Prophecy News Watch - July 13, 2023
Around the World
UN Security Council: Russia vetoes Syria humanitarian aid
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday failed to renew a vital aid delivery program for Syria, thrusting an estimated four million people in the country into an evermore dire situation as the country's civil war grinds on in its second decade.
Politico: EU draws up plan for Ukraine security guarantees
The EU wants to commit itself to defending Ukraine for the long haul.
Ukraine Receives NATO Guarantees Angering Russia
Ukraine received security guarantees from leading nations and assurances that Ukraine’s future lies in NATO, prompting an angry response from Russia which invaded the country last year.
Nigeria Gunmen Release Priest and 3 Others
A Catholic priest and three other persons abducted by suspected Islamic gunmen in southeastern Nigeria this week have been released, several sources confirmed Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
3 Hezbollah militants injured in Lebanon explosion near Israeli border
An explosion near Lebanon’s border with Israel slightly wounded at least three members of the militant Hezbollah group, a Lebanese security official said.
Supreme Court Further Angers Government, Overturning Knesset Law on Foreign Workers
Senior Cabinet Ministers decried a ruling made by Israel’s Supreme Court Wednesday morning that nullified a clause in a law about foreign workers residing in Israel. The clause required than any government financial or social benefits earned by a foreign worker in accordance with the law become forfeit should the worker illegally remain in Israel after his visa expired.
PA chairman in Jenin: We will continue the fight until we conquer Israel
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday visited Jenin.
Inside the United States
Iowa legislature passes heartbeat abortion ban during special session
The Iowa legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, typically around 6 weeks of pregnancy, and Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds says she plans on signing the legislation into law on Friday.
Inflation cools to 3% but remains above target rate
The inflation rate declined from last month but is still 1% higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate, Wednesday's Consumer Price Index Report shows, indicating that the cost of U.S. goods and services increased 3% in June compared to the same time last year.
Christian News
Researchers use AI for translating Bible into all languages with no written Scripture
Researchers in California have launched a ground-breaking initiative to use Artificial Intelligence technology to translate the Bible into thousands of languages that do not have a written version of the Scriptures, Relevant Magazine reports.
Church of England working to finalize Prayer and Pastoral Guidance for clergy who want to bless same-sex unions
The Church of England is working on finalizing its Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) and Pastoral Guidance documents to be used by clergy who choose to hold blessing ceremonies in church for same-sex civil unions, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
UN Security Council: Russia vetoes Syria humanitarian aid
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday failed to renew a vital aid delivery program for Syria, thrusting an estimated four million people in the country into an evermore dire situation as the country's civil war grinds on in its second decade.
Politico: EU draws up plan for Ukraine security guarantees
The EU wants to commit itself to defending Ukraine for the long haul.
Ukraine Receives NATO Guarantees Angering Russia
Ukraine received security guarantees from leading nations and assurances that Ukraine’s future lies in NATO, prompting an angry response from Russia which invaded the country last year.
Nigeria Gunmen Release Priest and 3 Others
A Catholic priest and three other persons abducted by suspected Islamic gunmen in southeastern Nigeria this week have been released, several sources confirmed Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
3 Hezbollah militants injured in Lebanon explosion near Israeli border
An explosion near Lebanon’s border with Israel slightly wounded at least three members of the militant Hezbollah group, a Lebanese security official said.
Supreme Court Further Angers Government, Overturning Knesset Law on Foreign Workers
Senior Cabinet Ministers decried a ruling made by Israel’s Supreme Court Wednesday morning that nullified a clause in a law about foreign workers residing in Israel. The clause required than any government financial or social benefits earned by a foreign worker in accordance with the law become forfeit should the worker illegally remain in Israel after his visa expired.
PA chairman in Jenin: We will continue the fight until we conquer Israel
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday visited Jenin.
Inside the United States
Iowa legislature passes heartbeat abortion ban during special session
The Iowa legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, typically around 6 weeks of pregnancy, and Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds says she plans on signing the legislation into law on Friday.
Inflation cools to 3% but remains above target rate
The inflation rate declined from last month but is still 1% higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate, Wednesday's Consumer Price Index Report shows, indicating that the cost of U.S. goods and services increased 3% in June compared to the same time last year.
Christian News
Researchers use AI for translating Bible into all languages with no written Scripture
Researchers in California have launched a ground-breaking initiative to use Artificial Intelligence technology to translate the Bible into thousands of languages that do not have a written version of the Scriptures, Relevant Magazine reports.
Church of England working to finalize Prayer and Pastoral Guidance for clergy who want to bless same-sex unions
The Church of England is working on finalizing its Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) and Pastoral Guidance documents to be used by clergy who choose to hold blessing ceremonies in church for same-sex civil unions, the Christian Post (CP) reports.