Prophecy News Watch - July 31, 2025
Around the World
Trump Announces Landmark Trade Deal With South Korea Ahead of Tariff Deadline
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new trade agreement with South Korea on Wednesday, just ahead of an August 1 deadline he had previously set for sharply increased tariffs if no progress was made in rebalancing trade relations.
Trump Slaps Additional 40% Tariff On Brazil For ‘Witch Hunt’ Of Former President
The U.S. levied new tariffs on Brazil Wednesday, bringing the total tariff rate to 50% and bolstering the conflict between two of America’s largest economies.
NASA and ISRO Launch Groundbreaking Earth-Mapping Satellite to Monitor Planetary Changes
In a landmark moment for global space cooperation, NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the first-of-its-kind Earth-mapping satellite on Wednesday. The joint $1.3 billion mission, known as the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), aims to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's surface changes and the factors contributing to natural and manmade disasters.
Strongest Recorded Earthquake In Russia Triggers Tsunami Warnings In US, Japan, Chile, Ecuador, Solomon Islands, and Russia
One of the strongest earthquakes ever measured struck off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday local time, triggering tsunami warnings on the entire U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, southern Alaska, and British Columbia, as well as parts of Japan, Chile, Ecuador, and the Solomon Islands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September, Drawing Swift Israeli Rebuke
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada will officially recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in September, aligning with a growing number of Western nations breaking from longstanding diplomatic policy. The move drew immediate condemnation from Israel and raised concerns in Washington about rewarding the terror group Hamas amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israel Warns Hamas: Accept Ceasefire or Face Annexation of Gaza Border Areas
Israel has delivered a stark warning to Hamas through international mediators: agree to the current ceasefire and hostage release proposal within days, or face the annexation of territory surrounding Gaza's perimeter. The warning, reported by Channel 13, comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top advisors met to assess the stalled negotiations and evaluate next steps amid growing impatience in Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
FBI Director Kash Patel Uncovers Hidden Trove of Trump–Russia Probe Documents in Secret FBI Room
FBI Director Kash Patel has uncovered thousands of sensitive documents tied to the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation hidden inside multiple "burn bags" stored in a previously undisclosed secure room at FBI headquarters, Fox News Digital reports.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Trump Pressure and Rare Dissent
In a closely watched decision Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping its benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The 9-2 vote revealed rare dissent within the Fed's leadership, as two Trump-appointed governors--Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller--called for an immediate rate cut, citing risks to the labor market and signs of cooling inflation.
U.S. Economy Surges 3% in Q2, Defying Wall Street Expectations
The U.S. economy surged past forecasts in the second quarter of 2025, growing at a robust 3% annualized rate, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The figure marks the strongest performance since Q3 2024, when GDP rose 3.1%, and significantly exceeds Wall Street's consensus estimate of 2.5%.
Christian News
Cuban Pastor Abducted After Delivering Medicine Amid Rising Persecution of Christians
A Cuban pastor disappeared under mysterious circumstances this month, adding to growing international concern over religious repression on the island. Pastor Maikel Pupu Velázquez vanished shortly after delivering epilepsy medication to a family connected to Cuba's dissident movement, only to reappear hours later clearly traumatized and mentally distressed.
Kidnappers Kill 35 Hostages In Nigeria Despite Receiving Ransoms
Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people they abducted from a village in the country’s northwestern Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release, officials said Tuesday.
Worthy Insights
Vacation Bible School as Popular as Ever, 70,000 Children Predicted to Make Jesus Lord This Summer
Summertime means Vacation Bible School for many churches across the country. For more than a hundred years, VBS has provided children a week-long, faith-based experience combining learning with fun and fellowship.
Every Evangelical should be disgusted by the NYT accusing Israel of ‘starving’ a child in Gaza – none of it was true
Every Evangelical Christian who values truth should be both sickened and angered by the conduct of the New York Times.
NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child’s medical condition
he New York Times amended its article that detailed starvation in Gaza on Tuesday to include that a child featured in the story and its front page, Mohammed Zakaria al-Mutawaq, had a preexisting medical condition that impacts his appearance.
Trump Announces Landmark Trade Deal With South Korea Ahead of Tariff Deadline
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new trade agreement with South Korea on Wednesday, just ahead of an August 1 deadline he had previously set for sharply increased tariffs if no progress was made in rebalancing trade relations.
Trump Slaps Additional 40% Tariff On Brazil For ‘Witch Hunt’ Of Former President
The U.S. levied new tariffs on Brazil Wednesday, bringing the total tariff rate to 50% and bolstering the conflict between two of America’s largest economies.
NASA and ISRO Launch Groundbreaking Earth-Mapping Satellite to Monitor Planetary Changes
In a landmark moment for global space cooperation, NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the first-of-its-kind Earth-mapping satellite on Wednesday. The joint $1.3 billion mission, known as the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), aims to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's surface changes and the factors contributing to natural and manmade disasters.
Strongest Recorded Earthquake In Russia Triggers Tsunami Warnings In US, Japan, Chile, Ecuador, Solomon Islands, and Russia
One of the strongest earthquakes ever measured struck off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday local time, triggering tsunami warnings on the entire U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, southern Alaska, and British Columbia, as well as parts of Japan, Chile, Ecuador, and the Solomon Islands.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September, Drawing Swift Israeli Rebuke
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada will officially recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in September, aligning with a growing number of Western nations breaking from longstanding diplomatic policy. The move drew immediate condemnation from Israel and raised concerns in Washington about rewarding the terror group Hamas amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israel Warns Hamas: Accept Ceasefire or Face Annexation of Gaza Border Areas
Israel has delivered a stark warning to Hamas through international mediators: agree to the current ceasefire and hostage release proposal within days, or face the annexation of territory surrounding Gaza's perimeter. The warning, reported by Channel 13, comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top advisors met to assess the stalled negotiations and evaluate next steps amid growing impatience in Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
FBI Director Kash Patel Uncovers Hidden Trove of Trump–Russia Probe Documents in Secret FBI Room
FBI Director Kash Patel has uncovered thousands of sensitive documents tied to the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation hidden inside multiple "burn bags" stored in a previously undisclosed secure room at FBI headquarters, Fox News Digital reports.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Trump Pressure and Rare Dissent
In a closely watched decision Wednesday, the Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, keeping its benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The 9-2 vote revealed rare dissent within the Fed's leadership, as two Trump-appointed governors--Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller--called for an immediate rate cut, citing risks to the labor market and signs of cooling inflation.
U.S. Economy Surges 3% in Q2, Defying Wall Street Expectations
The U.S. economy surged past forecasts in the second quarter of 2025, growing at a robust 3% annualized rate, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The figure marks the strongest performance since Q3 2024, when GDP rose 3.1%, and significantly exceeds Wall Street's consensus estimate of 2.5%.
Christian News
Cuban Pastor Abducted After Delivering Medicine Amid Rising Persecution of Christians
A Cuban pastor disappeared under mysterious circumstances this month, adding to growing international concern over religious repression on the island. Pastor Maikel Pupu Velázquez vanished shortly after delivering epilepsy medication to a family connected to Cuba's dissident movement, only to reappear hours later clearly traumatized and mentally distressed.
Kidnappers Kill 35 Hostages In Nigeria Despite Receiving Ransoms
Kidnappers in Nigeria have killed at least 35 people they abducted from a village in the country’s northwestern Zamfara state despite ransoms being paid for their release, officials said Tuesday.
Worthy Insights
Vacation Bible School as Popular as Ever, 70,000 Children Predicted to Make Jesus Lord This Summer
Summertime means Vacation Bible School for many churches across the country. For more than a hundred years, VBS has provided children a week-long, faith-based experience combining learning with fun and fellowship.
Every Evangelical should be disgusted by the NYT accusing Israel of ‘starving’ a child in Gaza – none of it was true
Every Evangelical Christian who values truth should be both sickened and angered by the conduct of the New York Times.
NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child’s medical condition
he New York Times amended its article that detailed starvation in Gaza on Tuesday to include that a child featured in the story and its front page, Mohammed Zakaria al-Mutawaq, had a preexisting medical condition that impacts his appearance.