Prophecy News Watch - May 2, 2025
Around the World
U.S. Warns Iran Over Houthi Support as Nuclear Talks Stall
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday delivered a stern warning to Iran over its ongoing support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, amid rising tensions in the region and the collapse of planned nuclear negotiations.
Putin Admits Ukrainian Forces Still Fighting In Russia (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin admitted Wednesday that Ukrainian soldiers were still fighting in Kursk, just days after Moscow claimed it “regained full control” over that Russian region.
Ukraine’s President Urges Help After Russia Hits Black Sea Port
Ukraine’s president has urged the world to pressure Russia to stop continuing attacks on his war-torn nation after authorities said at least two people were killed and 15 injured in a Russian drone strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa.
U.S. Sanctions Hit Iranian Oil Smuggling Network Ahead of Renewed Nuclear Talks
The United States imposed a sweeping set of sanctions Wednesday targeting an international network of companies and vessels accused of facilitating the illicit trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The move, announced just days ahead of renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, marks the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.
Russia, North Korea Intensifying Ties With Bridge Despite North Korean Deaths
Russia and North Korea have begun constructing a road bridge to strengthen their “strategic partnership” despite reports that hundreds of North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Warns of Decisive Blow Against Hamas as Israel Honors Fallen and Outstanding Soldiers
As Israel marked its 77th Independence Day amid war and grief, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir issued a stern warning to Hamas and emphasized the military’s readiness to escalate operations in Gaza if hostages are not released.
Netanyahu Sparks Uproar After Calling ‘Victory’ the Superior Goal Over Hostage Return
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignited a firestorm of criticism during Israel’s Independence Day celebrations after declaring that winning the war against Hamas is a “superior objective” to retrieving the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
DOJ Cracks Down on Chinese Money Laundering Tied to Mexican Drug Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Justice continues to crack down on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican drug trafficking in the U.S.
U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.3% in First Quarter; Trump Blames Biden ‘Overhang’
The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first decline in three years, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Commerce Department.
ICE: Over 65,000 Illegal Immigrants Removed in Trump’s First 100 Days
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it has removed more than 65,000 illegal immigrants from the United States during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The agency reported a total of 66,463 arrests, with 65,682 individuals removed from the country between January 20 and April 29.
Christian News
Afghan Christians Face US Deportation Despite Death Threats
At least nearly two dozen Christian refugees from Afghanistan have been ordered to leave the United States despite facing death in their home country for their faith in Christ, their church and other groups say.
Worthy Insights
U.S. backs Israel’s ban on UNRWA operations in Gaza at ICJ hearing
The United States on Wednesday backed an Israeli ban that prevents the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in the Gaza Strip.
Study: Rate Of Serious Or Life-Threatening Complications After Abortion Pill Is 22 Times Higher Than FDA Claims
Abortion advocates, their allies in the corporate media, and even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration insist the pill responsible for more than half of the nation’s abortions is “safe and effective.” A new, wide-ranging analysis of insurance claims regarding the abortion drug regimen, however, found that the rate of life-threatening complications due to mifepristone is at least 22 times higher than what the FDA and Danco Laboratories, manufacturer of mifepristone pill Mifeprex, suggest.
China Erupts: Furious Workers Riot As Factories Collapse Under Trump’s Tariffs
Workers throughout China are flooding the streets in revolt as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs slam the fragile Chinese export economy.
U.S. Warns Iran Over Houthi Support as Nuclear Talks Stall
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday delivered a stern warning to Iran over its ongoing support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, amid rising tensions in the region and the collapse of planned nuclear negotiations.
Putin Admits Ukrainian Forces Still Fighting In Russia (Worthy News In-Depth)
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin admitted Wednesday that Ukrainian soldiers were still fighting in Kursk, just days after Moscow claimed it “regained full control” over that Russian region.
Ukraine’s President Urges Help After Russia Hits Black Sea Port
Ukraine’s president has urged the world to pressure Russia to stop continuing attacks on his war-torn nation after authorities said at least two people were killed and 15 injured in a Russian drone strike on the Black Sea port city of Odesa.
U.S. Sanctions Hit Iranian Oil Smuggling Network Ahead of Renewed Nuclear Talks
The United States imposed a sweeping set of sanctions Wednesday targeting an international network of companies and vessels accused of facilitating the illicit trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The move, announced just days ahead of renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, marks the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.
Russia, North Korea Intensifying Ties With Bridge Despite North Korean Deaths
Russia and North Korea have begun constructing a road bridge to strengthen their “strategic partnership” despite reports that hundreds of North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Warns of Decisive Blow Against Hamas as Israel Honors Fallen and Outstanding Soldiers
As Israel marked its 77th Independence Day amid war and grief, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir issued a stern warning to Hamas and emphasized the military’s readiness to escalate operations in Gaza if hostages are not released.
Netanyahu Sparks Uproar After Calling ‘Victory’ the Superior Goal Over Hostage Return
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignited a firestorm of criticism during Israel’s Independence Day celebrations after declaring that winning the war against Hamas is a “superior objective” to retrieving the remaining hostages held in Gaza.
Inside the United States
DOJ Cracks Down on Chinese Money Laundering Tied to Mexican Drug Trafficking
The U.S. Department of Justice continues to crack down on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican drug trafficking in the U.S.
U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.3% in First Quarter; Trump Blames Biden ‘Overhang’
The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first decline in three years, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Commerce Department.
ICE: Over 65,000 Illegal Immigrants Removed in Trump’s First 100 Days
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it has removed more than 65,000 illegal immigrants from the United States during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The agency reported a total of 66,463 arrests, with 65,682 individuals removed from the country between January 20 and April 29.
Christian News
Afghan Christians Face US Deportation Despite Death Threats
At least nearly two dozen Christian refugees from Afghanistan have been ordered to leave the United States despite facing death in their home country for their faith in Christ, their church and other groups say.
Worthy Insights
U.S. backs Israel’s ban on UNRWA operations in Gaza at ICJ hearing
The United States on Wednesday backed an Israeli ban that prevents the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in the Gaza Strip.
Study: Rate Of Serious Or Life-Threatening Complications After Abortion Pill Is 22 Times Higher Than FDA Claims
Abortion advocates, their allies in the corporate media, and even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration insist the pill responsible for more than half of the nation’s abortions is “safe and effective.” A new, wide-ranging analysis of insurance claims regarding the abortion drug regimen, however, found that the rate of life-threatening complications due to mifepristone is at least 22 times higher than what the FDA and Danco Laboratories, manufacturer of mifepristone pill Mifeprex, suggest.
China Erupts: Furious Workers Riot As Factories Collapse Under Trump’s Tariffs
Workers throughout China are flooding the streets in revolt as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs slam the fragile Chinese export economy.