Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 05/19/2026 IEA Chief Warns Commercial Oil Inventories Are Falling Very Fast - He also highlighted that the spike in fertilizer and diesel prices comes at the start of the travel and planting season uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/iea-chief-warns-commercial-oil-093732123.html US Treasury Extends Temporary Waiver for Vulnerable Nations To Access Russian Oil Stranded at Sea www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/us-treasury-extends-temporary-waiver-vulnerable-nations-access/ Strait of Hormuz shutdown triggers $25 billion global economic loss - report allisraelnews.com/strait-of-hormuz-shutdown-triggers-25-billion-global-economic-loss-report Trump's Shipping Insurance Flops As Iran Reportedly Launches Bitcoin-Based Insurance For Hormuz www.aol.com/news/trump-shipping-insurance-flops-iran-190145102.html How Trump and Iran use the same industry networks for their growing crypto empires - Data shows Iran's crypto exchange has processed at least $2.3 billion on the same two blockchains that the Trump family used to prop up their fledgling World Liberty Financial Trump Rips Media over Iran Coverage: 'They Have Gone Absolutely Crazy' www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/18/trump-rips-media-over-iran-coverage/ Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Makes Surprising Public Admission About 'Harm' Suffered from US Attacks, Time to 'Face Reality' Report: Trump losing patience as Iran launches Hormuz authority body - An American source tells Al Jazeera that Tehran has days - not weeks - to break the diplomatic deadlock, as the US and Israel step up preparations for a renewed strike www.israelhayom.com/2026/05/18/trump-iran-deadline-hormuz-authority-talks-stall/ Iranian Media Claims It Presented 14-Point Ceasefire Plan to U.S. Via Pakistan Trump delays Iran attack as diplomatic push intensifies: Military ready at 'moment's notice' www.foxnews.com/live-news/trump-iran-war-israel-hormuz-nuclear-deal-may-18 Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/trump-iran-attack-saudi-uae-qatar-deal.html Trump Asked by Leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar to 'Hold Off' on Attack of Iran Trump says US attack on Iran called off after Gulf assurances that deal now possible - After US official said to warn of 'conversation through bombs,' president claims attack planned for Tuesday will be back on if deal blocking Iran from obtaining nukes not reached Iran says uranium enrichment off table in talks with US - In the face of President Donald Trump's threats, Iran is hardening its position and taking the issue of nuclear enrichment off the negotiating table. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said: "We do not fear the enemy's threats. We believe in what we have and are preparing plans for confrontation." www.israelhayom.com/2026/05/18/iran-says-uranium-enrichment-off-table-in-talks-with-us/ Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia as Iran war tensions escalate Pakistan sends thousands of troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia Iran war - The deployment is described as a substantial, combat-capable force intended to support Saudi Arabia's military if the kingdom comes under further attack www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-896585 Israel built two secret bases in Iraq, one also used during 12-Day Iran War last year - Discovery of secret site by Bedouin led to his death, clash with Iraqi forces Iran police chief claims regime arrested more than 6,500 suspected 'elements linked to the enemy' - Radan also claimed that the regime's security forces had killed "166 armed and professional thieves" who were taking advantage of wartime conditions and who resisted arrest www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-896573 US refueling aircraft to stay at Ben-Gurion Airport until the end of 2027 - The aircraft and US military personnel required to operate them will be stationed in and around Ben-Gurion Airport and are already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896603 US weighs secure AI base in Israel's Negev to counter China - report www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-896545 IDF's answer to Hezbollah: A blue-and-white explosive drone - In a rather modest building somewhere in Israel, a startup in IDF uniform is developing technologies for soldiers on the front lines, including a new type of drone that troops today do not fight without www.israelhayom.com/2026/05/18/idfs-answer-to-hezbollah-a-blue-and-white-explosive-drone/ Unusual elimination deep in Lebanon - IDF strikes Islamic Jihad commander in Baalbek area, 100 kilometers from the Israel border www.israelnationalnews.com/news/427250 IDF kills Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in targeted strike in Lebanon - Halim spearheaded the integration of PIJ terrorists into Hezbollah's combat operations, according to the IDF www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896576 Lebanon's death toll tops 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah www.timesofisrael.com/lebanons-death-toll-tops-3000-in-fighting-between-israel-and-hezbollah/ Arabic news outlet under fire for interviewing IDF about Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon Israel's MDA launches mental health emergency unit amid surge in crisis calls after Oct 7 Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast - Livestream abruptly ends after Israeli commandos board boat; at least 39 of over 50 boats intercepted; Netanyahu says organizers failed to get desired publicity IDF naval commandos begin seizure of Gaza-bound flotilla - Forces board vessels linked to IHH as Foreign Ministry calls the convoy a Hamas-serving "provocation" with no humanitarian purpose. www.israelhayom.com/2026/05/18/idf-boards-sumud-gaza-flotilla-ihh-naval-blockade/ Despite ongoing court petitions, IDF greenlights death penalty for terrorists in Judea & Samaria - Controversial law is still likely to be struck down by High Court PM Netanyahu attempts to get Haredi draft exemption law passed before dissolution of Knesset - Military says manpower shortage of 12,000 soldiers will increase in 2027 IDF struggles to throttle endless feed of soldiers posting misdeeds on social media - Troops keep recording their own misconduct, including smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon, but the army claims progress in curbing posts that fuel international criticism and risk operational security New bill aims to make it harder to indict senior officials, including PM, ministers - Clause requiring permission from judge and special committee to investigate top figures added to MK Rothman's draft on splitting AG's role, further limiting checks on power Israel launches incentive plan to encourage foreign embassy relocations to Jerusalem Archaeologists uncover new evidence at Sea of Galilee site, strengthening case for ancient Bethsaida Report: Sen. Cornyn Funded Islamic Group Linked to Planned Texas Muslim Community, Terrorism, Antisemitism Lone rabbi speaking at mass DC prayer rally calls antisemitism 'utterly un-American' Social media is fueling UK's antisemitism problem, says investigative journalist David Collier Anti-Israel Croatian president refusing to sign off on new Israeli envoy - Zoran Milanovic, who has accused Israel of 'terrorism' and said he didn't want Israeli or Iranian 'infections and germs' in country, is currently feuding with his right-wing government US, Nigeria strike ISIS fighters again from the air after killing senior leader - AFRICOM says the strikes diminish ISIS's capacity to plan attacks threatening US and partner security www.foxnews.com/world/us-nigeria-strike-isis-fighters-air-killing-senior-leader Baltic Drone Scare: After the Whole Latvian Government Collapsed Over Stray Ukrainian Drone Strikes, Lithuania Is Also Finding Crashed Craft From Kiev www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/baltic-drone-scare-after-whole-latvian-government-collapsed/ Communist Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel Threatens 'Bloodbath' Against America as Cuba Stockpiles 300+ Russian and Iranian Drones in Desperate Panic Under Trump's Crushing Pressure www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/communist-dictator-miguel-diaz-canel-threatens-bloodbath-against/ Trump pursues 'strategic stability' with China, downplays conflicts over Taiwan and land ownership German Chancellor: US No Longer 'Land of Opportunity'; Wouldn't Recommend His Kids Move There, Cites 'Deteriorating Social Conditions' www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/german-chancellor-us-no-longer-land-opportunity-wouldnt/ Seattle Democrat Who Welcomed New 'Socialist' Mayor Now 'Gravely Concerned' About Businesses Fleeing the City www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/seattle-democrat-who-welcomed-new-socialist-mayor-now/ Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS www.cnn.com/2026/05/18/politics/trump-irs-lawsuit-fund-for-allies Fury as Trump gets $1.8bn taxpayer payout from his own government: 'Stunning act of corruption' Trump's $1.7B IRS deal fuels impeachment talk and backlash Rep. Thomas Massie confronts the full force of Trump's wrath in a Republican primary - The Kentucky Republican has emerged as perhaps the president's most critical primary target after bucking him on issues ranging from budget legislation to the Epstein files A GOP primary has become a costly battle over Israel. Will it matter in the long run? Pro-Israel groups are spending millions to unseat Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, but his defeat may not be dead end for GOP opponents of Israel, whose numbers seem to be growing Trump Asks DOJ to Launch Investigation Into Maryland After 500,000 Mail-In Ballots Were Sent Out in "Error" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/trump-asks-doj-launch-investigation-maryland-after-500000/ RNC Chair Joe Gruters Announces 130 Lawsuits Filed Across 32 States to Stop Democrat Election Shenanigans - as President Trump Deploys Army of Election Lawyers to Stop The Steal www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/rnc-chair-joe-gruters-announces-130-lawsuits-filed/ Woman Caught on O'Keefe Undercover Camera Illegally Paying People to Register to Vote on Skid Row Federally Charged www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/breaking-woman-caught-okeefe-undercover-camera-illegally-paying/ Jury Rules Against Elon Musk in His Feud with Sam Altman's OpenAI, Saying He Filed His Lawsuit Too late Ex-Google CEO Can Barely Get A Word Out About AI As He's Booed And Heckled - Eric Schmidt tried to tell the University of Arizona graduating class that they should try to shape the future of AI kotaku.com/eric-schmidt-ai-graduation-speech-university-arizona-2000697034 PA Sen McCormick says AI bringing 'most consequential moment of change' in history 'More real than real': Why deep-fake political ads are fooling older Americans www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/may/18/real-real-deep-fake-political-ads-fooling-older-americans/ Barnes & Noble CEO backs selling AI-written books in stores Robotaxi Rebellion: 50 Waymo Self-Driving Cars Circle Atlanta Neighborhood for Hours at a Time The FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers www.404media.co/the-fbi-wants-to-buy-nationwide-access-to-license-plate-readers/ A Giant Robot To Be Piloted That Can Smash Through Walls - From the Screens of Science Fiction To Real Life www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/giant-robot-be-piloted-that-can-smash-through/ 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits near Port-Vila, Vanuatu earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000synm/executive 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits the Bouvet Island region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000sykw/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Liuzhou, China earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000syik/executive Bezymianny volcano in Russia erupts to 30,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260519_30025000_0026_Text.html Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 26,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 22,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/POPO/2026E190010.html Sangay volcano in Ecuador erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/SANGAY3/2026E180741.html Central Bismarck Sea volcano in Papua New Guinea erupts to 19,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Purace volcano in Colombia erupts to 18,000ft trackingbibleprophecy.org/birthpangs.php Dukono volcano in Indonesia erupts to 16,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 15,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/FUEG/2026E182038.html Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/REVE/2026E182111.html Mayon volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260518_27303000_0630_Text.html Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines erupts to 10,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260518_27202000_0157_Text.html 25 tornadoes reported in central United States, damage in Iowa and Nebraska watchers.news/2026/05/18/25-tornadoes-reported-in-central-united-states-damage-in-iowa-and-nebraska/ Large dust storm produces near-zero visibility along I-70 during severe storms in Kansas Stranded sailor accidentally started largest wildfire this year in California: U.S. Coast Guard - The 67-year-old man had crashed his sailboat on some rocks and fired flares into the air to signal for help Reagan Library Evacuated as California Sandy Fire Spreads www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/05/18/reagan-library-evacuated-california-sandy-fire-spreads/ Sandy Fire in Simi Valley: More than 1,300 acres scorched, evacuations expanded abc7.com/live-updates/sandy-fire-simi-valley-several-structures-burned-184-acres-scorched/19125501/ State of Disaster Emergency declared for Colorado as Sharpe Fire grows to over 11,400 ha (28,000 acres) 4 highlights from Rededicate 250: 'We pray mercy upon our land' www.christianpost.com/news/4-highlights-from-rededicate-250-we-pray-mercy.html Chicago pastor gathers hundreds of men to declare violence-free zone on South Side - Project H.O.O.D. brought together pastors, fathers, mentors and former gang members from across Chicago www.foxnews.com/faith-values/chicago-pastor-declares-violence-free-zone-citys-south-side Austria Shock Poll: 41% of Muslim Youth in Vienna Say Religious Law Comes Before National Law www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/austria-shock-poll-41-muslim-youth-vienna-say/ 5 dead, including teen gunmen, at San Diego Islamic Center; hate motive probed www.aol.com/news/san-diego-police-swarm-islamic-193520778.html Active shooter threat at San Diego Islamic Center neutralized after massive police response Austin shooting suspect named, timeline of terror revealed after teens' alleged 28-hour, 12-attack rampage US Jewish groups say Islamic Center shooting proves need for federal security funding - Michigan synagogue targeted in recent ramming attack says images out of California 'all too familiar to us'; chair of state's Legislative Jewish Caucus calls out Islamophobia Spotsylvania County, VA Commonwealth's Attorney Slams Democrat Gun Grab as "Unconstitutional" - Vows He Will Not Enforce Radical So-Called "Assault Weapons" Ban or Public Carry Restrictions www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/spotsylvania-county-va-commonwealths-attorney-slams-democrat-gun/ ICE officer charged with four counts of assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan immigrant - A state prosecutor said the officer fired through the front door of a residence, with the bullet going through the man's leg and lodging in the wall of a child's bedroom www.nbcnews.com/news/rcna345732 Biden-Released Illegal Alien Accused of Repeatedly Raping 12-Year-Old Girl Guatemalan illegal immigrant in Oregon sentenced to over 2 years for child sex crimes "That Might Make a Good Meal!" - Trump Backed AZ Congressional Candidate Jay Feely Defends Haitians Eating Pets, Calls Trump's Comments "Derogatory" www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/huh-that-might-make-good-meal-trump-backed/ Christopher Leahy charged with first-degree murder of trans UW student, cops say crime not 'motivated by hate' Democrat NY Congressional Candidate Backed by Radical Mamdani Pushing "Trans Bill of Rights" - Wants Taxpayers to Foot the Bill for Surgeries, Housing and More www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/democrat-ny-congressional-candidate-backed-radical-mamdai-pushing/ XX-XY Athletics mocks California's policy of giving 2 medals when trans athlete wins girls' competition after AB Hernandez sweeps championships Victor Reacts: Elon Musk Humiliates the UN for Not Knowing What a Woman Is www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/victor-reacts-victor-reacts-elon-musk-humiliates-un/ Ebola Outbreaks in Africa Trigger Global Health Emergency, US Travel Warnings www.newsmax.com/newsfront/ebola/2026/05/18/id/1256675/ Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed more than 110 Officials: Canadian Becomes First Positive Hantavirus Case in North America After Cruise Ship Outbreak 63% of Americans believe US officials covered up Covid origins: Rasmussen poll