of relations between Israel and the Palestinians is not ready for such a move, effectively dampening the Palestinian Authority's immediate prospects for U.N. membership.
Israel Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Elite Force Commander
Early Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted and eliminated a high-ranking field commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit in southern Lebanon, according to both the Israeli military and the terrorist organization.
Netanyahu Declares ‘Date Is Set’ for IDF Offensive in Rafah Critical For Victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a 'date is set' for the long-planned invasion of Rafah, emphasizing in a video statement that victory cannot be achieved without conducting a military operation in the Gazan city.
Inside the United States
Total Eclipse Wows Millions
A solar eclipse wowed millions across the United States, Mexico, and Canada on Monday.
Trump Lays Out IVF, Abortion Stance After Court Rulings
Former President Donald Trump laid out his stance on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF) Monday after recent major court cases reshaped the landscape on both those issues.
Christian News
Southern Baptist Convention lost over 1,200 congregations from 2021-2022
The world’s largest Baptist denomination, the US Southern Baptist Convention, lost a record 1,200 congregations in 2022, a new study by Lifeway Research shows. The data for 2022 is the latest available; a report for 2023 will be published soon, Lifeway said.
Nicaragua Imprisons, Fines Protestant Pastors on Unsubstantiated Money Laundering Charges
As part of President Daniel Ortega’s long-term crackdown on religious leaders, authorities in Nicaragua have now convicted 11 Protestant pastors on apparently trumped-up money laundering charges, sentencing them to jail sentences of 12-15 years in prison and an $80 million fine each.
Brazil Supreme Court Justice Opens Investigation of Elon Musk Over Fake News
A Brazilian Supreme Court Justice has launched a probe into Elon Musk's company, X, for spreading fake news and initiated a separate investigation targeting Musk for potential obstruction.
Thailand Passengers Miraculously Escape Ship Fire
All people on board a burning ferry were miraculously safe Friday, including many passengers who jumped into the sea to escape the large fire that engulfed the vessel in the Gulf of Thailand, officials said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Rekindles Palestinian Statehood Ambitions; U.S. Says Not Yet
On Monday, the U.N. Security Council revived the Palestinian Authority's aspirations for full United Nations membership. However, the United States stated that the current state of relations between Israel and the Palestinians is not ready for such a move, effectively dampening the Palestinian Authority's immediate prospects for U.N. membership.
Israel Eliminates Senior Hezbollah Elite Force Commander
Early Monday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted and eliminated a high-ranking field commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit in southern Lebanon, according to both the Israeli military and the terrorist organization.
Netanyahu Declares ‘Date Is Set’ for IDF Offensive in Rafah Critical For Victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a 'date is set' for the long-planned invasion of Rafah, emphasizing in a video statement that victory cannot be achieved without conducting a military operation in the Gazan city.
Inside the United States
Total Eclipse Wows Millions
A solar eclipse wowed millions across the United States, Mexico, and Canada on Monday.
Trump Lays Out IVF, Abortion Stance After Court Rulings
Former President Donald Trump laid out his stance on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF) Monday after recent major court cases reshaped the landscape on both those issues.
Christian News
Southern Baptist Convention lost over 1,200 congregations from 2021-2022
The world’s largest Baptist denomination, the US Southern Baptist Convention, lost a record 1,200 congregations in 2022, a new study by Lifeway Research shows. The data for 2022 is the latest available; a report for 2023 will be published soon, Lifeway said.
Nicaragua Imprisons, Fines Protestant Pastors on Unsubstantiated Money Laundering Charges
As part of President Daniel Ortega’s long-term crackdown on religious leaders, authorities in Nicaragua have now convicted 11 Protestant pastors on apparently trumped-up money laundering charges, sentencing them to jail sentences of 12-15 years in prison and an $80 million fine each.