Prophecy News Watch - October 25, 2021
Around the World
U.S. airstrike in Syria kills ‘senior al-Qaeda leader,’ CENTCOM says
The United States military on Friday revealed that it had killed a "senior al-Qaeda leader" in Syria using a targeted drone strike.
IAEA chief: Our monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program is ‘no longer intact’
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Iranian non-cooperation means that the organization’s ongoing oversight of the country’s nuclear program is “no longer intact” in an interview with NBC News aired Saturday.
Lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain: La Palma volcano eruption continues to pose threats
Lava and volcanic ash is wreaking havoc on the Spanish island of La Palma as the Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to pose a threat.
Hungary Condemns EU Climate Plans
Hungary’s nationalist conservative prime minister has accused the European Union’s executive of seeking to “destroy Europe’s middle classes” with a climate package.
France Citizens To Receive ‘Inflation Allowance’ Amid Price Hikes
As Europe faces widespread discontent over world energy prices hikes, France’s government rushed Friday to promise a one-off payment of 100 euro ($116) to each of its 38 million citizens.
Russian, Chinese warships hold first joint patrols in the Pacific
Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific ocean on October 17-23, Russia's defense ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Bennett, Putin discuss bi-lateral trade, Syria and Iran in 1st official meeting
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday at the seaside Russian resort of Sochi in a first official meeting between the two leaders.
Israel could start jabbing kids by late November if FDA approves
Israel could start vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 by late November or early December pending approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Nachman Ash told Kan pubcaster on Sunday.
Tehran threatens billions in damage if Israel attacks Iran
If Israel launches an attack on Iran, Tehran's response will cost the country billions to rebuild, one of Iran's top officials warned Sunday.
Inside the United States
Federal deficit totaled $2.77 trillion in fiscal year 2021, second highest after 2020
The federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2021 topped $2.77 trillion, the Biden administration announced on Friday.
West Coast braces for simultaneous ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘atmospheric river’
A "bomb cyclone" with hurricane-like strength and a chart-topping "atmospheric river" will coincide Saturday night into Sunday to unleash flooding rains, wet snow, strong winds and coastal surf across the western US.
Supreme Court won’t block Texas fetal heartbeat law, will hear DOJ’s case
The Supreme Court refused to halt Texas’ law banning abortions last week after a fetal heartbeat is detected, but it did agree to quickly take up the case, scheduling it to be heard Nov. 1.
Arkansas Lawmaker to Introduce Pro-Life Heartbeat Bill, Like the Texas Law
Arkansas State Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway) is preparing to introduce a pro-life heartbeat bill, like the new Texas law, when the Arkansas General Assembly meets in a special session on Monday, Oct. 25.
Christian News
Myanmar Military Frees Pastors Jailed For Prayer Rally
Three Kachin Baptist pastors detained for organizing prayers for peace are among more than 5,000 inmates freed in Myanmar, also known as Burma, church sources say.
Christian Sanitation Workers Die In Pakistan Prompting Protests
Two Christian sanitation workers have died in Pakistan’s Punjab province while saving a Christian colleague tasked with clearing a poisonous sewer, rights activists said Thursday.
Worthy Watch
NIH quietly rewrites ‘gain-of-function’ definition amid greater scrutiny of controversial research
ABC, CBS, NBC Refuse to Air for Adults Ad That Shows Sexually Explicit Material Available to Minors in VA Schools
Comic Book Artist Quits After DC Announces Superman Will Be LGBT
U.S. airstrike in Syria kills ‘senior al-Qaeda leader,’ CENTCOM says
The United States military on Friday revealed that it had killed a "senior al-Qaeda leader" in Syria using a targeted drone strike.
IAEA chief: Our monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program is ‘no longer intact’
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Iranian non-cooperation means that the organization’s ongoing oversight of the country’s nuclear program is “no longer intact” in an interview with NBC News aired Saturday.
Lava flows, toxic gases, volcanic ash and acid rain: La Palma volcano eruption continues to pose threats
Lava and volcanic ash is wreaking havoc on the Spanish island of La Palma as the Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to pose a threat.
Hungary Condemns EU Climate Plans
Hungary’s nationalist conservative prime minister has accused the European Union’s executive of seeking to “destroy Europe’s middle classes” with a climate package.
France Citizens To Receive ‘Inflation Allowance’ Amid Price Hikes
As Europe faces widespread discontent over world energy prices hikes, France’s government rushed Friday to promise a one-off payment of 100 euro ($116) to each of its 38 million citizens.
Russian, Chinese warships hold first joint patrols in the Pacific
Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific ocean on October 17-23, Russia's defense ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Bennett, Putin discuss bi-lateral trade, Syria and Iran in 1st official meeting
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday at the seaside Russian resort of Sochi in a first official meeting between the two leaders.
Israel could start jabbing kids by late November if FDA approves
Israel could start vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 by late November or early December pending approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Nachman Ash told Kan pubcaster on Sunday.
Tehran threatens billions in damage if Israel attacks Iran
If Israel launches an attack on Iran, Tehran's response will cost the country billions to rebuild, one of Iran's top officials warned Sunday.
Inside the United States
Federal deficit totaled $2.77 trillion in fiscal year 2021, second highest after 2020
The federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2021 topped $2.77 trillion, the Biden administration announced on Friday.
West Coast braces for simultaneous ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘atmospheric river’
A "bomb cyclone" with hurricane-like strength and a chart-topping "atmospheric river" will coincide Saturday night into Sunday to unleash flooding rains, wet snow, strong winds and coastal surf across the western US.
Supreme Court won’t block Texas fetal heartbeat law, will hear DOJ’s case
The Supreme Court refused to halt Texas’ law banning abortions last week after a fetal heartbeat is detected, but it did agree to quickly take up the case, scheduling it to be heard Nov. 1.
Arkansas Lawmaker to Introduce Pro-Life Heartbeat Bill, Like the Texas Law
Arkansas State Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway) is preparing to introduce a pro-life heartbeat bill, like the new Texas law, when the Arkansas General Assembly meets in a special session on Monday, Oct. 25.
Christian News
Myanmar Military Frees Pastors Jailed For Prayer Rally
Three Kachin Baptist pastors detained for organizing prayers for peace are among more than 5,000 inmates freed in Myanmar, also known as Burma, church sources say.
Christian Sanitation Workers Die In Pakistan Prompting Protests
Two Christian sanitation workers have died in Pakistan’s Punjab province while saving a Christian colleague tasked with clearing a poisonous sewer, rights activists said Thursday.
Worthy Watch
NIH quietly rewrites ‘gain-of-function’ definition amid greater scrutiny of controversial research
ABC, CBS, NBC Refuse to Air for Adults Ad That Shows Sexually Explicit Material Available to Minors in VA Schools
Comic Book Artist Quits After DC Announces Superman Will Be LGBT