Prophecy News Watch - December 2, 2025
Around the World
EU Warns US-Russia Talks Could Pressure Ukraine Into Concessions
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned Monday that upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff could pressure Kyiv into making concessions. The two men are expected to meet on Tuesday.
Dutch Government Warns Citizens To Prepare For 72 Hours Without Power Or Water
The Dutch government has launched a campaign to prepare citizens for 72 hours without power, water, and food amid concerns the Netherlands may be targeted by Russia and its allies.
Floods And Landslides Kill Hundreds Across Sumatra And Wider Asia (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indonesian Christian volunteers are rushing aid to residents who say the government has been slow to help after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island killed at least hundreds of people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
U.S., Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Major Southern Syria Operation
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that a joint operation has located and destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons-storage sites in southern Syria, marking one of the most extensive counter-terrorism strikes carried out in the region this year.
Russia’s Bid for a Red Sea Stronghold: Sudan’s Secret Base Deal Ignites Global Alarm
Sudan’s military rulers have quietly offered Russia its first-ever African naval base—an arrangement that would hand the Kremlin a powerful strategic foothold over the Red Sea, one of the world’s most critical and contested trade arteries—according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters the ‘Laser Era’ as Iron Beam Deploys on Dec. 30
Israel's Defense Ministry will deliver its first full Iron Beam high-energy laser battery to the IDF on December 30. The move marks the world's first deployment of a high-power laser air-defense system into regular frontline service. Defense Ministry R&D chief Dani Gold confirmed the rollout date on Monday, calling it the system's "first capability," with more upgrades already in development.
Inside the United States
Trump Says Soaring Tariff Revenues Could Allow U.S. to Eliminate Income Taxes
President Donald Trump said on Nov. 27 that the United States could "substantially" reduce -- and potentially eliminate -- federal income taxes within the next few years, citing what he described as unprecedented revenue generated from his tariff policies.
Trump Vows To Pause Migration After D.C. Shooting
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Is 8th This Century With No Landfalls
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended Sunday with welcome relief along the Gulf and East Coasts, standing in sharp contrast to last year’s string of landfalls. No hurricanes struck the United States this season—a respite for communities still in their 62nd week of recovery from Hurricane Helene, which devastated North Carolina after hitting Florida during a 66-day stretch of storms in 2024. Though rough surf and minor coastal impacts occurred, it marked the eighth season this century without a U.S. hurricane landfall.
Christian News
Christian Farmer Flees Abuja As Priest Is Killed And Mass Kidnappings Surge In Nigeria (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Christian farmer and evangelist in Nigeria said Monday he had fled to Lagos with his family after an Anglican priest kidnapped in the northwest last month was killed in captivity.
EU Warns US-Russia Talks Could Pressure Ukraine Into Concessions
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, warned Monday that upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff could pressure Kyiv into making concessions. The two men are expected to meet on Tuesday.
Dutch Government Warns Citizens To Prepare For 72 Hours Without Power Or Water
The Dutch government has launched a campaign to prepare citizens for 72 hours without power, water, and food amid concerns the Netherlands may be targeted by Russia and its allies.
Floods And Landslides Kill Hundreds Across Sumatra And Wider Asia (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indonesian Christian volunteers are rushing aid to residents who say the government has been slow to help after floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island killed at least hundreds of people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
U.S., Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Major Southern Syria Operation
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Syrian Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that a joint operation has located and destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons-storage sites in southern Syria, marking one of the most extensive counter-terrorism strikes carried out in the region this year.
Russia’s Bid for a Red Sea Stronghold: Sudan’s Secret Base Deal Ignites Global Alarm
Sudan’s military rulers have quietly offered Russia its first-ever African naval base—an arrangement that would hand the Kremlin a powerful strategic foothold over the Red Sea, one of the world’s most critical and contested trade arteries—according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Enters the ‘Laser Era’ as Iron Beam Deploys on Dec. 30
Israel's Defense Ministry will deliver its first full Iron Beam high-energy laser battery to the IDF on December 30. The move marks the world's first deployment of a high-power laser air-defense system into regular frontline service. Defense Ministry R&D chief Dani Gold confirmed the rollout date on Monday, calling it the system's "first capability," with more upgrades already in development.
Inside the United States
Trump Says Soaring Tariff Revenues Could Allow U.S. to Eliminate Income Taxes
President Donald Trump said on Nov. 27 that the United States could "substantially" reduce -- and potentially eliminate -- federal income taxes within the next few years, citing what he described as unprecedented revenue generated from his tariff policies.
Trump Vows To Pause Migration After D.C. Shooting
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will pause migration from some countries following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Is 8th This Century With No Landfalls
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ended Sunday with welcome relief along the Gulf and East Coasts, standing in sharp contrast to last year’s string of landfalls. No hurricanes struck the United States this season—a respite for communities still in their 62nd week of recovery from Hurricane Helene, which devastated North Carolina after hitting Florida during a 66-day stretch of storms in 2024. Though rough surf and minor coastal impacts occurred, it marked the eighth season this century without a U.S. hurricane landfall.
Christian News
Christian Farmer Flees Abuja As Priest Is Killed And Mass Kidnappings Surge In Nigeria (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Christian farmer and evangelist in Nigeria said Monday he had fled to Lagos with his family after an Anglican priest kidnapped in the northwest last month was killed in captivity.