Prophecy News Watch - August 8, 2023
Around the World
US announces $345 million military aid for Taiwan
The United States on Friday announced a weapons package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million, Reuters reports. The Biden administration has not publicized details as to what this package will include.
Dozens Killed In Pakistan Train Crash
Pakistani police said at least 30 people were killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, underscoring broader concerns about railway safety in the Asian nation.
At least 17 Killed In Georgia Landslide
The death toll from a landslide hitting a resort area in the mountains of Georgia has risen to 17, the country's Interior Ministry confirmed Sunday, and there were fears rescuers would find more bodies.
Slovenia Appeals For Help After Deadly Floods
Slovenia on Sunday appealed for aid from the European Union and NATO military alliance after weekend flooding killed at least three people and caused damage estimated at over half a billion euros ($550 million).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Court To Scrutinize Law Protecting Netanyahu in Expanded Hearing
Israel’s Supreme Court announced Sunday that a broader panel of justices would review appeals challenging a recent law that protects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being deemed unfit for service.
Gaza: Hamas sentences seven people to death for “collaboration” with Israel
Ignoring Palestinian law which requires that the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank must approve all executions, the Hamas terror group which rules Gaza on Sunday sentenced seven people to death for “collaborating” with sworn enemy Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The sentences were passed by the Hamas military court and announced by Hamas’ interior ministry.
Inside the United States
Federal judge halts Colorado’s new gun purchase age limit law
A federal judge on Monday halted Colorado’s new law raising the age to purchase firearms in the state to 21 years old.
Judge overseeing Trump classified documents case deals blows to special counsel Jack Smith
A federal judge dealt several blows Monday to Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Judge orders Catherine Herridge to reveal sources for stories on FBI, Chinese American scientist
A federal judge ordered CBS News senior correspondent Catherine Herridge to reveal her sources for a series of stories about the FBI's investigation of a Chinese American scientist back when she worked for Fox News.
Christian News
India: Manipur Christians continue to suffer violence amid unrest, government criticized for silence
While India’s central government remains largely silent, Christians in the north-east Indian state of Manipur are continuing to suffer deadly upheaval amid protracted violence between the powerful Hindu majority Meitei community and the Tribal Christian Kuki minority, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.
US announces $345 million military aid for Taiwan
The United States on Friday announced a weapons package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million, Reuters reports. The Biden administration has not publicized details as to what this package will include.
Dozens Killed In Pakistan Train Crash
Pakistani police said at least 30 people were killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, underscoring broader concerns about railway safety in the Asian nation.
At least 17 Killed In Georgia Landslide
The death toll from a landslide hitting a resort area in the mountains of Georgia has risen to 17, the country's Interior Ministry confirmed Sunday, and there were fears rescuers would find more bodies.
Slovenia Appeals For Help After Deadly Floods
Slovenia on Sunday appealed for aid from the European Union and NATO military alliance after weekend flooding killed at least three people and caused damage estimated at over half a billion euros ($550 million).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Court To Scrutinize Law Protecting Netanyahu in Expanded Hearing
Israel’s Supreme Court announced Sunday that a broader panel of justices would review appeals challenging a recent law that protects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being deemed unfit for service.
Gaza: Hamas sentences seven people to death for “collaboration” with Israel
Ignoring Palestinian law which requires that the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank must approve all executions, the Hamas terror group which rules Gaza on Sunday sentenced seven people to death for “collaborating” with sworn enemy Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The sentences were passed by the Hamas military court and announced by Hamas’ interior ministry.
Inside the United States
Federal judge halts Colorado’s new gun purchase age limit law
A federal judge on Monday halted Colorado’s new law raising the age to purchase firearms in the state to 21 years old.
Judge overseeing Trump classified documents case deals blows to special counsel Jack Smith
A federal judge dealt several blows Monday to Special Counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Judge orders Catherine Herridge to reveal sources for stories on FBI, Chinese American scientist
A federal judge ordered CBS News senior correspondent Catherine Herridge to reveal her sources for a series of stories about the FBI's investigation of a Chinese American scientist back when she worked for Fox News.
Christian News
India: Manipur Christians continue to suffer violence amid unrest, government criticized for silence
While India’s central government remains largely silent, Christians in the north-east Indian state of Manipur are continuing to suffer deadly upheaval amid protracted violence between the powerful Hindu majority Meitei community and the Tribal Christian Kuki minority, Global Christian Relief (GCR) reports.