Prophecy News Watch - July 24, 2023
Around the World
As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island
China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said Saturday, marking a forceful display days before the democracy plans to hold military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.
Thousands Flee Greek Wildfires As Heatwave Spreads Across World
Thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on Greece’s island of Rhodes due to wildfires as the nation deals with its most prolonged deadly heatwave on record, officials said Saturday.
Hungary Ready To Mediate In Russia-Ukraine Grain Dispute (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary says it is willing to mediate between Russia and war-torn Ukraine after Moscow walked away from a deal that allowed Kyiv to export grain through the Black Sea more safely. The announcement came after Hungary and four other European Union nations signaled that they would extend their import ban on Ukrainian grain “to protect local farmers.”
Ukraine Strikes Ammunition Depot In Crimea (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of a massive drone attack on an ammunition depot in the Crimea peninsula amid heightened tensions around Black Sea ports following the collapse of a grain deal between the two countries. The alleged attack came amid concerns that one journalist was killed and several other reporters were injured in a separate attack in Ukraine.
Worldcoin To Scan Irises Of World Population (Worthy News-Focus)
The leader of a U.S.-based artificial intelligence laboratory says he raised $115 million to tempt billions of people to have their irises scanned for a “World ID” in exchange for cryptocurrency.
EU’s Climate Chief Seeks Premier Job In Netherlands
The European Union’s climate chief Frans Timmermans said Friday that he wants to become the next prime minister of the Netherlands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Likud, protest leaders reject labor union’s compromise overhaul bill
Speculation grew Sunday evening that the Histadrut, Israel’s largest labor federation, could announce a general strike after a compromise it had floated in an attempt to end a bitter, divisive national standoff over the government’s planned drastic overhaul of the judiciary was quickly dismissed by the ruling Likud party, anti-government protesters and parts of the opposition.
Netanyahu Receives Pacemaker in Successful Surgery as Thousands March against Judicial Reform
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery to implant a pacemaker Saturday night. He was sedated for the operation, and turned over duties to Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, chief architect of the judicial reform legislation making its way through the Knesset.
Inside the United States
Amazon Rolls Out Palm Payments Despite Concern
U.S. tech giant Amazon says it is taking cashless payments to a new level by rolling out palm-scanning payment technology across the United States, adding to concerns among privacy advocates.
Federal judge blocks Arizona law banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports teams
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arizona from enforcing a law banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams.
Cross Monument Removed by CA Town After 5 Decades: ‘They Hate It… Hate What It Represents’
A legal battle over religious freedom is underway in a small town outside of San Francisco, CA, as a small group of Christians fight to re-install a 28-foot cross removed from a parcel of land last month.
Censorship Case Involving State Collusion With Social Media Companies Could Be Heard by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court could hear a case questioning a California agency’s coordination with Twitter to censor election-related “misinformation.”
Christian News
India Premier Condemns Sexual Assault Of Christian Women (Worthy News-Investigation)
India’s prime minister on Thursday condemned the reported sexual assault of two Christian women by Hindu men in northeast India and vowed to protect the “daughters of Manipur” state.
Idaho college town to pay $300,000 to Christians arrested for having an outdoor church service
A progressive college town in Idaho agreed to pay $300,000 to a group of Christians who were arrested for having an outdoor church service without masks during the COVID19 pandemic.
Worthy Watch
WHO Sparks Concerns About Power Grab Through Global Pandemic Treaty
The Christian Broadcasting Network detailed the World Health Organization's plans for a Global Pandemic Treaty whereby nations would surrender their sovereignty in the event of another pandemic.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Cluster Bombs
Sen. Lindsey Graham statements on the use of cluster bombs in Ukraine.
As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island
China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said Saturday, marking a forceful display days before the democracy plans to hold military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion.
Thousands Flee Greek Wildfires As Heatwave Spreads Across World
Thousands of people have been evacuated from homes and hotels on Greece’s island of Rhodes due to wildfires as the nation deals with its most prolonged deadly heatwave on record, officials said Saturday.
Hungary Ready To Mediate In Russia-Ukraine Grain Dispute (Worthy News Radio)
Hungary says it is willing to mediate between Russia and war-torn Ukraine after Moscow walked away from a deal that allowed Kyiv to export grain through the Black Sea more safely. The announcement came after Hungary and four other European Union nations signaled that they would extend their import ban on Ukrainian grain “to protect local farmers.”
Ukraine Strikes Ammunition Depot In Crimea (Worthy News Radio)
Russia has accused Ukraine of a massive drone attack on an ammunition depot in the Crimea peninsula amid heightened tensions around Black Sea ports following the collapse of a grain deal between the two countries. The alleged attack came amid concerns that one journalist was killed and several other reporters were injured in a separate attack in Ukraine.
Worldcoin To Scan Irises Of World Population (Worthy News-Focus)
The leader of a U.S.-based artificial intelligence laboratory says he raised $115 million to tempt billions of people to have their irises scanned for a “World ID” in exchange for cryptocurrency.
EU’s Climate Chief Seeks Premier Job In Netherlands
The European Union’s climate chief Frans Timmermans said Friday that he wants to become the next prime minister of the Netherlands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Likud, protest leaders reject labor union’s compromise overhaul bill
Speculation grew Sunday evening that the Histadrut, Israel’s largest labor federation, could announce a general strike after a compromise it had floated in an attempt to end a bitter, divisive national standoff over the government’s planned drastic overhaul of the judiciary was quickly dismissed by the ruling Likud party, anti-government protesters and parts of the opposition.
Netanyahu Receives Pacemaker in Successful Surgery as Thousands March against Judicial Reform
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery to implant a pacemaker Saturday night. He was sedated for the operation, and turned over duties to Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, chief architect of the judicial reform legislation making its way through the Knesset.
Inside the United States
Amazon Rolls Out Palm Payments Despite Concern
U.S. tech giant Amazon says it is taking cashless payments to a new level by rolling out palm-scanning payment technology across the United States, adding to concerns among privacy advocates.
Federal judge blocks Arizona law banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports teams
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arizona from enforcing a law banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ school sports teams.
Cross Monument Removed by CA Town After 5 Decades: ‘They Hate It… Hate What It Represents’
A legal battle over religious freedom is underway in a small town outside of San Francisco, CA, as a small group of Christians fight to re-install a 28-foot cross removed from a parcel of land last month.
Censorship Case Involving State Collusion With Social Media Companies Could Be Heard by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court could hear a case questioning a California agency’s coordination with Twitter to censor election-related “misinformation.”
Christian News
India Premier Condemns Sexual Assault Of Christian Women (Worthy News-Investigation)
India’s prime minister on Thursday condemned the reported sexual assault of two Christian women by Hindu men in northeast India and vowed to protect the “daughters of Manipur” state.
Idaho college town to pay $300,000 to Christians arrested for having an outdoor church service
A progressive college town in Idaho agreed to pay $300,000 to a group of Christians who were arrested for having an outdoor church service without masks during the COVID19 pandemic.
Worthy Watch
WHO Sparks Concerns About Power Grab Through Global Pandemic Treaty
The Christian Broadcasting Network detailed the World Health Organization's plans for a Global Pandemic Treaty whereby nations would surrender their sovereignty in the event of another pandemic.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Cluster Bombs
Sen. Lindsey Graham statements on the use of cluster bombs in Ukraine.