Prophecy News Watch - October 7, 2022
Around the World
Iranian students clash with police as deadly regime crackdown nears 20th day
Iranian police are clashing with students across the country as the Islamist regime nears its 20th delay of deadly crackdowns on protesters seeking rights for women.
US strikes in Syria kill top ‘IS’ leaders
The deputy leader of the so-called "Islamic State" in Syria and a senior weapons smuggler were among the targets killed in a pair of military operations in Syrian-government controlled areas in the country's north.
US to send $625 million in new aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced Tuesday the US will send Ukraine a further $625 million in military aid as Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive against Russia’s ongoing invasion and recent purported annexation of parts of Ukraine, the Associated Press reports.
OPEC+ announces major cut in global oil supplies
OPEC+ has announced a significant cut in global oil supplies ahead of European Union embargoes on Russia energy and in time for the peak winter season, Reuters reports. Exacerbating concerns about soaring inflation, the move is expected to push up the price of gasoline again.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz puts IDF on alert in north as Lebanese maritime border talks falter
Defense Minister Benny Gantz ordered Israeli troops on alert in the country’s north on Thursday amid setbacks in the effort to reach a maritime border deal with Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession
President Biden will pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, the White House said Thursday, a move toward decriminalizing the drug.
Feds believe they have sufficient evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax, gun crimes, report
Federal agents have gathered enough information to feel confident in charging President Biden's son Hunter Biden with several tax- and gun-related crimes, according to a news report Thursday.
5th Circuit Court Strikes down DACA, Orders No New Applicants
President Biden lashed out at a federal appeals court on Wednesday, after it ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was illegally implemented by the Obama administration.
US housing recession may be worse than in 2008
New data presents evidence of a US housing recession that is even worse than the Great Recession crash of 2008, Investorplace reports.
US: Sixty-six clinics in 14 states have stopped providing abortions
Sixty-six clinics in 14 states have stopped providing abortions since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in June, Politico reports. Twenty-six of these clinics have closed down altogether, including the Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which was at the center of the case through which Roe was reversed.
Christian News
Embattled Christian baker appeals ruling over gender transition cake request
Embattled Christian baker Jack Phillips is challenging a court's determination that he violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law when he refused to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition.
Iranian students clash with police as deadly regime crackdown nears 20th day
Iranian police are clashing with students across the country as the Islamist regime nears its 20th delay of deadly crackdowns on protesters seeking rights for women.
US strikes in Syria kill top ‘IS’ leaders
The deputy leader of the so-called "Islamic State" in Syria and a senior weapons smuggler were among the targets killed in a pair of military operations in Syrian-government controlled areas in the country's north.
US to send $625 million in new aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced Tuesday the US will send Ukraine a further $625 million in military aid as Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive against Russia’s ongoing invasion and recent purported annexation of parts of Ukraine, the Associated Press reports.
OPEC+ announces major cut in global oil supplies
OPEC+ has announced a significant cut in global oil supplies ahead of European Union embargoes on Russia energy and in time for the peak winter season, Reuters reports. Exacerbating concerns about soaring inflation, the move is expected to push up the price of gasoline again.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz puts IDF on alert in north as Lebanese maritime border talks falter
Defense Minister Benny Gantz ordered Israeli troops on alert in the country’s north on Thursday amid setbacks in the effort to reach a maritime border deal with Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession
President Biden will pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, the White House said Thursday, a move toward decriminalizing the drug.
Feds believe they have sufficient evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax, gun crimes, report
Federal agents have gathered enough information to feel confident in charging President Biden's son Hunter Biden with several tax- and gun-related crimes, according to a news report Thursday.
5th Circuit Court Strikes down DACA, Orders No New Applicants
President Biden lashed out at a federal appeals court on Wednesday, after it ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was illegally implemented by the Obama administration.
US housing recession may be worse than in 2008
New data presents evidence of a US housing recession that is even worse than the Great Recession crash of 2008, Investorplace reports.
US: Sixty-six clinics in 14 states have stopped providing abortions
Sixty-six clinics in 14 states have stopped providing abortions since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in June, Politico reports. Twenty-six of these clinics have closed down altogether, including the Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which was at the center of the case through which Roe was reversed.
Christian News
Embattled Christian baker appeals ruling over gender transition cake request
Embattled Christian baker Jack Phillips is challenging a court's determination that he violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law when he refused to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition.