Prophecy News Watch - June 13, 2024
Around the World
Christians Suffering Shortages of Medicines In Lebanon
Hundreds of Christian families in Lebanon have received medicines, but thousands more still await securing medication, Christian aid workers told Worthy News.
Olympics Committee Issues Gender Guidelines; Christians Worried
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ordered media to be careful when addressing athletes by gender or marital status ahead of the Olympics in Paris this summer, Worthy News learned late Wednesday.
Hungary, NATO Reach Deal On Ukraine
Hungary’s prime minister said Wednesday he had agreed with the NATO military alliance chief that his nation won’t participate in the defense of Ukraine.
Russian Nuclear-Capable Submarine and Missile Frigate Sail Within 30 Miles of Florida in Military Drill
A Russian flotilla including a nuclear-capable submarine and a missile frigate passed within 30 miles of Florida in the United States on Tuesday as it sailed to Cuba during a pre-announced military exercise, the Miami Herald reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Blinken Criticizes Hamas Response to Israeli Offer, Calls Some Changes ‘Unworkable’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken harshly criticized Hamas’s response to Israel’s hostage deal proposal, stating that it included impractical changes and suggesting that if Hamas maintains its current stance, it will be responsible for prolonging the war.
Hezbollah Fires Unprecedently Large Barrage of Missiles at Northern Israel
Soon after Israel announced preparations for an anticipated “broader military conflict” with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Islamic terrorist group launched 160 missiles - its largest single barrage to date - at northern Israel towns on Wednesday morning, Ynet News reports. The particularly large barrage of missiles was launched on the first day of Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), a Biblical holiday celebrated in Israel.
Inside the United States
House Votes to Hold AG Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold United States Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over Garland’s refusal to turn over audio recordings of interviews between President Joe Biden and former special counsel Robert Hur related to a classified documents investigation.
Baltimore Shipping Channel Reopens After 11-Week Closure Due to Bridge Collapse
Authorities expect commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore to return to normal levels soon. This follows the full reopening of the channel this week, marking the first time it has been open since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge approximately 11 weeks ago.
Texas Wins First Round in Battle Over Title IX Lawsuit
A federal court on Tuesday handed Texas its first win in a lawsuit filed against the Biden administration over a mandate issued by two federal agencies before the administration amended Title IX to redefine biological sex to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
Federal Court Blocks Florida’s Ban on Sex Change Treatments for Minors
A federal court on Tuesday blocked Florida’s ban on sex-change treatments for minors with similar restrictions for adults on the grounds that the legislation is unconstitutional, Forbes reports.
Christian News
U.S. Megachurch Pastor Resigns Over “Sin”
Tony Evans, the U.S. pastor and author who built one of the largest mainly African American evangelical churches in the United States, says he is stepping down due to a “sin” years ago.
China: Christian Taken Into Custody for Posting Commemoration of Tiananmen Square Massacre
An evangelical Christian in south-west China was arrested and detained earlier this month after he commemorated the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in a social media post, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The massacre took place on Jun. 2, 1989, when the ruling Chinese Communist Party used military force to kill hundreds of pro-democracy protestors.
DRC: Islamic Terrorists Murder Nine in Village Attack, “A Trail of Sorrow and Despair”
Terrorists with the Islamist rebel Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) murdered nine people in a devastating attack on a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Christians Suffering Shortages of Medicines In Lebanon
Hundreds of Christian families in Lebanon have received medicines, but thousands more still await securing medication, Christian aid workers told Worthy News.
Olympics Committee Issues Gender Guidelines; Christians Worried
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ordered media to be careful when addressing athletes by gender or marital status ahead of the Olympics in Paris this summer, Worthy News learned late Wednesday.
Hungary, NATO Reach Deal On Ukraine
Hungary’s prime minister said Wednesday he had agreed with the NATO military alliance chief that his nation won’t participate in the defense of Ukraine.
Russian Nuclear-Capable Submarine and Missile Frigate Sail Within 30 Miles of Florida in Military Drill
A Russian flotilla including a nuclear-capable submarine and a missile frigate passed within 30 miles of Florida in the United States on Tuesday as it sailed to Cuba during a pre-announced military exercise, the Miami Herald reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Blinken Criticizes Hamas Response to Israeli Offer, Calls Some Changes ‘Unworkable’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken harshly criticized Hamas’s response to Israel’s hostage deal proposal, stating that it included impractical changes and suggesting that if Hamas maintains its current stance, it will be responsible for prolonging the war.
Hezbollah Fires Unprecedently Large Barrage of Missiles at Northern Israel
Soon after Israel announced preparations for an anticipated “broader military conflict” with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Islamic terrorist group launched 160 missiles - its largest single barrage to date - at northern Israel towns on Wednesday morning, Ynet News reports. The particularly large barrage of missiles was launched on the first day of Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), a Biblical holiday celebrated in Israel.
Inside the United States
House Votes to Hold AG Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold United States Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over Garland’s refusal to turn over audio recordings of interviews between President Joe Biden and former special counsel Robert Hur related to a classified documents investigation.
Baltimore Shipping Channel Reopens After 11-Week Closure Due to Bridge Collapse
Authorities expect commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore to return to normal levels soon. This follows the full reopening of the channel this week, marking the first time it has been open since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge approximately 11 weeks ago.
Texas Wins First Round in Battle Over Title IX Lawsuit
A federal court on Tuesday handed Texas its first win in a lawsuit filed against the Biden administration over a mandate issued by two federal agencies before the administration amended Title IX to redefine biological sex to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
Federal Court Blocks Florida’s Ban on Sex Change Treatments for Minors
A federal court on Tuesday blocked Florida’s ban on sex-change treatments for minors with similar restrictions for adults on the grounds that the legislation is unconstitutional, Forbes reports.
Christian News
U.S. Megachurch Pastor Resigns Over “Sin”
Tony Evans, the U.S. pastor and author who built one of the largest mainly African American evangelical churches in the United States, says he is stepping down due to a “sin” years ago.
China: Christian Taken Into Custody for Posting Commemoration of Tiananmen Square Massacre
An evangelical Christian in south-west China was arrested and detained earlier this month after he commemorated the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in a social media post, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The massacre took place on Jun. 2, 1989, when the ruling Chinese Communist Party used military force to kill hundreds of pro-democracy protestors.
DRC: Islamic Terrorists Murder Nine in Village Attack, “A Trail of Sorrow and Despair”
Terrorists with the Islamist rebel Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) murdered nine people in a devastating attack on a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Saturday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.