Prophecy News Watch - May 26, 2025
Around the World
Trump Delays 50% Tariff on EU Imports After Call with von der Leyen
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will delay a proposed 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Over 50,000 Join Toronto’s ‘Walk With Israel’ in Show of Solidarity Following Embassy Killings
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Toronto on Sunday waving Israeli flags and voicing support for the Jewish state at the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk With Israel. Organizers say the event drew 56,000 participants -- the largest crowd in its decades-long history.
Dozen Killed as Russia Strikes Ukraine in ‘Largest Raid’ (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has continued its “largest air raid in three years” of the war against Ukraine in a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes in which Kyiv, the capital, was again the primary target. Ukraine’s leadership announced at least 12 people were killed, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, prompting an angry reaction from the European Union.
Germany Calls China To Help Reach Truce In Ukraine
Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Chinese president Xi Jinping to back efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine amid concerns about China’s cooperation with Russia.
Ecuador’s President Starts New Term Over Turbulent Nation
Ecuador’s reelected President, Daniel Noboa, started his first full day of another term Sunday after pledging to combat rampant corruption and drug trafficking in the South American nation.
Ancient Saxon Cross Unearthed in Leeds Offers Glimpse Into Early Christian England
A metal detectorist’s remarkable discovery in a local field has uncovered a gilded Christian cross pendant dating back over 1,200 years, the City of Leeds announced on May 12.
U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Rome Amid Sharp Divisions Over Uranium Enrichment
The United States and Iran resumed high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Rome on Friday, concluding the fifth round of indirect talks with no agreement but cautious optimism for progress. The discussions, mediated by Oman, exposed widening gaps between both sides over uranium enrichment—an issue that has now emerged as the chief obstacle to a renewed nuclear accord.
Russia Launches Biggest Strike On Kyiv In Years (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in Ukraine say Russia has launched a large-scale drone and missile strike on Kyiv, injuring 15 people. It is seen as one of the biggest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the war began over three years ago.
Trump: 50% Tariff On EU Imports, 25% On Foreign-Produced Smartphones
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a 50% tariff on all European Union imports to the United States from June 1 and said a potential 25% smartphone charge would apply to all foreign-made devices.
Knife Attack Shocks Germany; Numerous Injured
Germany’s recently elected chancellor has expressed his shock over Friday’s knife attack at the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg that injured more than a dozen people.
Largest Prisoner Swap In Ukraine War Underway
Russia and Ukraine have begun one of the largest prisoner exchanges in their three-year war after the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv delegates in more than three years.
Scores Detained In Europe’s Police Crackdown Against Illegal Art
Some 80 people have been arrested across various European nations in a major international police operation against illegal art trade, officials said Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Aims to Capture 75% of Gaza in New Ground Offensive to Defeat Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday that it plans to seize 75% of the Gaza Strip within two months as part of its intensified campaign against Hamas under Operation "Gideon's Chariots," a continuation of the broader effort launched a year and a half ago. The military currently holds around 40% of the territory.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament Talks, Calls Weapons a ‘Red Line’
A senior Hamas official on Sunday dismissed reports of talks with Saudi Arabia or France about disarming the terror group in Gaza, calling the idea an "absolute red line."
Hamas Faces Deepening Financial and Leadership Crisis Amid War Pressure
Hamas is undergoing what insiders describe as its worst crisis since the group's founding in 1987, as financial collapse, public discontent, and leadership voids grip the organization across multiple fronts.
Aid Chaos in Gaza: Looting, Disputes, and Desperation Undermine Relief Efforts
Desperation and disorder continue to undermine humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, where looters seized multiple aid trucks over the weekend, selling food at inflated prices amid growing hunger.
France Pushes Coordinated Recognition of Palestinian State Ahead of UN Summit
France is intensifying efforts to rally Western nations behind a coordinated recognition of a Palestinian state. It aims to make a joint announcement during a high-profile peace summit at the United Nations on June 17.
Inside the United States
Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Trump, Attempting to Firebomb U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
A dual U.S.-German citizen appeared in federal court on Sunday after being extradited from Israel over allegations he attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv and threatened to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Media, Biden Team Face Ongoing Questions About Former President’s Condition
President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and ongoing mental decline has sparked a firestorm of controversy and criticism for the Biden family, the media, and the Democratic staffers who allegedly helped cover up the former president’s condition.
Stocks Slump After Trump Raises Tensions With EU Tariff Threats
U.S. markets declined Friday after President Donald Trump threatened a fresh wave of tariffs on imports from the European Union and on smartphones.
Christian Photographer Wins First Amendment Case Against New York Over Same-Sex Wedding Content
A federal court has ruled in favor of a Christian wedding photographer who challenged New York’s public accommodation laws, finding that the state cannot compel her to create content that conflicts with her religious beliefs.
Washington D.C. Shooting Triggers Nationwide Security Surge After Antisemitic Attack
Law enforcement agencies across the United States are ramping up security at synagogues, schools, and Israeli consulates following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. Authorities are calling the incident an antisemitic terrorist attack.
MAHA Report Ties Child Health Crisis to Chemicals, Ultra-Processed Foods
A new report from the Make America Healthy Again commission links the childhood chronic disease epidemic to pesticides, food additives and undue corporate influence on health regulations.
Christian News
Cuban Pastors Face Prison For Mentioning God
Two Assemblies of God pastors in Cuba, Luis Guillermo Borjas and his wife, Roxana Rojas, faced a tense Sunday after their reported detention for mentioning God at their son’s military trial.
Eight Christians Killed, Farmland Destroyed in Fresh Fulani Attacks in Nigeria
In a devastating escalation of violence against Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt, Fulani ethnic militias launched coordinated attacks on May 14 that left eight Christians dead and over 740 acres of farmland destroyed in Plateau State.
Trump Delays 50% Tariff on EU Imports After Call with von der Leyen
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will delay a proposed 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, following a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Over 50,000 Join Toronto’s ‘Walk With Israel’ in Show of Solidarity Following Embassy Killings
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Toronto on Sunday waving Israeli flags and voicing support for the Jewish state at the United Jewish Appeal's annual Walk With Israel. Organizers say the event drew 56,000 participants -- the largest crowd in its decades-long history.
Dozen Killed as Russia Strikes Ukraine in ‘Largest Raid’ (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities say Russia has continued its “largest air raid in three years” of the war against Ukraine in a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes in which Kyiv, the capital, was again the primary target. Ukraine’s leadership announced at least 12 people were killed, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, prompting an angry reaction from the European Union.
Germany Calls China To Help Reach Truce In Ukraine
Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Chinese president Xi Jinping to back efforts to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine amid concerns about China’s cooperation with Russia.
Ecuador’s President Starts New Term Over Turbulent Nation
Ecuador’s reelected President, Daniel Noboa, started his first full day of another term Sunday after pledging to combat rampant corruption and drug trafficking in the South American nation.
Ancient Saxon Cross Unearthed in Leeds Offers Glimpse Into Early Christian England
A metal detectorist’s remarkable discovery in a local field has uncovered a gilded Christian cross pendant dating back over 1,200 years, the City of Leeds announced on May 12.
U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Rome Amid Sharp Divisions Over Uranium Enrichment
The United States and Iran resumed high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Rome on Friday, concluding the fifth round of indirect talks with no agreement but cautious optimism for progress. The discussions, mediated by Oman, exposed widening gaps between both sides over uranium enrichment—an issue that has now emerged as the chief obstacle to a renewed nuclear accord.
Russia Launches Biggest Strike On Kyiv In Years (Worthy News Radio)
Authorities in Ukraine say Russia has launched a large-scale drone and missile strike on Kyiv, injuring 15 people. It is seen as one of the biggest assaults on the Ukrainian capital since the war began over three years ago.
Trump: 50% Tariff On EU Imports, 25% On Foreign-Produced Smartphones
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a 50% tariff on all European Union imports to the United States from June 1 and said a potential 25% smartphone charge would apply to all foreign-made devices.
Knife Attack Shocks Germany; Numerous Injured
Germany’s recently elected chancellor has expressed his shock over Friday’s knife attack at the central railway station in the German city of Hamburg that injured more than a dozen people.
Largest Prisoner Swap In Ukraine War Underway
Russia and Ukraine have begun one of the largest prisoner exchanges in their three-year war after the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv delegates in more than three years.
Scores Detained In Europe’s Police Crackdown Against Illegal Art
Some 80 people have been arrested across various European nations in a major international police operation against illegal art trade, officials said Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Aims to Capture 75% of Gaza in New Ground Offensive to Defeat Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday that it plans to seize 75% of the Gaza Strip within two months as part of its intensified campaign against Hamas under Operation "Gideon's Chariots," a continuation of the broader effort launched a year and a half ago. The military currently holds around 40% of the territory.
Hamas Rejects Disarmament Talks, Calls Weapons a ‘Red Line’
A senior Hamas official on Sunday dismissed reports of talks with Saudi Arabia or France about disarming the terror group in Gaza, calling the idea an "absolute red line."
Hamas Faces Deepening Financial and Leadership Crisis Amid War Pressure
Hamas is undergoing what insiders describe as its worst crisis since the group's founding in 1987, as financial collapse, public discontent, and leadership voids grip the organization across multiple fronts.
Aid Chaos in Gaza: Looting, Disputes, and Desperation Undermine Relief Efforts
Desperation and disorder continue to undermine humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, where looters seized multiple aid trucks over the weekend, selling food at inflated prices amid growing hunger.
France Pushes Coordinated Recognition of Palestinian State Ahead of UN Summit
France is intensifying efforts to rally Western nations behind a coordinated recognition of a Palestinian state. It aims to make a joint announcement during a high-profile peace summit at the United Nations on June 17.
Inside the United States
Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Trump, Attempting to Firebomb U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
A dual U.S.-German citizen appeared in federal court on Sunday after being extradited from Israel over allegations he attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv and threatened to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Media, Biden Team Face Ongoing Questions About Former President’s Condition
President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis and ongoing mental decline has sparked a firestorm of controversy and criticism for the Biden family, the media, and the Democratic staffers who allegedly helped cover up the former president’s condition.
Stocks Slump After Trump Raises Tensions With EU Tariff Threats
U.S. markets declined Friday after President Donald Trump threatened a fresh wave of tariffs on imports from the European Union and on smartphones.
Christian Photographer Wins First Amendment Case Against New York Over Same-Sex Wedding Content
A federal court has ruled in favor of a Christian wedding photographer who challenged New York’s public accommodation laws, finding that the state cannot compel her to create content that conflicts with her religious beliefs.
Washington D.C. Shooting Triggers Nationwide Security Surge After Antisemitic Attack
Law enforcement agencies across the United States are ramping up security at synagogues, schools, and Israeli consulates following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. Authorities are calling the incident an antisemitic terrorist attack.
MAHA Report Ties Child Health Crisis to Chemicals, Ultra-Processed Foods
A new report from the Make America Healthy Again commission links the childhood chronic disease epidemic to pesticides, food additives and undue corporate influence on health regulations.
Christian News
Cuban Pastors Face Prison For Mentioning God
Two Assemblies of God pastors in Cuba, Luis Guillermo Borjas and his wife, Roxana Rojas, faced a tense Sunday after their reported detention for mentioning God at their son’s military trial.
Eight Christians Killed, Farmland Destroyed in Fresh Fulani Attacks in Nigeria
In a devastating escalation of violence against Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt, Fulani ethnic militias launched coordinated attacks on May 14 that left eight Christians dead and over 740 acres of farmland destroyed in Plateau State.