Prophecy News Watch - January 1, 2025
Around the World
World Ushers In 2025 Amid Wars
At Qatar’s main international airport in Doha, waiters hurried to open champagne bottles for passengers stranded in a lounge. A Worthy News reporter noticed migrants from many nations and tourists celebrating what they hope will be a more peaceful 2025.
French President Regrets Early Elections
In a significant concession to the nation, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he “regrets” his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June.
Finland Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Suspected of Severing Baltic Sea Power and Internet cables
Finland last week seized an oil tanker that was taking oil to Russia after Finnish authorities suspected the Russian-linked vessel of involvement in “grave sabotage” by severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day, Sky News reports.
Mexico Takes Tougher Stance Toward Drug Cartels
In a significantly more aggressive approach to dealing with Mexican drug cartels, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum recently sent thousands of troops and heavy weaponry to quell an eruption of intra-cartel violence in Sinaloa state, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital Early To Vote For ‘War Bill’
Faced with battles on the frontlines and in politics, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu left the hospital on Tuesday against the advice of his doctors.
1,700 Year-Old Oil Lamp Engraved with Menorah Uncovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavating in Jerusalem announced last week that they unearthed a rare 1,700-year-old oil lamp with a clearly defined Jewish Temple Menorah engraving on it, Crosswalk reports.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Major Cases in 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has released a string of landmark rulings recently, from sending the abortion issue back to the states to granting a measure of presidential immunity to the overturning of Chevron deference, significantly weakening federal rulemaking power.
Christian News
Hungary Concerned About Mounting Persecution Of Christians
Hungary has expressed concern about mounting “Anti-Christian sentiments and the persecution of Christians.”
India: Christian Group Calls For Government Inquiry Into Unprecedented Level of Persecution Against Believers
The United Christian Forum (UCF) has called on India’s Hindu nationalist-led government to open a national inquiry into the exponential surge in incidents of violence against Christians in the country, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: 11 Christians Murdered in Benue State Christmas Day Attacks, “A Trail of Grief and Trauma”
In keeping with similar attacks during major Christian holidays, Islamic militants in Nigeria slaughtered 11 people on Christmas Day during murderous raids in Christian communities in Kwande County, Benue state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
World Ushers In 2025 Amid Wars
At Qatar’s main international airport in Doha, waiters hurried to open champagne bottles for passengers stranded in a lounge. A Worthy News reporter noticed migrants from many nations and tourists celebrating what they hope will be a more peaceful 2025.
French President Regrets Early Elections
In a significant concession to the nation, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he “regrets” his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June.
Finland Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Suspected of Severing Baltic Sea Power and Internet cables
Finland last week seized an oil tanker that was taking oil to Russia after Finnish authorities suspected the Russian-linked vessel of involvement in “grave sabotage” by severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day, Sky News reports.
Mexico Takes Tougher Stance Toward Drug Cartels
In a significantly more aggressive approach to dealing with Mexican drug cartels, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum recently sent thousands of troops and heavy weaponry to quell an eruption of intra-cartel violence in Sinaloa state, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Leaves Hospital Early To Vote For ‘War Bill’
Faced with battles on the frontlines and in politics, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu left the hospital on Tuesday against the advice of his doctors.
1,700 Year-Old Oil Lamp Engraved with Menorah Uncovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavating in Jerusalem announced last week that they unearthed a rare 1,700-year-old oil lamp with a clearly defined Jewish Temple Menorah engraving on it, Crosswalk reports.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Major Cases in 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has released a string of landmark rulings recently, from sending the abortion issue back to the states to granting a measure of presidential immunity to the overturning of Chevron deference, significantly weakening federal rulemaking power.
Christian News
Hungary Concerned About Mounting Persecution Of Christians
Hungary has expressed concern about mounting “Anti-Christian sentiments and the persecution of Christians.”
India: Christian Group Calls For Government Inquiry Into Unprecedented Level of Persecution Against Believers
The United Christian Forum (UCF) has called on India’s Hindu nationalist-led government to open a national inquiry into the exponential surge in incidents of violence against Christians in the country, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria: 11 Christians Murdered in Benue State Christmas Day Attacks, “A Trail of Grief and Trauma”
In keeping with similar attacks during major Christian holidays, Islamic militants in Nigeria slaughtered 11 people on Christmas Day during murderous raids in Christian communities in Kwande County, Benue state, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.