Prophecy News Watch - February 29, 2024
Around the World
Dozens Killed In Massive Bangladesh Blaze
At least 43 people were killed late Thursday after a fire broke out in a six-story building in Bangladesh, the country's health minister said about the latest tragedy to hit the troubled South Asian nation.
France: Senate Votes To Enshrine Right To Abortion In The Constitution
Viewed by some as responding to the United States’ reversal of a 50-year federal right to abortion, France’s Senate on Wednesday passed a bill enshrining a woman’s right to abortion under the French constitution, the Associated Press reports. The Senate passed the bill 267-50.
Russia’s President Threatens To Strike West With Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to attack Western countries with nuclear weapons if they send troops to fight in Ukraine.
Widow Kremlin Critic Navalny Fears Arrests During Friday’s Funeral In Moscow
The emotional widow of Russia’s most prominent Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, said Thursday that she fears arrests when her late husband’s human remains will be laid to rest at a funeral on Friday in Moscow, the capital.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron Demands Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Friday and said the situation in Gaza is "terrible."
Israeli Company Develops Groundbreaking AI-Based App To Support Cancer Patients
An Israeli company has launched a cutting-edge AI-based app that will provide cancer patients with customized, round-the-clock care as they progress in their recovery plan, i24News reports.
Israel Denies Killing Over 100 Palestinians In Gaza Aid Rush (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s military denied Thursday that it had killed more than a hundred Palestinians when desperate crowds gathered around aid trucks in Gaza.
Inside the United States
House Passes Short-Term Funding Measure To Keep Government Open
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding measure Thursday to temporarily keep the federal government open, just one day before the government was scheduled to partially shut down.
New York Appeals Court Strikes Down Law Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote
A New York City law that would allow noncitizens to vote in local elections is unconstitutional, according to a recent state appeals court ruling.
Federal Data Says Inflation Continues To Rise
Inflation continues to rise in the U.S., according to newly released federal data.
Judge Rules Trump Off Illinois Primary Ballot But Stays Decision Pending Appeal
A Cook County judge decided former President Donald Trump’s name should be removed from the Illinois primary ballot, but put a hold on the order expecting an appeal. Trump’s campaign said it will “quickly appeal.”
Trump Facing Financial Hardships As Court Upholds $454 Million Fine
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump faced potential financial hardships Wednesday as a New York judge denied his bid to pause collecting the $454 million fine for fraud.
Christian News
Gospel Is Advancing In Africa’s Sahel Region Despite Extremely Hostile Conditions
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is advancing in some of the most hostile, devastated countries in the world, with recent reports of Muslims coming to faith in Christ in Eritrea, Nigeria, and Sudan in Africa’s Sahel region, Christian Daily reports.
Dozens Killed In Massive Bangladesh Blaze
At least 43 people were killed late Thursday after a fire broke out in a six-story building in Bangladesh, the country's health minister said about the latest tragedy to hit the troubled South Asian nation.
France: Senate Votes To Enshrine Right To Abortion In The Constitution
Viewed by some as responding to the United States’ reversal of a 50-year federal right to abortion, France’s Senate on Wednesday passed a bill enshrining a woman’s right to abortion under the French constitution, the Associated Press reports. The Senate passed the bill 267-50.
Russia’s President Threatens To Strike West With Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to attack Western countries with nuclear weapons if they send troops to fight in Ukraine.
Widow Kremlin Critic Navalny Fears Arrests During Friday’s Funeral In Moscow
The emotional widow of Russia’s most prominent Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, said Thursday that she fears arrests when her late husband’s human remains will be laid to rest at a funeral on Friday in Moscow, the capital.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron Demands Immediate Ceasefire In Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Friday and said the situation in Gaza is "terrible."
Israeli Company Develops Groundbreaking AI-Based App To Support Cancer Patients
An Israeli company has launched a cutting-edge AI-based app that will provide cancer patients with customized, round-the-clock care as they progress in their recovery plan, i24News reports.
Israel Denies Killing Over 100 Palestinians In Gaza Aid Rush (Worthy News In-Depth)
Israel’s military denied Thursday that it had killed more than a hundred Palestinians when desperate crowds gathered around aid trucks in Gaza.
Inside the United States
House Passes Short-Term Funding Measure To Keep Government Open
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding measure Thursday to temporarily keep the federal government open, just one day before the government was scheduled to partially shut down.
New York Appeals Court Strikes Down Law Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote
A New York City law that would allow noncitizens to vote in local elections is unconstitutional, according to a recent state appeals court ruling.
Federal Data Says Inflation Continues To Rise
Inflation continues to rise in the U.S., according to newly released federal data.
Judge Rules Trump Off Illinois Primary Ballot But Stays Decision Pending Appeal
A Cook County judge decided former President Donald Trump’s name should be removed from the Illinois primary ballot, but put a hold on the order expecting an appeal. Trump’s campaign said it will “quickly appeal.”
Trump Facing Financial Hardships As Court Upholds $454 Million Fine
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump faced potential financial hardships Wednesday as a New York judge denied his bid to pause collecting the $454 million fine for fraud.
Christian News
Gospel Is Advancing In Africa’s Sahel Region Despite Extremely Hostile Conditions
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is advancing in some of the most hostile, devastated countries in the world, with recent reports of Muslims coming to faith in Christ in Eritrea, Nigeria, and Sudan in Africa’s Sahel region, Christian Daily reports.