Prophecy News Watch - March 8, 2024
Around the World
European Central Bank Keeps Rates At Record Highs
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates at the highest level in its two-and-a-half-decade history despite policymakers claiming progress in their battle against high inflation and other economic headwinds.
Hungary’s Orbán Shuns White House to Meet Ex-President Trump
Hungary’s controversial Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who he views as a close ally in his battle against Western criticism over his perceived authoritarian style.
Sweden Joins NATO As 32nd State Amid Worries Of Broader War (Worthy News In-Depth)
Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO on Thursday in a historic move that will see the military alliance increase its presence in the Nordic territory near Russia as a new Cold War re-emerges.
China Increases Defense Spending Amid Lagging Economy
As China struggles to manage an economic downturn that includes slow growth and high youth unemployment, the ruling Chinese Communist Party announced Tuesday that it is increasing its defense budget by 7.2 percent, the Associated Press reports.
China Building New Generation of Mobile Nukes
Recently, the head of the U.S. Strategic Command reported to Congress that China is creating a new class of mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles, signifying a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, the Washington Times reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US To Open Aid Port For Gaza
Facing a backlash within his Democratic Party over his support for Israel’s war against Hamas, U.S. President Joe Biden was to announce that the U.S. military would construct a port in Gaza to get humanitarian aid into the territory by sea.
Inside the United States
Biden Blasts Republicans On Border, Repeatedly Attacks Trump
President Joe Biden delivered a wide-ranging State of the Union address Thursday evening, touching on the economy, Ukraine, the border and more while attacking Republicans during his remarks, possibly his last time to give the address as president.
Florida Sheriff Blasts Border Policies After 21 Charged In Sex Trafficking Ring
An undercover human trafficking operation in Florida found that 21 illegal foreign nationals were using papers given to them by the Department of Homeland Security to fly to major cities in the United States for free to engage in sex trafficking, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Missouri AG Sues To Prevent Planned Parenthood From Alleged Transportation Of Minors For Out Of State Abortions
The Attorney General of Missouri has filed legal action against Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the US, to prevent the organization from transporting minors out of the state for abortions without their parents’ consent, The Christian Post reports. Planned Parenthood has denied that it does this.
Christian News
UK Police Will Pay Damages To Street Evangelist After Trying To Censor His peech
A British police force has agreed to pay damages in settlement of a lawsuit filed by a street preacher whom they ordered to stop making public statements that cast religions other than Christianity in a negative light, CBN News reports.
Liberty University Agrees To Pay Record $14 Million Fine For Violations Of Crime Reporting Legislation
One of the largest Christian colleges in the United States, Liberty University has agreed to pay the federal government a record $14 million fine for failure to properly report on crime and safety on campus. Liberty University has over 15,000 students at its Virginia campus and 130,000 enrolled worldwide, and received $874 million in federal student aid, the Roys Report (TRR) reports.
European Central Bank Keeps Rates At Record Highs
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates at the highest level in its two-and-a-half-decade history despite policymakers claiming progress in their battle against high inflation and other economic headwinds.
Hungary’s Orbán Shuns White House to Meet Ex-President Trump
Hungary’s controversial Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was to meet former U.S. President Donald J. Trump, who he views as a close ally in his battle against Western criticism over his perceived authoritarian style.
Sweden Joins NATO As 32nd State Amid Worries Of Broader War (Worthy News In-Depth)
Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO on Thursday in a historic move that will see the military alliance increase its presence in the Nordic territory near Russia as a new Cold War re-emerges.
China Increases Defense Spending Amid Lagging Economy
As China struggles to manage an economic downturn that includes slow growth and high youth unemployment, the ruling Chinese Communist Party announced Tuesday that it is increasing its defense budget by 7.2 percent, the Associated Press reports.
China Building New Generation of Mobile Nukes
Recently, the head of the U.S. Strategic Command reported to Congress that China is creating a new class of mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles, signifying a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, the Washington Times reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US To Open Aid Port For Gaza
Facing a backlash within his Democratic Party over his support for Israel’s war against Hamas, U.S. President Joe Biden was to announce that the U.S. military would construct a port in Gaza to get humanitarian aid into the territory by sea.
Inside the United States
Biden Blasts Republicans On Border, Repeatedly Attacks Trump
President Joe Biden delivered a wide-ranging State of the Union address Thursday evening, touching on the economy, Ukraine, the border and more while attacking Republicans during his remarks, possibly his last time to give the address as president.
Florida Sheriff Blasts Border Policies After 21 Charged In Sex Trafficking Ring
An undercover human trafficking operation in Florida found that 21 illegal foreign nationals were using papers given to them by the Department of Homeland Security to fly to major cities in the United States for free to engage in sex trafficking, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Missouri AG Sues To Prevent Planned Parenthood From Alleged Transportation Of Minors For Out Of State Abortions
The Attorney General of Missouri has filed legal action against Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the US, to prevent the organization from transporting minors out of the state for abortions without their parents’ consent, The Christian Post reports. Planned Parenthood has denied that it does this.
Christian News
UK Police Will Pay Damages To Street Evangelist After Trying To Censor His peech
A British police force has agreed to pay damages in settlement of a lawsuit filed by a street preacher whom they ordered to stop making public statements that cast religions other than Christianity in a negative light, CBN News reports.
Liberty University Agrees To Pay Record $14 Million Fine For Violations Of Crime Reporting Legislation
One of the largest Christian colleges in the United States, Liberty University has agreed to pay the federal government a record $14 million fine for failure to properly report on crime and safety on campus. Liberty University has over 15,000 students at its Virginia campus and 130,000 enrolled worldwide, and received $874 million in federal student aid, the Roys Report (TRR) reports.