Prophecy News Watch - October 9, 2024
Around the World
Hungary’s Anti-Migration PM Interrupted At EU News Briefing
Hungary’s fiercely anti-migration prime minister lashed out at the European Union during a tense news conference interrupted by a furious activist and politician.
Biden: US and Israel “Discussing” Response to Iran Attack, Possibly Striking Iranian Oil Facilities
Reiterating his administration’s intent to “help Israel” in its response to the Iranian regime’s October 1 ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state, US President Joe Biden said last week that American and Israeli leaders were “in discussion” about how to respond and that striking Iran’s oil facilities was not off the table, the Times of Israel responded.
Social Media Platform Telegram Faces Mideast Troubles
Social media platform Telegram says that “due to the recent events in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, Lebanon, and Iran,” it “experienced unprecedented loads.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Prime Minister Pledges Victory To Grieving Nation
Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged Monday on the October 7 massacre's anniversary that “together with God’s grace,” the grieving Jewish nation will triumph over evil.
Torah Ceremony In Jerusalem Marks October 7 Day of Mourning
A Torah dedication ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem marked the first anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas fighters in Israel honoring victims and fallen soldiers.
Israel Expands Offensive In Lebanon Despite Warnings From Iran
Israel's military expanded its offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday with troops moving into a new zone in southwest Lebanon, despite new warnings from Iran.
Inside the United States
Biden Cancels Trip As Florida Flees Hurricane Milton (Worthy News In-Depth)
Joe Biden canceled a trip to Germany and his first visit to Africa as the U.S. president because Hurricane Milton was to hit Florida, where officials warned residents, “You are going to die” if they stayed behind.
Deficit Nears $2 Trillion as Lawmakers Borrow $5 Billion Per Day
The U.S. annual deficit is nearing $2 trillion for this fiscal year, almost double the record deficits before the COVID-19 pandemic, as federal borrowing hit more than $5 billion per day.
Database: More Than 13,000 Gender Reassignment Procedures on Minors Between 2019-23
Sex reassignment procedures and surgeries on children have gained national prominence in recent years, and half of U.S. states now have laws passed either restricting or banning them.
US Employers Adds Over 250,000 Jobs in September
Defying economists’ forecasts that the US would see around 150,000 jobs added in September, American employers instead added 254,000 jobs last month. The surge in job creation was reported by the US Labor Department on Friday, October 4.
Christian News
Afghanis Are Tiring of Islam and Turning to Christ, Report
Just over three years since the Islamic extremist Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Open Doors UK international advocacy organization spoke to three Christian widows who confirmed that, amid intense oppression and danger, Afghanis have been turning from Islam to Christ.
Nigeria: Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter Seven Christians in Benue State, “The Nigerian Government Must Take Action”
With a new Islamist president who is seen to have no respect for believers in Christ, Nigeria continues to be the world’s deadliest country for Christians: Fulani jihadist herdsmen continued their slaughter of Christians by murdering seven people in Egwuma village, Agatu County, Benue state last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The attack was the fourth to be carried out in the region over the previous four weeks.
Hungary’s Anti-Migration PM Interrupted At EU News Briefing
Hungary’s fiercely anti-migration prime minister lashed out at the European Union during a tense news conference interrupted by a furious activist and politician.
Biden: US and Israel “Discussing” Response to Iran Attack, Possibly Striking Iranian Oil Facilities
Reiterating his administration’s intent to “help Israel” in its response to the Iranian regime’s October 1 ballistic missile attack on the Jewish state, US President Joe Biden said last week that American and Israeli leaders were “in discussion” about how to respond and that striking Iran’s oil facilities was not off the table, the Times of Israel responded.
Social Media Platform Telegram Faces Mideast Troubles
Social media platform Telegram says that “due to the recent events in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, Lebanon, and Iran,” it “experienced unprecedented loads.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Prime Minister Pledges Victory To Grieving Nation
Israel’s embattled prime minister pledged Monday on the October 7 massacre's anniversary that “together with God’s grace,” the grieving Jewish nation will triumph over evil.
Torah Ceremony In Jerusalem Marks October 7 Day of Mourning
A Torah dedication ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem marked the first anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas fighters in Israel honoring victims and fallen soldiers.
Israel Expands Offensive In Lebanon Despite Warnings From Iran
Israel's military expanded its offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah on Tuesday with troops moving into a new zone in southwest Lebanon, despite new warnings from Iran.
Inside the United States
Biden Cancels Trip As Florida Flees Hurricane Milton (Worthy News In-Depth)
Joe Biden canceled a trip to Germany and his first visit to Africa as the U.S. president because Hurricane Milton was to hit Florida, where officials warned residents, “You are going to die” if they stayed behind.
Deficit Nears $2 Trillion as Lawmakers Borrow $5 Billion Per Day
The U.S. annual deficit is nearing $2 trillion for this fiscal year, almost double the record deficits before the COVID-19 pandemic, as federal borrowing hit more than $5 billion per day.
Database: More Than 13,000 Gender Reassignment Procedures on Minors Between 2019-23
Sex reassignment procedures and surgeries on children have gained national prominence in recent years, and half of U.S. states now have laws passed either restricting or banning them.
US Employers Adds Over 250,000 Jobs in September
Defying economists’ forecasts that the US would see around 150,000 jobs added in September, American employers instead added 254,000 jobs last month. The surge in job creation was reported by the US Labor Department on Friday, October 4.
Christian News
Afghanis Are Tiring of Islam and Turning to Christ, Report
Just over three years since the Islamic extremist Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, the Open Doors UK international advocacy organization spoke to three Christian widows who confirmed that, amid intense oppression and danger, Afghanis have been turning from Islam to Christ.
Nigeria: Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter Seven Christians in Benue State, “The Nigerian Government Must Take Action”
With a new Islamist president who is seen to have no respect for believers in Christ, Nigeria continues to be the world’s deadliest country for Christians: Fulani jihadist herdsmen continued their slaughter of Christians by murdering seven people in Egwuma village, Agatu County, Benue state last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The attack was the fourth to be carried out in the region over the previous four weeks.