Prophecy News Watch - December 30, 2024
Around the World
Georgia’s Pro-Western President Refuses To Step Down (Worthy News Radio)
Georgia’s pro-Western head-of-state said Sunday that she would remain the “only legitimate president” despite a new leader being sworn in following a controversial election. Salome Zourabichvili made the comments amid a turbulent inauguration of her successor, a former soccer star who critics view as a far-right pro-Russian politician.
At Least 179 Killed In South Korea Crash (Worthy News In-Depth)
Authorities say that among the 181 people aboard the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, all but two were killed after the aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning local time.
Crimea Facing Ecological Disaster After Deadly Oil Spil
Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula, annexed by Russia a decade ago, still faced an ecological disaster Sunday from a major oil spill, two weeks after two tankers were hit by a storm in the Black Sea, killing one crew member, Russian officials announced.
Azerbaijan Says Russia Caused Plane Crash (Worthy News Radio)
Azerbaijani government sources and survivors say a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 of the 67 people on board. The United States also suggested that Russia was behind the crash, raising concerns about air safety in the region amid an ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
US Suggests Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Was Downed by Russian Air Defense
The United States said Friday that it has evidence suggesting Russian air defense systems may have shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week.
Russia Accused Of Involvement In Air Crash (Worthy News Investigation)
Russia’s aviation authority claimed Friday that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on Wednesday “deviated” from its planned destination of Grozny “due to heavy fog and Ukrainian drones.”
NATO to Bolster Military Presence in Baltic Sea
The NATO chief announced Friday that the military alliance would strengthen its presence in the Baltic Sea following Russia's suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia.
South Korea’s Acting President Impeached
South Korea's political crisis deepened Friday as the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite loud protests by governing party lawmakers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Conducts Covert Raid on Iranian Missile Site in Syria
An exclusive report by Israel's KAN News on Sunday revealed that Israel executed a commando raid in September on an underground Iranian missile production facility near Maysaf, Syria. The operation targeted two key sites: the Syrian defense industry's Scientific Studies and Research Center and an underground facility operated by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
Netanyahu Recuperates Following Successful Prostate Surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is alert and recuperating following successful prostate surgery at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center, according to a late Sunday statement from his office. The statement also noted that the prime minister has been transferred to a fortified recovery ward underground.
Inside the United States
Jimmy Carter, 39th President, Dies At 100
Jimmy Carter, the dedicated Christian who was America’s 39th president and won the Nobel Peace Prize, has died at age 100, his son says.
Violent Venezuelan Gang Expands Operations in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
Members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), continue to expand criminal operations nationwide, including in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Virginia.
NASA Probe Calls Home After Close Encounter With Sun
NASA Probe Calls Home After Close Encounter With Sun The U.S. space agency says its Parker Solar Probe has called home after it survived the closest human-backed approach to the sun in recorded history.
Christian News
Sri Lanka: Evangelicals Warn Government Proposal May Restrict Religious Freedom
A national evangelical association in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka has raised concerns that a new government proposal may restrict freedom of religion or belief for minority faith groups in the country if enacted, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Pakistan: Middle-Aged Christian Woman Jailed for Blasphemy
A 50-year-old Christian woman in Punjab Province, Pakistan has been jailed after being charged with committing blasphemy by allegedly burning books containing Islamic scripture, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Pakistan: Hope for Christian Youth Jailed on Blasphemy Charges
A 17-year-old Christian youth who is incarcerated in Punjab Province, Pakistan has been granted bail in one of three cases against him of blasphemy - although he will remain in prison over Christmas because of the remaining two cases, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Georgia’s Pro-Western President Refuses To Step Down (Worthy News Radio)
Georgia’s pro-Western head-of-state said Sunday that she would remain the “only legitimate president” despite a new leader being sworn in following a controversial election. Salome Zourabichvili made the comments amid a turbulent inauguration of her successor, a former soccer star who critics view as a far-right pro-Russian politician.
At Least 179 Killed In South Korea Crash (Worthy News In-Depth)
Authorities say that among the 181 people aboard the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, all but two were killed after the aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning local time.
Crimea Facing Ecological Disaster After Deadly Oil Spil
Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula, annexed by Russia a decade ago, still faced an ecological disaster Sunday from a major oil spill, two weeks after two tankers were hit by a storm in the Black Sea, killing one crew member, Russian officials announced.
Azerbaijan Says Russia Caused Plane Crash (Worthy News Radio)
Azerbaijani government sources and survivors say a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 of the 67 people on board. The United States also suggested that Russia was behind the crash, raising concerns about air safety in the region amid an ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
US Suggests Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Was Downed by Russian Air Defense
The United States said Friday that it has evidence suggesting Russian air defense systems may have shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week.
Russia Accused Of Involvement In Air Crash (Worthy News Investigation)
Russia’s aviation authority claimed Friday that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on Wednesday “deviated” from its planned destination of Grozny “due to heavy fog and Ukrainian drones.”
NATO to Bolster Military Presence in Baltic Sea
The NATO chief announced Friday that the military alliance would strengthen its presence in the Baltic Sea following Russia's suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia.
South Korea’s Acting President Impeached
South Korea's political crisis deepened Friday as the opposition-controlled parliament voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite loud protests by governing party lawmakers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Conducts Covert Raid on Iranian Missile Site in Syria
An exclusive report by Israel's KAN News on Sunday revealed that Israel executed a commando raid in September on an underground Iranian missile production facility near Maysaf, Syria. The operation targeted two key sites: the Syrian defense industry's Scientific Studies and Research Center and an underground facility operated by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
Netanyahu Recuperates Following Successful Prostate Surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is alert and recuperating following successful prostate surgery at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center, according to a late Sunday statement from his office. The statement also noted that the prime minister has been transferred to a fortified recovery ward underground.
Inside the United States
Jimmy Carter, 39th President, Dies At 100
Jimmy Carter, the dedicated Christian who was America’s 39th president and won the Nobel Peace Prize, has died at age 100, his son says.
Violent Venezuelan Gang Expands Operations in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
Members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), continue to expand criminal operations nationwide, including in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Virginia.
NASA Probe Calls Home After Close Encounter With Sun
NASA Probe Calls Home After Close Encounter With Sun The U.S. space agency says its Parker Solar Probe has called home after it survived the closest human-backed approach to the sun in recorded history.
Christian News
Sri Lanka: Evangelicals Warn Government Proposal May Restrict Religious Freedom
A national evangelical association in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka has raised concerns that a new government proposal may restrict freedom of religion or belief for minority faith groups in the country if enacted, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Pakistan: Middle-Aged Christian Woman Jailed for Blasphemy
A 50-year-old Christian woman in Punjab Province, Pakistan has been jailed after being charged with committing blasphemy by allegedly burning books containing Islamic scripture, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Pakistan: Hope for Christian Youth Jailed on Blasphemy Charges
A 17-year-old Christian youth who is incarcerated in Punjab Province, Pakistan has been granted bail in one of three cases against him of blasphemy - although he will remain in prison over Christmas because of the remaining two cases, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.