Prophecy News Watch - February 18, 2026
Around the World
Vance: “Some Progress” in Geneva Talks, But Iran Yet to Acknowledge U.S. Red Lines
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that the second round of nuclear negotiations with Tehran yielded “some progress,” but cautioned that Iran has yet to acknowledge or work through key American red lines set by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Moves Over 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East as Nuclear Talks With Iran Continue
The United States has surged more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East over the past 24 hours, according to open-source flight tracking data and confirmation from a U.S. official, as Washington and Tehran conduct a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
U.S. Hits Three Suspected Drug Boats In Pacific As Interdictions Continue
U.S. Southern Command announced strikes on three suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
Geneva Peace Talks Resume Amid Heavy Drone Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia said Tuesday that its air defenses shot down more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, as delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered in Geneva for U.S.-backed peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Police Deploy in Force Around Temple Mount for Ramadan as Tensions Rise
Israeli police announced Monday they will deploy heavily around the Temple Mount compound throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing new restrictions at the sensitive Jerusalem site.
Inside the United States
Schumer Bill Would Give Pride Flag Federal Protections
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer has filed a bill to give the pride flag the same legal standing as the U.S. flag and military banners.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies At 84 After Decades Of Civil Rights Activism (Worthy News In-Depth)
Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84.
Christian News
Killings, Debt Bondage Allegations Raise Alarm For Christians In Pakistan (Worthy News In-Depth)
A series of alleged attacks and harassment targeting Christian communities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, including at least one fatal assault, has raised renewed concern about the safety of religious minorities, advocacy group LEAD Ministries said.
Vance: “Some Progress” in Geneva Talks, But Iran Yet to Acknowledge U.S. Red Lines
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that the second round of nuclear negotiations with Tehran yielded “some progress,” but cautioned that Iran has yet to acknowledge or work through key American red lines set by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Moves Over 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East as Nuclear Talks With Iran Continue
The United States has surged more than 50 fighter jets to the Middle East over the past 24 hours, according to open-source flight tracking data and confirmation from a U.S. official, as Washington and Tehran conduct a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
U.S. Hits Three Suspected Drug Boats In Pacific As Interdictions Continue
U.S. Southern Command announced strikes on three suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
Geneva Peace Talks Resume Amid Heavy Drone Strikes (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia said Tuesday that its air defenses shot down more than 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, as delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered in Geneva for U.S.-backed peace talks aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Police Deploy in Force Around Temple Mount for Ramadan as Tensions Rise
Israeli police announced Monday they will deploy heavily around the Temple Mount compound throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing new restrictions at the sensitive Jerusalem site.
Inside the United States
Schumer Bill Would Give Pride Flag Federal Protections
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer has filed a bill to give the pride flag the same legal standing as the U.S. flag and military banners.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies At 84 After Decades Of Civil Rights Activism (Worthy News In-Depth)
Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84.
Christian News
Killings, Debt Bondage Allegations Raise Alarm For Christians In Pakistan (Worthy News In-Depth)
A series of alleged attacks and harassment targeting Christian communities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, including at least one fatal assault, has raised renewed concern about the safety of religious minorities, advocacy group LEAD Ministries said.