Prophecy News Watch - October 27, 2025
Around the World
Trump Cancels Trade Talks with Canada After Ontario Uses “Fake” Reagan Ad Criticizing Tariffs
President Donald J. Trump announced Thursday that he is immediately terminating trade negotiations with Canada after the Ontario provincial government launched an anti-tariff advertisement featuring what the Ronald Reagan Foundation has confirmed to be a manipulated audio clip of former President Ronald Reagan.
U.S. Deploys Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Latin America Amid Rising Tensions With Venezuela
The Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group--the world's largest and most advanced warship--to Latin America in what officials describe as an expanded mission to counter drug trafficking but which analysts say marks a sharp escalation in tensions with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro regime.
Hurricane Melissa Strengthens Toward Jamaica, Could Reach Category 5
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned Sunday that Hurricane Melissa could intensify into a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall on Jamaica late Monday or early Tuesday.
EU Summit Stalls on Russian Assets as Lithuanian Airspace Violation Heightens Tensions
The European Union summit in Brussels ended early Friday without a political agreement on how to use Russia’s frozen assets to support Ukraine in its military battle against Moscow, while tensions rose after EU member state Lithuania accused Russian warplanes of violating its airspace — a claim Moscow firmly denied.
Russia Says It Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered “Burevestnik” Missile With 14,000-Kilometer Flight
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday that Russia has successfully conducted a test of its nuclear-powered intercontinental cruise missile, the Burevestnik, in what he described as a milestone for the nation's strategic arsenal.
Europe’s Leaders Press For Global Sanctions On Russian Oil
European leaders of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” want more countries to impose sanctions on Russian oil companies after U.S. President Donald J. Trump unveiled a new wave of measures targeting Moscow’s two biggest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Backed Militias in Gaza Seek to Build ‘New Gaza’ Without Hamas, Sky News Reports
Israel may have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, but according to a new Sky News exclusive investigation, the conflict is far from over. Four armed groups operating inside Gaza -- all opposed to Hamas -- are reportedly being backed by Israel and see themselves as part of a unified effort to reshape the territory under what they call "The New Gaza."
Rubio: Gaza Security Force Must Include Nations Approved by Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the proposed international stabilization force for Gaza will only include countries acceptable to Israel, as the Trump administration's 20-point peace plan enters its next phase.
First Assyrian Inscription Ever Found in Jerusalem Confirms Biblical-Era Links Between Judah and Assyria
Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable Assyrian inscription dating to the First Temple period in Jerusalem--the first find of its kind ever unearthed in the city. The small but significant fragment provides the earliest direct evidence of communication between the King of Assyria and the King of Judah, echoing events recorded in the Bible.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Pursues “Golden Fleet” to Reinvent U.S. Navy for Future Conflicts
President Donald J. Trump is moving to reshape the U.S. Navy under a bold new initiative called the "Golden Fleet," an ambitious effort to build a next-generation maritime force designed to counter China and other emerging global threats.
Anonymous Donor Gives $130 Million to Pentagon to Cover Military Pay During Shutdown
The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it received an extraordinary anonymous donation of $130 million to help pay U.S. service members’ salaries during the ongoing government shutdown — a move President Donald J. Trump hailed as an act of patriotism.
Christian News
Dutch Christian Music Pioneer Wim Pols Dies
Dutch singer, guitarist, and radio presenter Wim Pols, who pioneered Christian country music in the Netherlands, has died, following a series of health scares including heart failure, his band confirmed. He passed away “peacefully” on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, the Country Trail Band explained.
US Missionary Pilot Abducted By Islamic State Militants
American evangelist Franklin Graham urged prayers Friday after “a missionary pilot” with the evangelical Christian organization Serving in Mission (SIM) was abducted in the West African nation of Niger.
Trump Cancels Trade Talks with Canada After Ontario Uses “Fake” Reagan Ad Criticizing Tariffs
President Donald J. Trump announced Thursday that he is immediately terminating trade negotiations with Canada after the Ontario provincial government launched an anti-tariff advertisement featuring what the Ronald Reagan Foundation has confirmed to be a manipulated audio clip of former President Ronald Reagan.
U.S. Deploys Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to Latin America Amid Rising Tensions With Venezuela
The Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group--the world's largest and most advanced warship--to Latin America in what officials describe as an expanded mission to counter drug trafficking but which analysts say marks a sharp escalation in tensions with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro regime.
Hurricane Melissa Strengthens Toward Jamaica, Could Reach Category 5
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned Sunday that Hurricane Melissa could intensify into a Category 5 hurricane before making landfall on Jamaica late Monday or early Tuesday.
EU Summit Stalls on Russian Assets as Lithuanian Airspace Violation Heightens Tensions
The European Union summit in Brussels ended early Friday without a political agreement on how to use Russia’s frozen assets to support Ukraine in its military battle against Moscow, while tensions rose after EU member state Lithuania accused Russian warplanes of violating its airspace — a claim Moscow firmly denied.
Russia Says It Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered “Burevestnik” Missile With 14,000-Kilometer Flight
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday that Russia has successfully conducted a test of its nuclear-powered intercontinental cruise missile, the Burevestnik, in what he described as a milestone for the nation's strategic arsenal.
Europe’s Leaders Press For Global Sanctions On Russian Oil
European leaders of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” want more countries to impose sanctions on Russian oil companies after U.S. President Donald J. Trump unveiled a new wave of measures targeting Moscow’s two biggest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Backed Militias in Gaza Seek to Build ‘New Gaza’ Without Hamas, Sky News Reports
Israel may have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, but according to a new Sky News exclusive investigation, the conflict is far from over. Four armed groups operating inside Gaza -- all opposed to Hamas -- are reportedly being backed by Israel and see themselves as part of a unified effort to reshape the territory under what they call "The New Gaza."
Rubio: Gaza Security Force Must Include Nations Approved by Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the proposed international stabilization force for Gaza will only include countries acceptable to Israel, as the Trump administration's 20-point peace plan enters its next phase.
First Assyrian Inscription Ever Found in Jerusalem Confirms Biblical-Era Links Between Judah and Assyria
Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable Assyrian inscription dating to the First Temple period in Jerusalem--the first find of its kind ever unearthed in the city. The small but significant fragment provides the earliest direct evidence of communication between the King of Assyria and the King of Judah, echoing events recorded in the Bible.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Pursues “Golden Fleet” to Reinvent U.S. Navy for Future Conflicts
President Donald J. Trump is moving to reshape the U.S. Navy under a bold new initiative called the "Golden Fleet," an ambitious effort to build a next-generation maritime force designed to counter China and other emerging global threats.
Anonymous Donor Gives $130 Million to Pentagon to Cover Military Pay During Shutdown
The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it received an extraordinary anonymous donation of $130 million to help pay U.S. service members’ salaries during the ongoing government shutdown — a move President Donald J. Trump hailed as an act of patriotism.
Christian News
Dutch Christian Music Pioneer Wim Pols Dies
Dutch singer, guitarist, and radio presenter Wim Pols, who pioneered Christian country music in the Netherlands, has died, following a series of health scares including heart failure, his band confirmed. He passed away “peacefully” on Saturday, October 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, the Country Trail Band explained.
US Missionary Pilot Abducted By Islamic State Militants
American evangelist Franklin Graham urged prayers Friday after “a missionary pilot” with the evangelical Christian organization Serving in Mission (SIM) was abducted in the West African nation of Niger.