Prophecy News Watch - January 20, 2026
Around the World
Deadly Summer Storms Batter Australia’s East Coast
Residents across Australia’s east coast were coping Monday with the aftermath of severe summer storms that authorities said killed at least one person, triggered evacuations, and left thousands without power as floodwaters rose and further storms threatened areas.
High-Speed Train Collision Kills Scores Of People In Southern Spain
Scores of people were reported killed and nearly 200 injured in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, in what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called “a night of deep pain” for the country.
Chilean Wildfire Kills 18, Thousands Evacuated
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the country’s central and southern regions after raging wildfires killed at least 18 people, forced mass evacuations, and reportedly destroyed at least one church and hundreds of homes.
Europe–US Tensions Rise After Trump Hints At Greenland Takeover
Europe and the United States, long regarded as close allies, edged toward a trade — and potentially military — confrontation on Monday not seen since the 1930s, after U.S. President Donald J. Trump did not rule out taking control of Greenland by force.
Portugal Presidential Election Heads To Runoff Between Socialist And Radical-Right Candidates
The leader of a radical-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election and will face a center-left opponent in a runoff vote next month, official results showed Monday, underscoring deepening political fragmentation in the European Union member state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No Turkish or Qatari Troops in Gaza, Admits Dispute With U.S. Over Postwar Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers will be allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip, acknowledging a "certain dispute" with the United States over the composition of a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” Offers $1 Billion Permanent Seats to World Leaders
Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
Hungary’s Orbán Invited To Trump-Backed Board Of Peace For Gaza
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been invited to join a Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to oversee post-war reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public.
St. Paul Church Congregant Says ‘We Were Surrounded’
A member of Cities Church said protesters who disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul were seated throughout the congregation before the service began.
Christian News
Record 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Open Doors Says
A record 388 million Christians faced persecution and were at risk of violence worldwide over the past year—eight million more than in previous periods—according to new findings by Christian charity Open Doors.
Egypt Jails Christian YouTuber for Defending Christianity
There was mounting concern Monday over the fate of an Egyptian Christian who hosts a channel on the video-sharing platform YouTube, after authorities sentenced him to five years of hard labor for content that rights groups say defended Christianity online.
Wife And Daughter Of Slain Anglican Priest Freed as Nigerian Church Abductions Mount
The wife and daughter of a late Anglican priest who died in captivity have regained their freedom after nearly three months in the hands of kidnappers, as concern mounted Monday over the abductions of more than 150 worshippers in coordinated attacks on churches in northern Nigeria, officials and sources said.
Deadly Summer Storms Batter Australia’s East Coast
Residents across Australia’s east coast were coping Monday with the aftermath of severe summer storms that authorities said killed at least one person, triggered evacuations, and left thousands without power as floodwaters rose and further storms threatened areas.
High-Speed Train Collision Kills Scores Of People In Southern Spain
Scores of people were reported killed and nearly 200 injured in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train, in what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called “a night of deep pain” for the country.
Chilean Wildfire Kills 18, Thousands Evacuated
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the country’s central and southern regions after raging wildfires killed at least 18 people, forced mass evacuations, and reportedly destroyed at least one church and hundreds of homes.
Europe–US Tensions Rise After Trump Hints At Greenland Takeover
Europe and the United States, long regarded as close allies, edged toward a trade — and potentially military — confrontation on Monday not seen since the 1930s, after U.S. President Donald J. Trump did not rule out taking control of Greenland by force.
Portugal Presidential Election Heads To Runoff Between Socialist And Radical-Right Candidates
The leader of a radical-right populist party placed second in Portugal’s presidential election and will face a center-left opponent in a runoff vote next month, official results showed Monday, underscoring deepening political fragmentation in the European Union member state.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Vows No Turkish or Qatari Troops in Gaza, Admits Dispute With U.S. Over Postwar Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers will be allowed to operate in the Gaza Strip, acknowledging a "certain dispute" with the United States over the composition of a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance.
Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace” Offers $1 Billion Permanent Seats to World Leaders
Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
Hungary’s Orbán Invited To Trump-Backed Board Of Peace For Gaza
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been invited to join a Board of Peace for Gaza proposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, to oversee post-war reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave, Hungary’s foreign minister said.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Second Amendment Case Tuesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in a case over whether states can prevent concealed carry holders on private property that is open to the public.
St. Paul Church Congregant Says ‘We Were Surrounded’
A member of Cities Church said protesters who disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul were seated throughout the congregation before the service began.
Christian News
Record 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, Open Doors Says
A record 388 million Christians faced persecution and were at risk of violence worldwide over the past year—eight million more than in previous periods—according to new findings by Christian charity Open Doors.
Egypt Jails Christian YouTuber for Defending Christianity
There was mounting concern Monday over the fate of an Egyptian Christian who hosts a channel on the video-sharing platform YouTube, after authorities sentenced him to five years of hard labor for content that rights groups say defended Christianity online.
Wife And Daughter Of Slain Anglican Priest Freed as Nigerian Church Abductions Mount
The wife and daughter of a late Anglican priest who died in captivity have regained their freedom after nearly three months in the hands of kidnappers, as concern mounted Monday over the abductions of more than 150 worshippers in coordinated attacks on churches in northern Nigeria, officials and sources said.