Prophecy News Watch - October 23, 2025
Around the World
Trump Administration Quietly Lifts Ban on Ukraine’s Use of Western Long-Range Missiles Inside Russia
The Trump administration has quietly lifted a major restriction on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles supplied by Western allies, allowing Kyiv to expand its attacks on Russian territory, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Jailed Journalists Win EU’s Top Human Rights Award
The European Union’s legislature has awarded its top human rights honor, the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, to two imprisoned journalists — Andrzej Poczobut of Belarus and Mzia Amaghlobeli of Georgia — for what it called their “courage in defending press freedom under authoritarian pressure.”
Zelenskyy Backs Freeze At Frontlines Despite Russian Rejection
Faced with relentless Russian attacks that threaten to destroy his nation’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for Kyiv and Moscow to freeze their war at the current frontlines. Zelenskyy called it “a good compromise” while admitting that Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear he would not accept the arrangement.
Series of Fires At Oil and Gas Sites Raise World Safety Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
A string of fires and explosions at oil refineries and natural gas-processing plants this month has underscored what experts describe as a growing global risk to critical energy infrastructure amid aging equipment, industrial stress, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt
Ukraine and its key European allies have declared that any negotiations to end the war with Russia must be based on the current line of contact, rejecting Moscow’s territorial demands, as doubts grow over a planned summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
IMF Raises Middle East Growth Forecast But Warns Of Global Risks After Trump’ Peace Efforts
Days after U.S. President Donald J. Trump oversaw renewed peace efforts in Israel and predicted a “new dawn” for the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2025 economic growth forecast for the region but cautioned that global risks continue to weigh on the outlook.
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Japan on Tuesday elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, marking a historic political shift in the world’s third-largest economy.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Vance Meets Netanyahu, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel’s Security and Gaza Reconstruction Plan
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday, emphasizing that the United States does not seek to control Israel’s actions amid ongoing coordination over the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction plan.
Inside the United States
Pro-Life Leaders Urge Congress to Reject Obamacare Subsidy Extension Without Hyde Protections
More than 80 pro-life and faith-based organizations have sent a joint letter to Congress urging Republican lawmakers to resist Democrat demands for extending Obamacare subsidies they say fund abortion coverage.
Christian News
Nearly One In Five U.S. Churchgoers Have Been Directly Involved In Abortion, Study Finds
Nearly one in five American churchgoers say they have personally paid for, encouraged, or chosen to have an abortion, according to a new study revealing that most churches rarely address the issue despite its personal impact on congregations.
Bible Sales Surge Across U.S. Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Bible sales across the United States surged to their highest level in years following the Sept. 10 assassination of Turning Point USA founder and Christian activist Charlie Kirk, according to data cited by The Wall Street Journal and Decision Magazine.
Trump Administration Quietly Lifts Ban on Ukraine’s Use of Western Long-Range Missiles Inside Russia
The Trump administration has quietly lifted a major restriction on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles supplied by Western allies, allowing Kyiv to expand its attacks on Russian territory, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Jailed Journalists Win EU’s Top Human Rights Award
The European Union’s legislature has awarded its top human rights honor, the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, to two imprisoned journalists — Andrzej Poczobut of Belarus and Mzia Amaghlobeli of Georgia — for what it called their “courage in defending press freedom under authoritarian pressure.”
Zelenskyy Backs Freeze At Frontlines Despite Russian Rejection
Faced with relentless Russian attacks that threaten to destroy his nation’s energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for Kyiv and Moscow to freeze their war at the current frontlines. Zelenskyy called it “a good compromise” while admitting that Russian President Vladimir Putin made clear he would not accept the arrangement.
Series of Fires At Oil and Gas Sites Raise World Safety Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
A string of fires and explosions at oil refineries and natural gas-processing plants this month has underscored what experts describe as a growing global risk to critical energy infrastructure amid aging equipment, industrial stress, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Russia Rejects Europe’s Frontlines Proposal For Ukraine As Trump-Putin Summit In Doubt
Ukraine and its key European allies have declared that any negotiations to end the war with Russia must be based on the current line of contact, rejecting Moscow’s territorial demands, as doubts grow over a planned summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
IMF Raises Middle East Growth Forecast But Warns Of Global Risks After Trump’ Peace Efforts
Days after U.S. President Donald J. Trump oversaw renewed peace efforts in Israel and predicted a “new dawn” for the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2025 economic growth forecast for the region but cautioned that global risks continue to weigh on the outlook.
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Japan on Tuesday elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister, marking a historic political shift in the world’s third-largest economy.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Vance Meets Netanyahu, Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel’s Security and Gaza Reconstruction Plan
U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday, emphasizing that the United States does not seek to control Israel’s actions amid ongoing coordination over the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction plan.
Inside the United States
Pro-Life Leaders Urge Congress to Reject Obamacare Subsidy Extension Without Hyde Protections
More than 80 pro-life and faith-based organizations have sent a joint letter to Congress urging Republican lawmakers to resist Democrat demands for extending Obamacare subsidies they say fund abortion coverage.
Christian News
Nearly One In Five U.S. Churchgoers Have Been Directly Involved In Abortion, Study Finds
Nearly one in five American churchgoers say they have personally paid for, encouraged, or chosen to have an abortion, according to a new study revealing that most churches rarely address the issue despite its personal impact on congregations.
Bible Sales Surge Across U.S. Following Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Bible sales across the United States surged to their highest level in years following the Sept. 10 assassination of Turning Point USA founder and Christian activist Charlie Kirk, according to data cited by The Wall Street Journal and Decision Magazine.