Prophecy News Watch - January 14, 2025
Around the World
China’s Invasion Barges Signal Potential Invasion of Taiwan
China is reportedly building "D-Day style" landing barges specifically designed to deploy People’s Liberation Army (PLA) vehicles onto Taiwanese beaches, suggesting preparations for a potential full-scale invasion, according to the UK Telegraph.
Europe Must Tackle Antisemitism as Jews Leave in Thousands, Leader Warns
The leader of a major European Jewish organization urged governments across Europe on Monday to take immediate action against the sharp rise in antisemitism, which is prompting thousands of Jews to leave the continent.
Hungary’s Jews Mourn Star Ágnes Keleti, Olympian and Holocaust Survivor
Hungary’s Jewish community has remembered Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest living and one of the most successful Olympians, until she passed away at age 103 this month.
Jewish Community Targeted In Protests Over Egypt Youth’s Death In Italy
The Jewish community and others in Italy were reeling from violent weekend protests over the death of Ramy Elgami, a 19-year-old Egyptian man, following a police chase in late November.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Nearing
A ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was nearing early Tuesday, ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th U.S. President, several officials confirm.
Inside the United States
Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Allow Concealed Carry Across US States
Congressional Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation allowing people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to carry a concealed handgun in any other state in the US, The Center Square (TCS) reports.
Zuckerberg Criticizes Biden’s Social Media Censorship Policy, Ends Fact-Checking Program
Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms (which owns Facebook and Instagram) has publicly criticized the US Biden administration for demanding that Facebook restrict content deemed misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Axios reports. Indeed, Meta announced on January 7 that it will cease working with third-party fact-checking organizations.
Supreme Court to Consider Reinstating Preventative Care Insurance Coverage Requirements
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to consider reinstating certain preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
Christian News
India: Christian Woman Stripped and Brutalized by Hindu Nationalists on Boxing Day
A Christian woman in India’s Odisha state is recovering after she was stripped naked and brutalized until she blacked out by Hindu nationalists enraged at her faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Dozens Of Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Christmas Season Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Investigators demanded Friday that Nigeria’s government ends “the reign of terror” against Christian communities after scores of Christians were killed by Islamic fighters in the last days of 2024.
China’s Invasion Barges Signal Potential Invasion of Taiwan
China is reportedly building "D-Day style" landing barges specifically designed to deploy People’s Liberation Army (PLA) vehicles onto Taiwanese beaches, suggesting preparations for a potential full-scale invasion, according to the UK Telegraph.
Europe Must Tackle Antisemitism as Jews Leave in Thousands, Leader Warns
The leader of a major European Jewish organization urged governments across Europe on Monday to take immediate action against the sharp rise in antisemitism, which is prompting thousands of Jews to leave the continent.
Hungary’s Jews Mourn Star Ágnes Keleti, Olympian and Holocaust Survivor
Hungary’s Jewish community has remembered Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest living and one of the most successful Olympians, until she passed away at age 103 this month.
Jewish Community Targeted In Protests Over Egypt Youth’s Death In Italy
The Jewish community and others in Italy were reeling from violent weekend protests over the death of Ramy Elgami, a 19-year-old Egyptian man, following a police chase in late November.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Nearing
A ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was nearing early Tuesday, ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th U.S. President, several officials confirm.
Inside the United States
Republican Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Allow Concealed Carry Across US States
Congressional Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation allowing people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to carry a concealed handgun in any other state in the US, The Center Square (TCS) reports.
Zuckerberg Criticizes Biden’s Social Media Censorship Policy, Ends Fact-Checking Program
Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Meta Platforms (which owns Facebook and Instagram) has publicly criticized the US Biden administration for demanding that Facebook restrict content deemed misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Axios reports. Indeed, Meta announced on January 7 that it will cease working with third-party fact-checking organizations.
Supreme Court to Consider Reinstating Preventative Care Insurance Coverage Requirements
The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to consider reinstating certain preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
Christian News
India: Christian Woman Stripped and Brutalized by Hindu Nationalists on Boxing Day
A Christian woman in India’s Odisha state is recovering after she was stripped naked and brutalized until she blacked out by Hindu nationalists enraged at her faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Dozens Of Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Christmas Season Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Investigators demanded Friday that Nigeria’s government ends “the reign of terror” against Christian communities after scores of Christians were killed by Islamic fighters in the last days of 2024.