Prophecy News Watch - October 29, 2024

Around the World
China Rapidly Expands and Modernizes Its Nuclear Arsenal at Unprecedented Pace
China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal at an unprecedented pace, according to a U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report. The report warns that growing capabilities could boost Chinese leaders' confidence but also increase the risk of dangerous mistakes—raising the potential for escalation in the coming years.
Germany’s Automaker Volkswagen To Shut 3 Factories
Volkswagen, one of Germany’s largest automakers, intends to close three factories, impacting thousands of jobs, its works council said Monday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Iron Beam’ Set to Fully Deploy by 2025
Israel’s Iron Beam, a high-powered laser air defense system, is set to become operational by mid-2025, Israel's Defense Ministry announced Monday, as the government announced a 2 billion-shekel ($536 million) arms agreement.
Israel Bans United Nations Relief Agency UNRWA
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, voted Monday for legislation banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA), which services Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Egypt Proposes Two-Day Ceasefire For Israeli Hostages
Egypt proposed on Sunday an initial two-day ceasefire in Gaza to exchange four Israeli hostages of Hamas for some Palestinian prisoners amid ongoing deadly clashes.

Inside the United States
Referendum Upheld: Ohio State Court Strikes Down ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Law
A county court judge has permanently blocked an effort by Ohio’s attorney general to enforce a 2019 law banning abortion at six week’s gestation, the Associated Press (AP) reports. Ohio’s Republican Attorney General Dave Yost sought to enforce the 'heartbeat bill' despite last year’s voter-approved amendment to enshrine the right to abortion under Ohio’s state constitution.
Microsoft Fires Employees Over Gaza ‘Genocide’ Vigil
U.S. tech giant Microsoft has fired two influential employees after they organized a vigil at the company's headquarters in honor of "victims of the Palestinian genocide."
Trump, Harris Fighting For Attention With Hostile Rhetoric (Worthy News Focus)
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris are fighting for attention in their final campaign sprint toward the November 5 presidential poll after holding competing rallies attended by tens of thousands of people.

Christian News
Uganda: Pastor Murdered With His Family After Leading Muslims to Christ
A pastor and his wife and two young daughters were burned to death in eastern Uganda earlier this month by Islamic extremists enraged that he had led three Muslims to Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Ex-Terrorist Condemns Arrests Christians In Indonesia
The leader of an underground Christian movement for former Muslims expressed concern Monday about the recent arrest of two Christians for "blasphemy" against Islam.
More Than 1,000 Students Answer Call to Follow Jesus at Florida University Gospel Event
The Unite US evangelistic outreach to American college students has reported that the University of Florida saw more than 1,000 students answer the call to follow Jesus during a campus event last week.

Worthy Insights
Trump, RFK Jr’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Pledge Signals Major Shift In GOP Priorities
Former President Donald Trump and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent vow to tackle public health issues together could signal a major shift in Republican priorities if the Trump campaign prevails on Election Day.
Hundreds of ballots destroyed in drop box arson; officials say Vancouver, Portland incidents linked
Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in a ballot box fire in Vancouver early Monday morning, and another ballot box fire in Portland destroyed three ballots. The fires happened about a week away from the Nov. 5 general election. Law enforcement officials believe the two incidents — and a similar Vancouver incident three weeks ago — are all linked.
Witches Report Their Spells Against Trump Aren’t Working: ‘He Has a Shield’
From dabblers to hard-core practitioners, witchcraft has been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years. It has become so trendy that there's an entire TikTok hashtag dedicated to WitchTok, and it's got billions of views. The occult has gained popularity in the political realm as well, once again on display during this election season.