Prophecy News Watch - September 2, 2025
Around the World
Maduro Threatens Armed Resistance as U.S. Expands Naval Deployment in Caribbean
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned Monday that he would "constitutionally declare a republic in arms" if U.S. forces launched an attack, as Washington bolsters its naval presence in the Caribbean to counter Latin American drug cartels.
U.S. Approves $825 Million Missile Sale to Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Strikes
The Trump administration has approved an $825 million arms sale to Ukraine, delivering long-range strike capabilities to Kyiv as peace negotiations with Moscow remain stalled.
Trump Blasts India’s Trade Practices, Calls Zero-Tariff Offer ‘Too Late’ as U.S. Hikes Duties to 50%
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of India on Sept. 1, dismissing New Delhi's offer to cut tariffs on American products to zero as "too late" and blasting decades of what he called a "one-sided disaster" in trade.
Protests Rock Indonesia As President Revokes Lawmakers’ $3,000 Perks, Orders Crackdown
Student-led crowds burned tires at rallies in Medan, a vital trade and commerce hub, and in other Indonesian cities in defiance of a possible military crackdown after protests left at least eight people dead in the worst violence to hit the Southeast Asian nation in more than two decades.
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Hundreds Amid Aid Struggles and Christian Minority Concerns
Authorities in Afghanistan say a powerful earthquake has devastated the east of the country near the Pakistan border, killing more than 800 people and injuring over 2,500, as concerns grow about restricted access for international aid and the plight of the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Vows to Continue Strikes “Across All Arenas” After Hamas, Houthi Leaders Killed
Israel's top military commander vowed Sunday that the fight against Hamas and its allies will intensify, a day after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated senior Houthi officials in Yemen and Hamas's longtime military spokesman, Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, better known as Abu Obeida.
Inside the United States
Coast Guard Announces Largest Drug Seizure in U.S. History
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the largest drug seizure in American history, confiscating more than 76,000 pounds of illegal narcotics valued at $473 million during operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Economy Grows at 3.3% Pace in Q2, Easing Inflation Strengthens Outlook
The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter, expanding at a 3.3 percent annualized rate, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. The stronger reading points to resilient consumer and business spending despite the drag from high borrowing costs and trade frictions.
Trump’s Immigration Policies Reshape Labor Market as 1.2 Million Fewer Immigrants in Workforce
As Americans celebrate Labor Day, new data shows that President Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration is reshaping the nation's workforce, with nearly 1.2 million fewer immigrant workers in the U.S. since the start of his second term.
Christian News
Iran Arrests 53 Christians On Espionage Charges; Rights Groups Call It Persecution
Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Worthy Insights
Hundreds Choose Christ in Mallorca Party Zone: ‘There Is Such a Tangible Presence of God’
The island of Mallorca, Spain, is often seen as an international party destination. For two weeks this summer, however, hundreds of Christians there shared the love of Jesus through boardwalk prayers, beach services, and ocean baptisms.
Maduro Threatens Armed Resistance as U.S. Expands Naval Deployment in Caribbean
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned Monday that he would "constitutionally declare a republic in arms" if U.S. forces launched an attack, as Washington bolsters its naval presence in the Caribbean to counter Latin American drug cartels.
U.S. Approves $825 Million Missile Sale to Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Strikes
The Trump administration has approved an $825 million arms sale to Ukraine, delivering long-range strike capabilities to Kyiv as peace negotiations with Moscow remain stalled.
Trump Blasts India’s Trade Practices, Calls Zero-Tariff Offer ‘Too Late’ as U.S. Hikes Duties to 50%
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of India on Sept. 1, dismissing New Delhi's offer to cut tariffs on American products to zero as "too late" and blasting decades of what he called a "one-sided disaster" in trade.
Protests Rock Indonesia As President Revokes Lawmakers’ $3,000 Perks, Orders Crackdown
Student-led crowds burned tires at rallies in Medan, a vital trade and commerce hub, and in other Indonesian cities in defiance of a possible military crackdown after protests left at least eight people dead in the worst violence to hit the Southeast Asian nation in more than two decades.
Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Hundreds Amid Aid Struggles and Christian Minority Concerns
Authorities in Afghanistan say a powerful earthquake has devastated the east of the country near the Pakistan border, killing more than 800 people and injuring over 2,500, as concerns grow about restricted access for international aid and the plight of the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Chief Vows to Continue Strikes “Across All Arenas” After Hamas, Houthi Leaders Killed
Israel's top military commander vowed Sunday that the fight against Hamas and its allies will intensify, a day after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated senior Houthi officials in Yemen and Hamas's longtime military spokesman, Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout, better known as Abu Obeida.
Inside the United States
Coast Guard Announces Largest Drug Seizure in U.S. History
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the largest drug seizure in American history, confiscating more than 76,000 pounds of illegal narcotics valued at $473 million during operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
U.S. Economy Grows at 3.3% Pace in Q2, Easing Inflation Strengthens Outlook
The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the second quarter, expanding at a 3.3 percent annualized rate, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. The stronger reading points to resilient consumer and business spending despite the drag from high borrowing costs and trade frictions.
Trump’s Immigration Policies Reshape Labor Market as 1.2 Million Fewer Immigrants in Workforce
As Americans celebrate Labor Day, new data shows that President Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration is reshaping the nation's workforce, with nearly 1.2 million fewer immigrant workers in the U.S. since the start of his second term.
Christian News
Iran Arrests 53 Christians On Espionage Charges; Rights Groups Call It Persecution
Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority.
Worthy Insights
Hundreds Choose Christ in Mallorca Party Zone: ‘There Is Such a Tangible Presence of God’
The island of Mallorca, Spain, is often seen as an international party destination. For two weeks this summer, however, hundreds of Christians there shared the love of Jesus through boardwalk prayers, beach services, and ocean baptisms.