Russian submarine strikes ISIS in Syria with Kalibr cruise missiles from Mediterranean (VIDEO)
A Russian submarine has fired a barrage of Kalibr cruise missiles from the Mediterranean Sea at targets in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor governorate, destroying Islamic State command posts, fortifications and arms depots, the Russian

Source: World news — RT International

Sometimes I wish I’d become an archaeologist. Imagine discovering something like, oh, I don’t know, Naboth’s vineyard from 1 Kings.

Here at BreakPoint, we love to tell you about the ways that archaeology is confirming the biblical narrative, and, judging by the response, you love to hear about it.

Well, the latest discovery is one of the coolest yet. It’s possible confirmation of one of the most memorable stories in the Bible: Ahab and Naboth’s vineyard.

First Kings 21 tells the story of Naboth the Jezreelite who had the misfortune to own a vineyard near king Ahab’s palace.

Read more at http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=1728#eL3Ljp0uCise1sKr.99

Source: Discovering Naboth’s Vineyard: Another Find of Biblical Proportions

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 19th Congress of the Communist Party in the Great Hall of the People near Tiananmen Square on October 18th with bold promises to build China into the world’s hegemonic superpower in the next 30 years.

While recognizing the upcoming economic challenges, Xi’s speech expressed a desire to increase the authoritarian nature of the Chinese government and its stranglehold over the country. He declared in his three-and-a-half-hour speech that “it was time for his nation to transform itself into a mighty force” on the international stage, economically, culturally and militarily.

Xi’s speech was the clearest indication yet of the direction of Chinese policy that looks to solidify its hold on power, consolidate its gains and begin to expand China’s reach farther across the globe.

Read more at http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=1729#W2ZdVTEm3sq2HHs5.99

Source: Rise Of The Kings Of The East – China Looks To Become Dominant World Power

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has explained how the US would respond to a North Korea nuclear missile attack in an appearance at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Monday.

“What happens if somebody knocks on the door of the oval office and says, ‘Mr. President, they’ve launched,'” Sen. Jim Risch asked.

Mattis replied: “Our ballistic missile defense forces at sea and in Alaska and California… the various radars would be feeding in and they would do what they’re designed to do as we make every effort to take them out.”

Source: Mattis explains how the US would respond if North Korea launched a nuclear missile at America

Paul Manafort and Richard Gates have pleaded not guilty to all charges in Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, but at least one legal scholar has suggested special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation may not be constitutional.

According to the reasoning, one of the key factors is how Mueller’s role is structured. Jeff Sessions recused himself, and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has said Mueller doesn’t report to him with day-to-day decisions.

Source: Legal expert: Mueller’s probe may be a bust because he was illegally appointed

Record-breaking rainfall hit parts of Tanzania, the most flood-affected country in eastern Africa, over the past couple of days, causing widespread flooding, mudslides and major travel disruptions. More than 170 mm (6.7 inches) of rain was measured in Dar es Salaam within 24 hours on Thursday, more than two times the country’s average October rainfall.

According to Hellen Msemo, senior meteorologist at the Tanzania Meteorology Authority, the worst affected was Tanzania’s northern coast. “Much of the infrastructure has been damaged, and the main highway to the nation’s largest city, Dar es Salaam, has been cut off from the north of the country,” Msemo said.

Source: Record rainfall hits Tanzania, causing widespread flooding

Massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits the French islands of New Caledonia
THE French territory of New Caledonia in the Pacific has been rocked by a huge 6.8 magnitude earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Source: Massive 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits the French islands of New Caledonia

SEND IN THE BOMBERS! Russia AND the US send nuclear bombers to North Korea as tensions with Kim Jong-un soar

The US sent a nuclear-capable B-2 stealth bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on a long-range mission to the Pacific this weekend

Source: Russia AND the US send nuke bombers to North Korea as tensions soar in row over Kim Jong-un

Two more Christian women have been arrested in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on false charges of forced conversion of children and could face up to seven years in prison.

Source: 2 Indian Christian Women Arrested, Slammed With False Charges of Forced Conversions

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off Ambon in Indonesia’s Molucca islands, the United States Geological Survey said on Tuesday.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake, which struck at a depth of 110 km (68 miles) about 38 km (24 miles) west of Ambon.

Source: Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes off Ambon in Indonesia: USGS