Prophecy News Watch provided by Worthy Ministries

Prophecy News Watch is a service hosted by Worthy Ministries to provide Christians daily news from a Biblical, and yet Prophetic worldview. Our news is gathered by our Christian News Service, Worthy News. For more about our vision for how we assemble our daily headlines, please read, "What is Worthy News?"

Today's Breaking News
Around the World
UK parliament must give Brexit approval, judges rule
UK prime minister Theresa May will have to obtain the consent of parliament before triggering Article 50, the exit procedure from the European Union, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday (24 January).
Iran, Russia, Turkey Say Will Jointly Enforce Syria Ceasefire
Iran, Russia and Turkey will establish a trilateral mechanism to observe and ensure full compliance with the ceasefire in Syria, prevent any provocations and determine exactly how the ceasefire will work, the three nations said in a joint statement.
China Announces Deployment of New Long Range Nuclear Missile
In a rare move, China has publicly announced the deployment of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The Dong Feng ('East Wind') -41 missile, or DF-41, can carry up to a dozen nuclear warheads and China claims it has the longest range of any nuclear missile in the world. The announcement of the missiles is likely a warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, who is known for sharply worded anti-Chinese rhetoric and has announced plans for a new ballistic missile system.
Trump expands anti-abortion ban to all US global health aid
President Donald Trump has massively expanded the ban on providing federal money to international family planning groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information to all organizations receiving U.S. global health assistance.
Russia and Turkey push Syria's warring sides to seal truce
Syria's warring sides met for their first talks in nine months on Monday, with their Russian and Turkish backers pushing to cement a ceasefire that could pave the way for political talks.
Bill introduced to remove US from United Nations
A proposed House Resolution would set the stage for the United States to remove itself from the United Nations.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli defense minister: Next war must be pursued to the end
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Tuesday said that any future war will need to continue until there is a decisive result, even if Israel needs to take over "a quarter" or more of the Gaza Strip. The military will not stop until the other side "waves a white flag," said Lieberman.
IDF shells Hamas outpost in retaliation for shooting incident
An IDF tank shelled a Hamas outpost in the center of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in retaliation for two incidents of shooting at IDF forces earlier in the day.
Is the New Star Really a Sign of a Messiah for Israel?
In 2022, approximately five years from now, a new star will appear in the night sky. Scientifically speaking, the appearance of this nova is the product of the collision of two other astral bodies. And for six months this new star will--to the naked eye--be the brightest in the heavens.
Gaza infrastructure nearing collapse
Gaza's infrastructure is on the verge of collapse, the Israeli NGO Gisha said in a detailed report it issued on Tuesday, which painted a bleak picture of the lack of basic utilities in the Hamas-controlled Strip.

Inside the United States
House passes major abortion bill
The House passed a sweeping abortion bill Tuesday that would permanently ban federal funding for abortions and restrict some Obamacare plans that cover elective abortions.
Planned Parenthood: Our Name Is 'Deceptive,' We Don't Help Pregnant Women
Pro-life organization Live Action released an investigative video on Tuesday exposing Planned Parenthood's misleading claim that it provides healthcare services to pregnant women.
White House orders freeze on EPA grants, media blackout
The White House has ordered a temporary halt to all in-progress federal grants and contracts at the Environmental Protection Agency -- holdovers from Barack Obama's government -- until they can be reviewed and approved by President Donald Trump's administration.
Senate votes 96-4 to confirm Haley as UN representative
The Senate easily confirmed President Trump's nominee to represent the United States at the United Nations on Tuesday, and gave his national security team its first diplomat.
Trump Signs Executive Orders Advancing Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday giving the go-ahead for the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.

Christian News
Atheist Group Sues West Virginia School District Over 'Bible in the Schools' Classes
An atheist organization is suing a West Virginia school district over an optional Bible course that has operated in the school system since 1939.
US Missionary Receives Award for Changing Hearts of a Once Thought Unreachable Group
Russell Stendal has lived in Colombia nearly his entire life. He first stepped foot in the South American country with his parents, who came as missionaries to the indigenous people there. Little did he know, he would one day minister to Colombia's infamous rebel group - the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran Caught Importing Missile Technology
Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that they seized a shipment of missile system components bound for Iran, according to official statements that could put the Islamic Republic in violation of international bans on such behavior.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As US Inaugurates New President, Palestinians Protest, Burn Posters of 'Lunatic, Fascist' Donald Trump
During Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States, West Bank Arabs burned images of the new world leader, and said supporting the Jewish state was tantamount to backing ISIS in its aim to establish an Islamist caliphate, the non-governmental Palestinian news agency Ma'an reported on Sunday.
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obama's last hours
Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking.

Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Pull US Out of Pacific-Rim Trade Deal, Reinstates 'Mexico City Policy' Abortion Ban
President Donald Trump moved to pull the United States out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise as he began his first full week in office.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Texas seeking to revive the state's strict Republican-backed voter-identification requirements that a lower court found had a discriminatory effect on black and Hispanic people.
Trump's tea party budget chief on collision course with GOP hawks
Defense hawks hoping for a major military buildup under President Donald Trump may hit a major roadblock: his pick for White House budget chief.
Trump wastes no time undoing Obama legacy
President Donald Trump is hitting the ground running with a flurry of executive orders on his first full weekday in office, including a hiring freeze on all non-military federal government workers.

Christian News
Church of England Considers Turning Blind Eye to Gay Clergy
The Church of England is coming under scrutiny for considering a system that would allow clergy members to practice homosexuality while they serve in the church.
Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South; Christian Relief Organizations Respond
At least a dozen tornadoes ripped their way from Mississippi to Georgia over the weekend, with five of them touching down near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Trump to begin renegotiating NAFTA pact soon with Mexico, Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he plans talks soon with the leaders of Canada and Mexico to begin renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
ISIS Destroys Roman Amphitheater, Tetrapylon In Ancient City
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, targeted the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra by destroying parts of the Roman amphitheater and a tetrapylon -- a four-sided monument -- state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported Friday.
7.9 earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific's Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea on Sunday but no injuries were reported.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Will Work to "Make Progress" in Peace Process, White House Says
Speaking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said that his administration would work with the Israelis to make progress toward Middle East peace, the White House said.
White House in 'Beginning Stages' of Discussing Embassy Move to Jerusalem
The White House announced on Sunday night that they were in the 'beginning stages' of discussing the move of the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington for visit: White House
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday.
Abbas Meets King Abdullah to Coordinate Moves Against Possible US Embassy Relocation
PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordanian King Abdullah met in Amman on Sunday to coordinate policy over the possible relocation of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington for visit: White House
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday.
Did 'Radical Islam' Beat Obama? Video Shows Jerusalem Praising Trump Before Inauguration
Mayor Nir Barkat, on the eve of Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C., released a video condemning Obama's work with Israel during his eight years and praising the soon-to-be 45th president Thursday night, the Washington Post reported.

Inside the United States
Trump, in Oval Office, signs first order on Obamacare
President Donald Trump directed government agencies on Friday to freeze regulations and take steps to weaken Obamacare, using his first hours in the White House to make good on a campaign promise to start dismantling his predecessor's healthcare law.
Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration
America's political divisions turned violent on Washington's streets during U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday, as black clad anti-establishment activists set fires and clashed with police while Trump supporters cheered the new chief executive.
Women's March sports slew of liberal talking points
The anti-Trump overtones of the Women's March in Washington, D.C., encouraged a potpourri of other causes besides feminism to rear their heads Saturday afternoon.
Trump to meet with bipartisan congressional leaders Monday
President Trump will meet with the bipartisan congressional leadership at the White House Monday, according to reports.
Trump Met with Cheers from CIA Officers When Criticizing the Media
President Donald Trump was met with cheers from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers on Saturday when he criticized the media's portrayal of the relationship between him and the agency.
Trump Aide Says Press Secretary Used 'Alternative Facts'
A top adviser to President Donald Trump said Sunday that his press secretary, Sean Spicer, had offered 'alternative facts' in a statement the day before from the White House briefing room in which he contested reports on the size of Trump's inauguration audience.
On his first day, Trump begins to set up his administration
President Donald Trump quickly assumed the mantle of the White House and began setting up his new administration on Friday, signing a bill that allows retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as his defense secretary, as well as the nomination papers for his other Cabinet choices.
Donald J. Trump sworn in as the 45th president, vows 'this moment is your moment'
Donald Trump completed an astonishing journey to the pinnacle of power Friday when he was sworn in as the 45th president.

Christian News
Trump Prayer Breakfast Attendees Leave With Hope for Unity and 'Positive Christian Progression'
Attendees of President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer breakfast on Friday morning left with a hopefulness that with prayer, Americans of all races and colors will become united under the presidency of the billionaire real estate mogul.