Prophecy News Watch - April 17, 2023
Around the World
Killings in Ukraine Overshadow Orthodox Easter (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv says Russia has shelled a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing nine people, including a toddler. However, Russia said later that Ukrainian forces also attacked a town in Russian-controlled Donetsk, killing at least four and injuring 10 people. The clashes have overshadowed the Orthodox Easter many in Ukraine and Russia celebrated.
Chanting ‘Death to Israel,’ tens of thousands march in Tehran for ‘Jerusalem Day’
Tens of thousands of Iranians, some chanting “death to America” and “death to Israel,” marched in the capital of Tehran on Friday to mark “Jerusalem Day,” an annual show of support for the Palestinians.
Gunfire, Explosions Rock Sudan’s Capital
The leaders of Sudan's army and paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSD), agreed Sunday to a temporary ceasefire after two days of fighting that killed at least scores of people, including aid workers.
New Global Digital Currency Raising Concerns (Worthy News In-Depth)
An authority linked to the International Monetary Fund, which oversees the world's monetary system, has launched an international central bank digital currency (CBDC), despite criticism, it will lead to global government control.
Britain: ‘Ukrainian Troops Forced To Withdraw From Positions’ (Worthy News Radio)
British intelligence officials have warned that Ukrainian troops had been forced to withdraw from vital front positions amid a barrage of Russian attacks. The comments came as Britain's prime minister denounced a video allegedly showing the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner of war.
Moscow Angry As Norway Expels 15 Russians For “Spying”
Moscow has warned it will retaliate after Norway expelled 15 Russian officials, saying they had abused their diplomatic status to spy in the Nordic nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pentagon leak suggests Israel preapring for Iran attack despite ‘declining military capability’
According to a trove of classified documents leaked from the Pentagon and published first by Ynet, the United States believes Israel has held large-scale drills simulating an attack on Iran's nuclear program despite what it considered Israel's "declining military capability."
Damage control: US ‘reassuring’ Israel after Pentagon intel leak
American officials are reaching out to their Israeli counterparts to “reassure” them after an explosive U.S. intelligence leak suggested that Washington spied on Israel, as well as researched how to pressure Jerusalem into abandoning its neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul for 15th Weekend
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets throughout Israel on Saturday evening, with widespread protests scheduled nationwide. This is the 15th consecutive weekend of rallies around the country.
Inside the United States
Online Control Bill Threatens US Democracy, Critics Warn (Worthy News In-Depth)
An influential American commentator and former legislator warns that a proposed new internet control bill “threatens” U.S. democracy and its “God-given rights that are enshrined in the Constitution.”
US Town Mourning Teens Shot At Birthday Party
A vigil was underway Sunday in the U.S. state of Alabama, where authorities said a shooting at a 16th birthday party killed at least four people and injured numerous others.
Killings in Ukraine Overshadow Orthodox Easter (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv says Russia has shelled a block of flats in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing nine people, including a toddler. However, Russia said later that Ukrainian forces also attacked a town in Russian-controlled Donetsk, killing at least four and injuring 10 people. The clashes have overshadowed the Orthodox Easter many in Ukraine and Russia celebrated.
Chanting ‘Death to Israel,’ tens of thousands march in Tehran for ‘Jerusalem Day’
Tens of thousands of Iranians, some chanting “death to America” and “death to Israel,” marched in the capital of Tehran on Friday to mark “Jerusalem Day,” an annual show of support for the Palestinians.
Gunfire, Explosions Rock Sudan’s Capital
The leaders of Sudan's army and paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSD), agreed Sunday to a temporary ceasefire after two days of fighting that killed at least scores of people, including aid workers.
New Global Digital Currency Raising Concerns (Worthy News In-Depth)
An authority linked to the International Monetary Fund, which oversees the world's monetary system, has launched an international central bank digital currency (CBDC), despite criticism, it will lead to global government control.
Britain: ‘Ukrainian Troops Forced To Withdraw From Positions’ (Worthy News Radio)
British intelligence officials have warned that Ukrainian troops had been forced to withdraw from vital front positions amid a barrage of Russian attacks. The comments came as Britain's prime minister denounced a video allegedly showing the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner of war.
Moscow Angry As Norway Expels 15 Russians For “Spying”
Moscow has warned it will retaliate after Norway expelled 15 Russian officials, saying they had abused their diplomatic status to spy in the Nordic nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pentagon leak suggests Israel preapring for Iran attack despite ‘declining military capability’
According to a trove of classified documents leaked from the Pentagon and published first by Ynet, the United States believes Israel has held large-scale drills simulating an attack on Iran's nuclear program despite what it considered Israel's "declining military capability."
Damage control: US ‘reassuring’ Israel after Pentagon intel leak
American officials are reaching out to their Israeli counterparts to “reassure” them after an explosive U.S. intelligence leak suggested that Washington spied on Israel, as well as researched how to pressure Jerusalem into abandoning its neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul for 15th Weekend
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets throughout Israel on Saturday evening, with widespread protests scheduled nationwide. This is the 15th consecutive weekend of rallies around the country.
Inside the United States
Online Control Bill Threatens US Democracy, Critics Warn (Worthy News In-Depth)
An influential American commentator and former legislator warns that a proposed new internet control bill “threatens” U.S. democracy and its “God-given rights that are enshrined in the Constitution.”
US Town Mourning Teens Shot At Birthday Party
A vigil was underway Sunday in the U.S. state of Alabama, where authorities said a shooting at a 16th birthday party killed at least four people and injured numerous others.