Prophecy News Watch - July 20, 2023
Around the World
U.S. approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine
The Pentagon announced a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones.
Russia launches ‘truly massive attack’ on Ukrainian grain facilities after pulling out of sea deal
Russia launched a massive strike on Ukrainian grain and export infrastructure after pulling out of an international grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export across the Black Sea.
China sends a record 16 warships to circle Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry announced at the weekend that China sent a record 16 warships to circle the island nation on Friday, the Global Times reports. While Taiwan is an independent democratic country, China has long maintained that the island is part of its mainland which has caused the Taiwanese to live under the constant threat of invasion.
Espresso coffee can protect against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, new report shows
Italian researchers have published a new report showing that the highly popular Espresso coffee beverage can help to protect against neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer′s and Parkinson’s disease.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to allow Palestinian Americans entry in bid to qualify for U.S. visa waiver program
Israel announced Wednesday that it would be allowing all American citizens, including dual-nationality Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, to enter the country through its international airport as part of an agreement to qualify for a visa waiver program with the U.S.
Inside the United States
House, Senate Resolutions Introduced Calling for EU to Designate Hezbollah as a Terror Organization
A bipartisan group of Senators and Congressmen on Tuesday introduced House and Senate resolutions calling on the European Union to designate the entirety of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Christian baker Jack Phillips tells Colorado Supreme Court it must honor high court’s ruling
Christian baker Jack Phillips asked the Colorado Supreme Court this week to reject a case against him after the Supreme Court affirmed the First Amendment right of artists who turn down work that would entail creating content that would contradict their religious beliefs.
US officially cuts all funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology
The US government on Monday officially cut off all future federal funding for the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology from which it is suspected the COVID-19 virus originated, citing the lab’s violation of safety protocols and refusal to submit required documents on security, the New York Post reports. The US decision will affect new contracts, grants, and other transactions at the Institute.
Christian News
India: New Karnataka state government is actively helping Christians, “there is evident change”
While the first half of 2023 saw a surge in violence against Christians in India, believers in the southern state of Karnataka are rejoicing as a newly elected state government has vowed to repeal harsh anti-conversion legislation and invest in projects that will benefit them and other religious minorities, Christianity Today (CT) reports.
Indonesia Christians: ‘Muslim Crackdown On Congregations’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indonesian Christians said Tuesday that several church congregations have been “disbanded” by angry Muslim protesters and local authorities. “In one of them, my children worship,” a concerned Christian told Worthy News.
U.S. approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine
The Pentagon announced a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones.
Russia launches ‘truly massive attack’ on Ukrainian grain facilities after pulling out of sea deal
Russia launched a massive strike on Ukrainian grain and export infrastructure after pulling out of an international grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export across the Black Sea.
China sends a record 16 warships to circle Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry announced at the weekend that China sent a record 16 warships to circle the island nation on Friday, the Global Times reports. While Taiwan is an independent democratic country, China has long maintained that the island is part of its mainland which has caused the Taiwanese to live under the constant threat of invasion.
Espresso coffee can protect against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, new report shows
Italian researchers have published a new report showing that the highly popular Espresso coffee beverage can help to protect against neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer′s and Parkinson’s disease.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to allow Palestinian Americans entry in bid to qualify for U.S. visa waiver program
Israel announced Wednesday that it would be allowing all American citizens, including dual-nationality Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, to enter the country through its international airport as part of an agreement to qualify for a visa waiver program with the U.S.
Inside the United States
House, Senate Resolutions Introduced Calling for EU to Designate Hezbollah as a Terror Organization
A bipartisan group of Senators and Congressmen on Tuesday introduced House and Senate resolutions calling on the European Union to designate the entirety of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Christian baker Jack Phillips tells Colorado Supreme Court it must honor high court’s ruling
Christian baker Jack Phillips asked the Colorado Supreme Court this week to reject a case against him after the Supreme Court affirmed the First Amendment right of artists who turn down work that would entail creating content that would contradict their religious beliefs.
US officially cuts all funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology
The US government on Monday officially cut off all future federal funding for the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology from which it is suspected the COVID-19 virus originated, citing the lab’s violation of safety protocols and refusal to submit required documents on security, the New York Post reports. The US decision will affect new contracts, grants, and other transactions at the Institute.
Christian News
India: New Karnataka state government is actively helping Christians, “there is evident change”
While the first half of 2023 saw a surge in violence against Christians in India, believers in the southern state of Karnataka are rejoicing as a newly elected state government has vowed to repeal harsh anti-conversion legislation and invest in projects that will benefit them and other religious minorities, Christianity Today (CT) reports.
Indonesia Christians: ‘Muslim Crackdown On Congregations’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Indonesian Christians said Tuesday that several church congregations have been “disbanded” by angry Muslim protesters and local authorities. “In one of them, my children worship,” a concerned Christian told Worthy News.