Prophecy News Watch - April 18, 2024
Around the World
US To Help Dozens Of Nations Prevent Pandemics
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration says it will help 50 countries to identify and respond to infectious diseases to prevent “pandemics” like the COVID-19 outbreak that paralyzed life in much of the world.
14 Killed, Scores Injured As Russian Missiles Hit Northern Ukraine
At least 14 people were killed and scores injured when Russian missiles hit an eight-floor apartment building in the heart of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, authorities said.
Hungary Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Holocaust As Pain Remains
Hungary’s recently elected President, Tamás Sulyok, has urged his nation to “respectfully and honestly” remember the victims of the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, in which some 600,000 Hungarian Jews died.
Croatia’s Parliamentary Elections Could Move Nation Closer To Russia Or West
Elections in Croatia were expected to decide whether the Balkan nation will move closer to Russia or remain on its pro-Western course.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Scheduled to Vote on Palestinian Membership This Friday
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote this Friday on Palestine's bid for full UN membership. It is expected that the United States, an ally of Israel, will veto the request as it would constitute an implicit recognition of a Palestinian state.
Inside the United States
NO TRIAL: Senate Democrats Quickly Dismiss Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas
Within 20 minutes of convening to hold an impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Democrats in the Senate steamrolled through motions and voted to dismiss the first article of impeachment brought against him.
House Passes Resolution Condemning “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free” Slogan as Antisemitic
The Republican-led US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution denouncing the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic, Israel National News (INN) reports.
House Speaker Plans To Bring Separate Bills For Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Aid This Week
With US lawmakers divided on issues concerning military aid abroad, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday revealed a plan to advance aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan in separate bills, with a fourth bill that encompasses the Republican party’s national security concerns, NBC News reports.
Christian News
Sudan: Church Leader Abducted by RSF Terrorists
As the civil war in Sudan reaches exceedingly catastrophic proportions, a church leader in war-torn Sudan was ambushed and temporarily detained by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
France Saw Record 12,000 People Baptized This Easter
Known as a country where 50% of the population say they do not believe in God, France saw a record 12,135 baptisms this Easter, America Magazine reports. The French Bishops Conference said in a new report that 7,135 adults and more than 5,000 children aged 11-17 were baptized during Easter services this year.
US To Help Dozens Of Nations Prevent Pandemics
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration says it will help 50 countries to identify and respond to infectious diseases to prevent “pandemics” like the COVID-19 outbreak that paralyzed life in much of the world.
14 Killed, Scores Injured As Russian Missiles Hit Northern Ukraine
At least 14 people were killed and scores injured when Russian missiles hit an eight-floor apartment building in the heart of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, authorities said.
Hungary Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Holocaust As Pain Remains
Hungary’s recently elected President, Tamás Sulyok, has urged his nation to “respectfully and honestly” remember the victims of the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, in which some 600,000 Hungarian Jews died.
Croatia’s Parliamentary Elections Could Move Nation Closer To Russia Or West
Elections in Croatia were expected to decide whether the Balkan nation will move closer to Russia or remain on its pro-Western course.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council Scheduled to Vote on Palestinian Membership This Friday
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote this Friday on Palestine's bid for full UN membership. It is expected that the United States, an ally of Israel, will veto the request as it would constitute an implicit recognition of a Palestinian state.
Inside the United States
NO TRIAL: Senate Democrats Quickly Dismiss Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas
Within 20 minutes of convening to hold an impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Democrats in the Senate steamrolled through motions and voted to dismiss the first article of impeachment brought against him.
House Passes Resolution Condemning “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free” Slogan as Antisemitic
The Republican-led US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution denouncing the slogan “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic, Israel National News (INN) reports.
House Speaker Plans To Bring Separate Bills For Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Aid This Week
With US lawmakers divided on issues concerning military aid abroad, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday revealed a plan to advance aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan in separate bills, with a fourth bill that encompasses the Republican party’s national security concerns, NBC News reports.
Christian News
Sudan: Church Leader Abducted by RSF Terrorists
As the civil war in Sudan reaches exceedingly catastrophic proportions, a church leader in war-torn Sudan was ambushed and temporarily detained by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
France Saw Record 12,000 People Baptized This Easter
Known as a country where 50% of the population say they do not believe in God, France saw a record 12,135 baptisms this Easter, America Magazine reports. The French Bishops Conference said in a new report that 7,135 adults and more than 5,000 children aged 11-17 were baptized during Easter services this year.