Prophecy News Watch - June 27, 2025

Around the World
Trump Threatens Trade Penalties After Spain Refuses NATO Defense Spending Hike
President Donald Trump delivered a stern warning to Spain on Wednesday, accusing the nation of shirking its defense obligations under NATO and threatening to double tariffs in retaliation.
China’s Rare-Earth Export Drag Raises Alarm in U.S., Threatens Global Supply Chains
Despite a recent pledge to ease restrictions, China is delaying export approvals for rare-earth magnets—critical components used in electric vehicles, defense systems, and electronics—causing major disruptions for Western manufacturers, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Trump Envoy Predicts Expansion of Abraham Accords, Eyes Comprehensive Peace Deal with Iran
U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff announced Wednesday that major developments are on the horizon for the Abraham Accords, including the addition of new member nations and the potential for a historic peace agreement with Iran.
Khamenei Resurfaces, Declares Victory Over U.S. and Israel, Warns of Future Retaliation
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first televised appearance in nearly two weeks Thursday, claiming a "decisive victory" over Israel and the United States in the 12-day war that erupted earlier this month. In a broadcast aired on Iranian state television, Khamenei declared that Iran had "delivered a hand slap to America's face" and vowed that any future aggression would come at a steep cost.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Mossad Declares ‘Historic’ Victory as Israel’s Operation Rising Lion Devastates Iran’s Nuclear Program
In an extraordinary public statement, Israel's Mossad intelligence agency hailed the nation's stunning success in Operation Rising Lion, calling it a "historic moment" that has significantly neutralized the Iranian threat after a 12-day aerial and covert campaign.
Trump Calls for Cancellation of Netanyahu Trial, Sparking Firestorm in Israel
Fresh off a joint military operation targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm in Israel by calling for the immediate cancellation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial. In a forceful Truth Social post Wednesday night, Trump blasted the proceedings as a "ridiculous Witch Hunt" against a "Great War Time Prime Minister."

Inside the United States
Supreme Court Hands Major Pro-Life Victory to South Carolina in Planned Parenthood Medicaid Case
In a landmark win for the pro-life movement, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that South Carolina has the constitutional authority to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program--marking a significant shift in the battle over taxpayer funding of abortion-related services.

Worthy Insights
Abortion Heading Back to Supreme Court? New Battle Over Pills Mailed to States Where It’s Illegal
This week marks three years since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. While that decision, officially known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, marked an enormous victory for the pro-life movement, recent research shows the number of abortions is rising.
Most Christians say they would never vote for a Democrat, poll finds
Most Christians in the United States have little to no trust in the Democratic Party and would never vote for a Democrat, a new poll suggests, as liberal Christian advocates remain confident that there is a path to win over voters of faith.