Tracking Bible Prophecy Headlines - 08/16/2026 Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/15/erdogan-says-egypt-could-join-turkiye-saudi-pakistan-defence-pact Analysis: US pulls last aircraft carrier in Pacific as Trump focuses on Iran, Western Hemisphere - Analysts say poor planning and the unexpectedly long Iran conflict have left the US exposed in vital waterways, with China waiting in the wings USS Abraham Lincoln's supply issues stem from Iran's Bahrain naval base attacks - report www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905571 GOP Rep. Flood: 'We Have a Stressed Military', Partially Due to Dems Not Funding It Economists Say Iran Faces 'Severe Collapse' of Economy Under Blockade The Iran strike Trump halted: 'We were about to destroy what remained of the regime' Issa: Likely Won't Have 'Meaningful' Iran Talks Until Their Leadership Changes Iran Boasts 'Islam Can Rule the World' as Trump Deal Eludes US www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-trump-us/2026/08/15/id/1266207/ United Nations calls out Iran for its 'other war' - against Christians www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/united-nations-calls-iran-its-other-war-against/ Iran calls on Qatar to free three pilots it says were downed, captured in war - Doha denies holding the pilots, who it says failed to respond after violating Qatari airspace in March; UAE accuses Tehran of launching fresh strike on one of its ships in Hormuz Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins - One of the weapons seized from Hezbollah was a Nazi-era MG 34 machine gun 'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis dread renewed war as Houthis launch attacks - Yemeni citizens express anxieties over reliving cycles of displacement and violence of brutal civil conflict after rebel attacks on government areas upend 2022 truce www.timesofisrael.com/everyone-lives-in-fear-yemenis-dread-renewed-war-as-houthis-launch-attacks/ Israeli strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon after Hezbollah wounds 3 IDF soldiers in attack - Acknowledging civilian casualties in strikes, Israel accuses terror group of deliberately housing women and children in Hezbollah 'military compound,' says they were family of targeted commander Israeli strikes that killed 11 send 'clear message' on negotiations, says Lebanese president New satellite imagery shows scale of Israeli destruction at Lebanon's Beaufort castle www.arabnews.com/node/2654211/middle-east Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say - Emergency services, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops IDF: Tank in Gaza hit by explosive device in 'grave' truce breach; no soldiers hurt - Military says troops killed pair of terrorists who crossed Yellow Line to sabotage weapons; Hamas chief Hayya set to visit Cairo amid US efforts to advance disarmament plan Christian village in West Bank closed off by IDF amid onslaught of settler attacks www.christianpost.com/news/christian-village-in-west-bank-closed-off-by-idf-to-protect-it.html Two Palestinians hurt by settler gunfire, including nurse said to be paralyzed for life Door to Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat vandalized as Haredim protest for 7th week Florida venue cancels Rashida Tlaib rally after state lawmaker protests 'anti-Jew' event - The Venue cites 'increased security concerns' of hosting the staunch anti-Israel lawmaker, who is campaigning against Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Jared Moskowitz, and Alexander Vindman Japanese leader skips controversial shrine visit, avoids mention of remorse on World War II surrender anniversary - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has repeatedly resisted acknowledging Japan's wartime aggression and atrocities, marked the war anniversary without apology South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War South Korea's Lee urges talks with North Korea to replace armistice with peace North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating on regional security, KCNA reports www.yahoo.com/news/articles/putin-says-russia-north-korea-220044409.html Moscow targeted by 600 drones overnight, explosions heard in Kyiv Ukraine Hits Russian Rocket Center Tied to Starlink-style Network www.newsmax.com/newsfront/starlink-zelenskyy-kyiv/2026/08/15/id/1266196/ Ukraine Attacks Russia's Samara Industrial Site as Kyiv Ramps Up Long-Range Strikes Ukraine could strike Russia with domestic ballistic missiles in 3 to 6 months, says Ukraine's former defense minister www.cbsnews.com/news/fired-defense-minister-mykhailo-fedorov-ukraine-technological-war-russia/ Zelensky: Ukraine Expects 30,000 Russian Occupiers to Be 'Eliminated' in August Russia Threatens to Board British and French Ships in Revenge For 'Shadow Fleet' Seizures www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/08/15/russia-threatens-to-board-british-and-french-ships-in-revenge/ NATO fighter jet shoots down drone breaching Romania's airspace www.cnn.com/2026/08/15/europe/drone-romania-airspace-nato-hnk-intl House Report Exposes Chinese Communist Influence at Harvard www.breitbart.com/asia/2026/08/14/house-report-exposes-chinese-communist-influence-at-harvard/ Comey's Wife Texted Him Meaning of "86" Minutes Before His "86 47" Beach Stunt www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/caught-comeys-wife-texted-him-meaning-86-minutes/ Minnesota Secretary of State Threatens James O'Keefe, Cam Higby For Going Undercover in Muslim Garb and Easily Exposing State's Insane 'Voter Vouching' System www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/minnesota-secretary-state-lashes-james-okeefe-going-undercover/ Trump Unloads on "Treasonists" Behind White House Ballroom Lawsuit - Says Preservation Group Exposed "Top Secret" Military Details to the World www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/trump-unloads-treasonists-behind-white-house-ballroom-lawsuit/ US warns allied nations: Side with us in the AI race against China or face the consequences - The United States has also warned other nations that they cannot side with both countries at the same time. Indonesia Quake Kills 47, Rescuers Search Rubble www.newsmax.com/newsfront/earthquake-indonesia-flores-island/2026/08/15/id/1266199/ Strong M6.9 earthquake hits North Sumatra, Indonesia watchers.news/2026/08/15/strong-m6-9-earthquake-hits-north-sumatra-indonesia/ M6.1 earthquake hits Vanuatu at intermediate depth watchers.news/2026/08/16/m6-1-earthquake-hits-vanuatu-at-intermediate-depth-3/ 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits near Palu, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tl1s/executive 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Volcano Islands, Japan region earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tl36/executive 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Ruteng, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tl6a/executive 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Colonia, Micronesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tl43/executive 5.4 magnitude earthquake hits near Angoram, Papua New Guinea earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tkyz/executive 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Ende, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tl0v/executive 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Damages Buildings and Prompts Over 300 Emergency Calls in Spain people.com/5-2-magnitude-earthquake-near-granada-spain-prompts-over-300-emergency-calls-12060759 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Ruteng, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tkyg/executive 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Ruteng, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tkx5/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Ruteng, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tl44/executive 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Ende, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tl55/executive Popocateptl volcano in Mexico erupts to 20,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/POPO/2026H160100.html Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 17,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/FUEG/2026H151438.html Purace volcano in Colombia erupts to 17,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/PURA/2026H160124.html Semeru volcano in Indonesia erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Ambae volcano on Vanuatu erupts to 15,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 14,000ft www.ospo.noaa.gov/VAAC/ARCH26/REVE/2026H160456.html Sheveluch volcano on Kamchatka, Russia erupts to 12,000ft ds.data.jma.go.jp/svd/vaac/data/TextData/2026/20260816_30027000_0329_Text.html Mt Etna volcano in Italy erupts to 12,000ft www.bom.gov.au/products/Volc_ash_recent.shtml Hurricane Lala strengthens as Category 1 storm slams Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain, strong wind www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tropical-storm-lala-nears-hurricane-status-eyeing-landfall-hawaii Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region apnews.com/article/hawaii-tropical-storm-lala-hurricane-0c3d63c8a87943cdf8d57c530a7ed9d0 Hawaii records 140 mph wind gust as Hurricane Lala bands pound islands www.sfchronicle.com/us-world/article/hawaii-tropical-storm-lala-hurricane-22389417.php At least six dead as severe storms and historic flooding hit Indiana watchers.news/2026/08/16/at-least-six-dead-as-severe-storms-and-historic-flooding-hit-indiana/ Rare summer rains around Israel break all-time August records www.timesofisrael.com/rare-summer-rains-around-israel-break-all-time-august-records/ From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves - Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in France Blue states with climate or net-zero policies have higher energy rates, report finds Democrat Senate Candidate & Pastor Adam Hamilton Said He Studies Where the Apostle Paul Is 'Wrong' in the Bible Satanic Temple and Left-Wing ACLU Sue over Rejection of 'Family-Friendly' Holiday Event at Iowa Capitol Leftist Superstar Hasan Piker Justifies Luigi Mangione: UnitedHealth CEO Guilty of 'Social Murder' 'Revolutionary act of protest': Mangione fan girls defend assassin in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing Nevada man funneled 140 guns to violent Mexican drug cartels, including powerful 'military-style' rifles: DOJ - Luis Alberto Osorio faces up to 70 years in prison for straw purchasing, weapons trafficking and money laundering Shield of the Americas: Colombia's New President 'El Tigre' Is Asking Trump To Deploy US Military To Help Fight Drug Cartels www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/shield-americas-colombias-new-president-el-tigre-is/ Mass shooting at Virginia State University leaves five wounded, puts campus on lockdown Police arrest 19-year-old hiding in dorm in Virginia State University shooting that wounded five justthenews.com/government/local/multiple-people-shot-virginia-state-university Middle School Students Tackle Classmate Attacking Teacher With a Knife and Subdue Him Until Police Arrive www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/08/heroes-middle-school-students-tackle-classmate-attacking-teacher/ Actor charged with 24 felony counts in alleged child sexual abuse case - Detectives believe Shane Ryan Gledhill's alleged conduct spans 25 years with survivors in Los Angeles area www.foxnews.com/entertainment/actor-charged-24-felony-counts-alleged-child-sexual-abuse-case Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain's Ceuta in security crackdown - Madrid has since installed a maritime barrier and deployed more police from mainland Spain in a bid to avert another mass migrant crossing into the enclave Catholic group demands Massachusetts Gov Maura Healey be excommunicated over law allowing abortion up to birth Massachusetts mayor arrested for $1.5 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme that funded campaign, personal spending RFK Jr.: Fauci 'Knew That He Was Lying' www.newsmax.com/newsfront/rfk-jr-anthony-fauci-covid-19/2026/08/15/id/1266225/ Fauci refuses Senate appearance after invoking Fifth Amendment more than 100 times in COVID probe