News and Prophecy Staff

A recent article by that title in the Washington Post opens with the following surreal statement: “The world is sleepwalking into a new nuclear arms race. As arms-control treaties hashed out over decades lapse, countries that formerly rejected possessing nuclear weapons are starting to reconsider” (August 16, 2026).

Today, more than a dozen regions on earth are embroiled in serious military conflicts. Modern battlefronts involve more than just uniformed soldiers, including increasingly sophisticated technology—such as A.I.-controlled drones and weaponry—with potential for devastating humanitarian impact. “On its own, the Second Congo War was… the deadliest conflict since World War II” (ConcernUSA.org, July 31, 2026).

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is seen as a far-right party and is feared by many Germans, and the German state of Saxony-Anhalt is an AfD stronghold. Respected German news magazine Der Spiegel recently published a cover article presenting Ulrich Siegmund, AfD candidate for minister-president of Saxony-Anhalt, as “The Most Dangerous Man in Germany” (Welt, August 14, 2026).

America has reached a once-unimaginable milestone: “The United States’ gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion… meaning the nation’s financial hole has doubled in size in less than a decade” (ABC News, August 20, 2026). Such debt has great potential to negatively impact businesses and individuals alike—as well as the nation’s standing in the world.

“A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased” (OregonState.edu, March 24, 2021).