Prophecy News Watch - August 7, 2025
Around the World
Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ In Talks on Ending War In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump claimed Wednesday that “great progress” had been made during high-stakes talks in Moscow between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, Trump did not offer specifics about the outcome of the three-hour discussions.
Trump Seeks Face-To-Face Meeting With Russia’s Putin As Sanctions Near (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is seeking a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week in a bold move to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Russia and China Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Drills After Trump Deploys U.S. Nuclear Subs Near Region
Russia and China conducted joint anti-submarine warfare drills Wednesday in the Sea of Japan, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to reposition near Russian waters following incendiary remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports
President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, accusing New Delhi of propping up Russia's war effort by continuing to import and resell Russian crude oil.
Italy Approves World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Linking Sicily to Mainland, Reclassifies Project as Military Spending
Italy's government has officially approved a €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina. Long debated, often canceled, and frequently politicized, the project is now being fast-tracked with a new justification: national security.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Speaker Mike Johnson Vows to Eliminate “West Bank” Terminology, Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
In a historic visit to the biblical heartland of Israel, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared his intention to remove the term "West Bank" from U.S. federal government language and replace it with the biblical names "Judea and Samaria," reinforcing America's growing alignment with Israel's ancestral claims to the disputed region.
Hezbollah Slams Lebanese Government Over Disarmament Plan, Accuses PM of Bowing to U.S. Pressure
Hezbollah issued a scathing rebuke on Wednesday against the Lebanese government's decision to move forward with a plan to disarm all resistance groups, including the Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist organization, calling the move a “grave sin” and a capitulation to American and Israeli pressure.
Netanyahu to Convene Security Cabinet as Israel Weighs Full Military Occupation of Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet Thursday evening to finalize decisions on the next phase of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with expectations mounting that the government will approve a full-scale occupation of the Strip--despite urgent warnings from top defense officials.
Inside the United States
FBI Releases 2024 Crime Data: Violent Crime Drops Sharply Nationwide
The FBI has released its comprehensive "Reported Crimes in the Nation" statistics for 2024, revealing a significant decline in violent crime across the United States. According to the report, violent crime dropped an estimated 4.5% nationwide compared to 2023, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter down nearly 15%.
HHS Cancels 22 mRNA Vaccine Contracts, Citing Ineffectiveness Against Respiratory Viruses
In a sweeping move that marks a major shift in U.S. vaccine policy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday it has canceled 22 contracts worth nearly $500 million related to mRNA vaccine development. The decision follows a weeks-long internal review by HHS's Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
Christian News
35,000 Worship in Portland as 3,200 Embrace Christ in One of America’s Most Secular Cities
In a city often dubbed one of the most unchurched in America, more than 35,000 people gathered this past weekend at the Moda Center for the first major evangelistic crusade in Portland in over 25 years -- and more than 3,200 made public decisions to follow Christ.
Worthy Insights
Temple Institute Announces: All Texas Red Heifers Disqualified
The Temple Institute announced on Tuesday that the remaining red heifers that had been brought from Texas by Boneh Israel to perform the Biblically mandated purification ceremony are not suited for the ceremony.
Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ In Talks on Ending War In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump claimed Wednesday that “great progress” had been made during high-stakes talks in Moscow between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, Trump did not offer specifics about the outcome of the three-hour discussions.
Trump Seeks Face-To-Face Meeting With Russia’s Putin As Sanctions Near (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is seeking a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week in a bold move to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Russia and China Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Drills After Trump Deploys U.S. Nuclear Subs Near Region
Russia and China conducted joint anti-submarine warfare drills Wednesday in the Sea of Japan, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to reposition near Russian waters following incendiary remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports
President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, accusing New Delhi of propping up Russia's war effort by continuing to import and resell Russian crude oil.
Italy Approves World’s Longest Suspension Bridge Linking Sicily to Mainland, Reclassifies Project as Military Spending
Italy's government has officially approved a €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina. Long debated, often canceled, and frequently politicized, the project is now being fast-tracked with a new justification: national security.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Speaker Mike Johnson Vows to Eliminate “West Bank” Terminology, Declares Support for Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
In a historic visit to the biblical heartland of Israel, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson declared his intention to remove the term "West Bank" from U.S. federal government language and replace it with the biblical names "Judea and Samaria," reinforcing America's growing alignment with Israel's ancestral claims to the disputed region.
Hezbollah Slams Lebanese Government Over Disarmament Plan, Accuses PM of Bowing to U.S. Pressure
Hezbollah issued a scathing rebuke on Wednesday against the Lebanese government's decision to move forward with a plan to disarm all resistance groups, including the Iranian-backed Shiite terrorist organization, calling the move a “grave sin” and a capitulation to American and Israeli pressure.
Netanyahu to Convene Security Cabinet as Israel Weighs Full Military Occupation of Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet Thursday evening to finalize decisions on the next phase of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with expectations mounting that the government will approve a full-scale occupation of the Strip--despite urgent warnings from top defense officials.
Inside the United States
FBI Releases 2024 Crime Data: Violent Crime Drops Sharply Nationwide
The FBI has released its comprehensive "Reported Crimes in the Nation" statistics for 2024, revealing a significant decline in violent crime across the United States. According to the report, violent crime dropped an estimated 4.5% nationwide compared to 2023, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter down nearly 15%.
HHS Cancels 22 mRNA Vaccine Contracts, Citing Ineffectiveness Against Respiratory Viruses
In a sweeping move that marks a major shift in U.S. vaccine policy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday it has canceled 22 contracts worth nearly $500 million related to mRNA vaccine development. The decision follows a weeks-long internal review by HHS's Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA).
Christian News
35,000 Worship in Portland as 3,200 Embrace Christ in One of America’s Most Secular Cities
In a city often dubbed one of the most unchurched in America, more than 35,000 people gathered this past weekend at the Moda Center for the first major evangelistic crusade in Portland in over 25 years -- and more than 3,200 made public decisions to follow Christ.
Worthy Insights
Temple Institute Announces: All Texas Red Heifers Disqualified
The Temple Institute announced on Tuesday that the remaining red heifers that had been brought from Texas by Boneh Israel to perform the Biblically mandated purification ceremony are not suited for the ceremony.