Prophecy News Watch - October 28, 2024

Around the World
China Sends Military To Taiwan After US OKs $2 Billion Arms Sales Deal
China sent warplanes and warships toward Taiwan on Sunday after warning it would retaliate for a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States to the democratically ruled island.
Ukraine Sees More Deaths Ahead Of ‘North Korean Military Arrivals’ (Worthy News Radio)
On the day that Pope Francis prayed that “the escalation stops,” news emerged that Russian attacks killed and injured civilians in widely separated parts of Ukraine, including children. More suffering was expected as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russia plans to send North Korean troops into battle against his nation.
Georgia Faces ‘Constitutional Coup’ After Pro-Russia Party’s Election Victory
The Georgian opposition says results showing the ruling pro-Russian party of Georgia’s most powerful man winning the parliamentary elections mounted to a “constitutional coup.”
Iran Suggests It May Retaliate After Deadly Israeli Strikes
Tehran suggested Saturday that it may retaliate against Israel for pre-dawn Israeli air strikes targeting military sites that “killed at least four military personnel” and “damaged radar systems in Iran.”
Scores Killed As Tropical Storm Hits Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has left at least 82 dead and tens of thousands displaced due to heavy rains and flooding, authorities said Friday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Deadly Terror Attack, Soldiers Deaths, On Israel’s Day of Mourning
Israel’s “National Day of Mourning” over the October 7, 2023, massacre was marred by “a terrorist attack” that reportedly killed one and injured dozens, while the army said six soldiers died after combat in Lebanon and Gaza.
Israel Marks Oct. 7 Massacre On Hebrew Date After Deadly Airstrikes In Gaza
Israel woke up grieving as the Jewish nation began its national day of mourning, marking the 1st anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre on Sunday, just hours after the Israeli military targeted Hamas in Gaza in deadly air strikes.
Israel Airstrikes Hit Lebanon
Smoke billowed over the Lebanese capital Beirut's southern suburbs early Sunday after Israeli airstrikes amid ongoing clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, footage seen by Worthy News showed.
Israel’s Operation ‘Days of Repentance’ an Overwhelming Success in Retaliatory Strike on Iran
Israel has concluded its most extensive military operation against Iran to date, code-named "Days of Repentance." The operation involved over 100 combat aircraft, spanned more than 1,200 miles (2,000 km) and targeted around 20 military sites, including missile, drone, and radar installations.
Israel Hitting Iran; Explosions Rock Tehran
Israel says it struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday in retaliation for Tehran's attacks earlier this month when the Islamic Republic fired some 200 missiles at the Jewish nation.
Israel Airstrike Kills Journalists In Lebanon; Also Strikes In Gaza
Several journalists have been killed and injured in an Israeli air strike overnight in southeastern Lebanon near the border with Syria, Israeli and Lebanese sources said Friday.

Inside the United States
More Than 3 Million Border Crossers from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Of the 14 million illegal border crossers reported under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 3 million are from four countries whose citizens were granted expanded entry through a parole program created by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV).
House Report Reveals Surge in Chinese Espionage and Dissident Repression in U.S.
Chinese espionage activities are on the rise, with the Communist regime systematically targeting overseas dissidents in the U.S. and increasing cases of sensitive information theft and intelligence gathering, according to a House subcommittee report.

Christian News
Indonesia: Two Christians Arrested for Social Media Blasphemy Against Islam
Police in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, recently arrested two Christian men in separate incidents of alleged blasphemy against Islam, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Although Christianity is constitutionally legal in Indonesia, the Muslim-majority country ranks 42 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
New Report Highlights Intensifying Christian Persecution Worldwide
The persecution of Christians worldwide is intensifying, a new report by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) shows. Based in Germany, ACN issues a bi-yearly report titled “The Persecuted and Forgotten?” on the conditions facing Christians in 18 countries where believers in Jesus are understood to be particularly vulnerable.

Worthy Insights
The Election Is Looming — and These Washingtonians Are Running Scared
As election week approaches, Washington, D.C., residents are grappling with fears of potential unrest, reminiscent of the January 6 Capitol riot with many in Washington planning conveniently timed getaways, seeking to avoid possible chaos, with some recalling unsettling experiences from previous political turmoil.
Archaeological Discoveries Continue in Israel Despite Regional Conflicts
Despite ongoing regional tensions in 2024, Israeli archaeologists have continued their vital work, unearthing remarkable artifacts that span millennia of human history. While the pace of excavations has slowed—with approximately 120 sites explored compared to the typical 250-300—the findings have been no less extraordinary.