Prophecy News Watch - May 21, 2025
Around the World
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday formally adopted a historic Pandemic Agreement aimed at improving global readiness and response to future pandemics, following the devastating COVID-19 outbreak that claimed thousands of lives between 2020 and 2022.
Damascus Faces Severe Water Crisis as Historic Spring Runs Dry
A historic water spring that has supplied Damascus for thousands of years is now reduced to a trickle, following the driest winter Syria has seen in decades, raising alarms over worsening water shortages across the capital.
Rubio: ‘There Is No Military Solution’ to Crisis in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress on Tuesday that there is no military solution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Britain, EU With New Sanctions On Russia After ‘Failed’ Trump Call With Putin (Worthy News Radio) (Update)
The European Union and Britain have introduced new sanctions against Russia without waiting for the United States to join them, after the U.S. and Russian presidents talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war were inconclusive.
China Unveils Drone ‘Mothership’ Amid Growing Taiwan War Fears
China’s state broadcaster has announced the impending test flight of the Jiu Tian drone “mothership,” a massive UAV platform touted as a breakthrough in drone warfare. However, Western observers and defense analysts have dismissed the reveal as “propaganda,” warning of the platform’s limited survivability in modern combat environments.
EU and UK Announce Fresh Sanctions on Russia Amid Escalating War Efforts
The European Union on Tuesday formally adopted its 17th round of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 vessels in Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet" used to circumvent restrictions on oil sales. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the measures during a meeting of foreign and defense ministers in Brussels, calling the vessels "dilapidated, uninsured, with unclear ownership."
Scores Of Corpses Found In Libya After Clashes
Scores of unidentified corpses have been discovered in a hospital in Libya’s capital after the fiercest clashes Tripoli had seen in years between two armed groups.
France To Set Up Controversial Prison
France plans to move Islamic militants and drug traffickers to a maximum-security prison it is building near a former penal colony in French Guiana despite an outcry among local people and officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Envoy Rejects ‘Fake News’ Report, Says Hostage Deal ‘Closer Than Ever’
U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler dismissed a Washington Post report claiming President Donald Trump threatened to abandon Israel unless the Gaza war ended, calling it "fake news."
Britain, France, Canada Threaten Sanctions Against Israel
Britain, France and Canada threatened sanctions against Israel on Monday if it does not stop its renewed military offensive against Hamas and lift aid restrictions in Gaza, saying the war is disproportionate.
Inside the United States
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield to Defend U.S. from Global Threats
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the official launch of the "Golden Dome," a next-generation missile defense initiative designed to protect the United States from advanced threats, including hypersonic and space-launched weapons.
Speaker Johnson ‘Very Confident’ on Passage of GOP Budget Bill
Despite ongoing challenges to the Republican budget reconciliation bill, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism Tuesday that the multi-trillion dollar legislation will pass the chamber this week.
Christian News
Concerns Mount Over China’s Detained Bible Teachers And Bible Sellers
Concerns remained Tuesday about detained Christians in China after police raided a Bible study group for children, while elsewhere, unregistered church members selling Bibles received long prison terms and fines, Worthy News established.
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday formally adopted a historic Pandemic Agreement aimed at improving global readiness and response to future pandemics, following the devastating COVID-19 outbreak that claimed thousands of lives between 2020 and 2022.
Damascus Faces Severe Water Crisis as Historic Spring Runs Dry
A historic water spring that has supplied Damascus for thousands of years is now reduced to a trickle, following the driest winter Syria has seen in decades, raising alarms over worsening water shortages across the capital.
Rubio: ‘There Is No Military Solution’ to Crisis in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress on Tuesday that there is no military solution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Britain, EU With New Sanctions On Russia After ‘Failed’ Trump Call With Putin (Worthy News Radio) (Update)
The European Union and Britain have introduced new sanctions against Russia without waiting for the United States to join them, after the U.S. and Russian presidents talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war were inconclusive.
China Unveils Drone ‘Mothership’ Amid Growing Taiwan War Fears
China’s state broadcaster has announced the impending test flight of the Jiu Tian drone “mothership,” a massive UAV platform touted as a breakthrough in drone warfare. However, Western observers and defense analysts have dismissed the reveal as “propaganda,” warning of the platform’s limited survivability in modern combat environments.
EU and UK Announce Fresh Sanctions on Russia Amid Escalating War Efforts
The European Union on Tuesday formally adopted its 17th round of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 vessels in Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet" used to circumvent restrictions on oil sales. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the measures during a meeting of foreign and defense ministers in Brussels, calling the vessels "dilapidated, uninsured, with unclear ownership."
Scores Of Corpses Found In Libya After Clashes
Scores of unidentified corpses have been discovered in a hospital in Libya’s capital after the fiercest clashes Tripoli had seen in years between two armed groups.
France To Set Up Controversial Prison
France plans to move Islamic militants and drug traffickers to a maximum-security prison it is building near a former penal colony in French Guiana despite an outcry among local people and officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Envoy Rejects ‘Fake News’ Report, Says Hostage Deal ‘Closer Than Ever’
U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Response Adam Boehler dismissed a Washington Post report claiming President Donald Trump threatened to abandon Israel unless the Gaza war ended, calling it "fake news."
Britain, France, Canada Threaten Sanctions Against Israel
Britain, France and Canada threatened sanctions against Israel on Monday if it does not stop its renewed military offensive against Hamas and lift aid restrictions in Gaza, saying the war is disproportionate.
Inside the United States
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield to Defend U.S. from Global Threats
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the official launch of the "Golden Dome," a next-generation missile defense initiative designed to protect the United States from advanced threats, including hypersonic and space-launched weapons.
Speaker Johnson ‘Very Confident’ on Passage of GOP Budget Bill
Despite ongoing challenges to the Republican budget reconciliation bill, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism Tuesday that the multi-trillion dollar legislation will pass the chamber this week.
Christian News
Concerns Mount Over China’s Detained Bible Teachers And Bible Sellers
Concerns remained Tuesday about detained Christians in China after police raided a Bible study group for children, while elsewhere, unregistered church members selling Bibles received long prison terms and fines, Worthy News established.