Prophecy News Watch - April 8, 2020
Around the World
Powerful Cyclone Harold tears through South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
Cyclone Harold tore through the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu for the second day on Tuesday. Buildings collapsed and communications were cut off in some parts of the island. As of Tuesday afternoon, no casualties had been reported.
Japan declares state of emergency, nearly $1 trillion stimulus for coronavirus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday declared a state of emergency to fight coronavirus infections in major population centers and rolled out a nearly $1 trillion stimulus package to soften the economic blow.
Brexit trade deal gets tougher as coronavirus strikes officials on both sides
The Brexit trade deal will face greater challenges ahead as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now in intensive care because of the coronavirus, while other key negotiators have either been infected or are in self-isolation.
Google launches 'mobility' project that traces human activities worldwide
Americans are going to transit stations, retail and recreation locations and workplaces much less frequently now than they were just a month ago, according to a new mobility project from Google that traces human movements worldwide.
Spectacular Super Moon to light up skies on April 7th and 8th
A spectacular Super Moon is set to appear in the night skies on April 7th and 8th. The best time to see it is anywhere in the world will be after sunset, when the moon rises over the eastern horizon, VOA reports. Those without an east-facing view should be able to see an equally spectacular moonset on April 8.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Sanhedrin petitions Israeli government to perform Passover sacrifice -- Rabbis hopeful
The Sanhedrin is anxiously awaiting a response from the Israeli government about whether it will be able to perform the Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount for the first time since the second temple in the first century AD.
Inside the United States
Trump holds meeting on small business relief, seeks $250 billion more for payrolls
As Congress races to craft the next coronavirus rescue package, President Donald Trump’s sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.
U.S. Acting Navy Secretary Resigns Over Comments
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has resigned after his controversial comments of the officer he fired as captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, officials confirmed. Modly had come under fire for dismissing Captain Brett E. Crozier, last week, saying Crozier had shown "extremely poor judgment." He referred to Crozier distributing a letter calling for urgent help with the virus COVID-19 outbreak aboard his ship.
Christian News
Attacks by Muslim Fulani against Nigerian Christians continue unabated
Muslim Fulani herdsmen have killed more than 60 Christians in the last month in Nigeria, confirming a warning in January by a major Christian watchdog group that genocide was looming.
Barna President Tells CBN News Online Church Attendance Up, Giving Down, Right Before First Digital Easter in History
Churches continuing to hold in-person worship services came under fire from elected officials and other critics Sunday who fear the gatherings put parishioners at risk for catching the coronavirus.
Record low number of Americans hold biblical worldview, survey says
Only 6 percent of Americans possess a biblical worldview, according to a new survey.
Powerful Cyclone Harold tears through South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
Cyclone Harold tore through the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu for the second day on Tuesday. Buildings collapsed and communications were cut off in some parts of the island. As of Tuesday afternoon, no casualties had been reported.
Japan declares state of emergency, nearly $1 trillion stimulus for coronavirus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday declared a state of emergency to fight coronavirus infections in major population centers and rolled out a nearly $1 trillion stimulus package to soften the economic blow.
Brexit trade deal gets tougher as coronavirus strikes officials on both sides
The Brexit trade deal will face greater challenges ahead as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now in intensive care because of the coronavirus, while other key negotiators have either been infected or are in self-isolation.
Google launches 'mobility' project that traces human activities worldwide
Americans are going to transit stations, retail and recreation locations and workplaces much less frequently now than they were just a month ago, according to a new mobility project from Google that traces human movements worldwide.
Spectacular Super Moon to light up skies on April 7th and 8th
A spectacular Super Moon is set to appear in the night skies on April 7th and 8th. The best time to see it is anywhere in the world will be after sunset, when the moon rises over the eastern horizon, VOA reports. Those without an east-facing view should be able to see an equally spectacular moonset on April 8.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Sanhedrin petitions Israeli government to perform Passover sacrifice -- Rabbis hopeful
The Sanhedrin is anxiously awaiting a response from the Israeli government about whether it will be able to perform the Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount for the first time since the second temple in the first century AD.
Inside the United States
Trump holds meeting on small business relief, seeks $250 billion more for payrolls
As Congress races to craft the next coronavirus rescue package, President Donald Trump’s sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.
U.S. Acting Navy Secretary Resigns Over Comments
Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has resigned after his controversial comments of the officer he fired as captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, officials confirmed. Modly had come under fire for dismissing Captain Brett E. Crozier, last week, saying Crozier had shown "extremely poor judgment." He referred to Crozier distributing a letter calling for urgent help with the virus COVID-19 outbreak aboard his ship.
Christian News
Attacks by Muslim Fulani against Nigerian Christians continue unabated
Muslim Fulani herdsmen have killed more than 60 Christians in the last month in Nigeria, confirming a warning in January by a major Christian watchdog group that genocide was looming.
Barna President Tells CBN News Online Church Attendance Up, Giving Down, Right Before First Digital Easter in History
Churches continuing to hold in-person worship services came under fire from elected officials and other critics Sunday who fear the gatherings put parishioners at risk for catching the coronavirus.
Record low number of Americans hold biblical worldview, survey says
Only 6 percent of Americans possess a biblical worldview, according to a new survey.