Prophecy News Watch - August 12, 2025
Around the World
Mounting Pressure On Trump To Rethink Summit With Putin (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump came under mounting pressure Monday to rethink his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid fears he will negotiate on ending the Russian war against Ukraine without consulting Kyiv.
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest Turkey, Killing One and Injuring Dozens
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Turkey on Sunday evening, killing at least one person, injuring 29 others, and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse.
Nagasaki, Hiroshima Mourn 80th Atomic Bombings Anniversary Amid Fears Of New Nuclear Warfare (Worthy News Radio)
In pouring rain, people shed tears for those who died or were injured when, exactly 80 years ago, the U.S. dropped a devastating nuclear bomb on this Japanese city. The destruction of Nagasaki soon forced Japan to surrender, bringing World War II to a close.
Europe Demands Ukraine’s Presence At Trump-Putin Summit As Clashes Kill Many
European leaders have raised the pressure on U.S. President Donald J. Trump to involve Ukraine in a planned summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on ending the war in Ukraine, where officials said Russian shelling and drone attacks killed numerous people Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Declines to Endorse Gaza City Offensive but Warns Hostage Release Unlikely Without Military Pressure
President Donald Trump stopped short of directly endorsing Israel's plan to attack and occupy Gaza City, but suggested that Hamas will not release Israeli hostages unless the situation in Gaza changes dramatically.
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Sparking Sharp Israeli Backlash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, aligning with recent moves by the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.
Inside the United States
Nvidia, AMD Strike Revenue-Sharing Deal With U.S. to Resume AI Chip Sales to China
In a rare and controversial arrangement, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have agreed to share 15% of revenues from certain AI chip sales to China with the U.S. government, paving the way for the resumption of exports halted earlier this year over national security concerns.
Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ In D.C., Calls In National Guard
“Liberation Day” arrived Monday in Washington, D.C., as declared by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Military Preparing to Deploy National Guard to D.C. Amid Trump’s Crime Crackdown
The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping federal crackdown on crime, according to multiple U.S. officials. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the White House and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over public safety, homelessness, and the city's image.
Worthy Insights
The Passion of the Christ sequel to hit theaters 2027 in two-part release
The Resurrection of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to the successful 2004 motion picture, The Passion of the Christ, is officially set to debut in spring 2027 in two installments. The Resurrection of the Christ Part One will hit theaters on Good Friday in late March 2027. Part two will be released just over 40 days later in early May on Ascension Day. The sequels will be released over 20 years after The Passion of the Christ’s record success, which raked in $610 million globally, according to IMDB.
Media Claims Israel Assassinated a Journalist – but There Is More to the Story
The Associated Press reported on Monday that Israel deliberately targeted and killed a journalist in Gaza on Sunday. But, as usual, there is more to the story.
Obama Judge Refuses To Release Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Transcripts
A federal judge on Monday rejected a request by the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts in the New York sex trafficking case of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator.
Mounting Pressure On Trump To Rethink Summit With Putin (Worthy News Radio)
U.S. President Donald J. Trump came under mounting pressure Monday to rethink his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid fears he will negotiate on ending the Russian war against Ukraine without consulting Kyiv.
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest Turkey, Killing One and Injuring Dozens
A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Turkey on Sunday evening, killing at least one person, injuring 29 others, and causing more than a dozen buildings to collapse.
Nagasaki, Hiroshima Mourn 80th Atomic Bombings Anniversary Amid Fears Of New Nuclear Warfare (Worthy News Radio)
In pouring rain, people shed tears for those who died or were injured when, exactly 80 years ago, the U.S. dropped a devastating nuclear bomb on this Japanese city. The destruction of Nagasaki soon forced Japan to surrender, bringing World War II to a close.
Europe Demands Ukraine’s Presence At Trump-Putin Summit As Clashes Kill Many
European leaders have raised the pressure on U.S. President Donald J. Trump to involve Ukraine in a planned summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on ending the war in Ukraine, where officials said Russian shelling and drone attacks killed numerous people Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Declines to Endorse Gaza City Offensive but Warns Hostage Release Unlikely Without Military Pressure
President Donald Trump stopped short of directly endorsing Israel's plan to attack and occupy Gaza City, but suggested that Hamas will not release Israeli hostages unless the situation in Gaza changes dramatically.
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN, Sparking Sharp Israeli Backlash
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, aligning with recent moves by the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.
Inside the United States
Nvidia, AMD Strike Revenue-Sharing Deal With U.S. to Resume AI Chip Sales to China
In a rare and controversial arrangement, Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have agreed to share 15% of revenues from certain AI chip sales to China with the U.S. government, paving the way for the resumption of exports halted earlier this year over national security concerns.
Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ In D.C., Calls In National Guard
“Liberation Day” arrived Monday in Washington, D.C., as declared by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Military Preparing to Deploy National Guard to D.C. Amid Trump’s Crime Crackdown
The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping federal crackdown on crime, according to multiple U.S. officials. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the White House and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over public safety, homelessness, and the city's image.
Worthy Insights
The Passion of the Christ sequel to hit theaters 2027 in two-part release
The Resurrection of the Christ, Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to the successful 2004 motion picture, The Passion of the Christ, is officially set to debut in spring 2027 in two installments. The Resurrection of the Christ Part One will hit theaters on Good Friday in late March 2027. Part two will be released just over 40 days later in early May on Ascension Day. The sequels will be released over 20 years after The Passion of the Christ’s record success, which raked in $610 million globally, according to IMDB.
Media Claims Israel Assassinated a Journalist – but There Is More to the Story
The Associated Press reported on Monday that Israel deliberately targeted and killed a journalist in Gaza on Sunday. But, as usual, there is more to the story.
Obama Judge Refuses To Release Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Transcripts
A federal judge on Monday rejected a request by the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts in the New York sex trafficking case of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator.