Prophecy News Watch - January 26, 2018
Around the World
Iran has fired 23 ballistic missiles since start of 2015 nuclear deal, explosive report shows
Iran has aggressively pursued its ballistic missile program since agreeing to the 2015 nuclear deal, regularly launching nuclear-capable missiles in what critics consider a violation of the spirit of the deal, according to a report obtained by Fox News.
Putin hails new bomber as a boost to Russia's nuclear forces
President Vladimir Putin praised a newly-built supersonic strategic bomber on Thursday after watching it in flight, saying it would beef up Russia's nuclear weapons capability.
Danon: Iran currently controls 82 thousand fighters in Syria
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon revealed on Thursday previously undisclosed information concerning the Syrian Civil War to the UN Security Council.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel accuses Iran of trying to turn Syria into its base
Israel’s U.N. ambassador is accusing Iran of attempting to turn Syria into 'the largest military base in the world' to destabilize the region, threaten Israel and 'terrorize the entire free world.'
Trump says U.S. aid to Palestinians is ‘on the table’ in possible peace talks with Israel
President Trump vowed Thursday to block any new U.S. financial aid to the Palestinians until they agree to restart peace talks with Israel.
Haley Suggests it’s Time The Palestinians Find New Leadership
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley on Thursday effectively told the Palestinians to find new leadership if they expect to achieve a peace settlement that leads to a better future for them and Israelis alike.
Jerusalem will ‘never be unified’; two-state solution now unacceptable, says PLO ambassador
The Trump administration’s push to have Jerusalem officially recognized as the capital of Israel is destined to fail and will only exacerbate tensions between the U.S and the region, the top Palestinian diplomat in Washington said Thursday.
Inside the United States
President Trump Opens Door for US to Re-Enter TPP
President Donald Trump told CNBC on Thursday that he would reconsider the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal if the United States could strike a 'substantially better' agreement. But it's almost certainly too late for the U.S. to negotiate a new deal.
Trump wades into currency uproar, favours 'strong dollar'
President Donald Trump waded into the uproar over the US currency on Thursday (Jan 25), saying he wants to see 'a strong dollar,' countering comments by his treasury secretary that appeared to signal the opposite and sent the greenback plunging to three-year lows.
Iran has fired 23 ballistic missiles since start of 2015 nuclear deal, explosive report shows
Iran has aggressively pursued its ballistic missile program since agreeing to the 2015 nuclear deal, regularly launching nuclear-capable missiles in what critics consider a violation of the spirit of the deal, according to a report obtained by Fox News.
Putin hails new bomber as a boost to Russia's nuclear forces
President Vladimir Putin praised a newly-built supersonic strategic bomber on Thursday after watching it in flight, saying it would beef up Russia's nuclear weapons capability.
Danon: Iran currently controls 82 thousand fighters in Syria
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon revealed on Thursday previously undisclosed information concerning the Syrian Civil War to the UN Security Council.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel accuses Iran of trying to turn Syria into its base
Israel’s U.N. ambassador is accusing Iran of attempting to turn Syria into 'the largest military base in the world' to destabilize the region, threaten Israel and 'terrorize the entire free world.'
Trump says U.S. aid to Palestinians is ‘on the table’ in possible peace talks with Israel
President Trump vowed Thursday to block any new U.S. financial aid to the Palestinians until they agree to restart peace talks with Israel.
Haley Suggests it’s Time The Palestinians Find New Leadership
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley on Thursday effectively told the Palestinians to find new leadership if they expect to achieve a peace settlement that leads to a better future for them and Israelis alike.
Jerusalem will ‘never be unified’; two-state solution now unacceptable, says PLO ambassador
The Trump administration’s push to have Jerusalem officially recognized as the capital of Israel is destined to fail and will only exacerbate tensions between the U.S and the region, the top Palestinian diplomat in Washington said Thursday.
Inside the United States
President Trump Opens Door for US to Re-Enter TPP
President Donald Trump told CNBC on Thursday that he would reconsider the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal if the United States could strike a 'substantially better' agreement. But it's almost certainly too late for the U.S. to negotiate a new deal.
Trump wades into currency uproar, favours 'strong dollar'
President Donald Trump waded into the uproar over the US currency on Thursday (Jan 25), saying he wants to see 'a strong dollar,' countering comments by his treasury secretary that appeared to signal the opposite and sent the greenback plunging to three-year lows.