Prophecy News Watch - June 17, 2024
Around the World
Peace Summit Overshadowed By Children’s Disappearance (Worthy News Radio)
The final declaration at this weekend's so-called "peace summit" of world leaders in Switzerland on ending the war in Ukraine was not heading for unanimous support despite concerns about the impact of the armed conflict on those whose lives have just begun. It came after Russia, which wasn't invited, had already demanded more territory before a ceasefire. The standoff came as many fathers fought on the battlefields on what is Father's Day in many countries amid concerns about thousands of forcibly displaced children.
Russia Demands More Ukrainian Territory Clouding Peace Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that Kyiv give up more land, withdraw troops deeper inside its own country, and drop efforts to join the NATO military alliance to end the war in Ukraine.
EU Diplomat, Fellow Swede, Freed By Iran
Johan Floderus, the Swedish European Union diplomat held in captivity for two years in Iran, has been freed and is on his way home in a prisoners swap, the Swedish prime minister confirmed.
Controversial Cyril Ramaphosa Reelected As South Africa’s President
yril Ramaphosa faced major security and social challenges Saturday after being reelected for a second term as South Africa’s president, despite major corruption scandals that underscored the nation’s fragile post-apartheid political era.
EU To Launch Membership Talks With Ukraine, Moldova
European Union envoys “agreed in principle” late Friday on launching EU membership talks with wartorn Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary withdrew its opposition, officials said.
Hungary Frees Italian ‘Attacker’ Of Nazis After Winning Seat In EU Parliament
An Italian “anti-fascist” on trial for allegedly attacking neo-Nazis has been freed from house arrest in Budapest as she was elected to the European Parliament, which grants her immunity from persecution, officials said.
Hungary Repurchases Airport Ahead Of Chinese Tourism Invasion
Hungary’s nationalist government has repurchased the country’s main international airport as it tries to make Budapest a hub for Chinese tourists.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Eight Israeli Soldiers Killed In Rafah
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed inside Gaza in one of the deadliest recent military setbacks for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Saturday.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Immigration Law and Deportation Process
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law established by Congress requiring the deportation of foreign nationals who illegally enter the country.
Supreme Court Says Bump Stocks Don’t Turn Firearms into Machine Guns
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday a federal rule that banned bump stocks stating that it did not transform a firearm into an automatic weapon. The high court ruled 6-3.
Report: America has a Fatherhood Crisis
Several reports indicate that America has a fatherhood crisis, which has created a culture of "floundering" young men.
US Congress Ponders Military Draft As Conflicts Mount (Worthy News Investigation)
The U.S. Congress is quietly working on a plan to automatically register young men for military service at a time of mounting international conflicts and threats, Worthy News established Friday.
Peace Summit Overshadowed By Children’s Disappearance (Worthy News Radio)
The final declaration at this weekend's so-called "peace summit" of world leaders in Switzerland on ending the war in Ukraine was not heading for unanimous support despite concerns about the impact of the armed conflict on those whose lives have just begun. It came after Russia, which wasn't invited, had already demanded more territory before a ceasefire. The standoff came as many fathers fought on the battlefields on what is Father's Day in many countries amid concerns about thousands of forcibly displaced children.
Russia Demands More Ukrainian Territory Clouding Peace Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded that Kyiv give up more land, withdraw troops deeper inside its own country, and drop efforts to join the NATO military alliance to end the war in Ukraine.
EU Diplomat, Fellow Swede, Freed By Iran
Johan Floderus, the Swedish European Union diplomat held in captivity for two years in Iran, has been freed and is on his way home in a prisoners swap, the Swedish prime minister confirmed.
Controversial Cyril Ramaphosa Reelected As South Africa’s President
yril Ramaphosa faced major security and social challenges Saturday after being reelected for a second term as South Africa’s president, despite major corruption scandals that underscored the nation’s fragile post-apartheid political era.
EU To Launch Membership Talks With Ukraine, Moldova
European Union envoys “agreed in principle” late Friday on launching EU membership talks with wartorn Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary withdrew its opposition, officials said.
Hungary Frees Italian ‘Attacker’ Of Nazis After Winning Seat In EU Parliament
An Italian “anti-fascist” on trial for allegedly attacking neo-Nazis has been freed from house arrest in Budapest as she was elected to the European Parliament, which grants her immunity from persecution, officials said.
Hungary Repurchases Airport Ahead Of Chinese Tourism Invasion
Hungary’s nationalist government has repurchased the country’s main international airport as it tries to make Budapest a hub for Chinese tourists.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Eight Israeli Soldiers Killed In Rafah
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed inside Gaza in one of the deadliest recent military setbacks for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Saturday.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Immigration Law and Deportation Process
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law established by Congress requiring the deportation of foreign nationals who illegally enter the country.
Supreme Court Says Bump Stocks Don’t Turn Firearms into Machine Guns
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday a federal rule that banned bump stocks stating that it did not transform a firearm into an automatic weapon. The high court ruled 6-3.
Report: America has a Fatherhood Crisis
Several reports indicate that America has a fatherhood crisis, which has created a culture of "floundering" young men.
US Congress Ponders Military Draft As Conflicts Mount (Worthy News Investigation)
The U.S. Congress is quietly working on a plan to automatically register young men for military service at a time of mounting international conflicts and threats, Worthy News established Friday.