Prophecy News Watch - October 16, 2025
Around the World
EU Unveils Plan To Counter Drone Threats After Russian Incursions
The European Union’s executive arm, the European Commission, was set to unveil a sweeping new counter-drone initiative Thursday, following a string of suspected Russian drone violations in the airspace of several EU nations.
Over 140 Feared Dead As Mexico Reels From Historic Floods; President Faces Criticism
More than 140 people were feared dead Thursday as Mexico struggled to bring aid to those devastated by record-breaking floods amid growing anger over the government’s handling of the crisis.
Trump Announced Lethal Strike on Drug-Trafficking Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Six
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces conducted another lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people in what the administration calls part of a "noninternational armed conflict" with narco-terrorist networks.
Police Clash With Protesters As Belgium Erupts Over Austerity Reforms
Belgium’s security forces used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who flooded Brussels, the national and European Union capital, to express outrage over Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
At Least 16 Dead In Bangladesh Factory Fire
A fire at a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 16 people, and officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued late into the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Presses Hamas to Return Remaining Hostage Remains as Trump Says ‘Nobody Is Getting Left Behind’
Israel is demanding that Hamas hand over the remains of hostages still held in Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that “nobody is getting left behind,” underscoring Washington’s continued commitment to recovering every captive and fallen Israeli taken during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Netanyahu Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face “All Hell Breaking Loose” as Trump Insists on Compliance with Gaza Peace Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas must surrender its weapons or face dire consequences, saying that if the terror group refuses to disarm, "all hell breaks loose." His comments came Tuesday in an interview with CBS, amid efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown
The FBI has overseen the arrests of nearly 8,700 violent criminals as part of Operation Summer Heat, President Donald Trump and FBI Kash Patel said Wednesday.
President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
Christian News
Church and Christians Evicted in Pakistan Persecution
Christians and human rights activists in Pakistan have sounded the alarm over what they call a new wave of persecution, including church closures, violent evictions, and economic exploitation of Christian families.
EU Unveils Plan To Counter Drone Threats After Russian Incursions
The European Union’s executive arm, the European Commission, was set to unveil a sweeping new counter-drone initiative Thursday, following a string of suspected Russian drone violations in the airspace of several EU nations.
Over 140 Feared Dead As Mexico Reels From Historic Floods; President Faces Criticism
More than 140 people were feared dead Thursday as Mexico struggled to bring aid to those devastated by record-breaking floods amid growing anger over the government’s handling of the crisis.
Trump Announced Lethal Strike on Drug-Trafficking Boat Off Venezuela, Killing Six
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American forces conducted another lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people in what the administration calls part of a "noninternational armed conflict" with narco-terrorist networks.
Police Clash With Protesters As Belgium Erupts Over Austerity Reforms
Belgium’s security forces used tear gas and a water cannon to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who flooded Brussels, the national and European Union capital, to express outrage over Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.
At Least 16 Dead In Bangladesh Factory Fire
A fire at a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday killed at least 16 people, and officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue operations continued late into the night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Presses Hamas to Return Remaining Hostage Remains as Trump Says ‘Nobody Is Getting Left Behind’
Israel is demanding that Hamas hand over the remains of hostages still held in Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that “nobody is getting left behind,” underscoring Washington’s continued commitment to recovering every captive and fallen Israeli taken during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Netanyahu Warns Hamas to Disarm or Face “All Hell Breaking Loose” as Trump Insists on Compliance with Gaza Peace Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hamas must surrender its weapons or face dire consequences, saying that if the terror group refuses to disarm, "all hell breaks loose." His comments came Tuesday in an interview with CBS, amid efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Patel Tout ‘Historic’ Crime Crackdown
The FBI has overseen the arrests of nearly 8,700 violent criminals as part of Operation Summer Heat, President Donald Trump and FBI Kash Patel said Wednesday.
President Trump Awards Late Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom At Emotional Ceremony
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has posthumously awarded America’s highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated born-again Christian activist who inspired a generation of young Americans and others worldwide to embrace their faith and conservative values.
Christian News
Church and Christians Evicted in Pakistan Persecution
Christians and human rights activists in Pakistan have sounded the alarm over what they call a new wave of persecution, including church closures, violent evictions, and economic exploitation of Christian families.