Prophecy News Watch - March 4, 2024
Around the World
Russia Blames Ukraine for Massive Drone Strike on Crimea (Worthy News Radio)
Moscow claims that Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula on Sunday, prompting Turkey to call for a ceasefire. Sunday's strike came as Ukrainian authorities said the bodies of a mother and baby found in the rubble of an apartment block hit by a Russian attack in the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa brought the death toll from a Russian drone attack to 10.
Russia Leaks Secret German Military Meeting On Ukraine
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged Saturday to investigate a Russian leak of a secret German military meeting where officers discussed giving wartorn Ukraine long-range missiles - and possible targets.
Ghana’s Parliament Hopes Light Stays On After Brief Power Cut Over Unpaid Bills
Ghana’s legislators were hoping the lights would stay on Friday after the state-run Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) briefly cut power supplies to the parliament over a debt of 23 million Ghanaian cedi ($1.8 million).
Canada Mourns Ex-Prime Minister Mulroney
Canada was mourning Friday after its former prime minister Brian Mulroney, seen as a giant of Canadian politics, died at age 84.
Iran Votes In First Elections Since Unrest
Voting was underway Friday in Iran’s first elections since the 2022 anti-government protests threatened its Islamic leadership.
Kremlin-Critic Alexei Navalny Buried In Moscow; Large Crowds Watching
Russia’s late opposition leader Alexei Navalny was buried at a cemetery on the outskirts of Moscow following a funeral service in a church and a love-filled message from his widow.
Germany: ‘British, French Troops In Ukraine’
Germany has come under British criticism for a “flagrant abuse of intelligence” after revealing that British and French soldiers are in Ukraine to support Ukrainian troops launching long-range Storm Shadow missiles.
Hackers Steal Millions From European Retailer
European discount retailer Pepco Group is trying to calm down families in Hungary seeking cheaper products during inflation, saying it will continue operations after computer hackers stole 15 million euros ($16.3 million).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Carries Out First Aid Airdrop In Gaza; 30,000 Meals Provided
The United States carried out its first airdrop of aid for Gaza in the Israel-Hamas war with more than 30,000 meals parachuted by military aircraft, officials said Saturday.
US Starts Airdropping Aid In Gaza As Hamas Claims Killing Of Hostages
U.S. President Joe Biden says the U.S. will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza, where Hamas claimed Friday that seven Israeli hostages were among those killed in Israeli bombardments.
Inside the United States
U.S. Began Adding $1 Trillion In Debt Every Three Months Last June
The U.S. began adding $1 trillion worth of debt about every three months beginning last June, a Bank of America investment strategist Michael Hartnett first pointed out in an investment note published last week.
Biden, Trump Compete For Attention At Mexico Border
U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald J. Trump have made competing visits to the troubled U.S. border with Mexico, to each pledge a crackdown on “illegal immigration” after record numbers of desperate men, women and children entered the nation seeking the “American Dream.”
Federal Blocks Texas Immigration Law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Texas law aimed at deporting migrants and making unauthorized border crossing a state crime, ruling it unconstitutional and in violation of the federal government's exclusive authority over immigration matters. The judge described the law as "antithetical to the Constitution," effectively preventing it from being implemented temporarily.
Christian News
170 Villagers ‘Executed’ In Burkina Faso Amid Church and Mosque Attacks
Some 170 people have been "executed" in three villages in northern Burkina Faso on February 25, the same day that dozens were killed in church and mosque attacks, authorities said Sunday.
Russia Blames Ukraine for Massive Drone Strike on Crimea (Worthy News Radio)
Moscow claims that Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula on Sunday, prompting Turkey to call for a ceasefire. Sunday's strike came as Ukrainian authorities said the bodies of a mother and baby found in the rubble of an apartment block hit by a Russian attack in the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa brought the death toll from a Russian drone attack to 10.
Russia Leaks Secret German Military Meeting On Ukraine
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged Saturday to investigate a Russian leak of a secret German military meeting where officers discussed giving wartorn Ukraine long-range missiles - and possible targets.
Ghana’s Parliament Hopes Light Stays On After Brief Power Cut Over Unpaid Bills
Ghana’s legislators were hoping the lights would stay on Friday after the state-run Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) briefly cut power supplies to the parliament over a debt of 23 million Ghanaian cedi ($1.8 million).
Canada Mourns Ex-Prime Minister Mulroney
Canada was mourning Friday after its former prime minister Brian Mulroney, seen as a giant of Canadian politics, died at age 84.
Iran Votes In First Elections Since Unrest
Voting was underway Friday in Iran’s first elections since the 2022 anti-government protests threatened its Islamic leadership.
Kremlin-Critic Alexei Navalny Buried In Moscow; Large Crowds Watching
Russia’s late opposition leader Alexei Navalny was buried at a cemetery on the outskirts of Moscow following a funeral service in a church and a love-filled message from his widow.
Germany: ‘British, French Troops In Ukraine’
Germany has come under British criticism for a “flagrant abuse of intelligence” after revealing that British and French soldiers are in Ukraine to support Ukrainian troops launching long-range Storm Shadow missiles.
Hackers Steal Millions From European Retailer
European discount retailer Pepco Group is trying to calm down families in Hungary seeking cheaper products during inflation, saying it will continue operations after computer hackers stole 15 million euros ($16.3 million).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Carries Out First Aid Airdrop In Gaza; 30,000 Meals Provided
The United States carried out its first airdrop of aid for Gaza in the Israel-Hamas war with more than 30,000 meals parachuted by military aircraft, officials said Saturday.
US Starts Airdropping Aid In Gaza As Hamas Claims Killing Of Hostages
U.S. President Joe Biden says the U.S. will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza, where Hamas claimed Friday that seven Israeli hostages were among those killed in Israeli bombardments.
Inside the United States
U.S. Began Adding $1 Trillion In Debt Every Three Months Last June
The U.S. began adding $1 trillion worth of debt about every three months beginning last June, a Bank of America investment strategist Michael Hartnett first pointed out in an investment note published last week.
Biden, Trump Compete For Attention At Mexico Border
U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald J. Trump have made competing visits to the troubled U.S. border with Mexico, to each pledge a crackdown on “illegal immigration” after record numbers of desperate men, women and children entered the nation seeking the “American Dream.”
Federal Blocks Texas Immigration Law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Texas law aimed at deporting migrants and making unauthorized border crossing a state crime, ruling it unconstitutional and in violation of the federal government's exclusive authority over immigration matters. The judge described the law as "antithetical to the Constitution," effectively preventing it from being implemented temporarily.
Christian News
170 Villagers ‘Executed’ In Burkina Faso Amid Church and Mosque Attacks
Some 170 people have been "executed" in three villages in northern Burkina Faso on February 25, the same day that dozens were killed in church and mosque attacks, authorities said Sunday.