Prophecy News Watch - February 17, 2022
Around the World
US, Britain Doubt Pullback Russian Troops
The United States and Britain have accused Russia of lying about moving troops from Ukraine’s borders, saying Moscow is mobilizing for war.
Furious Hungary and Poland To Lose Billions After EU Court Ruling
Hungary and Poland have condemned the European Union’s top court for approving a mechanism under which they lose billions of euros in aid over rule of law concerns.
Ukraine cyberattack: Russia blamed for ‘largest’ disruption of its kind in country’s history
Ukrainian officials investigating Tuesday’s cyberattacks that brought down websites belonging to its Ministry of Defense, army and popular banks are now calling the incident the "largest" of its kind in the history of the country – and suspect Russia is the culprit.
Sixteen governors, two Canadian premiers make plea to reinstate vaccine exemptions for truckers
Two Canadian premiers and 16 American governors asked President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday to reinstate the vaccine and quarantine exemptions for cross border truck drivers.
Iran’s top negotiator says nuclear deal ‘closer than ever’
Iran’s top negotiator in Vienna said Wednesday that world powers are “closer than ever” to reaching an agreement to revive a multilateral nuclear accord, as the US said it was in the “very final stages” of indirect talks with the Islamic Republic.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel said to target army base near Damascus used by Iranian forces
Israeli missiles fired from the Golan Heights struck targets south of Damascus late Wednesday night, according to Syrian state media.
Two earthquakes rattle northern Israel in a matter of hours
Two minor earthquakes were felt in northern Israel over the span of a few hours, joining a string of tremors to hit the area over the past month.
Inside the United States
Federal Court Calls Air Force ‘Abysmal’ for Violating Religious Rights, Blocks Mandatory Vax Order for Now
A second federal court in two weeks has granted a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense (DOD) on behalf of U.S. military service members seeking a religious exemption to the DOD's mandatory COVID-19 vaccine order.
GOP-Controlled Arizona Senate Passes 15-Week Abortion Ban
Republicans who control the Arizona Senate voted Tuesday to outlaw abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, moving to put a new ban in place ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision that could bring seismic changes to abortion availability in the United States.
Christian News
China: Prosecutor recommends 15 years imprisonment for Bible seller
A prosecutor in China’s Inner Mongolia has suggested a 15-year prison sentence be given to the first of four Christian defendants arrested for selling Bibles last year, International Christian Concern (ICC). China banned the online sale of Bibles in 2018, and many Bible sellers have been arrested.
Texas: Public university changes discrimination policy to accomodate Christians
A public university in Texas has officially changed its policies to allow Christian student clubs to require that their leaders be practicing believers, Just the News (JN) reports. The University of Houston-Clear Lake made the changes after the Ratio Christi Christian student club filed suit asserting that the school had denied its recognition because it requires leaders to be Christians.
US, Britain Doubt Pullback Russian Troops
The United States and Britain have accused Russia of lying about moving troops from Ukraine’s borders, saying Moscow is mobilizing for war.
Furious Hungary and Poland To Lose Billions After EU Court Ruling
Hungary and Poland have condemned the European Union’s top court for approving a mechanism under which they lose billions of euros in aid over rule of law concerns.
Ukraine cyberattack: Russia blamed for ‘largest’ disruption of its kind in country’s history
Ukrainian officials investigating Tuesday’s cyberattacks that brought down websites belonging to its Ministry of Defense, army and popular banks are now calling the incident the "largest" of its kind in the history of the country – and suspect Russia is the culprit.
Sixteen governors, two Canadian premiers make plea to reinstate vaccine exemptions for truckers
Two Canadian premiers and 16 American governors asked President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday to reinstate the vaccine and quarantine exemptions for cross border truck drivers.
Iran’s top negotiator says nuclear deal ‘closer than ever’
Iran’s top negotiator in Vienna said Wednesday that world powers are “closer than ever” to reaching an agreement to revive a multilateral nuclear accord, as the US said it was in the “very final stages” of indirect talks with the Islamic Republic.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel said to target army base near Damascus used by Iranian forces
Israeli missiles fired from the Golan Heights struck targets south of Damascus late Wednesday night, according to Syrian state media.
Two earthquakes rattle northern Israel in a matter of hours
Two minor earthquakes were felt in northern Israel over the span of a few hours, joining a string of tremors to hit the area over the past month.
Inside the United States
Federal Court Calls Air Force ‘Abysmal’ for Violating Religious Rights, Blocks Mandatory Vax Order for Now
A second federal court in two weeks has granted a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense (DOD) on behalf of U.S. military service members seeking a religious exemption to the DOD's mandatory COVID-19 vaccine order.
GOP-Controlled Arizona Senate Passes 15-Week Abortion Ban
Republicans who control the Arizona Senate voted Tuesday to outlaw abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, moving to put a new ban in place ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision that could bring seismic changes to abortion availability in the United States.
Christian News
China: Prosecutor recommends 15 years imprisonment for Bible seller
A prosecutor in China’s Inner Mongolia has suggested a 15-year prison sentence be given to the first of four Christian defendants arrested for selling Bibles last year, International Christian Concern (ICC). China banned the online sale of Bibles in 2018, and many Bible sellers have been arrested.
Texas: Public university changes discrimination policy to accomodate Christians
A public university in Texas has officially changed its policies to allow Christian student clubs to require that their leaders be practicing believers, Just the News (JN) reports. The University of Houston-Clear Lake made the changes after the Ratio Christi Christian student club filed suit asserting that the school had denied its recognition because it requires leaders to be Christians.