Prophecy News Watch - August 13, 2025
Around the World
Trump Extends Tariff Truce With China for 90 Days, Buys Time for Trade Talks
President Donald Trump has extended a temporary suspension of tariffs on Chinese imports for another 90 days, averting -- for now -- a potential escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Russian Forces Push Into Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
Russian troops have launched a sudden and rare penetration of Ukrainian defensive lines near the city of Dobropillia, pushing several miles into Donetsk province just days before President Vladimir Putin meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Urges Iranians to Rise Against Regime, Pledges Israeli Help for Water Crisis in a Free Iran
In a bold and highly personal video address released Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the "proud people of Iran" to stand up to their government, take to the streets, and fight for freedom, promising that Israel would help solve the country's severe water shortages once the current regime falls.
Israel Says It Killed Al Jazeera Reporter Linked to Hamas (Worthy News Investigation)
Israel confirmed Monday it killed a controversial reporter of Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera in a targeted air strike in Gaza, describing him as a Hamas terror cell leader.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Asked to Reverse Same-Sex Marriage Decision in Kim Davis Case
en years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the justices will soon decide whether to revisit -- and potentially overturn -- that historic ruling.
Federal Judge Partially Blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments Classroom Display Law
A federal district judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of Arkansas' new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, calling it "plainly unconstitutional" and part of a broader effort to inject Christian doctrine into education.
Democrats Hit Record Low Approval Among Own Voters as Party Struggles Post-2024
The Democratic Party has sunk to historic lows in favorability -- even among its own voters -- as it struggles to recover from the crushing 2024 election defeat and adjust to the return of President Donald Trump in the White House.
U.S. Inflation Holds Steady in July as Tariff Impact Remains Limited
U.S. annual inflation was unchanged in July, coming in below economists' expectations, as President Donald Trump's recently imposed tariffs showed little immediate impact on consumer prices.
Christian News
Hostility Against U.S. Churches Remains Historically High in 2024, New FRC Report Finds
The Family Research Council's latest annual analysis reveals that while the number of hostile incidents targeting U.S. churches dipped in 2024--down from a record high in 2023--it remains alarmingly elevated compared to pre-2022 levels.
Mission Eurasia to Aid 30,000 War-Traumatized Ukrainian Children Through Summer Camps
Christian charity Mission Eurasia says it will help 30,000 often traumatized children in 14 nations this summer, most of them in Ukraine, as their “lives have been upended by Russia’s full-scale invasion.”
Christian Brick Kiln Worker Victim of Organ Trade Highlighting Broader Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian laborer forced to work in Pakistan’s harsh brick kiln industry is recovering after falling victim to an organ trafficking scheme “that ignited outrage” across the nation, according to an investigation shared with Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Democrat whistleblower told FBI that Schiff okayed leaking classified intel to hurt Trump
A career intelligence officer who worked for Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee for more than a decade repeatedly warned the FBI beginning in 2017 that then-Rep. Adam Schiff had approved leaking classified information to smear then-President Donald Trump over the now-debunked Russiagate scandal, according to bombshell FBI memos that Director Kash Patel has turned over to Congress.
Trump Extends Tariff Truce With China for 90 Days, Buys Time for Trade Talks
President Donald Trump has extended a temporary suspension of tariffs on Chinese imports for another 90 days, averting -- for now -- a potential escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Russian Forces Push Into Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
Russian troops have launched a sudden and rare penetration of Ukrainian defensive lines near the city of Dobropillia, pushing several miles into Donetsk province just days before President Vladimir Putin meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Urges Iranians to Rise Against Regime, Pledges Israeli Help for Water Crisis in a Free Iran
In a bold and highly personal video address released Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the "proud people of Iran" to stand up to their government, take to the streets, and fight for freedom, promising that Israel would help solve the country's severe water shortages once the current regime falls.
Israel Says It Killed Al Jazeera Reporter Linked to Hamas (Worthy News Investigation)
Israel confirmed Monday it killed a controversial reporter of Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera in a targeted air strike in Gaza, describing him as a Hamas terror cell leader.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Asked to Reverse Same-Sex Marriage Decision in Kim Davis Case
en years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the justices will soon decide whether to revisit -- and potentially overturn -- that historic ruling.
Federal Judge Partially Blocks Arkansas Ten Commandments Classroom Display Law
A federal district judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of Arkansas' new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, calling it "plainly unconstitutional" and part of a broader effort to inject Christian doctrine into education.
Democrats Hit Record Low Approval Among Own Voters as Party Struggles Post-2024
The Democratic Party has sunk to historic lows in favorability -- even among its own voters -- as it struggles to recover from the crushing 2024 election defeat and adjust to the return of President Donald Trump in the White House.
U.S. Inflation Holds Steady in July as Tariff Impact Remains Limited
U.S. annual inflation was unchanged in July, coming in below economists' expectations, as President Donald Trump's recently imposed tariffs showed little immediate impact on consumer prices.
Christian News
Hostility Against U.S. Churches Remains Historically High in 2024, New FRC Report Finds
The Family Research Council's latest annual analysis reveals that while the number of hostile incidents targeting U.S. churches dipped in 2024--down from a record high in 2023--it remains alarmingly elevated compared to pre-2022 levels.
Mission Eurasia to Aid 30,000 War-Traumatized Ukrainian Children Through Summer Camps
Christian charity Mission Eurasia says it will help 30,000 often traumatized children in 14 nations this summer, most of them in Ukraine, as their “lives have been upended by Russia’s full-scale invasion.”
Christian Brick Kiln Worker Victim of Organ Trade Highlighting Broader Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian laborer forced to work in Pakistan’s harsh brick kiln industry is recovering after falling victim to an organ trafficking scheme “that ignited outrage” across the nation, according to an investigation shared with Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Democrat whistleblower told FBI that Schiff okayed leaking classified intel to hurt Trump
A career intelligence officer who worked for Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee for more than a decade repeatedly warned the FBI beginning in 2017 that then-Rep. Adam Schiff had approved leaking classified information to smear then-President Donald Trump over the now-debunked Russiagate scandal, according to bombshell FBI memos that Director Kash Patel has turned over to Congress.