Prophecy News Watch - April 19, 2024
Around the World
At Least 19 Dead As Record Flooding Hits UAE
Dubai was among areas wrestling with the aftermath of deadly torrential rains Thursday that flooded the desert city, with people recalling spending the night in their cars and air passengers enduring chaotic scenes at airports.
Nearly 140 Die In Heavy Rains Hitting Pakistan, Afghanistan Impacting Children
The death toll from unseasonable heavy rains in Pakistan and Afghanistan was approaching 140 across both countries amid concerns about many children without adequate shelter in the region.
IMF: China and US Levels of Borrowing May Have “Profound” Effect on Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the US and China should each ensure they start borrowing less as their respective debt levels may have a “profound” effect on interest rates paid by other countries and on the economy worldwide, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Hungary’s Orbán Accuses Brussels Of Blackmail At Turbulent Gathering
Hungary’s pro-Russia prime minister says Ukraine has become “a protectorate of the West,” which would not exist without the West’s supply of weapons and financial support.
Pro-West Party Beats Pro-Russia Politicians in Croatia Vote But Uncertainty Remains
The pro-Western ruling conservative HDZ party won most seats in Croatia’s parliamentary elections but faced tough talks to secure a majority in parliament and form a governing coalition, results released Thursday showed.
Thousands Fleeing Volcano Eruption In Indonesia Amid Tsunami Warnings
Thousands were told Thursday to leave their homes after an Indonesian mountain erupted, sending ash thousands of feet high and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Vetoes UNSC Resolution for Full UN Membership for Palestine
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Thursday, which had broad support and aimed to grant Palestine full United Nations (UN) membership.
US Will Support Rafah Operation In Gaza If Israel Does Not Retaliate Against Iran
While the US has pressed Israel not to attack the remaining Hamas battalions in the Rafah area of Gaza (because of the potential for mass civilian casualties), the Biden administration is now reportedly willing to support a Rafah operation provided Israel does not attack Iran, the Jerusalem Post learned from the Qatari newspaper The New Arab.
Inside the United States
Report: American Colleges Failing to Fight Antisemitism on Campus
American colleges and universities are failing to fight antisemitism on campus, according to a new report published by the Anti-Defamation League.
Controversy Over ‘Vote for Biden’ Flyers
A humanitarian group in northeastern Mexico, Resource Center Matamoros (RCM), has denied creating flyers urging migrants to vote for U.S. President Joe Biden.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian Wife Severely Beaten by Husband for Refusal to Renounce Christ
A Muslim man in Sudan severely beat his wife after she refused to renounce her newly found faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Son Accused of Murdering His Newly Christian Mother
A Christian mother who converted from Islam in Uganda is believed to have been murdered by her Muslim son after she refused to renounce Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but former Muslims who accept Christ are highly vulnerable to extreme violence by Islamic relatives who do not accept their conversion.
At Least 19 Dead As Record Flooding Hits UAE
Dubai was among areas wrestling with the aftermath of deadly torrential rains Thursday that flooded the desert city, with people recalling spending the night in their cars and air passengers enduring chaotic scenes at airports.
Nearly 140 Die In Heavy Rains Hitting Pakistan, Afghanistan Impacting Children
The death toll from unseasonable heavy rains in Pakistan and Afghanistan was approaching 140 across both countries amid concerns about many children without adequate shelter in the region.
IMF: China and US Levels of Borrowing May Have “Profound” Effect on Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the US and China should each ensure they start borrowing less as their respective debt levels may have a “profound” effect on interest rates paid by other countries and on the economy worldwide, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Hungary’s Orbán Accuses Brussels Of Blackmail At Turbulent Gathering
Hungary’s pro-Russia prime minister says Ukraine has become “a protectorate of the West,” which would not exist without the West’s supply of weapons and financial support.
Pro-West Party Beats Pro-Russia Politicians in Croatia Vote But Uncertainty Remains
The pro-Western ruling conservative HDZ party won most seats in Croatia’s parliamentary elections but faced tough talks to secure a majority in parliament and form a governing coalition, results released Thursday showed.
Thousands Fleeing Volcano Eruption In Indonesia Amid Tsunami Warnings
Thousands were told Thursday to leave their homes after an Indonesian mountain erupted, sending ash thousands of feet high and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US Vetoes UNSC Resolution for Full UN Membership for Palestine
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Thursday, which had broad support and aimed to grant Palestine full United Nations (UN) membership.
US Will Support Rafah Operation In Gaza If Israel Does Not Retaliate Against Iran
While the US has pressed Israel not to attack the remaining Hamas battalions in the Rafah area of Gaza (because of the potential for mass civilian casualties), the Biden administration is now reportedly willing to support a Rafah operation provided Israel does not attack Iran, the Jerusalem Post learned from the Qatari newspaper The New Arab.
Inside the United States
Report: American Colleges Failing to Fight Antisemitism on Campus
American colleges and universities are failing to fight antisemitism on campus, according to a new report published by the Anti-Defamation League.
Controversy Over ‘Vote for Biden’ Flyers
A humanitarian group in northeastern Mexico, Resource Center Matamoros (RCM), has denied creating flyers urging migrants to vote for U.S. President Joe Biden.
Christian News
Sudan: Christian Wife Severely Beaten by Husband for Refusal to Renounce Christ
A Muslim man in Sudan severely beat his wife after she refused to renounce her newly found faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Son Accused of Murdering His Newly Christian Mother
A Christian mother who converted from Islam in Uganda is believed to have been murdered by her Muslim son after she refused to renounce Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but former Muslims who accept Christ are highly vulnerable to extreme violence by Islamic relatives who do not accept their conversion.