Aired: December 19, 2025 • Trumpet World
Week in Review: Japan Wants Nukes, China Wants Panama, Germany Wants Guns, Syria Wants Scrutiny

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants nuclear weapons—an amazing development for the only country to have nuclear weapons used against it so far. Where could a nuclear-armed Japan take the world in light of Bible prophecy? Jeremiah Jacques delves into this and more.

While the world is focused on America’s battle with Venezuela, a different battle is taking place in Latin America: a proxy corporate battle between America and China over the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal used to be one of America’s greatest blessings; now, control over that canal threatens to cripple America. Andrew Miiller analyzes where the Panama Canal fits in with Bible prophecy and what it means now that America no longer controls it.

Germany’s parliamentary budget committee has approved a record number of defense procurement projects, bringing the combined value of approved defense procurement projects in 2025 to about $120 billion. Germany is rapidly becoming Europe’s dominant military, which host Richard Palmer explains is a significant step toward fulfilling a major Bible prophecy.

Finally, Mihailo Zekic examines last weekend’s Islamic State attack against American servicemen in Syria and where Syria fits in with Bible prophecy.

Russia and China in Prophecy
China’s Dangerous Move Against America
The United States and Britain in Prophecy
How America Won and Lost the Panama Canal
Australia’s Guilty Men
A Terrorist in the White House
Herbert Armstrong Was Right About Germany

About Trumpet World
Trumpet World dives into the critical news events that leap from the pages of your Bible. Its focus is global—predominantly the urgent prophecies being fulfilled outside the United States. Each Friday, we’ll bring you a rundown of the world’s most important stories. On Wednesdays, we’ll dive deeper into the stories that matter. Join the discussion as Trumpet staff members compare recent news with Bible prophecy.
About Trumpet World
Trumpet World dives into the critical news events that leap from the pages of your Bible. Its focus is global—predominantly the urgent prophecies being fulfilled outside the United States. Each Friday, we’ll bring you a rundown of the world’s most important stories. On Wednesdays, we’ll dive deeper into the stories that matter. Join the discussion as Trumpet staff members compare recent news with Bible prophecy.