Prophecy News Watch - August 18, 2025
Around the World
Earthquake on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church in Sulawesi (Video)
Christian worshipers ran for their lives as a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck during Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, injuring dozens in Central Sulawesi, Worthy News learned.
European and NATO Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for Talks With Trump (Worthy News Radio)
European and NATO military alliance leaders announced Sunday that they will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. They rallied around the Ukrainian leader after his exclusion from Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Agrees To Security Guarantees For Ukraine
In a potential breakthrough that could help end Europe’s bloodiest conflict in decades, Russia has reportedly agreed to extensive security protections for Ukraine as part of a possible peace deal.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Heads to Washington as Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Concrete Peace Plan (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, following the U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska that raised hopes but delivered few details on ending the war in Ukraine.
Nicaragua’s Rulers Close Catholic School In Massive Anti-Christian Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Nicaragua’s authoritarian socialist government has “expropriated” the Catholic San José School in the city of Jinotepe amid a broader crackdown on Christians expressing their faith in the Central American nation, church sources said Thursday.
Russia’s Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Trustworthy Tone’ on Ending War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the “trustworthy tone of our conversation” on ending the war in Ukraine and invited Trump to Moscow.
Serbia’s Protests Escalate Despite Vucic Ruling Out Re-Election
A tense political and security standoff continued Friday in Serbia as riots erupted in Novi Sad, where supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) clashed with anti-government protesters, hurling flares and firecrackers and prompting police intervention.
Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump shook hands with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the U.S. Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a path to peace for Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, raging in Ukraine. Their summit comes after another night of Russian air strikes in Ukraine and Kyiv responding with drone attacks in Russia.
Heavy strikes in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says Russia launched two ballistic missiles and nearly 100 drones overnight in more than a dozen locations across the country, as Moscow claimed it intercepted scores of Ukrainian drones over land and sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Families Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets Sunday in the largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began nearly two years ago, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure the release of hostages and end the fighting.
Over 200 Global NGOs Urge UN to End Reliance on UNRWA, Back Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
A interfaith coalition of more than 200 faith-based and secular NGOs from over 15 countries is calling on the United Nations and world leaders to abandon Gaza aid distribution through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and instead partner with the U.S.-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
IDF Launches Major Offensive, Destroys Dozens of Terror Targets, Seals Massive Hamas Tunnel Network
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday it has destroyed dozens of "terror targets" during a sweeping offensive in the Zeitoun neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, part of a broader plan to capture the city in its entirety. The operation comes after Israel's security cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza's largest urban center, currently home to an estimated one million Palestinians, amid the 22-month-long war with Hamas.
Inside the United States
National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons as Trump Expands Crime Crackdown
National Guard troops deployed to the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on violent crime will begin carrying weapons in the coming days, according to officials familiar with the planning.
Non-Partisan Foundation States Average American Will Save Over $3,000 Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
The average American taxpayer will see a $3,752 tax cut in 2026 thanks to the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a fresh analysis by the non-partisan Tax Foundation. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in July, marks the most significant change to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Study Finds 84% of Mail-Order Abortion Pills Going to States With Bans; Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Administration to Act
A new study has found that the vast majority of mail-order abortion pills shipped by a leading telemedicine provider have gone to women living in states where most abortions are banned--fueling calls from pro-life leaders for the Trump administration to intervene.
Christian News
Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times
A surprising movement is taking shape across the globe: the Bible is capturing the attention of a new generation.
Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S.-based Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse, led by evangelist Franklin Graham, has begun airlifting critical aid to Gaza amid mounting concerns about severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the Hamas-ruled territory.
Earthquake on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day Injures Dozens, Damaging Church in Sulawesi (Video)
Christian worshipers ran for their lives as a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck during Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, injuring dozens in Central Sulawesi, Worthy News learned.
European and NATO Leaders to Join Zelenskyy in Washington for Talks With Trump (Worthy News Radio)
European and NATO military alliance leaders announced Sunday that they will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for crucial talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on ending the war in Ukraine. They rallied around the Ukrainian leader after his exclusion from Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Agrees To Security Guarantees For Ukraine
In a potential breakthrough that could help end Europe’s bloodiest conflict in decades, Russia has reportedly agreed to extensive security protections for Ukraine as part of a possible peace deal.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Heads to Washington as Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Concrete Peace Plan (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, following the U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska that raised hopes but delivered few details on ending the war in Ukraine.
Nicaragua’s Rulers Close Catholic School In Massive Anti-Christian Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)
Nicaragua’s authoritarian socialist government has “expropriated” the Catholic San José School in the city of Jinotepe amid a broader crackdown on Christians expressing their faith in the Central American nation, church sources said Thursday.
Russia’s Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Trustworthy Tone’ on Ending War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the “trustworthy tone of our conversation” on ending the war in Ukraine and invited Trump to Moscow.
Serbia’s Protests Escalate Despite Vucic Ruling Out Re-Election
A tense political and security standoff continued Friday in Serbia as riots erupted in Novi Sad, where supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) clashed with anti-government protesters, hurling flares and firecrackers and prompting police intervention.
Historic Handshake In Alaska As Trump Meets Putin On Ending War
U.S. President Donald J. Trump shook hands with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, at the U.S. Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a path to peace for Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, raging in Ukraine. Their summit comes after another night of Russian air strikes in Ukraine and Kyiv responding with drone attacks in Russia.
Heavy strikes in Ukraine as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Summit (Worthy News Radio)
Ukraine says Russia launched two ballistic missiles and nearly 100 drones overnight in more than a dozen locations across the country, as Moscow claimed it intercepted scores of Ukrainian drones over land and sea.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Massive Protests Sweep Israel as Families Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets Sunday in the largest demonstrations since the Gaza war began nearly two years ago, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure the release of hostages and end the fighting.
Over 200 Global NGOs Urge UN to End Reliance on UNRWA, Back Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
A interfaith coalition of more than 200 faith-based and secular NGOs from over 15 countries is calling on the United Nations and world leaders to abandon Gaza aid distribution through the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and instead partner with the U.S.-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
IDF Launches Major Offensive, Destroys Dozens of Terror Targets, Seals Massive Hamas Tunnel Network
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday it has destroyed dozens of "terror targets" during a sweeping offensive in the Zeitoun neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, part of a broader plan to capture the city in its entirety. The operation comes after Israel's security cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza's largest urban center, currently home to an estimated one million Palestinians, amid the 22-month-long war with Hamas.
Inside the United States
National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons as Trump Expands Crime Crackdown
National Guard troops deployed to the nation's capital as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on violent crime will begin carrying weapons in the coming days, according to officials familiar with the planning.
Non-Partisan Foundation States Average American Will Save Over $3,000 Because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
The average American taxpayer will see a $3,752 tax cut in 2026 thanks to the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a fresh analysis by the non-partisan Tax Foundation. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in July, marks the most significant change to federal tax policy since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Study Finds 84% of Mail-Order Abortion Pills Going to States With Bans; Pro-Life Advocates Urge Trump Administration to Act
A new study has found that the vast majority of mail-order abortion pills shipped by a leading telemedicine provider have gone to women living in states where most abortions are banned--fueling calls from pro-life leaders for the Trump administration to intervene.
Christian News
Bible Revival Among Gen Z Sparks Talk of Prophetic Times
A surprising movement is taking shape across the globe: the Bible is capturing the attention of a new generation.
Christian Aid Group Samaritan’s Purse Sends Massive Aid To Gaza (Worthy News In-Depth)
U.S.-based Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse, led by evangelist Franklin Graham, has begun airlifting critical aid to Gaza amid mounting concerns about severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the Hamas-ruled territory.