Prophecy News Watch - December 19, 2025
Around the World
U.S. Greenlights $11.1 Billion Taiwan Arms Deal as China Warns of Escalation
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in new arms-sales packages for Taiwan, signaling continued security support for the island even as President Donald Trump’s administration emphasizes trade and economic engagement with China, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Trump Tells Venezuela They Are ‘Completely Surrounded’; Issues Warning To Maduro
A day before President Donald Trump is set to address the nation, he releases an ominous social media post warning Venezuela, saying the country is “completely surrounded.”
Trump Admin Again Claims Mexico Will Comply With Water Treaty
The Trump administration is again saying Mexico will comply with a water treaty after claiming it would earlier this year and seven months later it still hadn’t.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pro-Israel Rally in Amsterdam Draws 2,000, Speakers Warn of Rising Antisemitism
Several people were detained for trying to interrupt a pro-Israel demonstration at Dam Square in Amsterdam attended by around 2,000 people, police and organizers said.
Inside the United States
Hegseth Vows to Restore Faith to U.S. Military Chaplain Corps, Rejecting ‘Therapist Culture’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans Tuesday to overhaul the U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps, arguing the institution has drifted from its original mission and lost the “faith and virtue” that defined it when it was established under George Washington more than 250 years ago.
House Passes Bill Criminalizing Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation late Wednesday night that would criminalize gender transition treatments for minors, marking a significant victory for conservatives who argue the federal government must step in to protect children from irreversible medical procedures.
U.S. House Passes GOP Health Care Bill, Sends To Senate
The U.S. House passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act in a party line, 216-211, vote Wednesday, sending the bill to its likely demise in the Senate.
Inflation Cools More Than Expected, Offering Encouraging Economic Signs
U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in November, delivering encouraging news for American consumers and reinforcing confidence in financial markets. A delayed Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% from a year earlier—down from 3% in September and below economists’ 3.1% forecast—while core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also came in lower than anticipated at 2.6%, signaling continued progress in easing price pressures.
Christian News
Iran: Five Christians Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences
Five Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison amid a broader crackdown on devout Christian believers in Iran, a strict Islamic nation, sources told Worthy News Thursday.
Egyptian Christians Seek Refuge as Attacks, Discrimination Persist
Egyptian Christians facing religious-based violence and discrimination are increasingly relying on underground safe houses as authorities continue to fall short on protecting minority rights, Christian advocates say.
U.S. Greenlights $11.1 Billion Taiwan Arms Deal as China Warns of Escalation
The United States has approved $11.1 billion in new arms-sales packages for Taiwan, signaling continued security support for the island even as President Donald Trump’s administration emphasizes trade and economic engagement with China, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Trump Tells Venezuela They Are ‘Completely Surrounded’; Issues Warning To Maduro
A day before President Donald Trump is set to address the nation, he releases an ominous social media post warning Venezuela, saying the country is “completely surrounded.”
Trump Admin Again Claims Mexico Will Comply With Water Treaty
The Trump administration is again saying Mexico will comply with a water treaty after claiming it would earlier this year and seven months later it still hadn’t.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pro-Israel Rally in Amsterdam Draws 2,000, Speakers Warn of Rising Antisemitism
Several people were detained for trying to interrupt a pro-Israel demonstration at Dam Square in Amsterdam attended by around 2,000 people, police and organizers said.
Inside the United States
Hegseth Vows to Restore Faith to U.S. Military Chaplain Corps, Rejecting ‘Therapist Culture’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans Tuesday to overhaul the U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps, arguing the institution has drifted from its original mission and lost the “faith and virtue” that defined it when it was established under George Washington more than 250 years ago.
House Passes Bill Criminalizing Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation late Wednesday night that would criminalize gender transition treatments for minors, marking a significant victory for conservatives who argue the federal government must step in to protect children from irreversible medical procedures.
U.S. House Passes GOP Health Care Bill, Sends To Senate
The U.S. House passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act in a party line, 216-211, vote Wednesday, sending the bill to its likely demise in the Senate.
Inflation Cools More Than Expected, Offering Encouraging Economic Signs
U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in November, delivering encouraging news for American consumers and reinforcing confidence in financial markets. A delayed Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% from a year earlier—down from 3% in September and below economists’ 3.1% forecast—while core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also came in lower than anticipated at 2.6%, signaling continued progress in easing price pressures.
Christian News
Iran: Five Christians Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences
Five Iranian Christians have been sentenced to a combined 55 years in prison amid a broader crackdown on devout Christian believers in Iran, a strict Islamic nation, sources told Worthy News Thursday.
Egyptian Christians Seek Refuge as Attacks, Discrimination Persist
Egyptian Christians facing religious-based violence and discrimination are increasingly relying on underground safe houses as authorities continue to fall short on protecting minority rights, Christian advocates say.