Prophecy News Watch - April 28, 2026
Around the World
Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt message to Iran on Monday: the United States will not accept any arrangement in which Tehran acts as gatekeeper to the Strait of Hormuz -- demanding coordination, permission, or payment from vessels wishing to pass through what are, by international law, open waters.
Malaysia’s Jailed Ex-PM Najib Withdraws Appeal For Home Detention
Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has withdrawn an appeal against a court ruling rejecting his request to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, marking another setback in the long-running 1MDB corruption saga.
Deadly Bus Bombing Kills 20 In Southwest Colombia
A period of mourning continued Monday in southwestern Colombia after at least 20 people were killed in a bus bombing along a key highway, officials said, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the volatile region.
Japan Hit By Earthquake As Wildfires Rage In North
A part of northern Japan was hit by a magnitude 6.2 earthquake while elsewhere in the region wildfires were burning through more than 1,600 hectares of forest as of Monday morning, authorities and witnesses said.
Orbán To Leave Parliament After 36 Years As Fidesz Faces Internal Pressure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced he will leave parliament after one of the longest continuous parliamentary careers in modern Hungarian politics, while seeking to retain influence over his party following a historic election defeat.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Ceasefire with Lebanon Teeters on the Edge
The fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is showing severe cracks, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a fresh wave of airstrikes Monday against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon — responding to relentless ceasefire violations by the Iran-backed terror organization.
Inside the United States
Trump Cites Shooting At Journalists’ Dinner To Push White House Ballroom Plan
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a shooting that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner underscored what he called the urgent need for a controversial new White House ballroom.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas Redistricting Map in November Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow Texas to implement its revised congressional map, overturning a lower court decision that had blocked the plan over racial gerrymandering concerns.
Christian News
Christian Activist Dies In Russian Custody, Raising Fresh Concerns
A prominent Christian preacher and activist known for his anti-war views has died in Russian custody, Worthy News learned Monday.
Rubio Rejects Iran’s Extortion Scheme Over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt message to Iran on Monday: the United States will not accept any arrangement in which Tehran acts as gatekeeper to the Strait of Hormuz -- demanding coordination, permission, or payment from vessels wishing to pass through what are, by international law, open waters.
Malaysia’s Jailed Ex-PM Najib Withdraws Appeal For Home Detention
Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has withdrawn an appeal against a court ruling rejecting his request to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, marking another setback in the long-running 1MDB corruption saga.
Deadly Bus Bombing Kills 20 In Southwest Colombia
A period of mourning continued Monday in southwestern Colombia after at least 20 people were killed in a bus bombing along a key highway, officials said, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the volatile region.
Japan Hit By Earthquake As Wildfires Rage In North
A part of northern Japan was hit by a magnitude 6.2 earthquake while elsewhere in the region wildfires were burning through more than 1,600 hectares of forest as of Monday morning, authorities and witnesses said.
Orbán To Leave Parliament After 36 Years As Fidesz Faces Internal Pressure (Worthy News In-Depth)
Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced he will leave parliament after one of the longest continuous parliamentary careers in modern Hungarian politics, while seeking to retain influence over his party following a historic election defeat.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Ceasefire with Lebanon Teeters on the Edge
The fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is showing severe cracks, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a fresh wave of airstrikes Monday against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon — responding to relentless ceasefire violations by the Iran-backed terror organization.
Inside the United States
Trump Cites Shooting At Journalists’ Dinner To Push White House Ballroom Plan
U.S. President Donald J. Trump said a shooting that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner underscored what he called the urgent need for a controversial new White House ballroom.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Texas Redistricting Map in November Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow Texas to implement its revised congressional map, overturning a lower court decision that had blocked the plan over racial gerrymandering concerns.
Christian News
Christian Activist Dies In Russian Custody, Raising Fresh Concerns
A prominent Christian preacher and activist known for his anti-war views has died in Russian custody, Worthy News learned Monday.