Prophecy News Watch - March 18, 2025
Around the World
U.S. President Trump To Speak Tuesday With Russia’s Putin On Peace In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is believed to have killed and injured some 1 million people.
Russia China Defend Iran’s Nuclear Program And Demand End of Sanctions
The United States faces a setback in attempts to build new relations with Russia after Moscow and Beijing called for an end to the “unlawful sanctions” imposed on Iran.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza As Cease-Fire Ends
The Israeli Air Force launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas' infrastructure and several of its mid-level commanders and politburo members as the cease-fire ended late on Monday.
Netanyahu’s Ouster of Key Security Chief Sparks Major Political Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss Shin Bet director Ronen Bar this week, citing "growing distrust" over time. This marks a major upheaval in Israel’s security leadership during a critical time for the nation.
Inside the United States
Trump Declares Biden Pardons ‘Void;’ Cites Digital Signature
In an early morning announcement, President Donald Trump declared Monday that former President Joe Biden’s rash of preemptive pardons issued during his last days in office are “void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.”
Arizona Supreme Court Uses AI-Generated Reporters
Artificial intelligence has arrived at the Arizona Supreme Court.
Christian News
India Christians Rally Against Anti-Conversion Law At Huge Protest
Authorities in northeast India are under pressure after at least tens of thousands of Christians protested against the expected implementation of an “anti-conversion” law that they say unfairly targets the Christian minority.
Worthy Insights
SpaceX Dragon ship arrives at International Space Station to bring back NASA astronauts
SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission on the Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday.
Barna: America needs ‘spiritual renewal’ as fewer than half of Americans believe God exists
A new survey has found that more than half of Americans do not believe God exists or that He “affects lives,” prompting one prominent researcher to highlight the need for “sweeping national repentance and spiritual renewal.”
Over 4,000 commit to follow Jesus at ‘Encountering God’ gathering in Ethiopia as Franklin Graham proclaims the ‘unchanging Gospel’
Sixty-five years after his father, the late Billy Graham, first preached in Addis Ababa, Franklin Graham returned to the Ethiopian capital for a two-day evangelistic outreach on March 8-9 dubbed "Encountering God," drawing hundreds of thousands and witnessing over 4,000 commitments to Jesus Christ.
Missouri AG Orders Planned Parenthood Clinics to ‘Cease-And-Desist’ Chemical Abortions
Missouri's Attorney General has issued a cease-and-desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state to keep them from offering chemical abortions in the state.
Bible Sales Soar in the U.K. and U.S. Signaling a Global Spiritual Awakening
Bible sales have nearly doubled in the United Kingdom in the past five years according to new data that reflects similar trends in the United States and indicates a growing hunger for God’s Word throughout the world. Sales of the Bible increased 87 percent in the U.K. between 2019 and 2024, according to data compiled by the Christian publisher SPCK Group using information from Nielsen Book Data. The Times newspaper in London first reported on the trend.
U.S. President Trump To Speak Tuesday With Russia’s Putin On Peace In Ukraine
U.S. President Donald J. Trump says he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine, which is believed to have killed and injured some 1 million people.
Russia China Defend Iran’s Nuclear Program And Demand End of Sanctions
The United States faces a setback in attempts to build new relations with Russia after Moscow and Beijing called for an end to the “unlawful sanctions” imposed on Iran.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza As Cease-Fire Ends
The Israeli Air Force launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas' infrastructure and several of its mid-level commanders and politburo members as the cease-fire ended late on Monday.
Netanyahu’s Ouster of Key Security Chief Sparks Major Political Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss Shin Bet director Ronen Bar this week, citing "growing distrust" over time. This marks a major upheaval in Israel’s security leadership during a critical time for the nation.
Inside the United States
Trump Declares Biden Pardons ‘Void;’ Cites Digital Signature
In an early morning announcement, President Donald Trump declared Monday that former President Joe Biden’s rash of preemptive pardons issued during his last days in office are “void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.”
Arizona Supreme Court Uses AI-Generated Reporters
Artificial intelligence has arrived at the Arizona Supreme Court.
Christian News
India Christians Rally Against Anti-Conversion Law At Huge Protest
Authorities in northeast India are under pressure after at least tens of thousands of Christians protested against the expected implementation of an “anti-conversion” law that they say unfairly targets the Christian minority.
Worthy Insights
SpaceX Dragon ship arrives at International Space Station to bring back NASA astronauts
SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission on the Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday.
Barna: America needs ‘spiritual renewal’ as fewer than half of Americans believe God exists
A new survey has found that more than half of Americans do not believe God exists or that He “affects lives,” prompting one prominent researcher to highlight the need for “sweeping national repentance and spiritual renewal.”
Over 4,000 commit to follow Jesus at ‘Encountering God’ gathering in Ethiopia as Franklin Graham proclaims the ‘unchanging Gospel’
Sixty-five years after his father, the late Billy Graham, first preached in Addis Ababa, Franklin Graham returned to the Ethiopian capital for a two-day evangelistic outreach on March 8-9 dubbed "Encountering God," drawing hundreds of thousands and witnessing over 4,000 commitments to Jesus Christ.
Missouri AG Orders Planned Parenthood Clinics to ‘Cease-And-Desist’ Chemical Abortions
Missouri's Attorney General has issued a cease-and-desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state to keep them from offering chemical abortions in the state.
Bible Sales Soar in the U.K. and U.S. Signaling a Global Spiritual Awakening
Bible sales have nearly doubled in the United Kingdom in the past five years according to new data that reflects similar trends in the United States and indicates a growing hunger for God’s Word throughout the world. Sales of the Bible increased 87 percent in the U.K. between 2019 and 2024, according to data compiled by the Christian publisher SPCK Group using information from Nielsen Book Data. The Times newspaper in London first reported on the trend.