Prophecy News Watch - March 14, 2025
Around the World
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on European Wine, Spirits
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened European countries with a 200% tariff on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from France and the European Union as U.S. booze makers urged free trade.
Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a “very promising statement” about reaching a truce with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said after Moscow experienced its bloodiest Ukrainian drone attack.
Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs" that killed thousands and is ready for a battle with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Dutch city of The Hague.
Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged “crimes against humanity” over his “war on drugs” that killed up to 30,000 people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Proposes Ceasefire Deal to Secure Hostage Release
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented a proposal to resolve the hostage crisis, as negotiations continue in Qatar over extending the Gaza ceasefire and releasing Israeli hostages.
Israel Rejects UN Report That Accused Israel of “Genocidal Acts”
Israel has rejected a United Nations report released Thursday, in which UN experts accused it of committing "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities and using sexual violence as a war strategy during the Gaza conflict.
Inside the United States
Democrats Gamble With Government Shutdown as Deadline Looms
Less than 48 hours before federal agencies run out of money, Senate Democrats have decided to risk a government shutdown in a largely symbolic effort to oppose the six-month funding stopgap endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Report: Foreign-Born Population Hits ‘All-Time High’
The foreign-born population in the U.S. hit an all-time high in January, representing nearly 16% of the nation’s population, according to a new report.
Christian News
UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran
A British court has thrown out the prosecution of a Christian preacher who was surrounded by an angry Muslim mob for criticizing the Koran, deemed a holy book by Muslims.
USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar since a military coup overthrew the government was the focus of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing held in late February, according to a leading Christian advocacy group.
Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus)
An umbrella group of Nigeria’s main Christian denominations has condemned the Nigerian Supreme Court over upholding the death sentence for a Christian farmer who defended himself against an attack by Islamic Fulani herdsmen.
Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms
An Iranian court has sentenced a Christian woman pregnant with her first child to 16 years imprisonment while two other believers also received lengthy jail terms for activities related to the Christian faith, trial observers confirmed Wednesday.
Worthy Insights
Oklahoma House Passes Bill Requiring ‘Chemical Castration’ For Sex Offenders Who Want Parole
This week, the Oklahoma House passed a bill requiring registered child sex offenders to be “chemically castrated” in order to be released on parole.
Mike Huckabee’s appointment as Israel ambassador could be in jeopardy
The Senate confirmation hearing for Gov. Mike Huckabee to become the U.S. ambassador to Israel was delayed once again—this time from March 13 to March 25.
Embryos are the new fuel for AI. Is this the future we want?
Unborn children are being harvested as an energy source to fuel rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, a development that should deeply concern everyone.
Israeli Expert: Through USAID, Taxpayers Funded Terror Regimes Even after October 7th Atrocities
Roman cited Gaza as a case study, telling lawmakers, “$2.1 billion in American taxpayers’ money (went) to Gaza since October 7, when Hamas invaded southern Israel. USAID money was going in terms of an emergency use authorization to try to go to parties that USAID formerly had a relationship with in the Gaza Strip.”
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on European Wine, Spirits
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened European countries with a 200% tariff on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from France and the European Union as U.S. booze makers urged free trade.
Trump: Russia Giving ‘Promising Statement’ About Truce With Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a “very promising statement” about reaching a truce with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said after Moscow experienced its bloodiest Ukrainian drone attack.
Duterte Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ For War on Drugs (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs" that killed thousands and is ready for a battle with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Dutch city of The Hague.
Detained Ex-Philippines President In Netherlands For Mass Killings (Worthy News In-Depth)
Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged “crimes against humanity” over his “war on drugs” that killed up to 30,000 people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Proposes Ceasefire Deal to Secure Hostage Release
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented a proposal to resolve the hostage crisis, as negotiations continue in Qatar over extending the Gaza ceasefire and releasing Israeli hostages.
Israel Rejects UN Report That Accused Israel of “Genocidal Acts”
Israel has rejected a United Nations report released Thursday, in which UN experts accused it of committing "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities and using sexual violence as a war strategy during the Gaza conflict.
Inside the United States
Democrats Gamble With Government Shutdown as Deadline Looms
Less than 48 hours before federal agencies run out of money, Senate Democrats have decided to risk a government shutdown in a largely symbolic effort to oppose the six-month funding stopgap endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Report: Foreign-Born Population Hits ‘All-Time High’
The foreign-born population in the U.S. hit an all-time high in January, representing nearly 16% of the nation’s population, according to a new report.
Christian News
UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran
A British court has thrown out the prosecution of a Christian preacher who was surrounded by an angry Muslim mob for criticizing the Koran, deemed a holy book by Muslims.
USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar since a military coup overthrew the government was the focus of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing held in late February, according to a leading Christian advocacy group.
Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus)
An umbrella group of Nigeria’s main Christian denominations has condemned the Nigerian Supreme Court over upholding the death sentence for a Christian farmer who defended himself against an attack by Islamic Fulani herdsmen.
Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms
An Iranian court has sentenced a Christian woman pregnant with her first child to 16 years imprisonment while two other believers also received lengthy jail terms for activities related to the Christian faith, trial observers confirmed Wednesday.
Worthy Insights
Oklahoma House Passes Bill Requiring ‘Chemical Castration’ For Sex Offenders Who Want Parole
This week, the Oklahoma House passed a bill requiring registered child sex offenders to be “chemically castrated” in order to be released on parole.
Mike Huckabee’s appointment as Israel ambassador could be in jeopardy
The Senate confirmation hearing for Gov. Mike Huckabee to become the U.S. ambassador to Israel was delayed once again—this time from March 13 to March 25.
Embryos are the new fuel for AI. Is this the future we want?
Unborn children are being harvested as an energy source to fuel rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, a development that should deeply concern everyone.
Israeli Expert: Through USAID, Taxpayers Funded Terror Regimes Even after October 7th Atrocities
Roman cited Gaza as a case study, telling lawmakers, “$2.1 billion in American taxpayers’ money (went) to Gaza since October 7, when Hamas invaded southern Israel. USAID money was going in terms of an emergency use authorization to try to go to parties that USAID formerly had a relationship with in the Gaza Strip.”