Prophecy News Watch - May 18, 2026
Around the World
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Barrage On Russia, Killing At Least Four
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages of the war against Russia overnight, killing at least four people — including three near Moscow — and wounding more than a dozen others, officials said Sunday.
US, Nigeria Say Senior Islamic State Leader Killed In Joint Operation
Nigeria and the United States confirmed Saturday that they had killed a senior Islamic State group leader during what officials described as a major joint counterterrorism operation in northeastern Nigeria.
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision; Israel Finishes Second Amid Boycotts
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time Saturday, while Israel finished second in a final overshadowed by boycotts and protests over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza.
Italy Car-Ramming Attack Injures Eight Amid Europe’s Migration Debate
Italian authorities say a man deliberately drove a car into a crowd late Saturday in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring at least eight people — four of them seriously — in the latest violent vehicle attack in a series of similar incidents across Europe.
Trump-Xi Summit Signals New Global Power Shift Amid Taiwan, Iran Tensions (Worthy News In-Depth)
The world awoke Friday to a new geopolitical reality after U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded high-stakes talks in Beijing that highlighted China’s emergence as a near-equal superpower to the United States amid tensions over Taiwan, Iran, trade, technology, and military rivalry.
12th Victim Found After Migrant Boat Sinks As Indonesia Hit By Earthquake
Malaysian authorities confirmed Friday that at least 12 people were killed after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank off the country’s western coast, while neighboring Indonesia was struck by a strong earthquake.
Latvia Government Collapses After Drone Crisis Near Russian Border
Latvia’s government collapsed Thursday after Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigned amid a political crisis triggered by Ukrainian drones crashing inside Latvian territory near the Russian border.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Announces 45-Day Extension of Lebanon Ceasefire as Hezbollah Fighting Continues Along Israel’s Northern Border
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days as the United States pushes forward with a broader diplomatic framework aimed at securing the volatile northern border and preventing renewed conflict with Hezbollah.
Inside the United States
Federal Court Blocks Texas Border Security Law, Abbott To Appeal
After the Fifth Circuit last month allowed Texas’ border security law, SB 4, to go into effect, another federal court has now blocked four of its provisions.
Rubio Says He Would Back JD Vance in 2028, Keeps Focus on State Department Role
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would be “the first person” to support Vice President JD Vance if Vance seeks the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, even as early polling continues to place both men among the leading names in the GOP’s post-Trump future.
Christian News
Trump Joins ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Rally Amid Debate Over Faith In Public Life
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was due to join a major prayer gathering in Washington D.C. on Sunday dubbed “Rededicate 250,” part of nationwide events marking America’s 250th anniversary despite criticism over faith and religion’s role in public life.
Pakistan Islamist Group Accused Of “Blasphemy Business” Targeting Christians (Worthy News Investigation)
Pakistan’s hardline Islamist party and movement, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), has been accused of involvement in a massive “blasphemy business” scheme targeting Christians and other Pakistanis charged under the country’s controversial blasphemy laws, despite being banned by the government.
Christian Laborer’s Death In Pakistan Sparks Poisoning Probe Calls Amid Blasphemy Tensions (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians and rights campaigners in Pakistan have demanded “a transparent investigation” into the death of a Christian brick kiln worker allegedly poisoned by a Muslim resident in the country’s east, while another Christian laborer was killed in a separate case.
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Barrage On Russia, Killing At Least Four
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages of the war against Russia overnight, killing at least four people — including three near Moscow — and wounding more than a dozen others, officials said Sunday.
US, Nigeria Say Senior Islamic State Leader Killed In Joint Operation
Nigeria and the United States confirmed Saturday that they had killed a senior Islamic State group leader during what officials described as a major joint counterterrorism operation in northeastern Nigeria.
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision; Israel Finishes Second Amid Boycotts
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time Saturday, while Israel finished second in a final overshadowed by boycotts and protests over Israel’s participation amid the war in Gaza.
Italy Car-Ramming Attack Injures Eight Amid Europe’s Migration Debate
Italian authorities say a man deliberately drove a car into a crowd late Saturday in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring at least eight people — four of them seriously — in the latest violent vehicle attack in a series of similar incidents across Europe.
Trump-Xi Summit Signals New Global Power Shift Amid Taiwan, Iran Tensions (Worthy News In-Depth)
The world awoke Friday to a new geopolitical reality after U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded high-stakes talks in Beijing that highlighted China’s emergence as a near-equal superpower to the United States amid tensions over Taiwan, Iran, trade, technology, and military rivalry.
12th Victim Found After Migrant Boat Sinks As Indonesia Hit By Earthquake
Malaysian authorities confirmed Friday that at least 12 people were killed after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank off the country’s western coast, while neighboring Indonesia was struck by a strong earthquake.
Latvia Government Collapses After Drone Crisis Near Russian Border
Latvia’s government collapsed Thursday after Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigned amid a political crisis triggered by Ukrainian drones crashing inside Latvian territory near the Russian border.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Announces 45-Day Extension of Lebanon Ceasefire as Hezbollah Fighting Continues Along Israel’s Northern Border
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days as the United States pushes forward with a broader diplomatic framework aimed at securing the volatile northern border and preventing renewed conflict with Hezbollah.
Inside the United States
Federal Court Blocks Texas Border Security Law, Abbott To Appeal
After the Fifth Circuit last month allowed Texas’ border security law, SB 4, to go into effect, another federal court has now blocked four of its provisions.
Rubio Says He Would Back JD Vance in 2028, Keeps Focus on State Department Role
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would be “the first person” to support Vice President JD Vance if Vance seeks the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, even as early polling continues to place both men among the leading names in the GOP’s post-Trump future.
Christian News
Trump Joins ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Rally Amid Debate Over Faith In Public Life
U.S. President Donald J. Trump was due to join a major prayer gathering in Washington D.C. on Sunday dubbed “Rededicate 250,” part of nationwide events marking America’s 250th anniversary despite criticism over faith and religion’s role in public life.
Pakistan Islamist Group Accused Of “Blasphemy Business” Targeting Christians (Worthy News Investigation)
Pakistan’s hardline Islamist party and movement, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), has been accused of involvement in a massive “blasphemy business” scheme targeting Christians and other Pakistanis charged under the country’s controversial blasphemy laws, despite being banned by the government.
Christian Laborer’s Death In Pakistan Sparks Poisoning Probe Calls Amid Blasphemy Tensions (Worthy News Investigation)
Christians and rights campaigners in Pakistan have demanded “a transparent investigation” into the death of a Christian brick kiln worker allegedly poisoned by a Muslim resident in the country’s east, while another Christian laborer was killed in a separate case.