Prophecy News Watch - May 12, 2025
Around the World
U.S., China Reach Trade Agreement; Details Coming Monday
Market implications are expected Monday morning worldwide following Sunday’s announcement of a trade agreement between the United States and China.
Iran and US Wrap Up Nuclear Talks in Oman Amid Standoff on Enrichment Rights
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States concluded on Sunday with no breakthrough, as both sides remained entrenched in their positions over uranium enrichment. However, they confirmed plans for further negotiations in the near future.
Rubio, Vance Help Advance Ceasefire Between India, Pakistan
President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire Saturday morning between India and Pakistan after days of military fighting in the neighboring nations.
Christians Feel Impact Of Indonesian Earthquake
An earthquake of at least 6 magnitude hit the northern part of Indonesia’s Sumatra island Sunday, and Christians living there told Worthy News they could feel the impact in their home.
New Pope Backs Proposed Ceasefire In Ukraine, Gaza
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine just hours after Ukraine and Russia seemed to open their doors slightly to direct peace talks.
Christians Urge Nuclear-Armed Pakistan And India To End Fighting
Pakistani Christians on Sunday urged nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India to immediately end their fighting as clashes rapidly escalated hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was supposed to come into effect.
Kyiv: ‘Ukraine Busts Hungary Spy Network Preparing Invasion’ (Worthy News Investigation)
Ukraine claims to have busted a Hungarian spy ring operating on its territory that collected intelligence for a possible Hungarian invasion of the country.
Clashes Despite US Brokered Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan
A U.S.-brokered truce between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan was violated just hours after the truce began, residents observed.
European Leaders in Kyiv Remembering Fallen, Calling for Peace (Worthy News Radio)
European leaders visited Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the road toward peace between Ukraine and Russia, and to remember the fallen soldiers. Their visit came a day after Russia remembered the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
China, Russia Deepen Ties At Military Parade In Moscow
China’s and Russia’s leaders deepened their partnership in Moscow where a massive military parade recalled the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.
India Says Pakistan Hits Its Military Bases
India has accused Pakistan’s army of attacking three of its military bases with drones and missiles, a day after dozens of people were reportedly killed by Indian strikes in Pakistan.
New Pope Holding First Mass After Criticism And Facing Global Challenges
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who has come under fire from influential supporters of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, echoes sentiments of his predecessor saying “the [Catholic] Church should be judged by the holiness of its members, and not the grandeur of her buildings.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports in Yemen After Evacuation Warning
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent evacuation warning Sunday to residents of Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen, hours before multiple airstrikes reportedly targeted Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif.
Israeli-American Hostage Release Coming
Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage held by Hamas, is close to being released, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces Major Executive Order To Slash Drug Prices
President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order Monday to slash U.S. drug prices by 30% to 80% through a “Most Favored Nation” policy.
Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected As First American Pope
Robert Prevost was elected as the first American pope on Thursday, appearing on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica as Leo XIV.
Christian News
Pakistan: Young Christian Shot Dead; Suspect Detained
As tensions rose Saturday between India and Pakistan, at least one widow was mourning the death of her only son, a Christian teenager shot and killed by a Muslim in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
China: Christian Media Mobilized for CCP Propaganda
At a recent meeting in Wuhan, Christian media in China were instructed to increase their coverage of Xi Jinping's thoughts and key Communist Party documents, according to a religious liberty and human rights magazine.
Worthy Insights
Mike Huckabee Slams Report of Trump-Netanyahu Feud
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee pushed back against a report that relations between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were strained, describing the article as "reckless and irresponsible," Mediaite reported.
U.S., China Reach Trade Agreement; Details Coming Monday
Market implications are expected Monday morning worldwide following Sunday’s announcement of a trade agreement between the United States and China.
Iran and US Wrap Up Nuclear Talks in Oman Amid Standoff on Enrichment Rights
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States concluded on Sunday with no breakthrough, as both sides remained entrenched in their positions over uranium enrichment. However, they confirmed plans for further negotiations in the near future.
Rubio, Vance Help Advance Ceasefire Between India, Pakistan
President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire Saturday morning between India and Pakistan after days of military fighting in the neighboring nations.
Christians Feel Impact Of Indonesian Earthquake
An earthquake of at least 6 magnitude hit the northern part of Indonesia’s Sumatra island Sunday, and Christians living there told Worthy News they could feel the impact in their home.
New Pope Backs Proposed Ceasefire In Ukraine, Gaza
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine just hours after Ukraine and Russia seemed to open their doors slightly to direct peace talks.
Christians Urge Nuclear-Armed Pakistan And India To End Fighting
Pakistani Christians on Sunday urged nuclear-armed neighbors Pakistan and India to immediately end their fighting as clashes rapidly escalated hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was supposed to come into effect.
Kyiv: ‘Ukraine Busts Hungary Spy Network Preparing Invasion’ (Worthy News Investigation)
Ukraine claims to have busted a Hungarian spy ring operating on its territory that collected intelligence for a possible Hungarian invasion of the country.
Clashes Despite US Brokered Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan
A U.S.-brokered truce between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan was violated just hours after the truce began, residents observed.
European Leaders in Kyiv Remembering Fallen, Calling for Peace (Worthy News Radio)
European leaders visited Kyiv on Saturday to discuss the road toward peace between Ukraine and Russia, and to remember the fallen soldiers. Their visit came a day after Russia remembered the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
China, Russia Deepen Ties At Military Parade In Moscow
China’s and Russia’s leaders deepened their partnership in Moscow where a massive military parade recalled the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.
India Says Pakistan Hits Its Military Bases
India has accused Pakistan’s army of attacking three of its military bases with drones and missiles, a day after dozens of people were reportedly killed by Indian strikes in Pakistan.
New Pope Holding First Mass After Criticism And Facing Global Challenges
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who has come under fire from influential supporters of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, echoes sentiments of his predecessor saying “the [Catholic] Church should be judged by the holiness of its members, and not the grandeur of her buildings.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports in Yemen After Evacuation Warning
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an urgent evacuation warning Sunday to residents of Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen, hours before multiple airstrikes reportedly targeted Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif.
Israeli-American Hostage Release Coming
Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage held by Hamas, is close to being released, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
Inside the United States
Trump Announces Major Executive Order To Slash Drug Prices
President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order Monday to slash U.S. drug prices by 30% to 80% through a “Most Favored Nation” policy.
Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected As First American Pope
Robert Prevost was elected as the first American pope on Thursday, appearing on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica as Leo XIV.
Christian News
Pakistan: Young Christian Shot Dead; Suspect Detained
As tensions rose Saturday between India and Pakistan, at least one widow was mourning the death of her only son, a Christian teenager shot and killed by a Muslim in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
China: Christian Media Mobilized for CCP Propaganda
At a recent meeting in Wuhan, Christian media in China were instructed to increase their coverage of Xi Jinping's thoughts and key Communist Party documents, according to a religious liberty and human rights magazine.
Worthy Insights
Mike Huckabee Slams Report of Trump-Netanyahu Feud
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee pushed back against a report that relations between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were strained, describing the article as "reckless and irresponsible," Mediaite reported.