Prophecy News Watch - September 5, 2025
Around the World
26 Countries Pledge Troops to Ukraine; Concerns Rise Over Domestic Military Mobilization (Worthy News In-Depth)
Leaders from 26 nations have pledged to commit troops to Ukraine as part of “post-war security guarantees,” despite mounting concern that such a move could pave the way for a return to conscription and compel young people to serve in volatile territories. The initiative, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron through the “Coalition of the Willing,” was discussed at a summit in Paris and envisions deployment of a “reassurance force” once fighting subsides.
Portugal Mourns 17 Killed In Lisbon Funicular Crash Amid Questions Over Maintenance
Portugal declared a national day of mourning Thursday after at least 17 people were killed and 21 others injured when the Glória funicular in central Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, raising questions about maintenance.
UN Watchdog: Iran Expanded Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile Before Israeli Strikes
A confidential report by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog has revealed that Iran expanded its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in the weeks leading up to Israel's June 13 military strikes, raising new alarms over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Trump Urges Europe to Halt Russian Oil Purchases, Calls for Pressure on China
President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed European leaders to stop buying Russian oil that he said is helping fund Moscow's war in Ukraine and urged them to place economic pressure on Beijing for supporting the Kremlin's war effort.
Canadian Study Links Abortion to Higher Risk of Psychiatric Hospitalization
Women who undergo abortions face more than double the risk of psychiatric, substance-related, and suicide-related hospitalizations compared to women who give birth, according to new Canadian research.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Shelves West Bank Annexation Amid UAE Warning, International Pressure
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put on hold a controversial plan to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, after receiving sharp warnings from both regional allies and Western nations. The issue was slated for a ministerial discussion on Thursday but has been replaced by a session focused on the mounting security challenges in the area.
Israel Expands Dimona Nuclear Site Amid Secrecy and Speculation
Israel is expanding and upgrading its secretive Negev Nuclear Research Center near Dimona, raising new questions about the country's widely believed status as the Middle East's only nuclear-armed state, according to an in-depth Associated Press report released Wednesday.
IDF Says It Controls 40% Of Gaza City, Readies Larger Offensive As Civilians Weigh Flight Or Risk
Israel's military says it now controls roughly 40% of Gaza City and is "nearing control of half its territory," as preparations intensify for a wider push to seize the rest of the enclave's largest urban center.
Inside the United States
Washington, D.C., Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment
The District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the president's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the nation's capital as part of a federal crackdown on crime.
Study Finds Only Half of Congress Votes in Line With Biblical Principles
A new study has found that just half of U.S. lawmakers vote in alignment with biblical principles, with Republicans dominating the top rankings and Democrats overwhelmingly at the bottom.
FBI’s ‘Operation Box Cutter’ Indicts 22 Chinese Nationals, 4 Companies in Global Fentanyl Supply Chain Crackdown
Federal authorities announced Wednesday the indictments of 22 Chinese nationals, four China-based chemical companies, and three Americans in a sweeping international operation aimed at dismantling the fentanyl pipeline flooding U.S. communities.
Christian News
China Detains Nearly 30 Evangelical Christians
Nearly 30 Christians in China’s Hubei province are on trial after being accused of organizing and using an “evil cult to undermine law enforcement,” charges rights advocates say are part of ongoing persecution of believers in the Communist-run nation.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee to CBN News: Push for Palestinian State at UN, ‘Insane’ Move, ‘Futile Effort’
In an exclusive interview with CBN News' Paul Petitte, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee discusses the importance of the Sept. 9th United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York, and why countries wanting to declare a Palestinian state is an “insane” move and a “futile effort.”
26 Countries Pledge Troops to Ukraine; Concerns Rise Over Domestic Military Mobilization (Worthy News In-Depth)
Leaders from 26 nations have pledged to commit troops to Ukraine as part of “post-war security guarantees,” despite mounting concern that such a move could pave the way for a return to conscription and compel young people to serve in volatile territories. The initiative, spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron through the “Coalition of the Willing,” was discussed at a summit in Paris and envisions deployment of a “reassurance force” once fighting subsides.
Portugal Mourns 17 Killed In Lisbon Funicular Crash Amid Questions Over Maintenance
Portugal declared a national day of mourning Thursday after at least 17 people were killed and 21 others injured when the Glória funicular in central Lisbon derailed and slammed into a building, raising questions about maintenance.
UN Watchdog: Iran Expanded Near-Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile Before Israeli Strikes
A confidential report by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog has revealed that Iran expanded its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in the weeks leading up to Israel's June 13 military strikes, raising new alarms over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Trump Urges Europe to Halt Russian Oil Purchases, Calls for Pressure on China
President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed European leaders to stop buying Russian oil that he said is helping fund Moscow's war in Ukraine and urged them to place economic pressure on Beijing for supporting the Kremlin's war effort.
Canadian Study Links Abortion to Higher Risk of Psychiatric Hospitalization
Women who undergo abortions face more than double the risk of psychiatric, substance-related, and suicide-related hospitalizations compared to women who give birth, according to new Canadian research.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Shelves West Bank Annexation Amid UAE Warning, International Pressure
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put on hold a controversial plan to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, after receiving sharp warnings from both regional allies and Western nations. The issue was slated for a ministerial discussion on Thursday but has been replaced by a session focused on the mounting security challenges in the area.
Israel Expands Dimona Nuclear Site Amid Secrecy and Speculation
Israel is expanding and upgrading its secretive Negev Nuclear Research Center near Dimona, raising new questions about the country's widely believed status as the Middle East's only nuclear-armed state, according to an in-depth Associated Press report released Wednesday.
IDF Says It Controls 40% Of Gaza City, Readies Larger Offensive As Civilians Weigh Flight Or Risk
Israel's military says it now controls roughly 40% of Gaza City and is "nearing control of half its territory," as preparations intensify for a wider push to seize the rest of the enclave's largest urban center.
Inside the United States
Washington, D.C., Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment
The District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the president's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the nation's capital as part of a federal crackdown on crime.
Study Finds Only Half of Congress Votes in Line With Biblical Principles
A new study has found that just half of U.S. lawmakers vote in alignment with biblical principles, with Republicans dominating the top rankings and Democrats overwhelmingly at the bottom.
FBI’s ‘Operation Box Cutter’ Indicts 22 Chinese Nationals, 4 Companies in Global Fentanyl Supply Chain Crackdown
Federal authorities announced Wednesday the indictments of 22 Chinese nationals, four China-based chemical companies, and three Americans in a sweeping international operation aimed at dismantling the fentanyl pipeline flooding U.S. communities.
Christian News
China Detains Nearly 30 Evangelical Christians
Nearly 30 Christians in China’s Hubei province are on trial after being accused of organizing and using an “evil cult to undermine law enforcement,” charges rights advocates say are part of ongoing persecution of believers in the Communist-run nation.
Worthy Insights
Huckabee to CBN News: Push for Palestinian State at UN, ‘Insane’ Move, ‘Futile Effort’
In an exclusive interview with CBN News' Paul Petitte, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee discusses the importance of the Sept. 9th United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York, and why countries wanting to declare a Palestinian state is an “insane” move and a “futile effort.”