Prophecy News Watch - October 1, 2025
Around the World
Czech Elections Could Strengthen Orbán-Linked Populist Bloc In Europe
Surveys suggest that the Czech Republic may soon join Hungary and Slovakia in forming a bloc of Central and Eastern European nations challenging Brussels as voters head to the polls October 3–4 in a crucial parliamentary election.
Strong Earthquake Jolts Central Philippines, Damages Church, Cuts Power (Video)
Witnesses told Worthy News that a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.7 shook the central Philippines late Tuesday, sending people fleeing into the streets, damaging a historic stone church, a mall, and knocking out power in some areas.
Trump–Orbán Tensions Rise As Bulgaria Backs EU Plan To Phase Out Russian Gas
The bromance between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appeared strained on Monday: Bulgaria announced it plans to end Russian natural gas exports to the European Union after Trump called for Europe to end its Russian energy purchases.
Hungary’s Orbán Says Ukraine Not Sovereign Country
Hungary’s prime minister has defended the possibility that Hungarian drones violated Ukrainian airspace, saying he doesn’t consider Ukraine an independent, sovereign country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Gives Hamas Days to Accept Peace Plan, Warns of Consequences if Rejected
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum Tuesday, warning Hamas it has only "three or four days" to accept his new 20-point Gaza peace plan or face destruction at the hands of Israel.
Inside the United States
Senate Deadlocks on Dueling Plans as U.S. Government Shutdown Begins
The federal government will officially enter a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after both Senate Republicans and Democrats blocked competing short-term funding bills, failing to prevent the first lapse in federal funding since President Donald Trump’s first term. The standoff capped days of failed negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders, with neither side willing to concede on core demands.
Trump and Hegseth Declare End of ‘Woke Military,’ Launch ‘War Department’ Era
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping transformation of the U.S. military, rebranding the Pentagon as the “Department of War” and rolling out a raft of directives aimed at reversing what they called years of “woke” policies.
Christian News
Evangelist Franklin Graham Praises Tim Allen’s Forgiveness Of Father’s Killer After Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute
Evangelist Franklin Graham said Tuesday he was “encouraged” to learn that American actor, comedian, and bestselling writer Tim Allen has forgiven the man responsible for his father’s death in 1964.
Czech Elections Could Strengthen Orbán-Linked Populist Bloc In Europe
Surveys suggest that the Czech Republic may soon join Hungary and Slovakia in forming a bloc of Central and Eastern European nations challenging Brussels as voters head to the polls October 3–4 in a crucial parliamentary election.
Strong Earthquake Jolts Central Philippines, Damages Church, Cuts Power (Video)
Witnesses told Worthy News that a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6.7 shook the central Philippines late Tuesday, sending people fleeing into the streets, damaging a historic stone church, a mall, and knocking out power in some areas.
Trump–Orbán Tensions Rise As Bulgaria Backs EU Plan To Phase Out Russian Gas
The bromance between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appeared strained on Monday: Bulgaria announced it plans to end Russian natural gas exports to the European Union after Trump called for Europe to end its Russian energy purchases.
Hungary’s Orbán Says Ukraine Not Sovereign Country
Hungary’s prime minister has defended the possibility that Hungarian drones violated Ukrainian airspace, saying he doesn’t consider Ukraine an independent, sovereign country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Gives Hamas Days to Accept Peace Plan, Warns of Consequences if Rejected
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern ultimatum Tuesday, warning Hamas it has only "three or four days" to accept his new 20-point Gaza peace plan or face destruction at the hands of Israel.
Inside the United States
Senate Deadlocks on Dueling Plans as U.S. Government Shutdown Begins
The federal government will officially enter a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after both Senate Republicans and Democrats blocked competing short-term funding bills, failing to prevent the first lapse in federal funding since President Donald Trump’s first term. The standoff capped days of failed negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders, with neither side willing to concede on core demands.
Trump and Hegseth Declare End of ‘Woke Military,’ Launch ‘War Department’ Era
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping transformation of the U.S. military, rebranding the Pentagon as the “Department of War” and rolling out a raft of directives aimed at reversing what they called years of “woke” policies.
Christian News
Evangelist Franklin Graham Praises Tim Allen’s Forgiveness Of Father’s Killer After Erika Kirk’s Emotional Tribute
Evangelist Franklin Graham said Tuesday he was “encouraged” to learn that American actor, comedian, and bestselling writer Tim Allen has forgiven the man responsible for his father’s death in 1964.