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Prophecy News Watch is a service hosted by Worthy Ministries to provide Christians daily news from a Biblical, and yet Prophetic worldview. Our news is gathered by our Christian News Service, Worthy News. For more about our vision for how we assemble our daily headlines, please read, "What is Worthy News?"

Around the World
Hungary To Withdraw From International Court; Netanyahu Visits Country
As the Israeli prime minister visited the nation, Hungary announced Thursday that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
NATO Mourns 4 US Troops Killed In Lithuania
The secretary general of the NATO military alliance on Thursday mourned four American soldiers who were killed during a military exercise in Lithuania.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Hamas Out!’ Gaza Protests Grow as Terrorist Group Threatens Demonstrators
Mass protests against Hamas continued in Gaza on Wednesday—following two days of demonstrations last week, marking the most significant unrest in 18 months—as the terror group tortured and killed two protesters, threatened a crackdown, and drew vows of revenge from the victims’ families.
Israel Strikes Military Targets Across Syria in Bold Warning to Turkey
Between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the Israeli Air Force carried out widespread strikes across Syria, targeting military bases and facilities from the Assad regime era -- a move widely seen as a warning to Turkey.

Inside the United States
Trump, Republicans Shrug as Stocks Plummet After Tariffs
President Donald Trump and some Republicans were quick to shrug off stock losses Thursday as the market responds to a jolt from Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
Nearly 2 Trillion Erased In Stocks Within Minutes Over Trump Tariffs
Roughly $1.7 trillion was erased from the S&P 500 Index of the 500 most influential companies at the start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday amid worries that President Donald J. Trump's sweeping new round of tariffs could plunge the economy, and much of the world, into a recession.

Christian News
11 Killed in Night Attack on Christian Farming Community in Nigeria
A night raid by suspected Fulani militants in Bokkos County, Nigeria, left 11 Christians dead, including a pregnant woman, her husband, and a 10-year-old girl.
Pastor in China Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail
A house church pastor was sentenced to five years in prison, according to a magazine covering religious liberty and human rights in China.

Worthy Insights
Undercover UK journalist exposes ‘BBC’ terror ties
Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum sits down with David Collier, a prominent U.K.-based investigative journalist, to expose one of the most shocking examples of media malpractice in recent memory.
Around the World
EU Central Bank Warns Of Global Chaos Ahead Of Trump Tariffs Announcement
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde warned Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs will have a negative impact worldwide, with the damage depending on how far they go, how long they last, and whether they lead to successful negotiations.
B-2 Stealth Bomber Presence Grows at U.S. Base Within Range of Iran, Yemen
At least six nuclear-capable B-2 Spirit stealth bombers have been seen at Camp Thunder Bay on Diego Garcia, a remote U.S. base in the Indian Ocean according to satellite imagery analyzed on Wednesday by the Associated Press.
Russia Warns US Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites Would Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Region
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister issued a strong warning to the United States, cautioning that any military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would lead to "catastrophic" consequences for the entire region after President Donald Trump threatened the "bombing the likes they have never seen before."

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Expands Gaza Offensive to Crush Terror Networks and Secure Strategic Zones
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday that Israel is expanding its Gaza operations after heavy overnight strikes, with troops set to clear terrorists and infrastructure and seize territory for expanded security zones.

Inside the United States
US President Trump Announces Tariffs Of Up To 49 Percent
U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced Wednesday he would sign “a historic executive order instituting reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world” ranging from 10 percent to 49 percent.
FBI Gagged Hunter Laptop Story as Facebook Suppressed It to Appease Biden Admin, Messages Reveal
The FBI ordered agents to stop discussing Hunter Biden’s laptop just hours after one of its own inadvertently confirmed its authenticity to Twitter, internal messages show. Ahead of The Post’s 2020 reports, the FBI had warned tech giants of a potential Russian disinformation dump resembling the laptop contents. Once the story broke, Facebook execs weighed censorship strategies to align with the expected Biden-Harris administration, according to a congressional investigation.
‘No Constitutional Authority:’ Legal Experts Denounce Recent Injunctions Against Trump
In response to multiple federal district judges temporarily halting President Donald Trump’s executive actions, Republicans are taking legislative steps to curtail or even eliminate the use of universal injunctions.
Trump Proclaims “Liberation Day” for American Trade
President Donald Trump has declared "Liberation Day" in America ahead of plans to announce reciprocal tariffs this afternoon.

Christian News
India’s Famed Evangelist Pagadala Found Dead
Pastor Praveen Pagadala, one of India’s most well-known Christian evangelists, has been found dead under alleged suspicious circumstances in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, Worthy News learned Wednesday. He was 46.

Worthy Insights
Pro-Life Lawyers Ask Supreme Court: Should Taxpayers Be Forced to Fund Planned Parenthood?
Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood could be on the chopping block. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case involving the abortion giant and the state of South Carolina. The question at hand: Does a state have the power to determine where Medicaid dollars can and cannot be used?
Security forces report 80% drop in Ramadan terror attacks, after West Bank crackdown
There was a significant decrease in terror attacks in the West Bank this Ramadan compared to last year, according to a joint statement released by IDF and Shin Bet on Wednesday.
Hamas admits 72% of deaths are combat-aged men as it quietly reduces civilian death toll – report
Hamas quietly removed the names of thousands of Palestinians it had previously alleged were killed during the Israel-Hamas war, Salo Aizenberg, from the US-based non-profit organisation Honest Reporting told The Telegraph on Wednesday after analyzing Hamas’s March 2025 casualty update.
Anti-Christian incidents in Israel rose in 2024: Spitting on clergy, damage to church properties
Incidents of anti-Christian bigotry in Israel increased in 2024, according to a recently released report.
‘Pray for Our Church’: Russia Bombs Church Building in Kyiv, Kills Worship Leader’s Family
On Sunday morning, March 23rd, a Russian drone approached the Emmanuel Church compound in Kyiv. It exploded 20 meters from a modular home housing Alexandra, her husband, Oleksandr, and their five-year-old daughter, Nicole.
Around the World
China’s Military Surrounds Taiwan After Trump Comments (Worthy News Focus)
China staged massive war games near Taiwan Tuesday, just weeks after U.S. President Donald J. Trump declined to commit military support for the territory.
Pipeline Fireball In Malaysia Injures Many (Video)
At least 145 people were injured, and many rushed to hospitals after a massive fire broke out at a natural gas pipeline near Malaysia's largest city officials confirmed.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Eliminates Hezbollah, IRGC Quds Force Operative in Beirut Strike
In a joint statement, the IDF, Shin Bet, and Mossad confirmed an overnight airstrike in Beirut killed a Hezbollah and Iranian IRGC Quds Force operative who coordinated with Hamas to carry out an imminent attack on Israeli civilians. This marks Israel’s second strike in Beirut in four days.
Turkish Forces Taking Over Syria Airbase Worrying Israel
Turkey’s military rushed to take over Syria’s Tiyas air base, also known as T4, to deter Israeli strikes in Syria, well-informed Arabic sources confirmed Tuesday.

Inside the United States
White House Says Trump’s Tariffs Will Be ‘Perfect Deal’ for U.S.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump and his tariff team are preparing to roll out a "perfect deal" for Americans on Wednesday, when Trump is expected to announce his plans.
Republicans Pad U.S. House Majority With Two Florida Special Election Wins
Republicans padded their slim U.S. House majority Tuesday after winning two Florida special elections to replace a pair of members who resigned their seats.
Border Crossings Reach New Low, Administration Says
Border crossings reached a new low in March, according to the Trump administration.

Christian News
Indonesia Christians Facing Muslim Opposition
Devoted Christians in Indonesia say several churches are facing growing opposition in the mainly Muslim nation as local leaders and residents are cracking down on Christian gatherings in at least three regions.
India Christians Fear Execution For Conversion
Christians have appealed for prayers after the chief minister of India’s central state of Madhya Pradesh announced plans to impose the death penalty on those convicted “of forced or fraudulent religious conversions.”

Worthy Insights
Religious Charities at Stake: Supreme Court Tips Its Hand on Redrawing Line Between Faith-Gov’t
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court right now could redraw the line between faith and government. On Monday, the justices gave some clues about how their leaning on this significant issue.
Three-year-old girl finds Canaanite seal where Bible says David battled Goliath
A three-year-old Israeli girl has found a scarab-shaped Canaanite amulet dating back some 3,800 years at the site of Tel Azeka near Bet Shemesh, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Tuesday.