Prophecy News Watch - July 13, 2026
Around the World
U.S. Launches Fourth Wave of Strikes on Iran
The United States launched another wave of strikes against Iran late Sunday, targeting military sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after Tehran attacked commercial shipping and widened its assault against American-aligned Gulf nations.
Ukraine Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Russian Strikes
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday after a weekend in which numerous people died in Russian air strikes and Kyiv’s counterattacks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to his war-torn nation’s government.
Dozens Killed In Bangkok Bar Blaze
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that tore through a bar in Bangkok, one of the world’s nightlife centers, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Weapons Found Near Paris Synagogue Prompt Terrorism Investigation
French anti-terrorism prosecutors launched an investigation Sunday after weapons were discovered inside an abandoned vehicle near a synagogue in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb home to one of France’s largest Jewish communities, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people.
Gunmen Kill Two At Canada’s Largest Latin Festival; Manhunt Underway
A manhunt was underway Sunday after two men were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police said.
Passenger Partially Sucked From Ryanair Plane After Window Fails Mid-Flight
An elderly Serbian man was recovering in hospital from friction burns Friday after he was partially sucked out of a Ryanair aircraft when a cabin window failed shortly after takeoff during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, authorities confirmed.
Foreign-Funded NGO Network Driving Britain’s Anti-Israel Protests
The massive anti-Israel protest movement that swept Britain after Hamas’ October 7 attack has been driven largely by a coordinated and internationally financed network of activist organizations, according to a major new report presented Wednesday at the House of Lords.
Thousands Mark 31st Anniversary Of Srebrenica Genocide (Worthy News Radio)
Thousands of people gathered near Srebrenica on Saturday to mark the 31st anniversary of Europe’s worst single atrocity since World War Two.
Spain Wildfire Kills At Least 12; Foreign Nationals Among Victims
Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their two daughters observed a minute of silence Friday after authorities confirmed that at least 12 people were killed in a fast-moving wildfire that swept through a tourist area in Spain’s southern Andalusia region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Closely Monitors U.S.-Iran Fighting, Warns It Could Be Drawn In
Israel is closely monitoring the expanding military confrontation between the United States and Iran but is not currently participating, an Israeli official said Sunday evening.
Israel Sets October 27 Election as Knesset Prepares to Dissolve
Israel will hold its next national election on October 27, 2026, after coalition leaders confirmed Sunday that the vote will proceed on the date originally established by law.
Inside the United States
Appeals Court Upholds End of In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants in Texas
A federal appeals court has upheld the termination of in-state college tuition benefits for illegal immigrants in Texas, rejecting an attempt by students and advocacy groups to revive the state’s 24-year-old Dream Act.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Lindsey Graham, the influential U.S. senator from South Carolina, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness.
Christian News
Firebomb Attacks Target Churches In New York; Suspect Arrested (VIDEO)
Police have detained a 36-year-old man accused of carrying out a series of Molotov cocktail attacks against churches in New York City.
Two Christians Shot Dead While Playing Cricket In Pakistan
A leading Christian advocate has urged greater protection for religious minorities in Pakistan after two young Christian men were shot dead while playing cricket in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province.
Nigeria Rescues Dozens Of Kidnapped Schoolchildren After Weeks In Captivity
Nigerian security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers nearly two months after they were abducted by suspected Boko Haram-linked Islamic militants, raising fresh concerns that Islamist extremists are expanding their reach into southwestern Nigeria, officials said.
U.S. Launches Fourth Wave of Strikes on Iran
The United States launched another wave of strikes against Iran late Sunday, targeting military sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after Tehran attacked commercial shipping and widened its assault against American-aligned Gulf nations.
Ukraine Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Russian Strikes
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday after a weekend in which numerous people died in Russian air strikes and Kyiv’s counterattacks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to his war-torn nation’s government.
Dozens Killed In Bangkok Bar Blaze
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that tore through a bar in Bangkok, one of the world’s nightlife centers, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.
Weapons Found Near Paris Synagogue Prompt Terrorism Investigation
French anti-terrorism prosecutors launched an investigation Sunday after weapons were discovered inside an abandoned vehicle near a synagogue in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb home to one of France’s largest Jewish communities, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people.
Gunmen Kill Two At Canada’s Largest Latin Festival; Manhunt Underway
A manhunt was underway Sunday after two men were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting at Canada’s largest Latin street festival in Toronto, police said.
Passenger Partially Sucked From Ryanair Plane After Window Fails Mid-Flight
An elderly Serbian man was recovering in hospital from friction burns Friday after he was partially sucked out of a Ryanair aircraft when a cabin window failed shortly after takeoff during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, authorities confirmed.
Foreign-Funded NGO Network Driving Britain’s Anti-Israel Protests
The massive anti-Israel protest movement that swept Britain after Hamas’ October 7 attack has been driven largely by a coordinated and internationally financed network of activist organizations, according to a major new report presented Wednesday at the House of Lords.
Thousands Mark 31st Anniversary Of Srebrenica Genocide (Worthy News Radio)
Thousands of people gathered near Srebrenica on Saturday to mark the 31st anniversary of Europe’s worst single atrocity since World War Two.
Spain Wildfire Kills At Least 12; Foreign Nationals Among Victims
Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their two daughters observed a minute of silence Friday after authorities confirmed that at least 12 people were killed in a fast-moving wildfire that swept through a tourist area in Spain’s southern Andalusia region.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Closely Monitors U.S.-Iran Fighting, Warns It Could Be Drawn In
Israel is closely monitoring the expanding military confrontation between the United States and Iran but is not currently participating, an Israeli official said Sunday evening.
Israel Sets October 27 Election as Knesset Prepares to Dissolve
Israel will hold its next national election on October 27, 2026, after coalition leaders confirmed Sunday that the vote will proceed on the date originally established by law.
Inside the United States
Appeals Court Upholds End of In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants in Texas
A federal appeals court has upheld the termination of in-state college tuition benefits for illegal immigrants in Texas, rejecting an attempt by students and advocacy groups to revive the state’s 24-year-old Dream Act.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies At 71
Lindsey Graham, the influential U.S. senator from South Carolina, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness.
Christian News
Firebomb Attacks Target Churches In New York; Suspect Arrested (VIDEO)
Police have detained a 36-year-old man accused of carrying out a series of Molotov cocktail attacks against churches in New York City.
Two Christians Shot Dead While Playing Cricket In Pakistan
A leading Christian advocate has urged greater protection for religious minorities in Pakistan after two young Christian men were shot dead while playing cricket in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province.
Nigeria Rescues Dozens Of Kidnapped Schoolchildren After Weeks In Captivity
Nigerian security forces have rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers nearly two months after they were abducted by suspected Boko Haram-linked Islamic militants, raising fresh concerns that Islamist extremists are expanding their reach into southwestern Nigeria, officials said.