Prophecy News Watch - April 8, 2025
Around the World
Investors See Hope Amid Carnage Despite China Threats
Stock futures rose in after-hours trading Monday with investors preparing to pick up cheap shares after the carnage linked to the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
EU Scales Back Retaliation To US Tariffs
The European Union said Monday it was scaling back its response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs on imported goods and even offered a "zero-for-zero" tariff deal to avoid a trade war.
Nuns Killed In Haiti As Violence Escalates (Worthy News Focus)
Catholic Church leaders have condemned the perceived inaction by Haiti’s government after two nuns were among five people killed in an attack by a coalition of street gangs.
Ukraine President’s Hometown Plunged Into Mourning (Worthy News Radio)
A frail Pope Francis urged prayers for Ukraine on Sunday on the day that Russia claimed to have captured two villages in the east and south of the war-torn nation despite talks of a ceasefire by U.S. President Donald J. Trump stumble. The latest fighting happened while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown plunged into mourning after one of the deadliest Russian attacks there so far.
Asian Stock Markets Plunge; Similar Turbulence Due In US, Europe
Asia’s stock markets tumbled, and the S&P 500 Futures, which indicate future values of U.S. traded stocks, dropped 3 percent Monday as there was no indication that U.S. President Donald J. Trump would be prepared to avoid a global trade war over his announced tariffs.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu and Trump Working to Free Hostages, Discuss Gaza’s Future
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after his meeting with US President Donald Trump, announced that Israel is negotiating a new deal aimed at securing a hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, which they hope will be successful. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to freeing all hostages and the removal of Hamas from Gaza. He also praised Trump's plan to evacuate Gazans during the enclave's reconstruction.
Trump Announces Direct Talks with Iran During Meeting with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and Iran were holding direct talks on Tehran's nuclear program, marking a surprising development after earlier signals from Iranian officials seemed to reject U.S. proposals for such negotiations.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Admin’s Authority to Deport Venezuelan Immigrants Under Wartime Law
The Supreme Court delivered a major victory to President Trump on Monday, erasing a lower court ruling that had blocked him from deporting Tren de Aragua gang suspects to El Salvador.
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on China, Urges ‘Patience’
President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up tariffs against China after China upped its own tariffs against the U.S. in response to the president's tariffs policy announcement earlier this month.
White House Denies Trump Considering Pause on Tariffs
The White House shot down claims that President Donald Trump may pause his latest wave of tariffs for 90 days as concerns grow about the effect of the president's new trade policies and how long they could remain in place.
Christian News
China Moves to Outlaw All Missionary Work
This week, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled stringent new regulations that will take effect May 1 that clamp down on missionary activities within the country, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy organization.
Church Attacked In Pakistan After Kidnappings And Murders (Worthy News In-Depth)
An evangelical pastor in Pakistan’s Punjab province survived an attempt by Muslim extremists to torch his church Sunday after recent killings and kidnappings of other believers in the region, Christians told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Israel’s Defense Minister reveals Iranian funding Hamas’ plan to destroy Israel
Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has unveiled for the first time direct evidence of Iran's support for Hamas' plan to destroy Israel.
Investors See Hope Amid Carnage Despite China Threats
Stock futures rose in after-hours trading Monday with investors preparing to pick up cheap shares after the carnage linked to the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
EU Scales Back Retaliation To US Tariffs
The European Union said Monday it was scaling back its response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs on imported goods and even offered a "zero-for-zero" tariff deal to avoid a trade war.
Nuns Killed In Haiti As Violence Escalates (Worthy News Focus)
Catholic Church leaders have condemned the perceived inaction by Haiti’s government after two nuns were among five people killed in an attack by a coalition of street gangs.
Ukraine President’s Hometown Plunged Into Mourning (Worthy News Radio)
A frail Pope Francis urged prayers for Ukraine on Sunday on the day that Russia claimed to have captured two villages in the east and south of the war-torn nation despite talks of a ceasefire by U.S. President Donald J. Trump stumble. The latest fighting happened while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown plunged into mourning after one of the deadliest Russian attacks there so far.
Asian Stock Markets Plunge; Similar Turbulence Due In US, Europe
Asia’s stock markets tumbled, and the S&P 500 Futures, which indicate future values of U.S. traded stocks, dropped 3 percent Monday as there was no indication that U.S. President Donald J. Trump would be prepared to avoid a global trade war over his announced tariffs.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu and Trump Working to Free Hostages, Discuss Gaza’s Future
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after his meeting with US President Donald Trump, announced that Israel is negotiating a new deal aimed at securing a hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, which they hope will be successful. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to freeing all hostages and the removal of Hamas from Gaza. He also praised Trump's plan to evacuate Gazans during the enclave's reconstruction.
Trump Announces Direct Talks with Iran During Meeting with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and Iran were holding direct talks on Tehran's nuclear program, marking a surprising development after earlier signals from Iranian officials seemed to reject U.S. proposals for such negotiations.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Admin’s Authority to Deport Venezuelan Immigrants Under Wartime Law
The Supreme Court delivered a major victory to President Trump on Monday, erasing a lower court ruling that had blocked him from deporting Tren de Aragua gang suspects to El Salvador.
Trump Threatens New Tariffs on China, Urges ‘Patience’
President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up tariffs against China after China upped its own tariffs against the U.S. in response to the president's tariffs policy announcement earlier this month.
White House Denies Trump Considering Pause on Tariffs
The White House shot down claims that President Donald Trump may pause his latest wave of tariffs for 90 days as concerns grow about the effect of the president's new trade policies and how long they could remain in place.
Christian News
China Moves to Outlaw All Missionary Work
This week, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled stringent new regulations that will take effect May 1 that clamp down on missionary activities within the country, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy organization.
Church Attacked In Pakistan After Kidnappings And Murders (Worthy News In-Depth)
An evangelical pastor in Pakistan’s Punjab province survived an attempt by Muslim extremists to torch his church Sunday after recent killings and kidnappings of other believers in the region, Christians told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Israel’s Defense Minister reveals Iranian funding Hamas’ plan to destroy Israel
Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has unveiled for the first time direct evidence of Iran's support for Hamas' plan to destroy Israel.