Prophecy News Watch - October 10, 2024

Around the World
Central Bank of Russia Announces Mass Rollout of Digital Ruble
The Bank of Russia has confirmed its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, is set for a mass rollout in the second half of 2025, Ledgerinsights reported on Wednesday, October 2.
Mexico: “Young and Honest” New Mayor of Chilpancingo Murdered Days After Taking Office
The new mayor of Chilpancingo, a gang-controlled state capital in southern Mexico, has been brutally murdered less than one week after taking office, the Independent reports. Chilpancingo has long been plagued by feuds and the violence of two drug gangs, the Ardillos and the Tlacos.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Calls on Lebanese to Reclaim Their Country, Details Elimination of Hezbollah Leaders (Video)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated on Tuesday evening that Israel had successfully assassinated Hashem Safieddine, the anticipated new leader of Hezbollah, who was targeted in an airstrike in Beirut last Thursday. He also claimed that Israel had eliminated the next in line for the position.
Terror Stabbing Injures Six In Israel
At least six people have been wounded, two of them critically, after a stabbing shook the Israeli city of Hadera, but the attacker was shot by armed civilians, witnesses said.
Two Killed As Hezbollah Hits Israel
At least two people were reportedly killed and eight injured as Lebanon-based Hezbollah fired some 90 rockets into northern Israel, just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the Lebanese people to take back their country.

Inside the United States
Transgender-Cake Lawsuit Against Christian Dismissed by Colorado Supreme Court
The Colorado Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit against Christian cakeshop owner Jack Phillips on procedural grounds, granting him another victory while avoiding First Amendment and discrimination issues.
DeSantis Says Hurricane Milton Mobilization Is Largest in State’s History
Mobilization for hurricane is larger for Milton than any previous in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said from Lake City on Wednesday.
Largest US Water Company Faces Cybersecurity Incident
American Water, the largest water and sewage utility company in the US, has paused billing amid an ongoing “cybersecurity incident” it announced on Monday October 8.

Christian News
Christian Groups Continue Helping Communities Recover From Hurricane Helene
Churches and Christian aid groups in the US are continuing the hard work of helping communities recover from the massive destruction wreaked by Hurricane Helene as it tore through south-eastern states two weeks ago, CBN News reports.
Indonesia Detains Influencer For ‘Blasphemy Against Jesus’
Indonesian police have detained a social media influencer for blasphemy against Jesus while Christians face growing pressure in the world’s largest Muslim nation, sources told Worthy News.