Prophecy News Watch - February 19, 2024

Around the World
Hundreds Detained After Kremlin Critic Navalny Dies
At least hundreds of people have been detained across Russia as the young and old took to the streets to protest the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died in prison on Friday, several sources said Saturday.
Ukraine Withdraws From Key Town, Citing Lack Of Western Weapons
After months of fighting for a critical eastern town that is feared to have killed tens of thousands, battle-worn Ukraine said Saturday its troops have withdrawn from Avdiivka.
Jailed Russian Opposition Politician and Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Dies At 47
The jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny - a prominent vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin - has died, prison officials said Friday.
Hungarian Bishop Apologizes For Supporting Presidential Pardon For Child Abuser
Hungarian Reformed Bishop Zoltán Balog has apologized for advising the country’s president to give a presidential pardon to a former deputy director of an orphanage who was an accomplice in the sexual abuse of children.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Defense Minister Says Hamas’ Battalions in Khan Younis Defeated
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Sunday that the battalions of Hamas in Khan Younis have been dismantled, with an impending offensive in Rafah expected in the near future.
Israel Issues Declaration Opposing International Efforts to Unilaterally Establish A Palestinian State
Israel's cabinet unanimously rejected any attempts by Western countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian State on Sunday, saying such a move would reward unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future peace agreement.

Inside the United States
Truckers for Trump Vow to Boycott New York City After Trump Fraud Ruling
A group of truck drivers, supporters of former President Donald Trump, have vowed to boycott New York City as a form of protest against the civil fraud ruling. The verdict imposed a fine exceeding $450 million on Trump and suspended his business operations within the state for three years, it was announced on Friday.
Feds Sue Tennessee Over Registering HIV Sex Workers As Violent Sex Offenders
The federal government filed suit Thursday against Tennessee and its Tennessee Bureau of Investigation over enforcement of the state's aggravated prostitution statute.
Trump Family Fumes Over $400 Million In Fines
Donald J. Trump was weighing his options Saturday after the former U.S. president and his trust were ordered to pay $453.5 million in penalties and interest, a ruling experts say could leave him without cash and tarnish his image as a successful billionaire.

Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Homes Firebombed By Muslims Over Voting In General Election
Christians in Punjab Province, Pakistan, last Monday had fire bombs thrown and gunshots fired at their homes by Muslim extremists enraged that they had voted for an opposing political party in the Feb. 8 general election, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Worthy Insights
Tony Bobulinski testifies Joe Biden participated in family’s Chinese business deal
One of Hunter Biden‘s former business partners told Congress in a closed-door interview this week that he witnessed firsthand how President Joe Biden was involved with his family members’ business dealings with a Chinese energy conglomerate and discussed how Joe Biden met with associates to further the dealings.