Prophecy News Watch - July 5, 2024
Around the World
Hungary’s Orbán To Meet Russia’s Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine followed by peace talks, according to several diplomats and a Worthy News assessment.
Britain’s Labour Party Heading Towards Huge Victory
Britain’s Labour Party headed for a massive majority in the election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule after public anger over economic, social, and political turmoil.
Iran Launches Massive Warship Fleet (Worthy News Focus)
Despite Western sanctions, Iran is building a massive fleet of warships capable of reaching adversaries, real or perceived, far beyond the Persian Gulf, several sources confirmed Thursday.
OSCE Calls Artificial Intelligence Security Risk and Condemns ‘Russian Aggression’ (Worthy News In-depth)
Legislators of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) expressed concern Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be used by terrorist groups and condemned “Russian aggression” in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Majority of Israelis Identify as “Rightwing” Following Oct. 7 Massacre, Poll
A new poll taken in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack shows that traditional leftwing support for the Palestinians has declined significantly, with a substantial majority of Israelis now identifying as right-wing on the issue.
Hezbollah Fires Over 200 Rockets To Israel; Injuries Reported
Lebanon-based Hezbollah says it fired over 200 rockets and 20 drones on Israel's North, both in the Galilee and the Golan area, on Thursday in one of its most intense recent attacks.
Inside the United States
Reports: Mayorkas’ Parole Programs Enable Violent Crimes to be Committed Against Americans
A wave of violent crime has befallen Americans nationwide connected to parole programs created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, according to several reports.
Biden’s Title IX Rewrite Threatened by New Legal Landscape
President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after a few key court rulings.
Iowa Supreme Court Allows Ban on Abortion at Six-Weeks
Iowa’s Supreme Court ruled last week that the state can implement its new “heartbeat law” which bans abortion at six weeks gestation is constitutional and may take effect. The law had been temporarily blocked following a legal challenge by abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
Christian News
USCIRF Recommends Special Watch Status for Sri Lanka
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Jun. 27 issued a report recommending that the US State Department designate Sri Lanka as a Special Watch List country in 2023 and 2024, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced to Death for Alleged Anti-Islam TikTok Post
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Punjab Province, Pakistan for sharing allegedly hateful content against Muslims on TikTok, The Hindu reports.
Hungary’s Orbán To Meet Russia’s Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine followed by peace talks, according to several diplomats and a Worthy News assessment.
Britain’s Labour Party Heading Towards Huge Victory
Britain’s Labour Party headed for a massive majority in the election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule after public anger over economic, social, and political turmoil.
Iran Launches Massive Warship Fleet (Worthy News Focus)
Despite Western sanctions, Iran is building a massive fleet of warships capable of reaching adversaries, real or perceived, far beyond the Persian Gulf, several sources confirmed Thursday.
OSCE Calls Artificial Intelligence Security Risk and Condemns ‘Russian Aggression’ (Worthy News In-depth)
Legislators of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) expressed concern Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon be used by terrorist groups and condemned “Russian aggression” in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Majority of Israelis Identify as “Rightwing” Following Oct. 7 Massacre, Poll
A new poll taken in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack shows that traditional leftwing support for the Palestinians has declined significantly, with a substantial majority of Israelis now identifying as right-wing on the issue.
Hezbollah Fires Over 200 Rockets To Israel; Injuries Reported
Lebanon-based Hezbollah says it fired over 200 rockets and 20 drones on Israel's North, both in the Galilee and the Golan area, on Thursday in one of its most intense recent attacks.
Inside the United States
Reports: Mayorkas’ Parole Programs Enable Violent Crimes to be Committed Against Americans
A wave of violent crime has befallen Americans nationwide connected to parole programs created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, according to several reports.
Biden’s Title IX Rewrite Threatened by New Legal Landscape
President Joe Biden’s attempt to re-interpret Title IX and thereby implement a sweeping LGBTQ agenda at schools around the country may be put on hold after a few key court rulings.
Iowa Supreme Court Allows Ban on Abortion at Six-Weeks
Iowa’s Supreme Court ruled last week that the state can implement its new “heartbeat law” which bans abortion at six weeks gestation is constitutional and may take effect. The law had been temporarily blocked following a legal challenge by abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
Christian News
USCIRF Recommends Special Watch Status for Sri Lanka
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Jun. 27 issued a report recommending that the US State Department designate Sri Lanka as a Special Watch List country in 2023 and 2024, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced to Death for Alleged Anti-Islam TikTok Post
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Punjab Province, Pakistan for sharing allegedly hateful content against Muslims on TikTok, The Hindu reports.