Prophecy News Watch - January 23, 2025
Around the World
Britain Launches Digital Passport And Robots Answering Questions (Worthy News Focus)
The British government wants citizens to carry a digital version of their passport, driving license, social benefits account, and marriage and birth certificates on their smartphones “in tune with modern life.”
Poland’s Premier Condemns Green Deal; Urges Trump-Style Defense Of Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the European Union to cut the “Green Deal drastically,” saying the controversial environmental program would “bankrupt” the EU.
Iran Is “Pressing Gas Pedal” on Uranium Enrichment, UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says
Continuing to raise the long-standing alarm that Iran is close to developing a nuclear bomb, the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief has announced that the Iranian regime is "pressing the gas pedal" on its enrichment of uranium to near weapons grade, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Will Control Egypt-Gaza Border Crossing During Ceasefire First Phase
Israel, not the Palestinian Authority, will control the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the current four-day-old ceasefire with Hamas, the Associated Press reports.
IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Halevi Resigns Over October 7 Failures
Citing failure to protect Israel from the October 7 Hamas attack, IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi on Tuesday announced his resignation, Haaretz reports. Halevi will leave his post on March 6.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces $500 Billion “Stargate” Project to Lead AI Advancement Worldwide
The US Trump administration on Tuesday announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to build artificial intelligence infrastructure that will outpace AI programs being developed by other countries, USA Today reports.
Trump Directs Feds to Target Cartels that Threaten Homeland Security
President Donald Trump is directing federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups that are a threat to American citizens and national security.
Trump Orders Federal DEI Staff Be Put On Leave Immediately
President Donald Trump ordered that starting Wednesday, all federal staff working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities will immediately be put on paid leave.
Trump Orders Agencies to Protect Americans From Terrorist, National Security Threats
In addition to declaring an invasion at the southern border and declaring multiple national emergencies, President Donald Trump issued an order to protect Americans from foreign terrorists and other public safety threats.
Britain Launches Digital Passport And Robots Answering Questions (Worthy News Focus)
The British government wants citizens to carry a digital version of their passport, driving license, social benefits account, and marriage and birth certificates on their smartphones “in tune with modern life.”
Poland’s Premier Condemns Green Deal; Urges Trump-Style Defense Of Europe
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the European Union to cut the “Green Deal drastically,” saying the controversial environmental program would “bankrupt” the EU.
Iran Is “Pressing Gas Pedal” on Uranium Enrichment, UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says
Continuing to raise the long-standing alarm that Iran is close to developing a nuclear bomb, the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief has announced that the Iranian regime is "pressing the gas pedal" on its enrichment of uranium to near weapons grade, Reuters reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Will Control Egypt-Gaza Border Crossing During Ceasefire First Phase
Israel, not the Palestinian Authority, will control the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the current four-day-old ceasefire with Hamas, the Associated Press reports.
IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Halevi Resigns Over October 7 Failures
Citing failure to protect Israel from the October 7 Hamas attack, IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi on Tuesday announced his resignation, Haaretz reports. Halevi will leave his post on March 6.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces $500 Billion “Stargate” Project to Lead AI Advancement Worldwide
The US Trump administration on Tuesday announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to build artificial intelligence infrastructure that will outpace AI programs being developed by other countries, USA Today reports.
Trump Directs Feds to Target Cartels that Threaten Homeland Security
President Donald Trump is directing federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups that are a threat to American citizens and national security.
Trump Orders Federal DEI Staff Be Put On Leave Immediately
President Donald Trump ordered that starting Wednesday, all federal staff working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities will immediately be put on paid leave.
Trump Orders Agencies to Protect Americans From Terrorist, National Security Threats
In addition to declaring an invasion at the southern border and declaring multiple national emergencies, President Donald Trump issued an order to protect Americans from foreign terrorists and other public safety threats.