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8 of the Top 10 ‘Most Surveilled’ Cities Are Asian China is the most-surveilled nation: 700 million cameras (494 per 1,000 people). Per-city data is unavailable. Almost one camera for every two people. China yet again dominates for its surveillance tactics, but other countries’ surveillance tactics are of growing concern: Several Indian, Russian, & South Korean…

Dangerous severe storms fire off strong tornadoes, ‘monster’ hail targeting 50M+ across 1,500 miles Dangerous severe weather unfolded from Wisconsin to Texas on Friday evening. More than 50 million people in the Midwest and the Plains were in the path of storms that have already generated strong tornadoes, “monster” hail, and hurricane-force wind gusts. Storm…

Israel: The Bookends of Prophecy Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, was saying Bible prophecy starts with Israel and ends with Israel. Israel is at the heart of Bible prophecy. My thoughts started churning as I heard his sermon broadcast early that recent morning. I’ve always maintained that God’s “chosen…

IN AN EVER-DARKENING WORLD, LOOK UP “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1) Apostasy and Doctrines of Demons Pope Leo’s Mosque Visit Raises Serious Concerns Over Doctrinal Confusion. No surprise. The Catholic Church bears little resemblance to Christianity and has so many people deceived. Pope Leo’s Mosque of Algiers…

Dangerous severe storms fire off strong tornadoes, ‘monster’ hail targeting 50M+ across 1,500 miles Dangerous severe weather unfolded from Wisconsin to Texas on Friday evening. More than 50 million people in the Midwest and the Plains were in the path of storms that have already generated strong tornadoes, “monster” hail, and hurricane-force wind gusts. On Friday afternoon, the storms began, with multiple confirmed tornadoes caught on camera in Minnesota, Illinois,…

Cuffing the Israelis It’s a puzzle. Sort of. The pattern of U.S. Presidents, from Ike on to Trump, is to handcuff Israel just as the Jewish state is on the verge of generational peace via getting rid of a rogue regime. During the first half of 1967, President Johnson urged the Israelis not act first…

March heat in the U.S. was the largest temperature anomaly ever recorded Heat usually doesn’t define March, a month that still carries a hint of winter’s last breath. This year, it felt more like a preview of late spring, and sometimes even early summer. Weather records are meant to be broken now and then. That…

Floods and landslides leave 15 dead and damage over 28,000 homes in Ecuador Floods and landslides triggered by persistent heavy rainfall have left 15 people dead and affected 110,875 others across Ecuador as of April 15, 2026, according to Ecuador’s National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR). Authorities reported widespread housing and infrastructure damage in multiple…

5.7 earthquake hits northern Nevada; some damage reported A 5.7 earthquake struck in northern Nevada on Monday, causing light to moderate damage in some of the immediate surrounding areas, along with “strong” to “very strong” shaking. The quake struck just before 6:30 p.m. near Fallon. The area is just 40 miles northeast of the state capital,…

Hawaii hasn’t seen storms this bad in 1,000 years. What’s behind it? Last month, Hawaii was hit by back-to-back Kona low storms separated by just a few days, and the state was inundated with over 2 trillion gallons of water. Areas such as Haleakala received over 36 inches of rain in 24 hours, far exceeding…

New York, Washington set to swelter under record heat next week A blast of hot weather will sweep into the eastern US, toppling records, sparking energy demand and bringing sultry conditions to New York City and Washington by the middle of next week. The heat will extend across much of the Mid-Atlantic and southeast with at…

Severe storms to relentlessly hammer central US into mid-April Thunderstorms will bring relentless rounds of heavy rain and severe weather from the Plains to the Upper Midwest into the new week, raising flood risks and potential for damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. The intensity of thunderstorms is expected to increase through the weekend…

(Jim is under the weather this week, so we dusted off an “Israel Watch” from years back—but is still relevant for right now.)  Israel Analysis  The Bible foresaw Iran By Jim Fletcher As if we needed more confirmation that Scripture is true, we see a development in the Middle East that proves Paul’s famous words…

America, the Dutiful When thinking about the prophetic implications of the present hour so late in this Church Age (Age of Grace), Israel is the prominent marker of where the world stands on God’s prophetic timeline. God’s chosen people, the nation Israel, have contributed massively to achievements in many areas of human existence—just as the Lord promised…

Afghanistan: Deadly floods & landslides cause devastation, over 73,000 affected in two weeks Heavy rains and resulting floods from March 26 to April 6 struck numerous provinces, inundating hundreds of villages. Over 73,000 people have been impacted, over 9,000 homes have been damaged, and over 15,500 acres of agricultural land have been destroyed, raising serious…

The US just experienced its hottest March on record The United States has experienced its hottest average temperature on record for March, with ten states also experiencing their hottest March in 131 years, according to new data released by the NOAA. 9 Scientists Connected To The U.S. Space Program Are Dead As Speculation Grows That…

Daylight fireball seen from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania A daylight fireball was observed across multiple northeastern U.S. states on April 7, producing 260 eyewitness reports and multiple videos and photos. The object entered the atmosphere above the Atlantic Ocean and disintegrated over New Jersey after traveling over 180 km (112 miles). Also see…

Wow – That Was Close! Trump And Iran Make a Deal to Pull the World Back from The Brink of Disaster with Less Than 2 Hours to Spare Less than two hours before the deadline President Trump set, a deal was announced for a two-week ceasefire. If a deal had not been reached, Trump had…

Dust storm leaves 3 dead and damages crops in western Uttar Pradesh, India A powerful dust storm with strong winds, rain, and hail struck western Uttar Pradesh, India on April 3, leaving at least 3 people dead and 2 injured. The storm caused extensive damage to crops, with authorities reporting widespread agricultural losses and structural…

Widespread flooding leaves 77 dead across Afghanistan after 10 days of storms Severe weather across Afghanistan caused widespread flooding and landslides; at least 77 people died and 137 were injured over a 10-day period ending April 4. Thousands of homes were damaged, and key transport routes were washed away. Heavy rains also caused 44 fatalities…

Strong M6.0 earthquake hits near Sarangani, Philippines An offshore 6.0 earthquake rattled Indonesia and Philippines on Saturday. The tremor was tectonic in origin and struck at 6:34 p.m. on Black Saturday at a depth of 34 kilometers. No damage was expected, except possibly with aftershocks. Rescue Choppers Hit by Iran Fire as F-15E Crew Member…

“Well Done!” Many prophetically attuned believers–such as those who take notice of this column and of posts on terryjamesprophecyline.com, as well as of other Christ-centered, Bible prophecy platforms—pay attention to the nearness of Christ’s call to the Church. Vast billions of people on Earth, however, go down that broad way of this brief life without a thought…

THE COERCED, THE COWARDLY, AND THE CORRUPT Apostasy and Doctrines of Demons Australian Group Exposes Infringements of Christians’ Religious Freedom. An Australian Christian advocacy organization launched a database and released a report exposing infringements on Christians’ religious freedom in the country. The Canberra Declaration “on March 11, launched the Australian Christian Freedom Index (ACFI) with…

The Shame of the Church Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10) This week will be one of those departures from “regular programming” that I…

Is this the end of the world? Skies in Greece turn blood red, eerie videos stun internet A few days ago, Australian skies resembled an ‘apocalyptic movie-like’ scene to the level that the internet began to talk about “end of the world” and “doomsday.” Videos of the same were reported March 27. This was hardly…

Alabama News Anchor Ignites Massive Backlash After Signing Off By Quoting Terror-Linked Muslim Brotherhood Founder  An ABC affiliate in Alabama apologized after an anchor signed off from the station’s evening newscast by quoting the founder of an Islamic fundamentalist group linked to terrorism and threats against America. Birmingham’s WBMA ABC 33/40 News anchor Ashonti Ford ended…

Earthquake in Indonesia Kills at Least 1 Person and Sets off Small Tsunami An earthquake in Indonesian waters set off small tsunami waves Thursday morning, killed at least one person and damaged houses and buildings, officials said. The magnitude -7.4 earthquake was centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles),…

Rain-related incidents kill 9 and injure over 42 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, Pakistan. Rain-related incidents killed at least 9 people and injured more than 42 across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces, Pakistan, over the 24 hours leading up to March 30, 2026. Most casualties were reported in the Bannu district, where six fatalities and…

Catastrophic damage, at least 4 fatalities after severe tornado outbreak hits Oklahoma  A severe tornado outbreak on Saturday, April 27, 2024, has resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and inflicted significant destruction across several cities in Oklahoma, marking one of the most destructive days in the state’s recent history. Bright green fireball…

Multi-vortex tornado strikes China’s Guangzhou megacity, leaving 5 fatalities, 141 buildings damaged  A destructive multi-vortex tornado, accompanied by heavy rain and large hail up to 12 cm (4.72 inches) in diameter, struck the Guangzhou megacity (population 18.6 million) at approximately 15:00 LT on April 27, 2024, leaving at least five people dead, 33 injured and…

Strong M6.2 earthquake hits near the coast of Java, Indonesia  A strong earthquake registered by the BMKG as M6.2 hit near the coast of Java, Indonesia at 16:29 UTC on April 27, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 73 km (45 miles). USGS and EMSC are reporting M6.1 at a depth of 68…

The Temporary Triumph of Evil I still believe Israel will finish-off Hamas in Rafah. They have no other choice. Now the clown show continues, with Hamas—incredibly—in the position of not just negotiating, but being mainstreamed by the corrupt international community. As of today, negotiations between Israel and Hamas are now being mediated by Egypt. The…

Nearing Orwell’s Nightmare Back to when I could see to read –now more than 30 years ago—I had 3 versions of George Orwell’s 1984 in my library. As a matter of fact, I believe those volumes are still here in the book shelves — somewhere. I had read all three versions years before, during college…

Much Delusion Leading to Confusion “History promises only this for certain; we will get exactly what we deserve.” – Paul Harvey APOSTASY AND DOCTRINES OF DEMONS Florida Gov DeSantis says Satanists can’t be part of voluntary school chaplain program. Satanic Temple promises “a hell of a battle.” Officials from 13 States Warn Bank of America…

Tel Aviv breaks 85-year April temperature record, Israel Tel Aviv, Israel, witnessed a historical weather event on April 25, 2024, as temperatures soared to a record-breaking 40.7 °C (105.3 °F), surpassing the city’s previous April high of 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) set in 1939. This significant meteorological milestone occurred during a persistent heatwave impacting the…

Over 150 fatalities in Tanzania as heavy rains cause widespread floods and destruction On April 25, 2024, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa reported to Tanzania’s parliament that torrential rains have resulted in the deaths of at least 155 people, with 236 others injured since January. The severe weather has also led to significant damage to infrastructure…

Severe floods in southeast Iran claim 10 lives, damage or destroy over 2,000 homes  As of April 23, heavy rainfall in Sistan-Baluchistan, Iran, has resulted in at least 10 fatalities, displacement of approximately 3,000 people to evacuation centers, and widespread infrastructural damage. Over 46 000 residents have been affected, with critical supplies dwindling and forecasts…

Record-breaking rainfall in Guangdong, China leaves 4 dead, 10 missing  Record-breaking rainfall affecting China’s Guangdong Province since Friday, April 19, 2024, pushed water levels in the Bei River, a tributary of the Pearl River, to exceed 50-year highs, causing widespread floods in which at least 4 people died and 10 others went missing. The floods…

Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits Hualien, Taiwan A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.8 hit eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County at 14:11 UTC (22:11 LT) on April 22, 2024, at a depth of 11.8 km (7.3 miles). This is the second strongest aftershock of the April 2 M7.4 earthquake after M6.4 on April 3. Shallow M6.1 and…

‘Once in a century’ flood warning issued for Guangdong as Bei River surges to record levels, China The southern Chinese province of Guangdong faces severe flooding risks with the Bei River’s water levels predicted to peak at 37.3 m (122 feet) early on April 22, 2024. This event, deemed a ‘once-in-a-century’ occurrence, comes after the…

The Two-State Delusion I wish I could take credit for such a great phrase. I heard it this week on a podcast, in which a discussion was taking place about the never-ending torture known as the Arab-Israeli conflict. As I’ve written many times, for 30 years-plus, the Left has pushed the fiction that the solution…

More African nations recall Johnson & Johnson children’s drug Drug regulatory authorities in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe have issued a recall for a batch of Benylin Pediatric, a children’s cough syrup made by Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), after Nigeria’s food and drug regulator announced elevated levels of toxicity found in tests, Reuters reported on Tuesday.…

The Devil is in the Details APOSTASY AND DOCTRINES OF DEMONS Good news first: Louisiana House Passes Bill Requiring All Schools Receiving State Funds To Display 10 Commandments In Classrooms. And from Florida: Anti-communism education bill signed by Gov. DeSantis will require all Florida students to receive anti-communism education in school to highlight “dangers and…

Without Excuse An epiphany struck while listening to a radio talk show host I sometimes listen to during weekday mornings. The words that sparked the revelation came from a cut from a TV program the radio host played. The cut was from the ABC program The View. I don’t know which of the four main…

‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches closest point to the Sun on April 21 On April 21, 2024, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, commonly referred to as the ‘Devil Comet,’ will reach its perihelion, the closest point to the Sun, at a distance of 0.785 astronomical units (117 million km / 73 million miles). This celestial event will allow the…

Israel struck targets Thursday night in Iran Fars news agency reported explosions near the Isfahan airport and an Iranian military air base. Investigations continue until the exact details of the incident are determined. A Syrian security source said an Israeli attack also took place in southern Syria and targeted a radar base. At the same time,…

Strong M6.4 earthquake hits Shikoku, Japan  A strong earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.4 hit Shikoku at 14:14 UTC (23:14 LT) on April 17, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 50 km (31 miles). USGS is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 25.7 km (16 miles). Tornado outbreak in…

Heat records shattered in northern Japan Many heat records have been shattered in northern Japan with the start of the new week. Desert Metropolis Under Water: A Year’s Worth of Rain Causes Massive Flooding in Dubai — Cloud Seeding Operation was Carried Out in the Last 24 Hours Unprecedented rainfall struck the heart of the…

Nearly 16,000 homes flooded in Russia, 111,200 evacuated in Kazakhstan Catastrophic floods have submerged large areas of south-western Russia and north-western Kazakhstan since April 3, 2024. To date, floods have affected 15 641 homes and 27 993 garden plots in Russia, prompting widespread evacuations and the declaration of state emergencies in affected areas. Nearly 111…

DeSantis signs five new laws to crack down on groomers, sex traffickers in Florida  Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five new laws Wednesday to intensify penalties and strengthen enforcement against those who prey upon minors and participate in sex trafficking. VIDEO: Iranian Parliament Celebrates Missile Attack on Israel – Chanting “Death to Israel!” from…

Texas to Wisconsin in target zone for new round of severe weather next week The FOX Forecast Center is tracking the evolution of a classic springtime storm system that could trigger a multi-day severe weather outbreak during the start of the workweek. Where cicadas will be found this year  Some of the nation’s top bug experts…

God’s Greatest Restraint Despite all the wickedness across America and the world, God the Holy Spirit continues remarkable Restraint as Paul the apostle foretold. “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only [the Holy Spirit] who now [Restrains] will [Restrain], until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked [Antichrist]…

God’s Greatest Restraint Despite all the wickedness across America and the world, God the Holy Spirit continues remarkable Restraint as Paul the apostle foretold. “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only [the Holy Spirit] who now [Restrains] will [Restrain], until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked [Antichrist]…

God’s Greatest Restraint Despite all the wickedness across America and the world, God the Holy Spirit continues remarkable Restraint as Paul the apostle foretold. “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only [the Holy Spirit] who now [Restrains] will [Restrain], until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked [Antichrist]…

Withstanding Evil Days Head topic: As of this writing (Sat., April 13), Iran launched over 100 drones, heading toward Israel, its first-ever direct attack against Israel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed it launched dozens of drones and missiles against specific targets in Israel. Israel’s Air Force was tracking the drones and preparing for additional waves of…

Imminent. Sort of. For the first time in my lifetime, I opened up the Jerusalem Post today and read an article outlining what happens to the human body after a nuclear exchange. The context of course is an Iranian strike on Israel. That’s all over the news this week. In retaliation for an airstrike in…

California on alert as San Andreas fault hints at a quake The tiny town of Parkfield in California has something unusual about it. Scientists are always eagerly studying it, because it is right on top of the San Andreas fault, and has been called the ‘earthquake capital of the world’. The famous faultline running from north…

Historic drought impacting over 1 million ha (2.5 million acres) of crops, Zambia  Zambia is in the throes of an unprecedented drought, prompted by El Niño, resulting in the driest February recorded since 1981. This natural disaster has compelled the President to declare a state of emergency, with 84 districts suffering and over 1 million…

Historic drought impacting over 1 million ha (2.5 million acres) of crops, Zambia  Zambia is in the throes of an unprecedented drought, prompted by El Niño, resulting in the driest February recorded since 1981. This natural disaster has compelled the President to declare a state of emergency, with 84 districts suffering and over 1 million…

1 dead in Mississippi as tornadoes, flash flooding and large hail wreak havoc across Southern U.S. One person was reported dead in Mississippi on Wednesday as more than 30 million people across central Gulf Coast states like Louisiana and Alabama — and stretching further into the Southeastern U.S. — were under severe thunderstorm and tornado…

Strong M6.5 earthquake hits northern Molucca Sea, Indonesia  A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the BMKG as M6.5 hit the northern Molucca Sea, Indonesia at 09:48 UTC on April 9, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS is reporting M6.6 at a depth of 33 km (20.5 miles);…

Multiday severe weather pattern covers South with threat of tornadoes, large hail A very stormy week is on tap for much of the Gulf Coast and South as a stubborn and dangerous severe weather pattern takes shape, threatening very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and possible tornadoes – many of which may occur during the overnight hours. Dallas severe weather threat upgraded…

Severe storms packing large hail, tornadoes eye South nearly every day this week  The total solar eclipse may be eclipsing weather news, but severe storms with very large hail, damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes will threaten the southern Plains, Gulf Coast and other parts of the South nearly every day this week. The most…

Severe weather threat expands across Texas for Monday’s eclipse The threat of an untimely severe weather event Monday has expanded to cover a wider swath of Texas just as millions hope to take in the spectacle of the last total solar eclipse in the U.S. for more than a decade. More aftershocks likely in wake of historic Northeast quake, USGS says Fox Weather…

Abraham’s Plea and Today’s America America, it seems to me, has reached a point of depravity not far distant from the level of wickedness reached in the city in which Abraham’s nephew, Lot, chose to live. We’ve looked at the Sodom-likeness of our own nation a number of times in these commentaries. But never before…

Enveloping Darkness APOSTASY AND DOCTRINES OF DEMONS Vatican approves pro-homosexual priest as theology dean at Italian college. Poll Shows 41% of Churchgoers Find No Biblical Problem with Homosexual ‘Marriages.’ ISLAM INCURSION The Iranian regime is an existential threat to America. The only way to stop Iran’s terrorist octopus is to deliver a crushing blow to…

We’ve Been Down This Road Before In a mere 75 years, Israel finds herself in peril once again. This time—deep breath—it’s at the hands of the United States government. Yesterday, Joe Biden threatened Bibi Netanyahu and the State of Israel by phone, demanding(!) a ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu no doubt took the opportunity for the…

Rare M4.8 earthquake hits New Jersey — the strongest since 1783, U.S. A rare earthquake registered by the USGS as M4.8 hit New Jersey, U.S. at 14:23 UTC (10:23 LT) on April 5, 2024, at a depth of 4.7 km (2.9 miles). This earthquake — now known as the 2024 Whitehouse Station, New Jersey Earthquake — is…

Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan  A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan at 03:16 UTC on April 4, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 40 km (25 miles). The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is reporting…

Powerful M7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan, the strongest in 25 years A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.4 hit eastern Taiwan at 23:58 UTC on April 2, 2024 (07:58 LT, April 3). The agency is reporting a depth of 34.8 km (21.6 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.4 at a depth of 20…

Earthquake hits Taiwan as US issues tsunami warning A tsunami warning has been issued by the US authorities after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan, with initial reports of shaking felt in Taipei. Millions from Cincinnati to Atlanta face threat of strong, long-track tornadoes After storms caused damage in the nation’s heartland Monday, Tuesday’s severe…

Widespread multiday severe weather outbreak begins Monday April typically kicks off the most active three months for tornadoes in the U.S., and this year is no exception as a widespread multiday severe weather outbreak is expected to impact tens of millions of Americans in the eastern half of the country through Tuesday. California scenic Highway…

Madagascar cyclone Gamane kills at least 18, displaces thousands A tropical cyclone that swept across the island of Madagascar this week killed at least 18 people and displaced thousands more, the country’s disaster management office said on Friday. Disney World Guests Beware, Dangerous Disease Reportedly on the Rise  A dangerous disease is on the rise…

The Hour Is Late APOSTASY AND DOCTRINES OF DEMONS Demon-possessed Woman Manifests at J.D. Farag’s Church as He Preaches About the Tribulation and End Times. While Pastor Farag was preaching a sermon on Palm Sunday, an obviously demon-possessed woman began screaming continuously, calling him a liar, etc. (1:50 mark). Landmarks across the world switched off…

Heavens Sending Monumental Message Right at the top I’ll admit that I’m overwhelmed with trying to understand the signs in the heavens that are apparently firing at this present time. Reports of things going on in the dark regions of space certainly seem to correspond to things going on down here on this planet in…

The Hour Is Late APOSTASY AND DOCTRINES OF DEMONS Demon-possessed Woman Manifests at J.D. Farag’s Church as He Preaches About the Tribulation and End Times. While Pastor Farag was preaching a sermon on Palm Sunday, an obviously demon-possessed woman began screaming continuously, calling him a liar, etc. (1:50 mark). Landmarks across the world switched off…

Enough Already I waited until Friday evening to write this. On March 25, someone posted the following on Facebook (I reproduce it as is): “I believe that the sacrifice will take place on Friday 29 March 2024 in Jerusalem. The ashes of the heifer will then be mixed with the ashes of the heifers kept…