Prophecy News Watch - July 22, 2025
Around the World
Poland Withdraws Ambassador From Hungary Over “Hostile Act”
Poland has “permanently withdrawn” its ambassador to Hungary because its government committed a "hostile act" by granting asylum to an ex-Polish deputy minister facing corruption charges, Poland’s foreign ministry announced.
Russia Launches Massive Strikes On Ukraine; Kyiv Also Hit
Kyiv was shrouded in smoke from fires in several districts, including an apartment building, early Monday, after Russia unleashed a renewed deadly attack on Ukraine.
19 Killed As Bangladesh Air Force Plane Crashes Into School (Video)
Bangladesh plunged into mourning after fire fighters confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and scores injured when a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city of Dhaka.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Christian Visa Dispute in Israel Resolved After U.S. Ambassador’s Intervention
A simmering diplomatic dispute over visa delays for Christian organizations in Israel has been resolved, following high-level intervention from U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and pressure from American faith leaders.
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets at Yemen’s Hodeida Port in Retaliation for Missile Attacks
The Israeli Air Force conducted drone strikes on Yemen's Houthi-controlled Hodeida port on Monday, targeting military infrastructure used by the Iran-backed group to launch attacks on Israel. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the operation was carried out in direct response to ongoing Houthi missile and drone assaults, marking the thirteenth such Israeli strike on Yemen.
Israel To Investigate Alleged Massacre Of Gaza Aid Seekers (Video)
Israel’s military pledged to investigate claims by Gaza’s Hamas-controlled Health Ministry that at least 85 Palestinians were killed Sunday while trying to get food, but the army expressed doubts about the reported death toll.
Inside the United States
CBO: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Add $3.4 Trillion To Federal Deficit By 2034
Republicans’ recently-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add trillions to the federal deficit and debt over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s final cost analysis.
President Trump Celebrates Historic Achievements in First Six Months of Second Term
The White House released a press statment celebrating what President Donald J. Trump described as “the most successful first six months in modern American history.” The report outlined a wide range of accomplishments across domestic policy, the economy, foreign affairs, and national security, which the administration says have fundamentally reshaped the nation’s direction.
Congressional Probe: Biden Administration Accused of Funding Anti-Netanyahu Protests and Terror-Linked NGOs
A new congressional investigation has revealed that over $900 million in U.S. taxpayer funds were funneled through federal agencies and nonprofit organizations to support protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, in some cases, fund entities with known ties to terrorism. The findings, released last Thursday by the House Judiciary Committee, have sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of the Biden administration's oversight of foreign aid.
Christian News
London Council Reverses Street Preaching Ban After Legal Challenge by Pentecostal Church
A Pentecostal church is celebrating what it calls a major victory for Christian freedoms after Hillingdon Council backed down from enforcing a ban on street preaching, leaflet distribution, and the public display of Bible verses in Uxbridge town centre.
Iranian Christian Convert Deported from Turkey, Arrested Upon Return to Iran
Iranian Christian convert Mehran Shamlooei was arrested on July 3 upon arrival at Mashhad International Airport after being deported from Turkey, where he had sought refuge to avoid serving a harsh prison sentence handed down for his faith.
Worthy Insights
‘Jesus Himself Came to Me in a Dream’: Spiritual Revolution Unfolding in Kazakhstan
In the remote corners of Kazakhstan, a spiritual revolution is quietly unfolding. Surrounded by ancient traditions and deep-rooted Islamic faith, a small but growing group of Uyghurs are discovering a new spiritual path, one that is changing their world forever.
Creation of ‘3-parent babies’ raises ethical concerns in the UK
The news that eight babies with the DNA of three people have been born in the U.K. has been greeted by some as a great step in the fight against genetic diseases, but others are concerned about the ethical implications, which involve the destruction of two living embryos to create a third.
Red states move to use ‘Judea and Samaria’ instead of ‘West Bank’ in official documents
Republican controlled states agreed to advance a law compelling the use of the term "Judea and Samaria" to replace the "West Bank" in official documents after Arkansas legislated such a bill last month.
Poland Withdraws Ambassador From Hungary Over “Hostile Act”
Poland has “permanently withdrawn” its ambassador to Hungary because its government committed a "hostile act" by granting asylum to an ex-Polish deputy minister facing corruption charges, Poland’s foreign ministry announced.
Russia Launches Massive Strikes On Ukraine; Kyiv Also Hit
Kyiv was shrouded in smoke from fires in several districts, including an apartment building, early Monday, after Russia unleashed a renewed deadly attack on Ukraine.
19 Killed As Bangladesh Air Force Plane Crashes Into School (Video)
Bangladesh plunged into mourning after fire fighters confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and scores injured when a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city of Dhaka.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Christian Visa Dispute in Israel Resolved After U.S. Ambassador’s Intervention
A simmering diplomatic dispute over visa delays for Christian organizations in Israel has been resolved, following high-level intervention from U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and pressure from American faith leaders.
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets at Yemen’s Hodeida Port in Retaliation for Missile Attacks
The Israeli Air Force conducted drone strikes on Yemen's Houthi-controlled Hodeida port on Monday, targeting military infrastructure used by the Iran-backed group to launch attacks on Israel. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the operation was carried out in direct response to ongoing Houthi missile and drone assaults, marking the thirteenth such Israeli strike on Yemen.
Israel To Investigate Alleged Massacre Of Gaza Aid Seekers (Video)
Israel’s military pledged to investigate claims by Gaza’s Hamas-controlled Health Ministry that at least 85 Palestinians were killed Sunday while trying to get food, but the army expressed doubts about the reported death toll.
Inside the United States
CBO: ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Add $3.4 Trillion To Federal Deficit By 2034
Republicans’ recently-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add trillions to the federal deficit and debt over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s final cost analysis.
President Trump Celebrates Historic Achievements in First Six Months of Second Term
The White House released a press statment celebrating what President Donald J. Trump described as “the most successful first six months in modern American history.” The report outlined a wide range of accomplishments across domestic policy, the economy, foreign affairs, and national security, which the administration says have fundamentally reshaped the nation’s direction.
Congressional Probe: Biden Administration Accused of Funding Anti-Netanyahu Protests and Terror-Linked NGOs
A new congressional investigation has revealed that over $900 million in U.S. taxpayer funds were funneled through federal agencies and nonprofit organizations to support protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, in some cases, fund entities with known ties to terrorism. The findings, released last Thursday by the House Judiciary Committee, have sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of the Biden administration's oversight of foreign aid.
Christian News
London Council Reverses Street Preaching Ban After Legal Challenge by Pentecostal Church
A Pentecostal church is celebrating what it calls a major victory for Christian freedoms after Hillingdon Council backed down from enforcing a ban on street preaching, leaflet distribution, and the public display of Bible verses in Uxbridge town centre.
Iranian Christian Convert Deported from Turkey, Arrested Upon Return to Iran
Iranian Christian convert Mehran Shamlooei was arrested on July 3 upon arrival at Mashhad International Airport after being deported from Turkey, where he had sought refuge to avoid serving a harsh prison sentence handed down for his faith.
Worthy Insights
‘Jesus Himself Came to Me in a Dream’: Spiritual Revolution Unfolding in Kazakhstan
In the remote corners of Kazakhstan, a spiritual revolution is quietly unfolding. Surrounded by ancient traditions and deep-rooted Islamic faith, a small but growing group of Uyghurs are discovering a new spiritual path, one that is changing their world forever.
Creation of ‘3-parent babies’ raises ethical concerns in the UK
The news that eight babies with the DNA of three people have been born in the U.K. has been greeted by some as a great step in the fight against genetic diseases, but others are concerned about the ethical implications, which involve the destruction of two living embryos to create a third.
Red states move to use ‘Judea and Samaria’ instead of ‘West Bank’ in official documents
Republican controlled states agreed to advance a law compelling the use of the term "Judea and Samaria" to replace the "West Bank" in official documents after Arkansas legislated such a bill last month.