Prophecy News Watch - January 21, 2025
Around the World
Iran Sentences Singer To Death
Iranian singer and rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, widely known as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, Iranian officials said Monday.
Panama’s President Rejects Trump’s Plan to Retake Panama Canal
Panama's President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President Donald Trump's inaugural claim that the U.S. would "take back" control of the Panama Canal.
Nigeria Joins BRICS as “Partner Country”
Nigeria on Friday was admitted as a "partner country" of the BRICS bloc of economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks
In exchange for the phased release of 33 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel on January 19 agreed to the phased release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 110 who are serving life sentences for some of the most egregious murders of Israelis during terror attacks prior to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Publicizing Top-Secret Information on Israeli Plans to Attack Iran
A former CIA analyst has pleaded guilty and faces 10 years imprisonment for unlawfully retaining and then posting Top Secret United States National Defense information about Israeli plans to attack Iran on social media in October 2024.
Inside the United States
Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Just hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump promised “immediate pardons” to those convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Donald J. Trump Inaugurated As 47th President
Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, promising a revolution of common sense, a “golden age of America,” and a radical shake-up of the global order.
Trump to Declare National Emergency on Border, Issue Executive Orders
After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, President Donald Trump said he will sign “a series of historic executive orders … to begin the complete restoration of America and the ‘Revolution of Common Sense.’”
Trump To Call For ‘Revolution of Common Sense’
Donald J. Trump, who at 78 will become America’s oldest president to take office, will call for a "revolution of common sense" during his inaugural address, according to prepared remarks.
Outgoing President Biden Moves To Guard Trump Adversaries Against ‘Retribution’
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden moved just hours before leaving office on Monday to guard some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most high-profile adversaries against what he said was a promised campaign of “retribution” by issuing pre-emptive pardons to head off politically driven prosecutions.
Trump Taking Over Power Amid Weather and World Concerns
Donald J. Trump prepared to make his historic return to the White House on Monday, taking over from a president who, for the first time, admitted publicly that he may not have been fit enough to carry on for another four-year term.
Christian News
Pakistan Detains Five Over Shooting Christians
At least five people were believed to be in Pakistani police custody Monday over the Christmas Day shooting of Christians in Pakistan.
Christians Killed In Vietnam; Meetings Raided
Christian workers in Vietnam say believers in the Communist-run Asian nation experience “severe persecution,” including violent attacks on church services that killed a Christian leader and his wife and injured a pastor.
Iran Sentences Singer To Death
Iranian singer and rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, widely known as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, Iranian officials said Monday.
Panama’s President Rejects Trump’s Plan to Retake Panama Canal
Panama's President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President Donald Trump's inaugural claim that the U.S. would "take back" control of the Panama Canal.
Nigeria Joins BRICS as “Partner Country”
Nigeria on Friday was admitted as a "partner country" of the BRICS bloc of economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks
In exchange for the phased release of 33 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel on January 19 agreed to the phased release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 110 who are serving life sentences for some of the most egregious murders of Israelis during terror attacks prior to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Publicizing Top-Secret Information on Israeli Plans to Attack Iran
A former CIA analyst has pleaded guilty and faces 10 years imprisonment for unlawfully retaining and then posting Top Secret United States National Defense information about Israeli plans to attack Iran on social media in October 2024.
Inside the United States
Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Just hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump promised “immediate pardons” to those convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Donald J. Trump Inaugurated As 47th President
Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, promising a revolution of common sense, a “golden age of America,” and a radical shake-up of the global order.
Trump to Declare National Emergency on Border, Issue Executive Orders
After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, President Donald Trump said he will sign “a series of historic executive orders … to begin the complete restoration of America and the ‘Revolution of Common Sense.’”
Trump To Call For ‘Revolution of Common Sense’
Donald J. Trump, who at 78 will become America’s oldest president to take office, will call for a "revolution of common sense" during his inaugural address, according to prepared remarks.
Outgoing President Biden Moves To Guard Trump Adversaries Against ‘Retribution’
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden moved just hours before leaving office on Monday to guard some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most high-profile adversaries against what he said was a promised campaign of “retribution” by issuing pre-emptive pardons to head off politically driven prosecutions.
Trump Taking Over Power Amid Weather and World Concerns
Donald J. Trump prepared to make his historic return to the White House on Monday, taking over from a president who, for the first time, admitted publicly that he may not have been fit enough to carry on for another four-year term.
Christian News
Pakistan Detains Five Over Shooting Christians
At least five people were believed to be in Pakistani police custody Monday over the Christmas Day shooting of Christians in Pakistan.
Christians Killed In Vietnam; Meetings Raided
Christian workers in Vietnam say believers in the Communist-run Asian nation experience “severe persecution,” including violent attacks on church services that killed a Christian leader and his wife and injured a pastor.