Prophecy News Watch - March 7, 2025
Around the World
Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Moscow says future talks between Russia and the United States will include discussions on Iran's nuclear program amid concerns the Islamic Republic will soon have atomic weapons.
Trump Walks Back Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Another Month
Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump's decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week.
China Claims It’s Ready for War with U.S.
Beijing warned Thursday it will not yield “to bullying” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the United States is “prepared” to go to war with China following alarming threats from the Communist-run nation.
Russian Attack Kills Several In Ukrainian President’s Home City Ahead Of EU Summit
A Russian missile struck a hotel in the home city of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing several people and injuring dozens, just hours before he was to attend a European Union summit.
Macron Prepares France For War While Hungary’s Orbán Urges Peace
French President Emmanuel Macron told his nation that France and Europe should prepare for war as Russian aggression “knows no borders.” In televised remarks, Macron said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Administration Engages in Direct Negotiations with Hamas to Secure Release of Hostages
President Donald Trump defends his administration's direct negotiations with Hamas, stating, 'We are helping Israel in those discussions because we're talking about Israeli hostages.' However, Israel opposes these negotiations, according to an official familiar with the matter, according to The Times of Israel.
US and Israel Hold Joint Advanced Aerial Drills as Warning to Iran
The US Air Force and the Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise on Tuesday "aimed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation" between the two allies, which likely served as a message to Iran amid speculation about a potential joint strike on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.
Inside the United States
Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance.
Trump Says Most Goods From Mexico Will Be Exempt From Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump Administration Suspends Deportations Using Military Aircraft Due to High Costs
The Trump administration has suspended transporting illegal migrants using military aircraft to Guantanamo Bay or other nations, citing high costs and inefficiencies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Christian News
Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise
A Catholic priest has been killed in Nigeria’s northwest by suspected Islamic criminals, also known as “bandits”, Christians confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Insights
Historic First: Scientists Turn Light Into Supersolid
In a first in the history of physics, scientists have turned light into a supersolid.
Poll: US support for Israel hits record low, backing for Palestinians at all-time high
Support for Israel is at a 25-year low, according to a new poll released by Gallup, which also shows backing for the Palestinians at a record high.
US sanctions Houthis, exposes ties to Moscow
The US Treasury Department imposed a fresh round of economic sanctions Wednesday on key Houthi officials, exposing an extensive network of weapons deals, financial transfers, and human trafficking operations between the Yemen-based terrorist organization and Russia. Documents released alongside the sanctions detail how Houthi leaders made multiple trips to Moscow, coordinated attacks to avoid Russian vessels, and established a mercenary pipeline sending Yemeni citizens to fight in Ukraine in exchange for cash and military support.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to end funding for hospitals providing youth gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Baltimore on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that pulled funding for hospitals and healthcare providers that do not stop providing gender-affirming treatments to people under the age of 19.
God Was Exalted’: 4,500 Students Seek Jesus at Purdue University, Thousands Saved
Thousands of college students are giving Jesus their "Yes" once again after making decisions to accept Christ as their Savior, a college campus ministry reports.
WH: Reuters’ Report on US Revoking Legal Status for 240,000 Ukrainians ‘Fake News’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says a Reuters report published Thursday that the Trump administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia is "fake news."
Largest Trade Organization Under Fire For Allegedly Muzzling Conservative Christians
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing legal pushback for allegedly censoring conservative Christian real estate agents for their personal beliefs.
Russia, US To Talk About Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Moscow says future talks between Russia and the United States will include discussions on Iran's nuclear program amid concerns the Islamic Republic will soon have atomic weapons.
Trump Walks Back Tariffs on Mexico, Canada for Another Month
Stocks sunk Thursday afternoon despite President Donald Trump's decision to grant major exceptions to the 25% tariffs he put on Mexico and Canada earlier this week.
China Claims It’s Ready for War with U.S.
Beijing warned Thursday it will not yield “to bullying” after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the United States is “prepared” to go to war with China following alarming threats from the Communist-run nation.
Russian Attack Kills Several In Ukrainian President’s Home City Ahead Of EU Summit
A Russian missile struck a hotel in the home city of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing several people and injuring dozens, just hours before he was to attend a European Union summit.
Macron Prepares France For War While Hungary’s Orbán Urges Peace
French President Emmanuel Macron told his nation that France and Europe should prepare for war as Russian aggression “knows no borders.” In televised remarks, Macron said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Administration Engages in Direct Negotiations with Hamas to Secure Release of Hostages
President Donald Trump defends his administration's direct negotiations with Hamas, stating, 'We are helping Israel in those discussions because we're talking about Israeli hostages.' However, Israel opposes these negotiations, according to an official familiar with the matter, according to The Times of Israel.
US and Israel Hold Joint Advanced Aerial Drills as Warning to Iran
The US Air Force and the Israeli Air Force held a joint exercise on Tuesday "aimed to strengthen and maintain the long-standing cooperation" between the two allies, which likely served as a message to Iran amid speculation about a potential joint strike on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.
Inside the United States
Judge blocks freeze on federal funding
A federal judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration from freezing up to $3 trillion in funding for federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance.
Trump Says Most Goods From Mexico Will Be Exempt From Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that goods from Mexico will temporarily be exempt from U.S. tariffs, but the president continued to press Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump Administration Suspends Deportations Using Military Aircraft Due to High Costs
The Trump administration has suspended transporting illegal migrants using military aircraft to Guantanamo Bay or other nations, citing high costs and inefficiencies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Christian News
Catholic Priest Killed In Nigeria As Death Toll Of Christians Rise
A Catholic priest has been killed in Nigeria’s northwest by suspected Islamic criminals, also known as “bandits”, Christians confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Insights
Historic First: Scientists Turn Light Into Supersolid
In a first in the history of physics, scientists have turned light into a supersolid.
Poll: US support for Israel hits record low, backing for Palestinians at all-time high
Support for Israel is at a 25-year low, according to a new poll released by Gallup, which also shows backing for the Palestinians at a record high.
US sanctions Houthis, exposes ties to Moscow
The US Treasury Department imposed a fresh round of economic sanctions Wednesday on key Houthi officials, exposing an extensive network of weapons deals, financial transfers, and human trafficking operations between the Yemen-based terrorist organization and Russia. Documents released alongside the sanctions detail how Houthi leaders made multiple trips to Moscow, coordinated attacks to avoid Russian vessels, and established a mercenary pipeline sending Yemeni citizens to fight in Ukraine in exchange for cash and military support.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to end funding for hospitals providing youth gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Baltimore on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order that pulled funding for hospitals and healthcare providers that do not stop providing gender-affirming treatments to people under the age of 19.
God Was Exalted’: 4,500 Students Seek Jesus at Purdue University, Thousands Saved
Thousands of college students are giving Jesus their "Yes" once again after making decisions to accept Christ as their Savior, a college campus ministry reports.
WH: Reuters’ Report on US Revoking Legal Status for 240,000 Ukrainians ‘Fake News’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says a Reuters report published Thursday that the Trump administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia is "fake news."
Largest Trade Organization Under Fire For Allegedly Muzzling Conservative Christians
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing legal pushback for allegedly censoring conservative Christian real estate agents for their personal beliefs.