Prophecy News Watch - October 2, 2025
Around the World
Trump Signs Executive Order Pledging U.S. Military Protection for Qatar After Israeli Strike
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar against external attacks, extending NATO-style security assurances to the Gulf nation just weeks after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders in Doha.
Powerful Quake Kills Dozens In Philippines; Christians Speak Of Miracles Amid Misery
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck central Philippines late Tuesday killed scores of people, with its epicenter off the coast of Cebu province near Bogo City, but Christians also spoke of miracles and faith amid the misery.
Explosions, Fire, and Fatality Shake Munich Amid Oktoberfest and Security Fears
The German city of Munich was rocked early Wednesday by explosions, gunfire, and a deadly fire in its northern quarter, prompting fears of a link to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Says Gaza City Nearly Encircled as IDF Pushes Toward Final Siege
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are close to fully encircling Gaza City, urging remaining residents to flee south through Israeli checkpoints in what he described as their "last opportunity" before the city is sealed off.
Hamas Signals Likely Rejection Of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Plan
A senior Hamas official told the BBC on Wednesday that the group is likely to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 20-point ceasefire and peace proposal for Gaza, saying the package “serves Israel’s interests” and “ignores those of the Palestinian people.”
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland Amid ICE Protests, Local Leaders Push Back
President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the National Guard is now deployed in Portland, Oregon, to protect federal immigration enforcement operations as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to roil the city.
Christian News
8,000 Students Gather for UniteUS Revival at University of Tennessee, 500 Make Decisions for Christ
More than 8,000 college students filled the Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center Tuesday night for a UniteUS campus revival event, where worship, testimonies, and a call to faith in Jesus Christ led to hundreds of baptisms.
Trump Signs Executive Order Pledging U.S. Military Protection for Qatar After Israeli Strike
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar against external attacks, extending NATO-style security assurances to the Gulf nation just weeks after Israeli airstrikes targeted Hamas leaders in Doha.
Powerful Quake Kills Dozens In Philippines; Christians Speak Of Miracles Amid Misery
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck central Philippines late Tuesday killed scores of people, with its epicenter off the coast of Cebu province near Bogo City, but Christians also spoke of miracles and faith amid the misery.
Explosions, Fire, and Fatality Shake Munich Amid Oktoberfest and Security Fears
The German city of Munich was rocked early Wednesday by explosions, gunfire, and a deadly fire in its northern quarter, prompting fears of a link to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Says Gaza City Nearly Encircled as IDF Pushes Toward Final Siege
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are close to fully encircling Gaza City, urging remaining residents to flee south through Israeli checkpoints in what he described as their "last opportunity" before the city is sealed off.
Hamas Signals Likely Rejection Of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Plan
A senior Hamas official told the BBC on Wednesday that the group is likely to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 20-point ceasefire and peace proposal for Gaza, saying the package “serves Israel’s interests” and “ignores those of the Palestinian people.”
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland Amid ICE Protests, Local Leaders Push Back
President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the National Guard is now deployed in Portland, Oregon, to protect federal immigration enforcement operations as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continue to roil the city.
Christian News
8,000 Students Gather for UniteUS Revival at University of Tennessee, 500 Make Decisions for Christ
More than 8,000 college students filled the Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center Tuesday night for a UniteUS campus revival event, where worship, testimonies, and a call to faith in Jesus Christ led to hundreds of baptisms.