Prophecy News Watch - December 3, 2024
Around the World
Russia Approves Massive New Military Budget
Nearly three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has just approved a military budget that surpasses the country’s allocated spending on health care, education, and social policy combined, Euro News reports.
US Approves $387 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States has approved a new arms sale to Taiwan worth US$387 million, the Taipei Times (TT) reports. The sale represents the 18th arms deal with Taiwan to be approved by the Biden administration.
Guinea: ‘Scores Killed In Soccer Stadium Stampede’
Scores of people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea following clashes between fans sparked by anger over the referee’s decision, the government confirmed Monday.
Romania’s Pro-EU, NATO Parties Ahead In Elections Despite Far-Right Challenge
Romanian parties backing the European Union and NATO military alliance narrowly averted a far-right challenge that could have moved Romania into Russia’s orbit in Sunday’s parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Hezbollah In Deadliest Clashes Since Announcing Truce
Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon blamed each other for the deadliest clashes since their ceasefire came into effect last week, adding to global fears that the region will remain embroiled in armed conflicts.
Trump Issues Stark Warning to Hamas: Release Hostages or ‘There Will Be All Hell To Pay’
President-elect Donald Trump warned that Hamas would face severe consequences if the hostages taken on October 7 are not released before he takes office in January.
Inside the United States
Biden Under Fire for Pardoning Hunter
President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon of his son, Hunter, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.”
Trump Nominates Kash Patel as FBI Chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense during the first Trump presidency, to the position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Trump Names His Daughter’s Father-In-Law As Mideast Adviser
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump on Sunday named Massad Boulos, a Christian Lebanese-born billionaire, and father-in-law to his daughter Tiffany, his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs at a time of mounting tensions in Israel and the region.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter Wiping Away Criminal Convictions
Saying “Enough is enough,” outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday, removing criminal convictions on tax and gun charges despite pledging this year he wouldn't grant such a reprieve.
Christian News
Iran: 12 Christians Face Long Prison Terms for Their Faith, Three Tortured
Twelve Christian converts in Iran are facing the possibility of torture and lengthy prison terms after being charged with “propagating a religion contrary to Islam” and “collaborating with foreign governments,” Article 18 reports.
America Sees Record Bible Sales
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pledge to bring the Christian faith back into the White House appeared to have helped boost Bible sales to levels not seen in years.
Russia Approves Massive New Military Budget
Nearly three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has just approved a military budget that surpasses the country’s allocated spending on health care, education, and social policy combined, Euro News reports.
US Approves $387 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States has approved a new arms sale to Taiwan worth US$387 million, the Taipei Times (TT) reports. The sale represents the 18th arms deal with Taiwan to be approved by the Biden administration.
Guinea: ‘Scores Killed In Soccer Stadium Stampede’
Scores of people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea following clashes between fans sparked by anger over the referee’s decision, the government confirmed Monday.
Romania’s Pro-EU, NATO Parties Ahead In Elections Despite Far-Right Challenge
Romanian parties backing the European Union and NATO military alliance narrowly averted a far-right challenge that could have moved Romania into Russia’s orbit in Sunday’s parliamentary elections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Hezbollah In Deadliest Clashes Since Announcing Truce
Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon blamed each other for the deadliest clashes since their ceasefire came into effect last week, adding to global fears that the region will remain embroiled in armed conflicts.
Trump Issues Stark Warning to Hamas: Release Hostages or ‘There Will Be All Hell To Pay’
President-elect Donald Trump warned that Hamas would face severe consequences if the hostages taken on October 7 are not released before he takes office in January.
Inside the United States
Biden Under Fire for Pardoning Hunter
President-elect Donald Trump responded to President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon of his son, Hunter, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.”
Trump Nominates Kash Patel as FBI Chief
US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense during the first Trump presidency, to the position of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Trump Names His Daughter’s Father-In-Law As Mideast Adviser
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump on Sunday named Massad Boulos, a Christian Lebanese-born billionaire, and father-in-law to his daughter Tiffany, his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs at a time of mounting tensions in Israel and the region.
Biden Pardons Son Hunter Wiping Away Criminal Convictions
Saying “Enough is enough,” outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday, removing criminal convictions on tax and gun charges despite pledging this year he wouldn't grant such a reprieve.
Christian News
Iran: 12 Christians Face Long Prison Terms for Their Faith, Three Tortured
Twelve Christian converts in Iran are facing the possibility of torture and lengthy prison terms after being charged with “propagating a religion contrary to Islam” and “collaborating with foreign governments,” Article 18 reports.
America Sees Record Bible Sales
U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pledge to bring the Christian faith back into the White House appeared to have helped boost Bible sales to levels not seen in years.