Prophecy News Watch - May 30, 2025
Around the World
Putin’s Intentions on Ukraine War Will Be Clear ‘Within Two Weeks’
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the world will soon learn whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting that a breakthrough or major shift could occur in the next two weeks.
French Ex-Surgeon Jailed For Raping Hundreds, Mainly Children
A French former surgeon who admitted to sexually abusing at least 299 patients, mostly minors, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the biggest child abuse trial in France’s history.
Shares Rise After Court Halts Trump Tariffs
Asian shares and Wall Street futures jumped in Asia on Thursday after a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald J. Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs from going into effect, sending the dollar up on safe-haven currencies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Witkoff Proposes New Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal; Hamas Pushes Back, Netanyahu Considers
U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented a revised proposal aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, sources told The Jerusalem Post. The proposal includes the release of 28 hostages—10 alive and 18 deceased—over two rounds, alongside a 60-day ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF troops from recently captured areas in the Strip.
Israel Approves 22 New Settlements in Historic Expansion of Judea and Samaria
In a landmark decision Wednesday, Israel's Security Cabinet approved the construction of 22 new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, including the revival of Homesh and Sa-Nur, two settlements dismantled during the 2005 Gaza Disengagement.
Ancient Beauty Unearthed: 1,600-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Now on Display Near Gaza Border
A stunning Byzantine-era mosaic, hidden beneath the sands of southern Israel for more than three decades, has been unveiled to the public in a newly created archaeological exhibit near the Gaza border.
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Migrant Parole Programs
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from halting Biden-era humanitarian parole programs that have allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Latin America to enter and remain in the United States.
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, Citing Constitutional Overreach
In a major blow to former President Donald Trump's trade agenda, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and dozens of other nations under what he dubbed "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Life, Halts Abortions Again—A Victory for the Unborn
In a major victory for pro-life advocates and the rule of law, the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated two lower court rulings that had briefly allowed abortions to resume in the state. The decision reactivates long-standing health and safety regulations for abortion facilities and halts Planned Parenthood's abortion services—effectively saving lives and reaffirming Missouri’s role as a national leader in defending the unborn.
Christian News
Eric Nelson Now President Of Athletes In Action To Help Spread Gospel
Prominent former U.S. basketball coach and athletic director Eric Nelson has been appointed president of the Christian group Athletes in Action.
US Christian Hunter Phil Robertson ‘With Lord At 79’; Americans Celebrate His Life
Family members and politicians celebrated the life of the late Phil Robertson, a devoted Christian whose family-run hunting products business, Duck Commander, was the focus of the TV series Duck Dynasty.
Worthy Insights
‘600 Days That We Fight for Our Lives’: Israel Marks a Milestone of Pain and Prayer
Six hundred days after his son Itay was abducted by Hamas, Ruby Chen delivered an emotional message at the Knesset during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, speaking not as a political figure but as a grieving father.
Explosive new intelligence report reveals Iran’s nuclear weapons program still active
A new intelligence report claims Iran is continuing with its active nuclear weapons program, which it says can be used to launch missiles over long distances.
Putin’s Intentions on Ukraine War Will Be Clear ‘Within Two Weeks’
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the world will soon learn whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting that a breakthrough or major shift could occur in the next two weeks.
French Ex-Surgeon Jailed For Raping Hundreds, Mainly Children
A French former surgeon who admitted to sexually abusing at least 299 patients, mostly minors, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the biggest child abuse trial in France’s history.
Shares Rise After Court Halts Trump Tariffs
Asian shares and Wall Street futures jumped in Asia on Thursday after a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald J. Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs from going into effect, sending the dollar up on safe-haven currencies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Witkoff Proposes New Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal; Hamas Pushes Back, Netanyahu Considers
U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff has presented a revised proposal aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, sources told The Jerusalem Post. The proposal includes the release of 28 hostages—10 alive and 18 deceased—over two rounds, alongside a 60-day ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF troops from recently captured areas in the Strip.
Israel Approves 22 New Settlements in Historic Expansion of Judea and Samaria
In a landmark decision Wednesday, Israel's Security Cabinet approved the construction of 22 new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, including the revival of Homesh and Sa-Nur, two settlements dismantled during the 2005 Gaza Disengagement.
Ancient Beauty Unearthed: 1,600-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Now on Display Near Gaza Border
A stunning Byzantine-era mosaic, hidden beneath the sands of southern Israel for more than three decades, has been unveiled to the public in a newly created archaeological exhibit near the Gaza border.
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Migrant Parole Programs
A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from halting Biden-era humanitarian parole programs that have allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Latin America to enter and remain in the United States.
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, Citing Constitutional Overreach
In a major blow to former President Donald Trump's trade agenda, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and dozens of other nations under what he dubbed "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Life, Halts Abortions Again—A Victory for the Unborn
In a major victory for pro-life advocates and the rule of law, the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated two lower court rulings that had briefly allowed abortions to resume in the state. The decision reactivates long-standing health and safety regulations for abortion facilities and halts Planned Parenthood's abortion services—effectively saving lives and reaffirming Missouri’s role as a national leader in defending the unborn.
Christian News
Eric Nelson Now President Of Athletes In Action To Help Spread Gospel
Prominent former U.S. basketball coach and athletic director Eric Nelson has been appointed president of the Christian group Athletes in Action.
US Christian Hunter Phil Robertson ‘With Lord At 79’; Americans Celebrate His Life
Family members and politicians celebrated the life of the late Phil Robertson, a devoted Christian whose family-run hunting products business, Duck Commander, was the focus of the TV series Duck Dynasty.
Worthy Insights
‘600 Days That We Fight for Our Lives’: Israel Marks a Milestone of Pain and Prayer
Six hundred days after his son Itay was abducted by Hamas, Ruby Chen delivered an emotional message at the Knesset during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, speaking not as a political figure but as a grieving father.
Explosive new intelligence report reveals Iran’s nuclear weapons program still active
A new intelligence report claims Iran is continuing with its active nuclear weapons program, which it says can be used to launch missiles over long distances.