Prophecy News Watch - May 16, 2023
Around the World
Deadly Cyclone Hits Bangladesh, Myanmar
A deadly cyclone hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar, impacting millions of people, including those living in the world’s largest refugee camp.
Thailand Opposition Defeats Military Parties In Elections
After nearly a decade of military rule, Thailand's opposition secured a stunning election victory Sunday after trouncing parties allied with the army.
Ukraine President ‘Secretly Plans’ To Hit Russia, Leaked US Documents Show (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has privately suggested hitting targets inside Russia despite publicly saying his country's only military objective is to reclaim territory taken by Moscow, according to U.S. intelligence documents.
Turkey’s President Faces Tough Opposition Challenge (Worthy News Radio)
The polls closed Sunday in elections in which the opposition may unseat the country's autocratic President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. But it remained unclear whether an opposition victory would improve the plight of minority Christians in the country and others targeted by authorities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas calls on UN to oust Israel at world body’s first ‘Nakba Day’ commemoration
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas compared Israeli rhetoric to Nazi propaganda, demanded Israel be suspended from the UN if it does not grant Palestinians a state and a “right of return” for millions of refugees, and denied Jewish ties to the Temple Mount during a speech at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.
Discussions underway about third Israeli-Palestinian summit
There have been ongoing recent discussions about holding a third summit between Israel and the Palestinian leadership, following talks held in Jordan in February, and Egypt in March, i24 News reports. The previous conferences involved delegations from Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) with assistance from US, Egyptian and Jordanian representatives, i24 News said.
Inside the United States
Biden, House Republicans prepare for critical US debt-ceiling talks
President Joe Biden and Republican House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday prepared for critical debt-ceiling talks, with a little more than two weeks to go before the U.S. government could run short of money to pay its bills.
John Durham releases final report, concludes FBI had no verified intel when it opened probe on Trump
Special Counsel John Durham released a damning final report Monday after more than three years investigating the Russia collusion probe, declaring the FBI had no verified intelligence or evidence when it opened the Crossfire Hurricane probe of President Donald Trump's campaign in the summer of 2016. The prosecutor, however, recommended no new criminal charges.
Texas House passes bill banning sex change treatments for minors
After hours of debate and opposition from Democratic lawmakers, the Republican-led Texas House on Friday passed a bill that would ban sex change treatment for minors identifying as transgender, Yahoo News reports. Introduced by Republican Rep. Tom Oliverson, the bill will be voted on one more time before being sent back back to the Senate for approval as an amendment; if the change is approved, the bill will be signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Christian News
Uganda: New Christian convert from Islam brutally beaten by Muslim extremists for refusing to renounce Christ, “I’m not sure if I will survive”
A newly converted Christian in Uganda was severely beaten and rendered unconscious by Muslim extremists enraged that he refused to renounce Christ and return to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but former Muslims who turn to Christ are vulnerable to violent attacks by extremist elements in their former Islamic communities.
Deadly Cyclone Hits Bangladesh, Myanmar
A deadly cyclone hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar, impacting millions of people, including those living in the world’s largest refugee camp.
Thailand Opposition Defeats Military Parties In Elections
After nearly a decade of military rule, Thailand's opposition secured a stunning election victory Sunday after trouncing parties allied with the army.
Ukraine President ‘Secretly Plans’ To Hit Russia, Leaked US Documents Show (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has privately suggested hitting targets inside Russia despite publicly saying his country's only military objective is to reclaim territory taken by Moscow, according to U.S. intelligence documents.
Turkey’s President Faces Tough Opposition Challenge (Worthy News Radio)
The polls closed Sunday in elections in which the opposition may unseat the country's autocratic President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. But it remained unclear whether an opposition victory would improve the plight of minority Christians in the country and others targeted by authorities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas calls on UN to oust Israel at world body’s first ‘Nakba Day’ commemoration
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas compared Israeli rhetoric to Nazi propaganda, demanded Israel be suspended from the UN if it does not grant Palestinians a state and a “right of return” for millions of refugees, and denied Jewish ties to the Temple Mount during a speech at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.
Discussions underway about third Israeli-Palestinian summit
There have been ongoing recent discussions about holding a third summit between Israel and the Palestinian leadership, following talks held in Jordan in February, and Egypt in March, i24 News reports. The previous conferences involved delegations from Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) with assistance from US, Egyptian and Jordanian representatives, i24 News said.
Inside the United States
Biden, House Republicans prepare for critical US debt-ceiling talks
President Joe Biden and Republican House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday prepared for critical debt-ceiling talks, with a little more than two weeks to go before the U.S. government could run short of money to pay its bills.
John Durham releases final report, concludes FBI had no verified intel when it opened probe on Trump
Special Counsel John Durham released a damning final report Monday after more than three years investigating the Russia collusion probe, declaring the FBI had no verified intelligence or evidence when it opened the Crossfire Hurricane probe of President Donald Trump's campaign in the summer of 2016. The prosecutor, however, recommended no new criminal charges.
Texas House passes bill banning sex change treatments for minors
After hours of debate and opposition from Democratic lawmakers, the Republican-led Texas House on Friday passed a bill that would ban sex change treatment for minors identifying as transgender, Yahoo News reports. Introduced by Republican Rep. Tom Oliverson, the bill will be voted on one more time before being sent back back to the Senate for approval as an amendment; if the change is approved, the bill will be signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Christian News
Uganda: New Christian convert from Islam brutally beaten by Muslim extremists for refusing to renounce Christ, “I’m not sure if I will survive”
A newly converted Christian in Uganda was severely beaten and rendered unconscious by Muslim extremists enraged that he refused to renounce Christ and return to Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but former Muslims who turn to Christ are vulnerable to violent attacks by extremist elements in their former Islamic communities.