Prophecy News Watch - July 8, 2025
Around the World
Budapest Police ‘Won’t Prosecute’ Pride Participants Despite Ban
Budapest police said Monday they won’t prosecute participants in the recent Budapest Pride march, which the government had banned.
BRICS Condemns Tariff Hikes and Attacks on Iran, Avoids Direct Criticism of Trump as Trade Tensions Escalate
The BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a pointed yet cautious declaration Sunday condemning rising global tariffs and foreign attacks on Iran, while notably avoiding any direct criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump—despite his announcement of an additional 10% tariff on nations aligning with what he termed “Anti-American policies of BRICS.”
Trump Moves to Tighten Trade Pressure as Tariff Deadline Looms
President Donald Trump is entering a decisive week in his global trade push, aiming to finalize several long-delayed deals before a major round of tariffs hits dozens of U.S. trading partners. With a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariff policy set to expire July 9, Trump has vowed to escalate pressure on foreign governments -- not just with levies, but with a wave of formal notices set to begin Monday.
Khamenei Reemerges on Sacred Shiite Day, Framing War as Spiritual Triumph
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance Saturday since the outbreak of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, emerging during a somber Ashura ceremony in Tehran after weeks of seclusion that raised questions about his health and security.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Hails Trump Partnership in White House Dinner Focused on Iran, Gaza, and Abraham Accords
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised his partnership with U.S. President Donald Trump as the two leaders met for a high-stakes dinner at the White House, marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-Israel cooperation following coordinated strikes on Iran and a renewed push for a Gaza cease-fire.
Lebanon Responds to U.S. Disarmament Plan as Tensions Flare with Israel
In a pivotal development for the region, Lebanon's new leadership has submitted a detailed response to a U.S. proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah and de-escalating hostilities with Israel. The plan, delivered last month by U.S. special envoy Thomas Barrack, outlines a four-month timeline for Hezbollah's full disarmament in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and a cessation of airstrikes.
Israel Launches ‘Operation Black Flag’ Against Houthi Ports in Yemen Following Red Sea Ship Attack
Israel launched a series of airstrikes overnight targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, after a suspected Houthi drone boat assault on a commercial ship in the Red Sea. The IDF confirmed the strikes as part of a new military campaign dubbed Operation Black Flag, aimed at crippling Houthi terror infrastructure and curbing the group's maritime threat.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Releases Memo Debunking Epstein Murder and Blackmail Theories
The Trump administration's Department of Justice and FBI have officially concluded there is no evidence that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, blackmailed powerful elites, or kept a hidden "client list," according to a two-page memo obtained by Axios. The findings, based on a years-long federal investigation, aim to silence long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's 2019 death in federal custody.
Dozens Of Christian Summer Campers Dead In Texas Flooding; Prayers Urged (Video)
Some 27 campers and counsellors are dead after flooding at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in the U.S. state of Texas that had encouraged young people to maintain faith in Christ.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Schoolboy Beaten For Drinking Water From ‘Muslim Teacher’s Glass’
A Christian schoolboy is recovering after he was beaten by his Muslim female teacher for drinking water from her glass at a school in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Christians told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Archaeologist says Atlantis ruins found near Cadiz; giant tsunami likely caused its destruction
An archaeologist named Michael Donnellan announced a discovery that he believes could be the legendary lost city of Atlantis. Donnellan asserted that he found submerged structures off the coast of Cádiz, Spain, which correspond closely with the descriptions given by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.
Budapest Police ‘Won’t Prosecute’ Pride Participants Despite Ban
Budapest police said Monday they won’t prosecute participants in the recent Budapest Pride march, which the government had banned.
BRICS Condemns Tariff Hikes and Attacks on Iran, Avoids Direct Criticism of Trump as Trade Tensions Escalate
The BRICS bloc of emerging economies issued a pointed yet cautious declaration Sunday condemning rising global tariffs and foreign attacks on Iran, while notably avoiding any direct criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump—despite his announcement of an additional 10% tariff on nations aligning with what he termed “Anti-American policies of BRICS.”
Trump Moves to Tighten Trade Pressure as Tariff Deadline Looms
President Donald Trump is entering a decisive week in his global trade push, aiming to finalize several long-delayed deals before a major round of tariffs hits dozens of U.S. trading partners. With a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariff policy set to expire July 9, Trump has vowed to escalate pressure on foreign governments -- not just with levies, but with a wave of formal notices set to begin Monday.
Khamenei Reemerges on Sacred Shiite Day, Framing War as Spiritual Triumph
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance Saturday since the outbreak of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, emerging during a somber Ashura ceremony in Tehran after weeks of seclusion that raised questions about his health and security.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Hails Trump Partnership in White House Dinner Focused on Iran, Gaza, and Abraham Accords
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised his partnership with U.S. President Donald Trump as the two leaders met for a high-stakes dinner at the White House, marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-Israel cooperation following coordinated strikes on Iran and a renewed push for a Gaza cease-fire.
Lebanon Responds to U.S. Disarmament Plan as Tensions Flare with Israel
In a pivotal development for the region, Lebanon's new leadership has submitted a detailed response to a U.S. proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah and de-escalating hostilities with Israel. The plan, delivered last month by U.S. special envoy Thomas Barrack, outlines a four-month timeline for Hezbollah's full disarmament in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and a cessation of airstrikes.
Israel Launches ‘Operation Black Flag’ Against Houthi Ports in Yemen Following Red Sea Ship Attack
Israel launched a series of airstrikes overnight targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, after a suspected Houthi drone boat assault on a commercial ship in the Red Sea. The IDF confirmed the strikes as part of a new military campaign dubbed Operation Black Flag, aimed at crippling Houthi terror infrastructure and curbing the group's maritime threat.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Releases Memo Debunking Epstein Murder and Blackmail Theories
The Trump administration's Department of Justice and FBI have officially concluded there is no evidence that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, blackmailed powerful elites, or kept a hidden "client list," according to a two-page memo obtained by Axios. The findings, based on a years-long federal investigation, aim to silence long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's 2019 death in federal custody.
Dozens Of Christian Summer Campers Dead In Texas Flooding; Prayers Urged (Video)
Some 27 campers and counsellors are dead after flooding at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in the U.S. state of Texas that had encouraged young people to maintain faith in Christ.
Christian News
Pakistan: Christian Schoolboy Beaten For Drinking Water From ‘Muslim Teacher’s Glass’
A Christian schoolboy is recovering after he was beaten by his Muslim female teacher for drinking water from her glass at a school in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Christians told Worthy News.
Worthy Insights
Archaeologist says Atlantis ruins found near Cadiz; giant tsunami likely caused its destruction
An archaeologist named Michael Donnellan announced a discovery that he believes could be the legendary lost city of Atlantis. Donnellan asserted that he found submerged structures off the coast of Cádiz, Spain, which correspond closely with the descriptions given by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato.