Prophecy News Watch - December 4, 2025
Around the World
U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria
The U.S. unveils sweeping visa bans targeting individuals behind anti-Christian violence in Nigeria. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to block visas for perpetrators and family members. Attacks on churches and schools--including mass abductions--prompted President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria a "country of particular concern." The policy applies globally, signaling a broader U.S. effort to confront violations of religious freedom worldwide.
U.S. Deploys Reverse-Engineered “Shahed-Style” Drone Squadron to Middle East Under New Task Force
A newly deployed U.S. drone squadron operating somewhere in the Middle East is based on a reverse-engineered copy of Iran's Shahed-136 attack drone, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive--an unusual move that underscores Washington's accelerating push to field cheaper strike systems against Iranian-style threats.
Pentecostal Pastor Sounds Alarm As Floods Devastate His Village In North Sumatra (Worthy News Exclusive) (VIDEO)
A Pentecostal pastor on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has cried out for help, saying his community has been without food, safe water supplies, and fresh clothing for days following massive flooding that killed at least hundreds of people in the region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says Phase Two of Gaza Peace Plan “Coming Soon” Despite Ceasefire Breach
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that phase two of his Gaza peace plan is "moving along well" and will begin "pretty soon," even as Hamas breached the ceasefire hours earlier in Rafah, wounding six Israeli soldiers.
Israel Delivers Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany in Historic $4.6 Billion Transfer
Israel formally delivered its Arrow-3 long-range missile defense system to the German Air Force on Wednesday, completing a landmark $4.6 billion deal -- the largest defense export agreement in Israel's history and the first time the cutting-edge system has ever been deployed by a nation outside Israel or the United States.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Halts All Immigration Applications From 19 Nations Citing National Security After D.C. Guard Shooting
The Trump administration on Tuesday formally suspended all immigration applications--from asylum to green cards to citizenship--for nationals of 19 countries deemed "high-risk," launching the most sweeping immigration pause since President Trump took office.
House Committee Examines Rising Violence Against Law Enforcement
Growing violence against law enforcement officers is raising concerns with lawmakers as the law enforcement community points to dangerous rhetoric as a catalyst for the attacks, as Democrats continue to accuse immigration officials of wrongdoing.
U.S. Oil Output Rose To Record High In September
U.S. oil production rose by 44,000 barrels per day to a record 13.84 million barrels per day in September, driven by a sharp increase in New Mexico and Alaska.
Christian News
Latino Evangelicals Launch Pro-Israel Group In California To Counter Rising Antisemitism
Hundreds of evangelical Latinos and their pastors have launched a Zionist non-profit group in California targeting Spanish speakers in the U.S. state and beyond.
Sudan’s Oldest Churches Attacked Amid Ongoing War
Sudanese Christians faced new challenges Tuesday after two of Sudan’s oldest churches were reportedly attacked by suspected Islamic vandals in the Sunni Muslim–majority nation.
U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria
The U.S. unveils sweeping visa bans targeting individuals behind anti-Christian violence in Nigeria. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act to block visas for perpetrators and family members. Attacks on churches and schools--including mass abductions--prompted President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria a "country of particular concern." The policy applies globally, signaling a broader U.S. effort to confront violations of religious freedom worldwide.
U.S. Deploys Reverse-Engineered “Shahed-Style” Drone Squadron to Middle East Under New Task Force
A newly deployed U.S. drone squadron operating somewhere in the Middle East is based on a reverse-engineered copy of Iran's Shahed-136 attack drone, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive--an unusual move that underscores Washington's accelerating push to field cheaper strike systems against Iranian-style threats.
Pentecostal Pastor Sounds Alarm As Floods Devastate His Village In North Sumatra (Worthy News Exclusive) (VIDEO)
A Pentecostal pastor on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has cried out for help, saying his community has been without food, safe water supplies, and fresh clothing for days following massive flooding that killed at least hundreds of people in the region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Says Phase Two of Gaza Peace Plan “Coming Soon” Despite Ceasefire Breach
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that phase two of his Gaza peace plan is "moving along well" and will begin "pretty soon," even as Hamas breached the ceasefire hours earlier in Rafah, wounding six Israeli soldiers.
Israel Delivers Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany in Historic $4.6 Billion Transfer
Israel formally delivered its Arrow-3 long-range missile defense system to the German Air Force on Wednesday, completing a landmark $4.6 billion deal -- the largest defense export agreement in Israel's history and the first time the cutting-edge system has ever been deployed by a nation outside Israel or the United States.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Halts All Immigration Applications From 19 Nations Citing National Security After D.C. Guard Shooting
The Trump administration on Tuesday formally suspended all immigration applications--from asylum to green cards to citizenship--for nationals of 19 countries deemed "high-risk," launching the most sweeping immigration pause since President Trump took office.
House Committee Examines Rising Violence Against Law Enforcement
Growing violence against law enforcement officers is raising concerns with lawmakers as the law enforcement community points to dangerous rhetoric as a catalyst for the attacks, as Democrats continue to accuse immigration officials of wrongdoing.
U.S. Oil Output Rose To Record High In September
U.S. oil production rose by 44,000 barrels per day to a record 13.84 million barrels per day in September, driven by a sharp increase in New Mexico and Alaska.
Christian News
Latino Evangelicals Launch Pro-Israel Group In California To Counter Rising Antisemitism
Hundreds of evangelical Latinos and their pastors have launched a Zionist non-profit group in California targeting Spanish speakers in the U.S. state and beyond.
Sudan’s Oldest Churches Attacked Amid Ongoing War
Sudanese Christians faced new challenges Tuesday after two of Sudan’s oldest churches were reportedly attacked by suspected Islamic vandals in the Sunni Muslim–majority nation.