Prophecy News Watch - February 28, 2024
Around the World
Russia Warns Of “Inevitability” Of War With NATO After Talks About Troops In Ukraine
Moscow on Tuesday warned Ukraine’s allies that sending troops to fight in Ukraine would lead to the "inevitability" of war between Russia and the NATO military alliance.
Iran Has Increased Stockpile Of Enriched Uranium Needed For Nuclear Weapon
Amid war and generally exceedingly high tensions in the Middle East, terror-sponsor Iran is reported by the UN to have further increased its total stockpile of enriched uranium required for a nuclear bomb, the Associated Press reports.
US Runs Dozen Secret CIA Bases In Ukraine
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) maintains 12 secret bases in Ukraine to help the war-torn nation and the U.S. gather intelligence from Russia, well-informed American sources have revealed.
Denmark Sees Record-Breaking Levels Of Anti Semitic Incidents Since Oct. 7
Denmark has joined a growing list of countries which have registered record-breaking levels of antisemitic incidents since the Hamas genocidal attack against Israel on Oct. 7, the Washington Times reports.
France Considering Ground Troops For Ukraine As War Escalates
Europe edged closer to a broader war with France’s President Emmanuel Macron refusing to rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine, though a U.S. diplomat told Worthy News that NATO military alliance forces are already in the wartorn nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Claims Terrorist Organizations Hope To Turn Ramadan Into ‘2nd Stage of October 7’
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are planning to exploit the upcoming Ramadan period as a catalyst for escalating the war, saying that it was planning "the second stage of October 7."
Border Clashes Escalate as Hezbollah Launches 60 Rockets and Israel Strikes Deep into Lebanon
Hezbollah, the terrorist organization backed by Iran, launched 60 Katyusha rockets across the Golan Heights in what the group stated was a retaliatory move against Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed the rocket barrage aimed at an Israeli military base in the Golan was a direct response to "Zionist aggression" near Baalbek, a city located over 62 miles from the border, earlier that day. The strikes near Baalbek marked the deepest confirmed Israeli attacks since the onset of cross-border hostilities.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers Face Government Shutdown Deadline This Week
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., face a partial government shutdown deadline this week and another separate shutdown early next week, setting up a chaotic Congress and frantic dealmaking, or lack thereof, before Friday.
Nearly Half of Americans Would Support A National 16-Week Ban On Abortion, Poll Shows
A new poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov shows that nearly half of Americans would support a national 16-week abortion ban. The poll was conducted on Feb. 18-20 among 1,562 adults with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
Christian News
China: Government Blocks Bible App In Ongoing Censorship Of Christian Content
Continuing its crackdown on house churches and censorship of Christian materials, China’s ruling Communist Party has now blocked a popular prayer and Bible and app from being available to mainland Chinese citizens, CBN News reports.
Church Attacks In US Escalating, Report Warns
Attacks against American churches have skyrocketed over the last decade due to growing anti-Christian sentiments in the United States, says a leading research and advocacy group in a new report.
Russia Warns Of “Inevitability” Of War With NATO After Talks About Troops In Ukraine
Moscow on Tuesday warned Ukraine’s allies that sending troops to fight in Ukraine would lead to the "inevitability" of war between Russia and the NATO military alliance.
Iran Has Increased Stockpile Of Enriched Uranium Needed For Nuclear Weapon
Amid war and generally exceedingly high tensions in the Middle East, terror-sponsor Iran is reported by the UN to have further increased its total stockpile of enriched uranium required for a nuclear bomb, the Associated Press reports.
US Runs Dozen Secret CIA Bases In Ukraine
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) maintains 12 secret bases in Ukraine to help the war-torn nation and the U.S. gather intelligence from Russia, well-informed American sources have revealed.
Denmark Sees Record-Breaking Levels Of Anti Semitic Incidents Since Oct. 7
Denmark has joined a growing list of countries which have registered record-breaking levels of antisemitic incidents since the Hamas genocidal attack against Israel on Oct. 7, the Washington Times reports.
France Considering Ground Troops For Ukraine As War Escalates
Europe edged closer to a broader war with France’s President Emmanuel Macron refusing to rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine, though a U.S. diplomat told Worthy News that NATO military alliance forces are already in the wartorn nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Claims Terrorist Organizations Hope To Turn Ramadan Into ‘2nd Stage of October 7’
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are planning to exploit the upcoming Ramadan period as a catalyst for escalating the war, saying that it was planning "the second stage of October 7."
Border Clashes Escalate as Hezbollah Launches 60 Rockets and Israel Strikes Deep into Lebanon
Hezbollah, the terrorist organization backed by Iran, launched 60 Katyusha rockets across the Golan Heights in what the group stated was a retaliatory move against Israeli strikes in eastern Lebanon. Hezbollah claimed the rocket barrage aimed at an Israeli military base in the Golan was a direct response to "Zionist aggression" near Baalbek, a city located over 62 miles from the border, earlier that day. The strikes near Baalbek marked the deepest confirmed Israeli attacks since the onset of cross-border hostilities.
Inside the United States
Lawmakers Face Government Shutdown Deadline This Week
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., face a partial government shutdown deadline this week and another separate shutdown early next week, setting up a chaotic Congress and frantic dealmaking, or lack thereof, before Friday.
Nearly Half of Americans Would Support A National 16-Week Ban On Abortion, Poll Shows
A new poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov shows that nearly half of Americans would support a national 16-week abortion ban. The poll was conducted on Feb. 18-20 among 1,562 adults with a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
Christian News
China: Government Blocks Bible App In Ongoing Censorship Of Christian Content
Continuing its crackdown on house churches and censorship of Christian materials, China’s ruling Communist Party has now blocked a popular prayer and Bible and app from being available to mainland Chinese citizens, CBN News reports.
Church Attacks In US Escalating, Report Warns
Attacks against American churches have skyrocketed over the last decade due to growing anti-Christian sentiments in the United States, says a leading research and advocacy group in a new report.