Prophecy News Watch - August 9, 2023
Around the World
Russian Missile Strikes Hit Ukrainian Town, But Moscow Blames Kyiv
Rescue efforts continued in an eastern Ukrainian town on Tuesday as the confirmed death toll following a Russian missile strike rose to seven.
What is Disease X? UK scientists begin work on vaccine for new pandemic
Scientists in the UK have begun developing vaccines to ensure the public is protected against a new pandemic caused by an unknown “Disease X”.
Biden Admin Has Given $2.35 Billion to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
The Biden administration has provided more than $2.35 billion in taxpayer dollars to Afghanistan since the Taliban retook control of the government in 2021 following a deadly U.S. evacuation.
Iran gets ready for first parliamentary elections since nationwide protests
For the first time since extended nationwide anti-government protests were triggered in Iran last year, the Iranian Islamic Republic is preparing to hold new parliamentary elections in March 2024, the Associated Press reports. Iranian authorities began registering electoral candidates for the 290-seat parliament on Monday.
Fires Rage In Portugal, Floods In Slovenia As Severe Weather Hits Europe (Worthy News Radio)
Fire brigades in Portugal are struggling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares, with authorities saying at least nine firefighters were injured in the blazes. It comes as much of Europe suffers extreme weather patterns ranging from heatwaves to heavy rains and storms causing deadly flooding and landslides.
3,000 US Navy troops arrive in Middle East to deter Iran’s seizure of international merchant ships
The United States Navy has deployed the assault ship USS Bataan and over 3,000 sailors and Marines to the Red Sea in the Middle East in an effort to deter Iran from “harassing and seizing” international merchant ships traveling through the Suez Canal, The Hill reports. The USS Bataan arrived Sunday after sailing from the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal.
Ukraine’s SBU Prevents Killing President, But Several Die In Russian Strikes
Ukraine’s security service claimed Monday to have foiled a plot to kill the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but five people died in a suspected Russian missile strike in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel committed to Christians’ safety in Jerusalem amid attacks, police say
Israel is committed to the personal security of Catholic churches in Jerusalem and the religious freedom of the city's Christian community, Israel Police stressed in a meeting with community leaders on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
CBO says federal deficit will reach $1.7 trillion this year, third worst in history
The Congressional Budget Office revised its projections Tuesday, saying it now expects the federal government to run a $1.7 trillion deficit this year as inflation hits Uncle Sam hard.
US Scientists Repeat Fusion Ignition Breakthrough
U.S. scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory said on Sunday.
Moody’s Downgrades US Banks, Warns of Possible Cuts to Others
Moody’s cut credit ratings of several small to mid-sized U.S. banks on Monday and said it may downgrade some of the nation’s biggest lenders, warning that the sector’s credit strength will likely be tested by funding risks and weaker profitability.
As credit card debt tops $1 trillion for the first time, ‘a huge test’ for cardholders is coming
Collectively, Americans now owe more than $1 trillion on credit cards.
China is conducting “relentless espionage campaign” against America, US lawmaker reports
The Chairman of the US House Select Committee on China has warned that the Chinese Communist Party is conducting a “relentless espionage campaign against America,” Politico reports.
Texas rescues more than 900 smuggled children at southern border
Through Texas’ border security mission Operation Lone Star, Texas DPS troopers have rescued over 900 children being smuggled into and through Texas from Mexico by human traffickers, DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez recently announced.
Christian News
India: Chhattisgarh Christians attacked for refusing to renounce Christ
A mob of Hindu nationalists violently attacked four Christians in central India’s Chhattisgarh state because they refused to renounce Christ and return to Hinduism, International Christian Concern (ICC) reported last week.
Russian Missile Strikes Hit Ukrainian Town, But Moscow Blames Kyiv
Rescue efforts continued in an eastern Ukrainian town on Tuesday as the confirmed death toll following a Russian missile strike rose to seven.
What is Disease X? UK scientists begin work on vaccine for new pandemic
Scientists in the UK have begun developing vaccines to ensure the public is protected against a new pandemic caused by an unknown “Disease X”.
Biden Admin Has Given $2.35 Billion to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
The Biden administration has provided more than $2.35 billion in taxpayer dollars to Afghanistan since the Taliban retook control of the government in 2021 following a deadly U.S. evacuation.
Iran gets ready for first parliamentary elections since nationwide protests
For the first time since extended nationwide anti-government protests were triggered in Iran last year, the Iranian Islamic Republic is preparing to hold new parliamentary elections in March 2024, the Associated Press reports. Iranian authorities began registering electoral candidates for the 290-seat parliament on Monday.
Fires Rage In Portugal, Floods In Slovenia As Severe Weather Hits Europe (Worthy News Radio)
Fire brigades in Portugal are struggling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares, with authorities saying at least nine firefighters were injured in the blazes. It comes as much of Europe suffers extreme weather patterns ranging from heatwaves to heavy rains and storms causing deadly flooding and landslides.
3,000 US Navy troops arrive in Middle East to deter Iran’s seizure of international merchant ships
The United States Navy has deployed the assault ship USS Bataan and over 3,000 sailors and Marines to the Red Sea in the Middle East in an effort to deter Iran from “harassing and seizing” international merchant ships traveling through the Suez Canal, The Hill reports. The USS Bataan arrived Sunday after sailing from the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal.
Ukraine’s SBU Prevents Killing President, But Several Die In Russian Strikes
Ukraine’s security service claimed Monday to have foiled a plot to kill the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but five people died in a suspected Russian missile strike in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel committed to Christians’ safety in Jerusalem amid attacks, police say
Israel is committed to the personal security of Catholic churches in Jerusalem and the religious freedom of the city's Christian community, Israel Police stressed in a meeting with community leaders on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
CBO says federal deficit will reach $1.7 trillion this year, third worst in history
The Congressional Budget Office revised its projections Tuesday, saying it now expects the federal government to run a $1.7 trillion deficit this year as inflation hits Uncle Sam hard.
US Scientists Repeat Fusion Ignition Breakthrough
U.S. scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory said on Sunday.
Moody’s Downgrades US Banks, Warns of Possible Cuts to Others
Moody’s cut credit ratings of several small to mid-sized U.S. banks on Monday and said it may downgrade some of the nation’s biggest lenders, warning that the sector’s credit strength will likely be tested by funding risks and weaker profitability.
As credit card debt tops $1 trillion for the first time, ‘a huge test’ for cardholders is coming
Collectively, Americans now owe more than $1 trillion on credit cards.
China is conducting “relentless espionage campaign” against America, US lawmaker reports
The Chairman of the US House Select Committee on China has warned that the Chinese Communist Party is conducting a “relentless espionage campaign against America,” Politico reports.
Texas rescues more than 900 smuggled children at southern border
Through Texas’ border security mission Operation Lone Star, Texas DPS troopers have rescued over 900 children being smuggled into and through Texas from Mexico by human traffickers, DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez recently announced.
Christian News
India: Chhattisgarh Christians attacked for refusing to renounce Christ
A mob of Hindu nationalists violently attacked four Christians in central India’s Chhattisgarh state because they refused to renounce Christ and return to Hinduism, International Christian Concern (ICC) reported last week.