Prophecy News Watch - July 1, 2024
Around the World
Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)
kraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.
India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
An entire terminal at India’s busiest airport was evacuated Friday after a roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds, killing at least one person, injuring eight others, and highlighting broader concerns about infrastructure in the South Asian nation.
Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian father and his family are hiding in Pakistan after he accused a Catholic priest of raping his teenage daughter and threatening to publish video footage of the abuse.
Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes
Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto, a Christian, faced mounting pressure to resign Friday after riots and clashes that killed more than 20 people.
EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope Thursday that a security agreement between Kyiv and the European Union would lead to "peace and prosperity" across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Refuses Refueling Israel’s National Carrier After Emergency Landing
Israel's national carrier, El Al, said Sunday its flight from the Polish capital, Warsaw, to Tel Aviv in Israel flight was not allowed to refuel in Turkey after making an emergency to evacuate a passenger for medical reasons.
Police Kill Attacker At Israel Embassy In Belgrade, Serbia
A suspected Islamic attacker with a crossbow was killed after wounding a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s Interior Ministry said.
Arab League: ‘Hezbollah No Longer Terrorist Organization’
The Arab League, the Arab world’s main regional group, has ceased referring to Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization” in an apparent warning to Israel and its allies, including the United States, Worthy News monitored Saturday.
US Moving Military Assets To Israel, Lebanon
The United States is sending military assets, including a battleship, to Israel and Lebanon to prepare for the evacuation of Americans, U.S. sources say, as Israel’s prime minister warned of a rapid military escalation.
Inside the United States
US Detains Suspected ‘ISIS Terrorists’
Eight men from Tajikistan are in U.S. custody after concerns the men were plotting a possible terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, American officials said.
U.S. Rep. Roy Seeks to Oust Biden via 25th Amendment
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy R-Texas, filed a resolution Friday calling for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked to remove President Joe Biden from office after his performance at the presidential debate on Thursday night. Biden appeared to have mental and physical difficulties, prompting widespread speculation and criticism in the media and among Democrats.
Biden Defends Disastrous Debate Performance as Democrats Panic
President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night.
Chevron: Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday pared back the federal government's regulatory power in a decision that made it clear that judges had the authority to interpret federal statutes when there was a question.
Supreme Court Rules Prosecutors Overreached, Throws Out Obstruction Charges Used in Jan. 6 Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that the Justice Department improperly charged a Jan. 6 protester with obstructing the Electoral College count stating the law was applied too broadly. This decision could benefit hundreds of other protesters charged under the same statute and potentially former President Donald Trump.
Biden Stumbles Through Presidential Debate With Trump (Worthy News Focus)
Friends and foes expressed concern Friday that U.S. President Joe Biden was “losing” his high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Kidnapped Nigerian Pastor And Wife Facing Death (Worthy News Mission Watch)
Christians have appealed for prayers as a new video apparently posted by the Islamic Boko Haram group shows Nigerian Pastor Paul Musa wearing an orange jumpsuit and kneeling in front of a masked gunman, pleading for his life and that of his wife.
Russia Frees Prisoners After Mediation Of Vatican (Worthy News Radio)
kraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.
India’s Main Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Injures Eight
An entire terminal at India’s busiest airport was evacuated Friday after a roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds, killing at least one person, injuring eight others, and highlighting broader concerns about infrastructure in the South Asian nation.
Pakistan’s Catholic Church In Turmoil Over Rape Case (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian father and his family are hiding in Pakistan after he accused a Catholic priest of raping his teenage daughter and threatening to publish video footage of the abuse.
Kenya President Pressured After Deadly Clashes
Kenya’s embattled President William Ruto, a Christian, faced mounting pressure to resign Friday after riots and clashes that killed more than 20 people.
EU, Ukraine Sign Security Pact
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope Thursday that a security agreement between Kyiv and the European Union would lead to "peace and prosperity" across the continent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Refuses Refueling Israel’s National Carrier After Emergency Landing
Israel's national carrier, El Al, said Sunday its flight from the Polish capital, Warsaw, to Tel Aviv in Israel flight was not allowed to refuel in Turkey after making an emergency to evacuate a passenger for medical reasons.
Police Kill Attacker At Israel Embassy In Belgrade, Serbia
A suspected Islamic attacker with a crossbow was killed after wounding a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade on Saturday, Serbia’s Interior Ministry said.
Arab League: ‘Hezbollah No Longer Terrorist Organization’
The Arab League, the Arab world’s main regional group, has ceased referring to Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization” in an apparent warning to Israel and its allies, including the United States, Worthy News monitored Saturday.
US Moving Military Assets To Israel, Lebanon
The United States is sending military assets, including a battleship, to Israel and Lebanon to prepare for the evacuation of Americans, U.S. sources say, as Israel’s prime minister warned of a rapid military escalation.
Inside the United States
US Detains Suspected ‘ISIS Terrorists’
Eight men from Tajikistan are in U.S. custody after concerns the men were plotting a possible terrorist attack in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, American officials said.
U.S. Rep. Roy Seeks to Oust Biden via 25th Amendment
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy R-Texas, filed a resolution Friday calling for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked to remove President Joe Biden from office after his performance at the presidential debate on Thursday night. Biden appeared to have mental and physical difficulties, prompting widespread speculation and criticism in the media and among Democrats.
Biden Defends Disastrous Debate Performance as Democrats Panic
President Joe Biden and his campaign are facing the fallout of a disastrous debate performance Thursday night.
Chevron: Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday pared back the federal government's regulatory power in a decision that made it clear that judges had the authority to interpret federal statutes when there was a question.
Supreme Court Rules Prosecutors Overreached, Throws Out Obstruction Charges Used in Jan. 6 Cases
The Supreme Court ruled that the Justice Department improperly charged a Jan. 6 protester with obstructing the Electoral College count stating the law was applied too broadly. This decision could benefit hundreds of other protesters charged under the same statute and potentially former President Donald Trump.
Biden Stumbles Through Presidential Debate With Trump (Worthy News Focus)
Friends and foes expressed concern Friday that U.S. President Joe Biden was “losing” his high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Kidnapped Nigerian Pastor And Wife Facing Death (Worthy News Mission Watch)
Christians have appealed for prayers as a new video apparently posted by the Islamic Boko Haram group shows Nigerian Pastor Paul Musa wearing an orange jumpsuit and kneeling in front of a masked gunman, pleading for his life and that of his wife.