Prophecy News Watch - May 31, 2024
Around the World
Mexico’s Elections Overshadowed By Killing Candidate
A mayoral candidate was shot dead in Mexico’s southwestern state of Guerrero Thursday as Mexicans prepared for local and national votes in which they were likely to elect the nation’s first female president amid massive killings.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Activists
Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case to date, raising concerns that the territory is losing its autonomy to mainland China faster than expected.
NATO Foreign Ministers In Prague Troubled About Hungary’s Position Toward Russia (Worthy News Focus)
The foreign ministers of the NATO military alliance gathered in Prague on Thursday for a two-day meeting amid concerns that Western attempts to halt Russia’s aggression in Ukraine are undermined by Hungary’s perceived pro-Russian stance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Operational Control of Philadelphi Corridor Between Gaza and Egypt, Uncovers 20 Tunnels
In a significant development, Israel has announced that it has taken control of the strategic Philadelphi Corridor, effectively cutting off the Gaza-to-Egypt terror tunnels. According to Israel, this corridor served as an "oxygen line" for Hamas. Israeli troops have now assumed "operational control" of the Philadelphi Corridor, an 8.7-mile-long border area between Gaza and Egypt, as stated by IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari on Wednesday evening. So far, Israeli forces have uncovered 20 tunnels underneath the corridor, he added.
Inside the United States
Trump: Voters Will Decide Guilt or Innocence in November
A defiant former President Donald Trump said voters will decide his guilt or innocence in the November presidential election following his conviction Thursday on all counts by a New York City jury.
Jury Convicts Trump in Hush Money Case on All 34 Charges
A Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on all counts in his hush money case, a history-making verdict that could reshape the 2024 presidential election.
Christian News
Nicaragua: US Missionary Remains Wrongfully Charged With Fraud, Colleagues Still in Prison
Jon Britton Hancock, an American missionary to Nicaragua with the US-based Mountain Gate ministry remains wrongfully charged by the authoritarian communist Nicaraguan regime of fraud but, as he was able to return home to the United States, will face trial in his absence, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
2.5 Billion Christians Invited to Participate in Gather25 Commissioning Event
All 2.5 billion Christians from every denomination and every continent are invited to participate in “Gather25,” a unique US-based event incorporating 25 hours, worship, repentance, and commissioning that will be held Saturday 1 March 2025 02:00 CET - Sunday 2 March 2025 03:00 CET.
Myanmar: Military Junta Rounds Up Dozens of Christian Leaders
The Burmese army military junta which controls Myanmar on Thursday May 23 rounded up dozens of Christian leaders and children in the country’s Kachin state on suspicion of aiding the Kachin Independent Army (KIA) and other anti-Junta militias in in the ongoing civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Mexico’s Elections Overshadowed By Killing Candidate
A mayoral candidate was shot dead in Mexico’s southwestern state of Guerrero Thursday as Mexicans prepared for local and national votes in which they were likely to elect the nation’s first female president amid massive killings.
Hong Kong Convicts 14 Pro-Democracy Activists
Fourteen pro-democracy activists were convicted in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case to date, raising concerns that the territory is losing its autonomy to mainland China faster than expected.
NATO Foreign Ministers In Prague Troubled About Hungary’s Position Toward Russia (Worthy News Focus)
The foreign ministers of the NATO military alliance gathered in Prague on Thursday for a two-day meeting amid concerns that Western attempts to halt Russia’s aggression in Ukraine are undermined by Hungary’s perceived pro-Russian stance.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Operational Control of Philadelphi Corridor Between Gaza and Egypt, Uncovers 20 Tunnels
In a significant development, Israel has announced that it has taken control of the strategic Philadelphi Corridor, effectively cutting off the Gaza-to-Egypt terror tunnels. According to Israel, this corridor served as an "oxygen line" for Hamas. Israeli troops have now assumed "operational control" of the Philadelphi Corridor, an 8.7-mile-long border area between Gaza and Egypt, as stated by IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari on Wednesday evening. So far, Israeli forces have uncovered 20 tunnels underneath the corridor, he added.
Inside the United States
Trump: Voters Will Decide Guilt or Innocence in November
A defiant former President Donald Trump said voters will decide his guilt or innocence in the November presidential election following his conviction Thursday on all counts by a New York City jury.
Jury Convicts Trump in Hush Money Case on All 34 Charges
A Manhattan jury on Thursday convicted former President Donald Trump on all counts in his hush money case, a history-making verdict that could reshape the 2024 presidential election.
Christian News
Nicaragua: US Missionary Remains Wrongfully Charged With Fraud, Colleagues Still in Prison
Jon Britton Hancock, an American missionary to Nicaragua with the US-based Mountain Gate ministry remains wrongfully charged by the authoritarian communist Nicaraguan regime of fraud but, as he was able to return home to the United States, will face trial in his absence, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
2.5 Billion Christians Invited to Participate in Gather25 Commissioning Event
All 2.5 billion Christians from every denomination and every continent are invited to participate in “Gather25,” a unique US-based event incorporating 25 hours, worship, repentance, and commissioning that will be held Saturday 1 March 2025 02:00 CET - Sunday 2 March 2025 03:00 CET.
Myanmar: Military Junta Rounds Up Dozens of Christian Leaders
The Burmese army military junta which controls Myanmar on Thursday May 23 rounded up dozens of Christian leaders and children in the country’s Kachin state on suspicion of aiding the Kachin Independent Army (KIA) and other anti-Junta militias in in the ongoing civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.