Prophecy News Watch - May 19, 2025
Around the World
US Sets ‘Red Line’ on Iran Enrichment as Nuclear Talks Intensify
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Sunday that the Trump administration's nuclear talks with Iran hinge on a single non-negotiable condition: Tehran must abandon all uranium enrichment.
Minibus Attack Killing 9 In Ukraine Overshadows Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities announced Saturday that nine people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a minibus that Kyiv said was evacuating civilians. The latest attack overshadowed talks in Turkey on ending the more than three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Political Earthquakes Marks Europe’s Vote In Romania, Poland and Portugal
Political earthquakes marked Europe’s “Super Sunday” of elections in Romania, Poland and Portugal, with a pro-Russian candidate being beaten in the Romanian presidential vote.
Dutch Town Bans Pro-Palestinian Protest, But 100,000 Gather In The Hague
The mayor of the Dutch coastal town of Katwijk banned a pro-Palestinian protest late Sunday following days of unrest when Christians were threatened for expressing support for Israel.
US Ambassador Resigned Over Trump Policies Toward Ukraine
A former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine has revealed that she resigned last month because President Donald J. Trump had pressured “victim Ukraine” rather than “aggressor Russia” to end their war.
Super Sunday Elections In Europe With Pro-Russia Candidate Leading In Romania
Europe's "Super Sunday" of elections was underway with a pro-Russia nationalist victory a real possibility in Romania on the same day voting was underway in Poland and Portugal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches Major Ground Offensive in Gaza as Hostage Talks Continue, Hamas Commanders Reportedly Killed
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday the launch of a new, large-scale ground offensive throughout the Gaza Strip as part of "Operation Gideon's Chariots," marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing war against Hamas.
Netanyahu Authorizes Controversial Resumption of Gaza Aid Amid Internal Backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the immediate resumption of limited humanitarian aid into Gaza on Sunday evening, defying much of his right-wing base and bypassing a cabinet vote amid escalating U.S. pressure to ease the blockade.
Right-Wing Fury Erupts Over Gaza Aid: ‘Oxygen for Hamas’
The political fallout from Netanyahu’s Gaza aid decision was swift and scathing, especially among his right-wing allies.
Trump Administration Pressure Key to Israel’s Gaza Aid Shift
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged on Friday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was untenable. "We're looking at Gaza. And we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving," he said while in the UAE.
Israel’s Hamas Massacre Survivor 2nd In Eurovision Song Contest
A survivor of the Hamas massacre in Israel has defied the odds by racing to the top in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Inside the United States
Moody’s Knocks Down U.S. Credit Rating Over Continuous Deficits
Moody's knocked down the U.S. credit rating to AA1 on Friday, projecting Congress won't be able to reduce the nation's growing debt.
Ex-President Biden Diagnosed With ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden faced a major crisis Sunday after he was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, prompting expressions of concern from his predecessor and successor Donald J. Trump.
Mexican Navy Ship Crash Kills 2, Injures Dozens
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Sunday that two crew members on the Mexican Navy sailing ship Cuauhtémoc were killed when the vessel drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Feds Investigating Whether Comey Post Was Threat on Trump
Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Muslims Dump Killed Christian’s Body At Pakistan Hospital
The body of a murdered Christian man was dumped at a hospital in Pakistan’s Punjab province amid ongoing killings of Christians in the region by Muslim extremists, investigators said Friday.
Concerns Over Wife Of Jailed Pastor In Iran
There was concern Friday about the detained wife of Pastor Joseph Shahbazian, who was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for his Christian work in Iran.
Belarus Bans Christian Group In Broader Crackdown
Authorities in autocratically-ruled Belarus have banned an organization that united leaders of several denominations to highlight reported persecution of devoted Christians in the country, sources confirmed Friday.
US Sets ‘Red Line’ on Iran Enrichment as Nuclear Talks Intensify
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Sunday that the Trump administration's nuclear talks with Iran hinge on a single non-negotiable condition: Tehran must abandon all uranium enrichment.
Minibus Attack Killing 9 In Ukraine Overshadows Peace Talks (Worthy News Radio)
Ukrainian authorities announced Saturday that nine people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a minibus that Kyiv said was evacuating civilians. The latest attack overshadowed talks in Turkey on ending the more than three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Political Earthquakes Marks Europe’s Vote In Romania, Poland and Portugal
Political earthquakes marked Europe’s “Super Sunday” of elections in Romania, Poland and Portugal, with a pro-Russian candidate being beaten in the Romanian presidential vote.
Dutch Town Bans Pro-Palestinian Protest, But 100,000 Gather In The Hague
The mayor of the Dutch coastal town of Katwijk banned a pro-Palestinian protest late Sunday following days of unrest when Christians were threatened for expressing support for Israel.
US Ambassador Resigned Over Trump Policies Toward Ukraine
A former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine has revealed that she resigned last month because President Donald J. Trump had pressured “victim Ukraine” rather than “aggressor Russia” to end their war.
Super Sunday Elections In Europe With Pro-Russia Candidate Leading In Romania
Europe's "Super Sunday" of elections was underway with a pro-Russia nationalist victory a real possibility in Romania on the same day voting was underway in Poland and Portugal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Launches Major Ground Offensive in Gaza as Hostage Talks Continue, Hamas Commanders Reportedly Killed
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Sunday the launch of a new, large-scale ground offensive throughout the Gaza Strip as part of "Operation Gideon's Chariots," marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing war against Hamas.
Netanyahu Authorizes Controversial Resumption of Gaza Aid Amid Internal Backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the immediate resumption of limited humanitarian aid into Gaza on Sunday evening, defying much of his right-wing base and bypassing a cabinet vote amid escalating U.S. pressure to ease the blockade.
Right-Wing Fury Erupts Over Gaza Aid: ‘Oxygen for Hamas’
The political fallout from Netanyahu’s Gaza aid decision was swift and scathing, especially among his right-wing allies.
Trump Administration Pressure Key to Israel’s Gaza Aid Shift
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged on Friday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was untenable. "We're looking at Gaza. And we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving," he said while in the UAE.
Israel’s Hamas Massacre Survivor 2nd In Eurovision Song Contest
A survivor of the Hamas massacre in Israel has defied the odds by racing to the top in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Inside the United States
Moody’s Knocks Down U.S. Credit Rating Over Continuous Deficits
Moody's knocked down the U.S. credit rating to AA1 on Friday, projecting Congress won't be able to reduce the nation's growing debt.
Ex-President Biden Diagnosed With ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. President Joe Biden faced a major crisis Sunday after he was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer, prompting expressions of concern from his predecessor and successor Donald J. Trump.
Mexican Navy Ship Crash Kills 2, Injures Dozens
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Sunday that two crew members on the Mexican Navy sailing ship Cuauhtémoc were killed when the vessel drifted directly into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
Feds Investigating Whether Comey Post Was Threat on Trump
Federal authorities are investigating whether a message posted on social media by former FBI Director James Comey was meant to be a threat against President Donald Trump.
Christian News
Muslims Dump Killed Christian’s Body At Pakistan Hospital
The body of a murdered Christian man was dumped at a hospital in Pakistan’s Punjab province amid ongoing killings of Christians in the region by Muslim extremists, investigators said Friday.
Concerns Over Wife Of Jailed Pastor In Iran
There was concern Friday about the detained wife of Pastor Joseph Shahbazian, who was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for his Christian work in Iran.
Belarus Bans Christian Group In Broader Crackdown
Authorities in autocratically-ruled Belarus have banned an organization that united leaders of several denominations to highlight reported persecution of devoted Christians in the country, sources confirmed Friday.