Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 04/20/2026 Trump says talks to take place Tuesday, as Iran says it has 'no plans' to attend - Netanyahu says war is 'not over yet' www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-iran-talks-to-take-place-tuesday-threatens-no-more-mr-nice-guy/ Iran regime official criticizes U.S. 'maximalist' terms for deal to end war - Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh rejected the U.S. push for Iran to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium Trump threatens to knock out 'every single power plant' and 'every single bridge' in Iran - Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are flying to Islamabad for a last-ditch round of talks before the ceasefire expires this week US says it seized Iranian ship that tried to break blockade; Tehran vows to retaliate - Uncertainty mounts over truce's future; Iran accuses US of 'armed piracy US Navy destroyer 'blows a hole' through Iranian cargo ship that tried to break Hormuz blockade, Trump says Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors Hormuz May Reopen Quickly, but Oil Flows Face a Long, Uneven Recovery - Even if tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ease and shipping lanes are formally reopened, the global oil system will not return to normal quickly moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/04/20/hormuz-may-reopen-quickly-but-oil-flows-face-a-long-uneven-recovery/ Iran's entrepreneurs vexed as internet blackout chokes ability to earn and run firms Slain Iranian nuclear scientists raises alarm over uranium, expertise reaching black market - Nuclear experts say Iranian scientists may be willing to sell weapons expertise to states or non-state actors The real Iran threat is in black and white: It's even in their constitution - The 1979 document outlines a global totalitarian vision that tells us exactly who the regime is and what it seeks www.foxnews.com/opinion/real-iran-threat-black-white-even-constitution Netanyahu hints on Iran: Every time President Milei comes something happens - Prime Minister Netanyahu on Iran during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei: "It's not over yet, any moment could bring us new developments." www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/683636 'Whether people like Israel or not': What six words in a Trump post reveal - Israel has just fought shoulder to shoulder with the US, yet Trump's choice of words suggests that Israel has shifted from a broadly accepted ally to a debated one www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-893539 Waltz says Trump has created 'best chance in our lifetime' to break Hezbollah's grip on Lebanon - Waltz pointed to first-ever direct talks between Lebanon and Israel in hopes of expanding Abraham Accords Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander before ceasefire began justthenews.com/world/middle-east/israel-says-it-killed-hezbollah-commander-ceasefire-began Report: IDF proceeding with demolition of south Lebanese towns despite ceasefire www.europesays.com/iran/73758/ 26 years later, IDF restores its south Lebanon security zone - with key changes www.timesofisrael.com/26-years-later-idf-restores-its-south-lebanon-security-zone-with-key-changes/ Turkey's FM accuses Israel of using security 'as an excuse to occupy more land' - Hakan Fidan lashes Netanyahu's 'fundamentalist' government, claims Israel trying to 'create a fait accompli' in Lebanon while US-Iran talks are ongoing www.timesofisrael.com/turkeys-fm-accuses-israel-of-using-security-as-an-excuse-to-occupy-more-land/ Syria says it foiled Hezbollah-linked cross-border attack planned from area near Israel Iranian woman living in Los Angeles arrested for alleged trafficking of military equipment - Authorities said Mafi left Iran in 2013 and obtained permanent U.S. residency in 2016 during the Obama administration LA woman arrested on charge of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan - Iranian national, who is US permanent resident, to face charges that she brokered sale of 'drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition' between Iran and Sudan www.timesofisrael.com/la-woman-arrested-on-charge-of-helping-iran-traffic-weapons-to-sudan/ Spanish PM urges EU to end association agreement with Israel www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/spanish-pm-urges-eu-to-end-association-agreement-with-israel/ London Sees Third Attack on Jewish Sites in a Week, as Attempted Arsonist Targets Synagogue www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/london-sees-third-attack-jewish-sites-week-as/ Britain's chief rabbi says Jews are facing campaign of violence after spate of arson attacks Attack 'sadly something we feared was coming', Jewish leaders say - The UK's chief rabbi has described the terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester as "the tragic result of Jew hatred" www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/attack-is-tragic-result-of-jew-hatred-chief-rabbi-says/ar-AA1NLAEr Commentary: The thriving and lucrative business of antisemitism allisraelnews.com/blog/the-thriving-and-lucrative-business-of-antisemitism IDF says photo of soldier destroying Jesus statue in Lebanon is genuine, vows action Report: Hamas accused of sexual abuse, exploiting Gazan women for aid allisraelnews.com/report-hamas-accused-of-sexual-abuse-exploiting-gazan-women-for-aid Hamas Officials Say Group Is Ready to Hand Over Some Weapons dnyuz.com/2026/04/19/hamas-officials-say-group-is-ready-to-hand-over-some-weapons/ Hamas officials claim terror group ready to hand over small weapons, rifles to Gazan police - NYT www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893555 Hamas willing to give up only internal security arms as part of disarmament - report Smotrich urges PM to order the IDF to 'prepare for the full occupation' of Gaza - Far-right minister repeats call for rebuilding settlements in Strip; Likud minister calls reestablishment of West Bank settlement evacuated in 2005 'a moment of historical justice' www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-urges-pm-to-order-the-idf-to-prepare-for-the-full-occupation-of-gaza/ NYT: Reckoning With Israel's 'One-State Reality' dnyuz.com/2026/04/14/reckoning-with-israels-one-state-reality/ 'Killing the idea of a Palestinian state': West Bank settlement of Sa-Nur reestablished - 21 years later, Smotrich calls step 'historic correction to sinful expulsion from northern Samaria' under Disengagement plan; Peace Now: 'Stupid, wicked' move will add to IDF's burden www.timesofisrael.com/west-bank-settlement-of-sa-nur-reestablished-21-years-after-its-evacuation/ Milei, Netanyahu announce Tel Aviv-Buenos Aires flights, ink strategic Isaac Accords - Netanyahu says South American political shifts mark return to 'alliance of freedom'; Argentinian president says Jerusalem embassy move reportedly halted due to Falklands dispute 16 Arab and Muslim nations react strongly after Israel appoints ambassador to Somaliland, condemning the appointment as "a flagrant violation" of Somalia's sovereignty As Israel approaches 78th Independence Day, its population stands at 10.244 million Israel Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of abusing power to block judicial appointments North Korea Ramps Up Ballistic Missile Tests With Fourth Series of Launches Just This Month www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/north-korea-ramps-up-ballistic-missile-tests-fourth/ North Korea again tests cluster munitions in launch observed by Kim and his daughter - Observers say the Iran war may have prompted North Korea to display its cluster bombs; Iran repeatedly fired such weapons at Israeli cities At Least Two Killed in Ukraine as Russian Drone Factory Also Hit Ukraine says it is employing new integrated drone-infantry warfare system www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ukraine-says-employing-integrated-drone-193511882.html 'Robots don't bleed': Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/europe/robots-ukraine-battlefield-drones-intl-cmd Ukraine Moves to Replace Frontline Soldiers With 25,000 Ground Robots The World Is Running Out of People and It Has Nothing to Do With War, Disease, or Natural Disaster - Global population is declining, not from war or disease, but from prosperity. Fewer births, aging workforces, and a looming labor crisis that could reshape the world economy indiandefencereview.com/world-running-out-of-people-nothing-with-war-disease-natural-disaster/ Carney says Canada's US ties have become 'weaknesses' that must be corrected UK PM Starmer faces tough week as scandal over his Epstein-linked pick for US ambassador refuses to die down www.cnn.com/2026/04/20/uk/keir-starmer-mandelson-epstein-vetting-intl British PM to face angry MPs calling for his resignation amid Mandelson-Epstein scandal - Set to explain appointment of US envoy despite ties to disgraced financier, Starmer looks to stymie calls to quit, as opposition says he's 'taking the public for fools' FBI director says arrests are coming related to 2016 Russia probe: 'Never going to let this go' FBI Director Kash Patel Says 'Arrests Are Coming Soon' for Deep State Coup Plotters Who Tried to Rig Elections Against Trump, 'Comey Is Not the Only One' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/watch-fbi-director-kash-patel-says-arrests-are/ Rep. Anna Paulina Warns Of 'Major Purge' Coming to Capitol Hill - Says At Least Three More Members Could Be Exposed www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/rep-anna-paulina-warns-major-purge-coming-capitol/ Report: Democrat Eric Swalwell Burned $75,000 of Defunct Campaign's Money on Hotels, Food, and Uber Rides Senator Rick Scott Weighs in on the SAVE America Act - "The Only Way This is Going to Happen is We Have to Blow Up the Filibuster" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/senator-rick-scott-weighs-save-america-act-only/ Harmeet Dhillon on DOJ Suing Multiple States and DC Over Access to Voter Rolls: "We Have Found at Least 350,000 Dead People Currently On the Voter Rolls" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/harmeet-dhillon-doj-suing-multiple-states-dc-access/ Georgia Election Workers Charged for Years-Long Healthcare Fraud Scheme www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/georgia-election-workers-charged-years-long-healthcare-fraud/ Companies Are Selling Workers' Private Messages and Emails as AI Training Data Mark Zuckerberg to Axe 10 Percent of Meta's Workforce in May as AI Bloodbath Deepens www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/mark-zuckerberg-axe-10-percent-metas-workforce-may/ Humanoid Robot Smashes Human Half Marathon Record in Beijing - Nearly 3x Faster Than Last Year! www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/humanoid-robot-smashes-human-half-marathon-record-beijing/ Comer warns 'something sinister' may be behind deaths, disappearances of 11 nuclear, space-linked scientists Major M7.4 earthquake hits near east coast of Honshu, Japan, tsunami waves possible Warnings issued for imminent 3m tsunami after major earthquake www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/japan-tsunami-warning-earthquake-today-live-updates-b2960902.html Evacuate now, Japanese told after major earthquake triggers tsunami Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits Tonga watchers.news/2026/04/19/strong-shallow-m6-1-earthquake-tonga-april-19-2026/ 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Miyako, Japan earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000srih/executive 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits the western Indian-Antarctic Ridge earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000srgj/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits south of the Kermadec Islands earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000srg6/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Maubara, Timor Leste earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000srhi/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near south of the Kermadec Islands earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000srhw/executive Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 24,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 23,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/SANGAY3/2026D191859.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/REVE/2026D200156.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/FUEG/2026D191123.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/SANTAMA/2026D191930.html Kanlaon in the Philippines erupts to 11,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260419_27202000_0090_Text.html Mayon volcano in the Philippines erupts to 10,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260419_27303000_0511_Text.html Leak surge and pipe failures detected following earthquakes in San Ramon Valley, California EF-3 tornado confirmed near Cream, Wisconsin during April 17, 2026 outbreak; NWS La Crosse issues record 26 warnings Drone Captures 'Epic' View of Tornado Rip Tide in Ocean off Australia www.surfer.com/news/tornado-rip-underwater-vortex-video Chernobyl full of life as wildlife reoccupies a radioactive landscape www.pbs.org/newshour/science/chernobyl-full-of-life-as-wildlife-reoccupies-a-radioactive-landscape Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday - Organizer Bunni Pounds says 2 Chronicles 7:14 has been invoked on National Day of Prayer for 50 years Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image www.cnn.com/2026/04/19/politics/trump-bible-reading-oval-office VP JD Vance Thanks Pope Leo XIV for Rejecting Media 'Debate' Narrative with Trump, 'He Will Be in Our Prayers, and I Hope That We'll Be in His' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/vp-jd-vance-thanks-pope-leo-xiv-rejecting/ Cardinal Vigano Joins President Trump and Tells Pope Leo "He Should Get His Act Together" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/cardinal-vigano-joins-president-trump-tells-pope-leo/ Eight people remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting, mayor says www.reuters.com/world/europe/eight-people-remain-hospital-after-kyiv-shooting-mayor-says-2026-04-19/ Eight Children Dead After Mass Shooting in Louisiana, Victims Range from 18 Months to 15 Years Old www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/breaking-eight-children-dead-after-mass-shooting-louisiana/ Multiple people shot during large fight at outdoor mall near the University of Iowa - Early reports indicate that 6 people have been hospitalize Hero Oklahoma principal who stopped school shooter honored as prom king thepostmillennial.com/hero-oklahoma-principal-who-stopped-school-shooter-honored-as-prom-king Outrage in Italy: Nigerian Migrant Arrested After Killing and Cooking Cat on Makeshift BBQ Next to Children's Playground www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/04/outrage-italy-nigerian-migrant-arrested-after-killing-cooking/ First openly gay DC police union chairman arrested on child sex crimes - Mahl communicated for several weeks with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old boy on Reddit thepostmillennial.com/first-openly-gay-dc-police-union-chairman-arrested-on-child-sex-crimes Popular baby food brand hit by 'criminal act' as rat poison found in seized jar