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Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 05/09/2025 Trump drops Israel ties as condition for Saudi nuclear talks - Under former President Joe Biden, nuclear talks were an element of a wider US-Saudi deal tied to normalization and to Riyadh's goal of a defense treaty with Washington www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-853252 Israel believes Trump lacks Senate support for Saudi nuclear deal without Israeli involvement Trump-Netanyahu rift grows, US pursues Mideast plans without 'Israel' - Amid growing frustration, Trump is reportedly sidelining Netanyahu over delays in Saudi normalization and Iran policy english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/trump-netanyahu-rift-grows--us-pursues-mideast-plans-without Report: Trump 'disappointed' with Netanyahu, will continue Middle East policy objectives without Israel Trump sidelines Netanyahu in Middle East policy as relations deteriorate - Sources report the president is frustrated over the Israeli prime minister's alleged push for Iran military action Tania Curado-Koenig: Diplomacy in Circles: How U.S. Strategy Is Leaving Israel to Lead Alone Israel vows to 'defend ourselves alone' after Trump strikes truce with Houthis Trump's Houthi ceasefire met with 'astonishment' in Israel, official says Huckabee: US 'isn't required to get permission from Israel' to cut deal with Houthis Iran's hidden nuclear facility uncovered by satellite imagery www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/satellite-images-reveal-secret-iranian-nuclear-facility/ar-AA1EpQ37 Is Iran hiding a nuclear weapon site? According to Fox News, the facility, code-named the "Rainbow Site" by Iranian officials, has operated for over a decade under the guise of a chemical production company called Diba Energy Siba, producing tritium, a radioactive isotope critical for enhancing nuclear weapons www.israelhayom.com/2025/05/08/is-iran-hiding-a-nuclear-weapon-site/ IRGC commander says Iran will open the 'gates of hell' if the US, Israel attack www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-853246 Katz warns Iran, Houthis: Israel will strike with full force www.jns.org/katz-warns-iran-houthis-israel-will-strike-with-full-force/ Massive Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Infrastructure in Lebanon Massive Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah tunnels & weapons in southern Lebanon - IDF continues striking Hezbollah & Hamas in southern Lebanon allisrael.com/massive-israeli-airstrikes-hit-hezbollah-tunnels-and-weapons-in-southern-lebanon Syria confirms indirect talks with Israel to 'contain' tensions www.jns.org/syria-confirms-indirect-talks-with-israel-to-ease-tensions/ IDF sets up medical facility in southern Syria for Druze wounded in clashes www.timesofisrael.com/idf-sets-up-medical-facility-in-southern-syria-for-druze-wounded-in-clashes/ Israeli plan to initially only feed 60% of Gazans, as they endure 'extreme deprivation' With Gaza offensive looming, Arab nations pressure Hamas to ceasefire while US & Israel talk postwar administration US pushes for hostage deal progress before Trump's Saudi visit www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-853287 IDF kills Hamas terrorist who abducted Yaffa Adar during October 7 Hamas massacre US judge says there's reason to believe US-based media nonprofit aided Hamas www.timesofisrael.com/us-judge-says-theres-reason-to-believe-us-based-nonprofit-aided-hamas/ Israel is considering the death penalty for some Oct 7 Hamas terrorists, UK tabloid reports allisrael.com/israel-is-considering-the-death-penalty-for-some-oct-7-terrorists-uk-tabloid-reports Former hostage decries Pulitzer given to Gazan writer who legitimized their abduction EU to review trade ties with Israel following criticism of conduct in war in Gaza Ireland appeals to Eurovision to discuss kicking Israel out: 'Shocked by what is happening in Gaza' www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/byvdyttege Israel warns travelers to Eurovision to avoid protests, not show Jewish, Israeli symbols - With anti-Israel rallies expected in Basel, Switzerland during contest next week and security high, Israelis warned to 'stay away from these centers of friction and demonstrations' Kanye West posts 'Heil Hitler' video on VE Day, blaming custody row for antisemitic track - Rapper says "anger" over losing access to his children inspired song, released on anniversary of Nazi defeat IDF draws down massive Samaria counterterror op: 100 terrorists killed, hundreds of houses demolished Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxej00w3wno Coalition revives contentious bid to limit Law of Return; this time, it may pass Israeli government resumes debate on repealing 'Grandchild Clause' in Law of Return: 'Liberman brings in gentiles' allisrael.com/government-resumes-debate-on-repealing-the-grandchild-clause-liberman-brings-gentiles Pakistan alleges India used Israeli manufactured suicide drones in recent attack allisrael.com/pakistan-alleges-india-used-israeli-manufactured-suicide-drones-in-recent-attack Pakistan hails role of Chinese jets in repelling India strikes www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/pakistan-hails-role-of-chinese-jets-in-repelling-india-strikes Pakistan claims success intercepting India's IAI suicide drones India Says It Intercepted Missiles and Drones Launched by Pakistan Terrorist involved in Daniel Pearl beheading killed by Indian airstrikes www.jewishnews.co.uk/terrorist-involved-in-daniel-pearl-beheading-killed-by-indian-airstrikes/ Gleaming labs turned to rubble: scientists mourn the loss of decades of medical progress in Sudan Putin's Proposed Victory Day Truce Is in Effect - No Russian Drones Over Ukraine - Kiev Already Accused of Breaching Ceasefire Almost 500 Times www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/putins-proposed-victory-day-truce-is-effect-no/ Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments Declaration of Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano on the Secret Vatican Agreement with China www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/declaration-archbishop-carlo-maria-vigano-secret-sino-vatican/ New Pope Leo, a Chicago native, is a former missionary in Peru who never sought the limelight - A relative unknown on the global stage, friends say Robert Prevost, 69, is a 'firm supporter' of his predecessor's approach; in 2023 he said his work 'is to enlarge the tent' Pope Leo XIV Becomes First American Pope in History - He is believed to hold similar views to Pope Francis on the environment and outreach to immigrants and the poor, and he opposed a government proposal to introduce gender ideology in schools for creating supposed genders that do not exist saraacarter.com/breaking-pope-leo-xiv-becomes-first-american-pope-in-history/ Chicago Native Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Spoke Out on Immigration, Gun Control, and Climate Change "If he saw and stayed silent - he's not a good priest;" Activist says inaction over Providence H.S. sex abuse disqualifies Pope hopeful Prevost willcountygazette.com/stories/671124585-if-he-saw-and-stayed-silent-he-s-not-a PA president Abbas calls on new pope Leo XIV to uphold predecessor's 'legacy' of defending Palestinian rights Expressing openness to improving ties with Vatican, Israel's leaders welcome new Pope Alex Salvi: Cardinals Viewed Pope Leo XIV as Unifier www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/pope-alex-salvi-newsmax-tv/2025/05/08/id/1210199/ New Pope Leo XIV spent years retweeting criticism of Trump policies nypost.com/2025/05/08/us-news/new-pope-leo-xiv-spent-years-retweeting-criticism-of-trump-policies/ First American Pope Leo XIV Voted in Republican Primaries, Records Show - The new pope, born Robert Prevost, fits 'the profile of a former or Never Trump-type' ex-Republican freebeacon.com/america/first-american-pope-leo-xiv-voted-in-republican-primaries-records-show/ Pope Leo XIV Supports Open Borders - Previously Took Aim at VP J.D. Vance for Defending American Sovereignty www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/pope-leo-xiv-supports-open-borders-previously-took/ JD Vance makes peace offering to new Pope Leo XIV after 'anti-MAGA' tweets as Trump quips 'Vatican already called me' - The new pope penned a scathing post just months before his election www.the-sun.com/news/14195547/pope-robert-prevost-jd-vance-election/ They Just Can't Stop: German President Attacks USA on 80th Anniversary of Allied Victory over Nazi Germany for "Breaking with Our Values"! www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/they-just-cant-stop-german-president-attacks-usa/ EU to launch dispute against U.S. tariffs as it sets out 95 billion euros in countermeasures www.cnbc.com/2025/05/08/european-union-dispute-against-us-tariffs-world-trade-organization.html Trump unveils United Kingdom trade deal, first since 'reciprocal' tariff pause www.cnbc.com/2025/05/08/trump-uk-trade-deal-tariffs.html US weighs plan to slash China tariffs to as low as 50% - down from 145% - as soon as next week: sources Chinese Export Companies Use 'Origin Washing' Services to Dodge U.S. Tariffs Dems Tout Bill Requiring Retailers to Disclose Tariff Costs www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jamie-raskin-chuck-schumer-tariff-costs/2025/05/08/id/1210194/ Commentary: Empty shelves, for-lease signs and job layoffs point to recession by summer - Stop the trade flow, and you stop the economy — as Americans are about to learn In Dumpster Fire Appearance on The View with Jill Biden, Joe Biden Mumbles Incoherently, Says He Would Have Beaten Trump if He Stayed in the Race www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/video-dumpster-fire-appearance-view-jill-biden-joe/ Dr. Jill Swoops in, Gives Joe Biden Secret Signal to Stop Him From Rambling Incoherently As he Defends His Cognitive Abilities www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/dr-jill-swoops-gives-joe-biden-secret-signal/ Report: Trump Administration Set to Release Damning Audio of Biden's Classified Docs Interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/report-trump-administration-set-release-damning-audio-bidens/ Trump promotes Ed Martin to top DOJ post to hunt down 'weaponization' of Biden regime FEMA head ousted one day after saying eliminating agency not in public's interest thehill.com/homenews/administration/5290399-fema-administrator-fired/ Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of "killing the world's poorest children" with USAID cuts More than 200 lawsuits mark Trump's turbulent first months in office AI's Threat to Google Just Got Real - Drop in search traffic is a reminder technological advancement can displace long-established tech giants www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ais-threat-to-google-just-got-real-8280b4ee Could AI translate animal sounds into words? Tech experts hope so news.sky.com/story/could-ai-translate-animal-sounds-into-words-tech-experts-hope-so-13363743 World's first mass-produced flying car unveiled after more than 500 successful flights www.the-express.com/travel/travel-news/171131/worlds-first-mass-produced-flying-car 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits the Macquarie Island region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000py39/executive 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Canaveral, Peru earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pxx7/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits southeast of Easter Island earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000pxwq/executive Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 24,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANGAY3/2025E081724.html Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 21,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/POPO/2025E090304.html Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/RUIZ/2025E082105.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/FUEG/2025E081208.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/REVE/2025E082244.html Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts to 13,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/SANTAMA/2025E082046.html Poas volcano in Cost Rica erupts to 12,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH25/POAS/2025E082021.html Ground fissures damage homes and roads in Voutes, Crete watchers.news/2025/05/08/ground-fissures-damage-homes-roads-voutes-crete/ Tropical storm risk in May before official start of hurricane season. Will it impact Texas? Severe weather in Iran claims 9 lives, injures 86 watchers.news/2025/05/08/severe-weather-iran-claims-9-lives-injures-86/ Five tornadoes confirmed in central Texas, one person injured in Frankston watchers.news/2025/05/08/five-tornadoes-central-texas-injury-frankston/ Record rainfall impacts New Orleans as severe storms move through Louisiana watchers.news/2025/05/08/record-rainfall-new-orleans-severe-storms-louisiana/ Needed southeast US rain could become too much, trigger flooding Floods and landslides claim 48 lives, damage nearly 60,000 homes in Ecuador since January watchers.news/2025/05/08/ecuador-floods-landslides-fatalities-damage/ NOAA will cease updating its "billion dollar disaster" tally that critics say is flawed The secretive government unit planning to dim the sun - Research arm which was brainchild of Dominic Cummings will deploy tech to fight global warming www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/08/secretive-quango-dim-sun-fight-global-warming/ Canada PM Carney likely to continue Trudeau's climate policy, which could impact U.S. energy costs Spain's deputy PM targeted by man 'with two knives' in horror broad daylight attack as cops taser and arrest suspect - Officers stepped in at a crucial moment to stop the attack www.the-sun.com/news/14195301/spanish-politician-attacked-knives-daylight/ Amnesty International urges Canada to accept illegal immigrants fleeing Trump deportations in US Two Democrat-Run Cities Declare Pride Flags Official City Symbols to Sidestep Red State Laws Rep Brandon Gill grills USA fencing chief over trans inclusion in women's competitions President Trump Abruptly Fires Obama-Appointed Librarian of Congress Who Pushed 'Sexual Identity' on Children www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/just-president-trump-abruptly-fires-obama-appointed-librarian/ Military to Start Booting Transgender Troops in June www.newsmax.com/newsfront/military-pete-hegseth-transgender/2025/05/08/id/1210178/ Report: Some Moderate Republicans Voiced Opposition to Defunding Planned Parenthood at Closed-Door Meeting UnitedHealth faces investor backlash and alleged fraud after CEO's death tanks stock www.usatoday.com/story/money/legal/2025/05/08/unitedhealth-lawsuit-stock-plunge/83507704007/ Trump pulls surgeon general nominee Janette Nesheiwat after questions about her medical education This Anti-Vaccine, Birth Control And Autism Conspiracy Theorist May Be The Next Surgeon General Who is Casey Means? Trump's new surgeon general nominee sparks drama Trump's New Surgeon General Pick Triggers Massive Backlash - Even RFK Jr.'s VP Nicole Shanahan Weighs In: 'She Was Bred and Raised as a Manchurian Asset' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/trumps-new-surgeon-general-pick-triggers-massive-backlash/ RFK Jr. either 'clearly lied to me' about surgeon general nominee or someone 'is controlling' him, ex-running mate claims