Prophecy News Watch - August 14, 2025
Around the World
Ukraine’s President in Berlin amid Concern Over Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want to ensure that no deal will be agreed between Washington and Moscow over ending the war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s involvement.
Embattled Serbian President Not Running In Elections
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, facing protests over his perceived authoritarian style, says he does not intend to run in the next presidential election.
U.S. and China Clash at U.N. Over Panama Canal Control
The United States and China clashed sharply Monday at a U.N. Security Council meeting over growing concerns about control and influence over the Panama Canal, a critical waterway that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is vital to global trade.
E3 Nations Threaten Snapback Sanctions on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Approaches
In a decisive move that signals mounting international pressure on Tehran, Britain, France, and Germany--collectively known as the E3--have informed the United Nations they are prepared to reinstate UN-mandated sanctions on Iran if no diplomatic resolution is reached regarding its nuclear program by the end of August.
Trump to Meet Zelenskyy, European Leaders Ahead of High-Stakes Summit with Putin in Alaska
President Donald Trump is set to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders on Wednesday morning, just two days before a high-stakes, one-on-one summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. The diplomatic blitz comes amid renewed efforts to negotiate an end to the three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel in Talks With Five Nations on Possible Resettlement of Gazans
Israel is engaged in discussions with five countries — Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda, South Sudan, and Libya — over the potential voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.
IDF Chief of Staff Approves Framework for Gaza City Offensive as Tensions Rise
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has formally approved the central framework for a major military operation aimed at capturing Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year-long conflict with Hamas.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Rejects Palestinian State, Rejoins Likud in Party Merger
Israel "will not allow" its land to be used for the creation of a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar declared Wednesday, urging nations promoting a two-state solution to consider establishing a Palestinian homeland within their own borders.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard, Takes Control of D.C. Police in Sweeping Crackdown on Crime and Homelessness
National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents have been deployed across Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers to take direct control of the city’s police force and launch an aggressive campaign against violent crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.
Comey, Classified Leaks, and the Media: Newly Declassified FBI Memos Reveal Coordinated Effort to Target Trump
In a revelation shaking the foundations of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, newly declassified FBI documents confirm that former FBI Director James Comey utilized a private conduit to leak classified information in an effort to spur the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate then-President Donald Trump.
U.S. National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion Amid Soaring Spending and Rising Interest Costs
The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion for the first time in history, according to Treasury Department figures released Tuesday, marking a critical fiscal milestone years earlier than originally forecast by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Christian News
Nigeria Emerging as Hub for 22 Islamic Terror Groups, Report Warns
A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) warns that Nigeria has become the headquarters for 22 Islamic terrorist groups operating across Africa. According to the organization, these groups are working in concert to eradicate Christianity and indigenous cultural traditions within the country, with the long-term goal of imposing a sultanate--a form of Islamic rule led by a sultan, in which political authority and religious leadership are fused under Islamic law.
Worthy Insights
‘The Shroud Has Been Debunked’? New Shroud of Turin 3D ‘Discovery’ Deemed ‘Laughable’
Arguably the most intriguing and controversial religious relic in the world, the Shroud of Turin, is facing major scrutiny from new 3D findings published in the academic journal Archaeometry. CBN's Raj Nair spoke with Shroud expert Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to break down the controversy.
Ukraine’s President in Berlin amid Concern Over Trump-Putin Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want to ensure that no deal will be agreed between Washington and Moscow over ending the war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s involvement.
Embattled Serbian President Not Running In Elections
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, facing protests over his perceived authoritarian style, says he does not intend to run in the next presidential election.
U.S. and China Clash at U.N. Over Panama Canal Control
The United States and China clashed sharply Monday at a U.N. Security Council meeting over growing concerns about control and influence over the Panama Canal, a critical waterway that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and is vital to global trade.
E3 Nations Threaten Snapback Sanctions on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Approaches
In a decisive move that signals mounting international pressure on Tehran, Britain, France, and Germany--collectively known as the E3--have informed the United Nations they are prepared to reinstate UN-mandated sanctions on Iran if no diplomatic resolution is reached regarding its nuclear program by the end of August.
Trump to Meet Zelenskyy, European Leaders Ahead of High-Stakes Summit with Putin in Alaska
President Donald Trump is set to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European leaders on Wednesday morning, just two days before a high-stakes, one-on-one summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. The diplomatic blitz comes amid renewed efforts to negotiate an end to the three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel in Talks With Five Nations on Possible Resettlement of Gazans
Israel is engaged in discussions with five countries — Indonesia, Somaliland, Uganda, South Sudan, and Libya — over the potential voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.
IDF Chief of Staff Approves Framework for Gaza City Offensive as Tensions Rise
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed Wednesday that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has formally approved the central framework for a major military operation aimed at capturing Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the nearly two-year-long conflict with Hamas.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Rejects Palestinian State, Rejoins Likud in Party Merger
Israel "will not allow" its land to be used for the creation of a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar declared Wednesday, urging nations promoting a two-state solution to consider establishing a Palestinian homeland within their own borders.
Inside the United States
Trump Deploys National Guard, Takes Control of D.C. Police in Sweeping Crackdown on Crime and Homelessness
National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents have been deployed across Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers to take direct control of the city’s police force and launch an aggressive campaign against violent crime and homelessness in the nation’s capital.
Comey, Classified Leaks, and the Media: Newly Declassified FBI Memos Reveal Coordinated Effort to Target Trump
In a revelation shaking the foundations of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, newly declassified FBI documents confirm that former FBI Director James Comey utilized a private conduit to leak classified information in an effort to spur the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate then-President Donald Trump.
U.S. National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion Amid Soaring Spending and Rising Interest Costs
The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion for the first time in history, according to Treasury Department figures released Tuesday, marking a critical fiscal milestone years earlier than originally forecast by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Christian News
Nigeria Emerging as Hub for 22 Islamic Terror Groups, Report Warns
A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) warns that Nigeria has become the headquarters for 22 Islamic terrorist groups operating across Africa. According to the organization, these groups are working in concert to eradicate Christianity and indigenous cultural traditions within the country, with the long-term goal of imposing a sultanate--a form of Islamic rule led by a sultan, in which political authority and religious leadership are fused under Islamic law.
Worthy Insights
‘The Shroud Has Been Debunked’? New Shroud of Turin 3D ‘Discovery’ Deemed ‘Laughable’
Arguably the most intriguing and controversial religious relic in the world, the Shroud of Turin, is facing major scrutiny from new 3D findings published in the academic journal Archaeometry. CBN's Raj Nair spoke with Shroud expert Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to break down the controversy.