Prophecy News Watch - February 23, 2026
Around the World
Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Mexican Military Operation
Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed Sunday during a military operation in Jalisco state, Mexico’s Defense Department announced, delivering one of the most significant blows to organized crime in recent years.
Iran Campus Protests Resurface as Nuclear Talks Continue Under U.S. Military Pressure
Anti-government protests have erupted at multiple Iranian universities, marking the largest campus demonstrations since January’s deadly nationwide crackdown, as nuclear negotiations with the United States proceed under the shadow of possible military action.
Hungary, Slovakia Threaten Ukraine Power Cuts As Budapest Moves To Block 90-Billion-Euro EU Loan
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine unless it resumes Russian oil shipments by Monday, as the Hungarian government moves to block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to the war-torn country in an escalating energy standoff.
European Spy Chiefs Doubt 2026 Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Trump Optimism
Senior European intelligence officials see little chance of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, despite President Donald J. Trump’s claim that U.S.-brokered negotiations have brought a peace deal “reasonably close.”
British Police Detain Ex-Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties And Raid Royal Properties
British police raided two properties linked to former Prince Andrew on Thursday and detained the 66-year-old royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office, escalating scrutiny over his past association with the late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Pressures Hezbollah as Israel Warns of Severe Retaliation
Iran is increasing pressure on Hezbollah to join any future war with Israel, even as Tehran appears reluctant to enter direct conflict for now.
Netanyahu: AI Server Farms a ‘Major Breakthrough’ for Israel’s Strategic Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s decision to accelerate the construction of artificial intelligence server farms represents a “major breakthrough” and a strategic step toward strengthening the nation’s global standing.
Inside the United States
Day After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs To 15%
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would raise global tariffs to 15%. The announcement on social media comes a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his use of a 1977 law to impose tariffs on imports from around the world.
Republicans, Split Over SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Seek Way Forward
Republicans in Congress are sharply divided over whether to continue President Donald Trump’s tariff policies after the U.S. Supreme Court struck them down Friday.
Armed Man Shot Dead After Breaching Security At President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
A man carrying a shotgun and a gas can was shot and killed early Sunday after breaching the inner security perimeter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bulk of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
Christian News
Iranian Christian Convert Faces US Deportation, Risking Execution In Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran from an Iranian orphanage in the 1970s is facing possible deportation from the United States to Iran, where she could face execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, sources confirmed Sunday.
Minor Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan After Child Marriage Ban Signed Into Law (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were searching Thursday for an abducted minor girl, days after the provincial governor signed legislation raising the legal marriage age to 18 and criminalizing child marriage as a non-bailable offense.
Worthy Insights
Trump to Release US Intel on Aliens – Is It Part of the ‘Great Deception’ Described in Revelation?
Widespread interest in aliens, extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and flying objects – even among many Bible-believing Christians – has reached the White House, where, overnight, President Donald Trump pledged full disclosure of government intelligence on these matters.
Mexican Drug Lord Killed in Mexican Military Operation
Major Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” was killed Sunday during a military operation in Jalisco state, Mexico’s Defense Department announced, delivering one of the most significant blows to organized crime in recent years.
Iran Campus Protests Resurface as Nuclear Talks Continue Under U.S. Military Pressure
Anti-government protests have erupted at multiple Iranian universities, marking the largest campus demonstrations since January’s deadly nationwide crackdown, as nuclear negotiations with the United States proceed under the shadow of possible military action.
Hungary, Slovakia Threaten Ukraine Power Cuts As Budapest Moves To Block 90-Billion-Euro EU Loan
Hungary and Slovakia threaten to cut electricity supplies to Ukraine unless it resumes Russian oil shipments by Monday, as the Hungarian government moves to block a planned 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) European Union loan to the war-torn country in an escalating energy standoff.
European Spy Chiefs Doubt 2026 Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Trump Optimism
Senior European intelligence officials see little chance of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, despite President Donald J. Trump’s claim that U.S.-brokered negotiations have brought a peace deal “reasonably close.”
British Police Detain Ex-Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties And Raid Royal Properties
British police raided two properties linked to former Prince Andrew on Thursday and detained the 66-year-old royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office, escalating scrutiny over his past association with the late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Pressures Hezbollah as Israel Warns of Severe Retaliation
Iran is increasing pressure on Hezbollah to join any future war with Israel, even as Tehran appears reluctant to enter direct conflict for now.
Netanyahu: AI Server Farms a ‘Major Breakthrough’ for Israel’s Strategic Power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s decision to accelerate the construction of artificial intelligence server farms represents a “major breakthrough” and a strategic step toward strengthening the nation’s global standing.
Inside the United States
Day After Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs To 15%
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would raise global tariffs to 15%. The announcement on social media comes a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his use of a 1977 law to impose tariffs on imports from around the world.
Republicans, Split Over SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Seek Way Forward
Republicans in Congress are sharply divided over whether to continue President Donald Trump’s tariff policies after the U.S. Supreme Court struck them down Friday.
Armed Man Shot Dead After Breaching Security At President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence
A man carrying a shotgun and a gas can was shot and killed early Sunday after breaching the inner security perimeter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Bulk of Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
Christian News
Iranian Christian Convert Faces US Deportation, Risking Execution In Iran (Worthy News In-Depth)
A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran from an Iranian orphanage in the 1970s is facing possible deportation from the United States to Iran, where she could face execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, sources confirmed Sunday.
Minor Christian Girl Abducted In Pakistan After Child Marriage Ban Signed Into Law (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians in Pakistan’s Punjab province were searching Thursday for an abducted minor girl, days after the provincial governor signed legislation raising the legal marriage age to 18 and criminalizing child marriage as a non-bailable offense.
Worthy Insights
Trump to Release US Intel on Aliens – Is It Part of the ‘Great Deception’ Described in Revelation?
Widespread interest in aliens, extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena, and flying objects – even among many Bible-believing Christians – has reached the White House, where, overnight, President Donald Trump pledged full disclosure of government intelligence on these matters.