Prophecy News Watch - March 4, 2025
Around the World
Australia Bracing For Worst Cyclone In Decades
Australia is on high alert, and people have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst as a tropical cyclone is on track to cross a densely populated part of the country’s coast for the first time in 50 years.
Trump Administration Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
The U.S. pledged over $65 billion in military aid to Ukraine under former U.S. President Joe Biden, but President Trump suspended it temporarily after a heated Oval Office clash with Ukraine's president, casting doubt on support from its key ally.
Two Killed, Several Injured In Car Ramming In Germany
At least two people were killed and 11 injured when a car drove into a crowd in Germany’s western city of Mannheim, following warnings about possible Islamic attacks here and elsewhere in Europe, authorities confirmed late Monday.
Ukrainians Longing For Peace Amid New Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized amid mounting concerns about his health, managed to urge prayers for peace in Ukraine, where many long for an end to the war amid ongoing clashes.
Ukraine’s President Ready For Minerals Deal With US Despite Disastrous Talks (Worthy News Focus)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he still hopes for “constructive” talks with the United States after his made-for-tv verbal clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and signaled his readiness to sign a $500 billion minerals deal with Washington.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Gates of Hell Will Open’ Against Hamas If Hostages Are Not Released (Worthy News In-Depth)
With the ceasefire on the brink of collapse, signs are emerging that the war in Gaza will intensify in an unprecedented manner. Israeli Defense Minister warned that the "gates of hell will open" against Hamas if the remaining hostages are not released. Officials have estimated that, without an agreement between Israel and Hamas, fighting in Gaza could resume within about a week and a half.
Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
At least one person has been killed in a stabbing attack at a bus station in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa before the suspected attacker was shot dead, authorities said Monday.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Denies Ignoring Russian Cyber Threats Amid Ukraine War Negotiations
Trump administration officials are rejecting claims that they are ignoring Russian cyber threats, labeling such reports as "fake" while attempting to mediate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, despite rumors of U.S. government policies that seem to underestimate these risks.
Justice Department’s Antisemitism Task Force to Visit 10 Universities
The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism will be visiting 10 universities that have experienced antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Gaza, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Stocks Tumble as Trump Moves Ahead with Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump sent stocks on a deep slide Monday afternoon after announcing that tariffs against two of the nation's top trading partners would go into effect Tuesday because there was "no room left" for negotiations with America's neighbors.
Trump Announces $100 Billion Investment from Top Semiconductor Manufacturer
A week after Apple’s $500 billion record U.S. investment announcement, President Donald Trump announced Monday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest at least $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years as well.
Christian News
India: 10 Christians Arrested On Charges of Illegal Conversions
More than 10 Christians were recently arrested in various regions of Uttar Pradesh, a northern state in India, on charges of illegal religious conversions under the Uttar Pradesh Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Act, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy group.
Worthy Insights
Trump’s AI-Generated Gaza Video Sparks Backlash as Critics Call It a ‘Symbol of the Antichrist’
A viral video posted by Trump of a reimagined Gaza Strip, including a golden statue of the President, received widespread criticism online. Trump posted a 33-second clip of an AI-generated video on social media, which featured a war-torn Gaza Strip from the fighting between Israel and Hamas and ended with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sipping cocktails by the pool.
UK orders $2 billion worth of air-defense missiles for Ukraine
The U.K. placed an order worth as much as £1.6 billion ($2 billion) with Thales to supply more than 5,000 air defense missiles for Ukraine, the government said.
Netanyahu accuses Israeli media of cooperating with the ‘deep state’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused media outlets of “constantly lying to the public in the service of and in full cooperation with the deep state,” during a Knesset debate on Monday.
Honda To Move Production to US Ahead of Trump’s Mexican Tariffs: Report
Honda is shifting production of the Civic from Mexico to the United States, in response to President Donald Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports, sources told Reuters.
Major Court Rules Parents Have No Right To Know A School Is Transitioning Their Child
A major court has ruled that parents don’t have the right to know that their child is changing genders while at school.
Trump announces strategic crypto reserve including bitcoin, Solana, XRP and more
Cryptocurrencies rallied on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the creation of a strategic crypto reserve for the United States.
‘We Did Not Ask for Protection’: Syrian Druze Reject Netanyahu’s Intervention
Jaramana, a town near the Syrian capital of Damascus, has become the epicenter of rising tensions, leading to casualties among Syrian security forces and rebel fighters.
Australia Bracing For Worst Cyclone In Decades
Australia is on high alert, and people have been warned to leave or prepare for the worst as a tropical cyclone is on track to cross a densely populated part of the country’s coast for the first time in 50 years.
Trump Administration Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
The U.S. pledged over $65 billion in military aid to Ukraine under former U.S. President Joe Biden, but President Trump suspended it temporarily after a heated Oval Office clash with Ukraine's president, casting doubt on support from its key ally.
Two Killed, Several Injured In Car Ramming In Germany
At least two people were killed and 11 injured when a car drove into a crowd in Germany’s western city of Mannheim, following warnings about possible Islamic attacks here and elsewhere in Europe, authorities confirmed late Monday.
Ukrainians Longing For Peace Amid New Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized amid mounting concerns about his health, managed to urge prayers for peace in Ukraine, where many long for an end to the war amid ongoing clashes.
Ukraine’s President Ready For Minerals Deal With US Despite Disastrous Talks (Worthy News Focus)
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he still hopes for “constructive” talks with the United States after his made-for-tv verbal clash with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and signaled his readiness to sign a $500 billion minerals deal with Washington.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Gates of Hell Will Open’ Against Hamas If Hostages Are Not Released (Worthy News In-Depth)
With the ceasefire on the brink of collapse, signs are emerging that the war in Gaza will intensify in an unprecedented manner. Israeli Defense Minister warned that the "gates of hell will open" against Hamas if the remaining hostages are not released. Officials have estimated that, without an agreement between Israel and Hamas, fighting in Gaza could resume within about a week and a half.
Haifa Terror Attack Kills 1; Suspect Shot Dead
At least one person has been killed in a stabbing attack at a bus station in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa before the suspected attacker was shot dead, authorities said Monday.
Inside the United States
Trump Administration Denies Ignoring Russian Cyber Threats Amid Ukraine War Negotiations
Trump administration officials are rejecting claims that they are ignoring Russian cyber threats, labeling such reports as "fake" while attempting to mediate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, despite rumors of U.S. government policies that seem to underestimate these risks.
Justice Department’s Antisemitism Task Force to Visit 10 Universities
The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism will be visiting 10 universities that have experienced antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Gaza, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Stocks Tumble as Trump Moves Ahead with Tariffs on Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump sent stocks on a deep slide Monday afternoon after announcing that tariffs against two of the nation's top trading partners would go into effect Tuesday because there was "no room left" for negotiations with America's neighbors.
Trump Announces $100 Billion Investment from Top Semiconductor Manufacturer
A week after Apple’s $500 billion record U.S. investment announcement, President Donald Trump announced Monday that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest at least $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years as well.
Christian News
India: 10 Christians Arrested On Charges of Illegal Conversions
More than 10 Christians were recently arrested in various regions of Uttar Pradesh, a northern state in India, on charges of illegal religious conversions under the Uttar Pradesh Unlawful Religious Conversion Prohibition Act, according to a prominent Christian persecution advocacy group.
Worthy Insights
Trump’s AI-Generated Gaza Video Sparks Backlash as Critics Call It a ‘Symbol of the Antichrist’
A viral video posted by Trump of a reimagined Gaza Strip, including a golden statue of the President, received widespread criticism online. Trump posted a 33-second clip of an AI-generated video on social media, which featured a war-torn Gaza Strip from the fighting between Israel and Hamas and ended with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sipping cocktails by the pool.
UK orders $2 billion worth of air-defense missiles for Ukraine
The U.K. placed an order worth as much as £1.6 billion ($2 billion) with Thales to supply more than 5,000 air defense missiles for Ukraine, the government said.
Netanyahu accuses Israeli media of cooperating with the ‘deep state’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused media outlets of “constantly lying to the public in the service of and in full cooperation with the deep state,” during a Knesset debate on Monday.
Honda To Move Production to US Ahead of Trump’s Mexican Tariffs: Report
Honda is shifting production of the Civic from Mexico to the United States, in response to President Donald Trump's planned 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports, sources told Reuters.
Major Court Rules Parents Have No Right To Know A School Is Transitioning Their Child
A major court has ruled that parents don’t have the right to know that their child is changing genders while at school.
Trump announces strategic crypto reserve including bitcoin, Solana, XRP and more
Cryptocurrencies rallied on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced the creation of a strategic crypto reserve for the United States.
‘We Did Not Ask for Protection’: Syrian Druze Reject Netanyahu’s Intervention
Jaramana, a town near the Syrian capital of Damascus, has become the epicenter of rising tensions, leading to casualties among Syrian security forces and rebel fighters.