Prophecy News Watch - January 31, 2025
Around the World
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico This Saturday
President Donald Trump confirmed that he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, citing large trade deficits and the flow of fentanyl as key reasons. He also mentioned that he is still considering whether to include oil from these countries in the tariffs.
Netherlands Detains Three After Romania Demands Return of Stolen Artifacts (Worthy News In-Depth)
Dutch authorities have detained three suspects over the theft of priceless Romania artifacts from a small museum in the Netherlands, including an ancient golden helmet, after Romania threatened with legal action.
Israel Condemns Australia’s Antisemitism Attacks
Israel has urged Australia to do more to halt an "epidemic of antisemitism" after police said they had foiled an attack involving explosives in a suburb of Sydney, Australia’s biggest city.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners after Hamas Frees Hostages
Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners Thursday after Hamas fighters freed seven hostages - two Israelis and five Thais.
Inside the United States
Trump Issues Executive Order to Tackle Antisemitism and Expel Supporters of Hamas
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism, instructing the Department of Justice to take "immediate action" to deport foreign national college students and resident aliens involved in pro-Hamas protests following the terrorist group's massacre of 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of over 250 hostages.
Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting School Choice
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct the federal government to promote school choice for families nationwide.
Trump: ‘No Survivors In Midair Colission’; 67 Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters Thursday there were no survivors after Wednesday’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter that killed 67 people.
Trump Orders CDC to Immediately Stop All Collaboration with World Health Organization
The Trump administration on Monday ordered all public health officials working with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to immediately cease all collaboration with the World Health Organization and "await further guidance," the Associated Press reports.
Trump Wants Iron Dome For USA (Worthy News Focus)
Inspired by Israel’s ability to protect itself against thousands of missiles and drones fired by enemies, preparations were underway Thursday to develop a new air defense system for the United States.
Christian News
Nicaragua: Evangelicals Increasingly Targeted by Ortega Regime
A new study shows there has been a surge in attacks on Christians in Nicaragua over the last two years, with Nicaraguan dictator President Daniel Ortega now specifically targeting evangelical bodies as well as Catholic communities, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Mozambique: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists Amid Political Unrest
Missionaries and local Christians in Mozambique are being targeted by Islamic terror groups amid ongoing political protests and upheaval over October’s highly disputed general election results, Mission Network News (MNN) reports.
India: Christian Couple Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law
Christian couple in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been sentenced to five years in prison for 'attempting to convert' Hindus to Christ in violation of the state’s anti-conversion law, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Trump to Impose 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico This Saturday
President Donald Trump confirmed that he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Saturday, citing large trade deficits and the flow of fentanyl as key reasons. He also mentioned that he is still considering whether to include oil from these countries in the tariffs.
Netherlands Detains Three After Romania Demands Return of Stolen Artifacts (Worthy News In-Depth)
Dutch authorities have detained three suspects over the theft of priceless Romania artifacts from a small museum in the Netherlands, including an ancient golden helmet, after Romania threatened with legal action.
Israel Condemns Australia’s Antisemitism Attacks
Israel has urged Australia to do more to halt an "epidemic of antisemitism" after police said they had foiled an attack involving explosives in a suburb of Sydney, Australia’s biggest city.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners after Hamas Frees Hostages
Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners Thursday after Hamas fighters freed seven hostages - two Israelis and five Thais.
Inside the United States
Trump Issues Executive Order to Tackle Antisemitism and Expel Supporters of Hamas
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism, instructing the Department of Justice to take "immediate action" to deport foreign national college students and resident aliens involved in pro-Hamas protests following the terrorist group's massacre of 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of over 250 hostages.
Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting School Choice
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to direct the federal government to promote school choice for families nationwide.
Trump: ‘No Survivors In Midair Colission’; 67 Killed
U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters Thursday there were no survivors after Wednesday’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a military helicopter that killed 67 people.
Trump Orders CDC to Immediately Stop All Collaboration with World Health Organization
The Trump administration on Monday ordered all public health officials working with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to immediately cease all collaboration with the World Health Organization and "await further guidance," the Associated Press reports.
Trump Wants Iron Dome For USA (Worthy News Focus)
Inspired by Israel’s ability to protect itself against thousands of missiles and drones fired by enemies, preparations were underway Thursday to develop a new air defense system for the United States.
Christian News
Nicaragua: Evangelicals Increasingly Targeted by Ortega Regime
A new study shows there has been a surge in attacks on Christians in Nicaragua over the last two years, with Nicaraguan dictator President Daniel Ortega now specifically targeting evangelical bodies as well as Catholic communities, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Mozambique: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists Amid Political Unrest
Missionaries and local Christians in Mozambique are being targeted by Islamic terror groups amid ongoing political protests and upheaval over October’s highly disputed general election results, Mission Network News (MNN) reports.
India: Christian Couple Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law
Christian couple in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been sentenced to five years in prison for 'attempting to convert' Hindus to Christ in violation of the state’s anti-conversion law, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.