Prophecy News Watch - November 28, 2024
Around the World
Trump Calls Talk with Mexico’s New Leader ‘Productive’ on Drugs and Border Issues
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he had a "productive conversation" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo about combating the illegal flow of fentanyl into the United States and addressing illegal immigration. Trump added that Mexico had agreed to take immediate action to prevent illegal immigrants from reaching the southern border.
Indonesia Christians Urge Prayers As Landslide Kills More Than 20
Christians in Indonesia, a minority in the world’s largest Muslim nation, appealed for prayers Wednesday at least 20 people died after flash floods hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Set to Procure Personal Laser Defense System for Troops
The Israeli government is set to sign an important new deal with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems company for the purchase of a ground-breaking personal laser defense system to protect infantry soldiers serving with the Israel Defense Forces, Ynet News reports.
Israel to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu/Gallant
Israel will appeal the arrest warrants issued last week by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Executioner of Holocaust Organizer Eichmann Dies
Shalom Nagar, the executioner of notorious Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann, passed away at the age of 86, Israeli sources confirmed Wednesday.
Inside the United States
FBI Investigating Bomb Threats Against Trump Cabinet Nominees
The FBI announced Wednesday that it is investigating bomb threats and "swatting" incidents, as well as other threats, targeting several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees.
DeWine Signs Ohio Bathroom Bill Into Law
Schools in Ohio are required to have single-sex bathrooms and locker rooms after Gov. Mike DeWine signed the state’s bathroom bill into law Wednesday.
Hurricane Season Caused Estimated $500 Billion in Loss and Damage
The now-ending 2024 record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season is estimated to have cost the United States around $500 billion in total damage and economic loss, Accu Weather reports.
Christian News
100 Christian Families Freed From Slavery In Pakistan; Thousands Still Held (Worthy News In-Depth)
There was hope Tuesday for at least some of the thousands of Christians held as “bonded labors” in Islamic-ruled Pakistan, with Christian aid workers telling Worthy News they freed 100 Christian families ahead of Christmas.
Indonesia: Authorities Allow 2 Years’ Worth of Garbage to Pile Up Beside Church Building
Authorities in Islamic-ruled Indonesia have allowed two years’ worth of putrid garbage to pile up next to a church building and Catholic university in Yogyakarta city, capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java Province, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Christians Are Persecuted in Most Indian States, Report
A new study shows that Christians in India face persecution at the hands of Hindu nationalists in no fewer than 23 of the country’s 28 states, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Anti-Israel Groups Plan Coordinated Protests in ‘Global Escalation’ Over Thanksgiving Holiday
A coalition of radical anti-Israel groups is planning a "global escalation" in dozens of cities across the United States throughout the Thanksgiving holiday season.
Elon Musk, Ramaswamy signal intention to defund Planned Parenthood
The leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency have indicated that funding for the nation's largest abortion provider may be on the chopping block as they seek to make drastic reductions to government spending.
Justin Trudeau Vows to Arrest Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu if He Sets Foot on Canadian Soil
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot on Canadian soil.
Trump Calls Talk with Mexico’s New Leader ‘Productive’ on Drugs and Border Issues
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he had a "productive conversation" with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo about combating the illegal flow of fentanyl into the United States and addressing illegal immigration. Trump added that Mexico had agreed to take immediate action to prevent illegal immigrants from reaching the southern border.
Indonesia Christians Urge Prayers As Landslide Kills More Than 20
Christians in Indonesia, a minority in the world’s largest Muslim nation, appealed for prayers Wednesday at least 20 people died after flash floods hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Set to Procure Personal Laser Defense System for Troops
The Israeli government is set to sign an important new deal with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems company for the purchase of a ground-breaking personal laser defense system to protect infantry soldiers serving with the Israel Defense Forces, Ynet News reports.
Israel to Appeal ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu/Gallant
Israel will appeal the arrest warrants issued last week by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Executioner of Holocaust Organizer Eichmann Dies
Shalom Nagar, the executioner of notorious Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann, passed away at the age of 86, Israeli sources confirmed Wednesday.
Inside the United States
FBI Investigating Bomb Threats Against Trump Cabinet Nominees
The FBI announced Wednesday that it is investigating bomb threats and "swatting" incidents, as well as other threats, targeting several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and administration appointees.
DeWine Signs Ohio Bathroom Bill Into Law
Schools in Ohio are required to have single-sex bathrooms and locker rooms after Gov. Mike DeWine signed the state’s bathroom bill into law Wednesday.
Hurricane Season Caused Estimated $500 Billion in Loss and Damage
The now-ending 2024 record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season is estimated to have cost the United States around $500 billion in total damage and economic loss, Accu Weather reports.
Christian News
100 Christian Families Freed From Slavery In Pakistan; Thousands Still Held (Worthy News In-Depth)
There was hope Tuesday for at least some of the thousands of Christians held as “bonded labors” in Islamic-ruled Pakistan, with Christian aid workers telling Worthy News they freed 100 Christian families ahead of Christmas.
Indonesia: Authorities Allow 2 Years’ Worth of Garbage to Pile Up Beside Church Building
Authorities in Islamic-ruled Indonesia have allowed two years’ worth of putrid garbage to pile up next to a church building and Catholic university in Yogyakarta city, capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java Province, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Christians Are Persecuted in Most Indian States, Report
A new study shows that Christians in India face persecution at the hands of Hindu nationalists in no fewer than 23 of the country’s 28 states, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Worthy Insights
Anti-Israel Groups Plan Coordinated Protests in ‘Global Escalation’ Over Thanksgiving Holiday
A coalition of radical anti-Israel groups is planning a "global escalation" in dozens of cities across the United States throughout the Thanksgiving holiday season.
Elon Musk, Ramaswamy signal intention to defund Planned Parenthood
The leaders of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency have indicated that funding for the nation's largest abortion provider may be on the chopping block as they seek to make drastic reductions to government spending.
Justin Trudeau Vows to Arrest Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu if He Sets Foot on Canadian Soil
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he sets foot on Canadian soil.