Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisition

 
PM Abiy Ahmed makes the announcement during a Moscow summit as Ethiopia battles armed groups in Tigray and Amhara.

Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will also acquire four S-400 air defence batteries, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced.  Abiy made the announcement on X on Wednesday during a visit to Moscow for the two-day Russia-Africa Summit, where Russia is seeking closer security and economic ties with African countries. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

We learned that there was a two-day Africa summit where Russia sought closer security and economic ties with African nations, including Ethiopia. At this conference on October 28, 2026, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia announced that Ethiopia had received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets.

Does this have anything to do with an end- time prophecy found in Ezekiel 38 involving Russia, Ethiopia and other African nations like Libya and Sudan and that they all have strong military ties with Russia? 

The Russia–Ethiopia relationship is not new. In a Business Insider Africa article published on May 27, 2025, the author highlights the expanding strategic ties between Russia and Ethiopia, headlined: 

"New era for Russia-Ethiopia relations as defense,currency, and BRICS deals unfold"

 "A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Chief of the General Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula Gelalcha met with senior Russian defense officials led by Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin in Moscow, demonstrating the expanding strategic ties between Russia and Ethiopia."

Did you know that ancient Ethiopia (Cush) is identified as part of the multi-nation coalition led by Russia (often associated with Gog and Rosh) that attacks Israel in Ezekiel 38:1–6?

For More information about Ezekiel's prophecy read these Dr. Bill Salus articles below.

An Overview of Ezekiel 38 and 39

Blockade the Waterways: Gog of Magog’s “Evil Plan”

Egyptian foreign minister 'extremely worried' US-Iran escalation will have major impact on Mideast

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more destructive and have a major impact. He was speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain.

"The second round will be more dangerous, more destructive, and it will lead to nowhere. We have to draw lessons from the past," he said.

 An interim agreement reached in June failed to secure a lasting ceasefire in the Iran war or restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has since proposed that Washington lift its blockade of Iranian ports in exchange for Tehran reopening the disrupted waterway within seven days.

Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday in a renewed effort to broker a deal, but the sides remain divided over whether nuclear negotiations or relief from the blockade and oil sanctions should come first. (Read More)

US sends 10 transport planes to Israel as Trump prepares to strike Iran

An aircraft carrier and an additional Marine unit are expected to join approximately 20 warships already operating in the Middle East next month.

The United States sent 10 transport aircraft to Israeli Air Force bases in southern Israel as Washington and Jerusalem prepare for a possible renewed campaign against Iran, Kan News reported Thursday evening.

The aircraft landed at the Ovda and Nevatim bases after departing from Fort Bliss in Texas, which houses one of the US military’s largest air defense centers.

The base holds interceptors and air defense batteries, raising the possibility that the flights are replenishing Israeli stocks or transporting additional air defense systems, including Patriot batteries. (Read More)

Iran delays salaries for IRGC under weight of US pressure

Last month, Iran’s rial fell to a record low of about 2.2 million to the US dollar, collapsing from around 1 million rials to the dollar a year ago.

The Iranian regime faces mounting financial strain as delayed salaries and shrinking government resources raise questions about the Islamic Republic’s ability to sustain its public institutions and security apparatus amid intensifying US economic pressure.

Iranian banks are running short on cash, and government officials and military personnel, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij paramilitary force, have been waiting for overdue salaries, with some payments reportedly delayed for more than a few months.

The family of one IRGC member, for example, told The Algemeiner that the salaries of the member and his colleagues have been delayed for months. (Read More)

Iran drills for nuclear strike on US threat (WATCH)

Revolutionary Guards distribute civil-defence guides as Washington signals strikes on deep Natanz facility may follow midterms.

In recent weeks, Iran has begun distributing civil defense guides instructing citizens how to protect themselves in the event of a nuclear strike. The instructions, carried by outlets linked to the Revolutionary Guards, are simple and stark: stay away from windows, take shelter in reinforced buildings and stay indoors. (Read More / WATCH)

Map Shows Nations Urging People to Stockpile Food as France Issues Warning

 
Around the world, governments are increasingly advising their citizens to have provisions in the case of an emergency such as war, extreme weather and cybersecurity threats. 

Different countries advise different levels of preparedness. Having emergency supplies for a three-day period is commonly advised. France and the U.K. recently advised people to have supplies for a period of 72 hours ready.

...British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said during an interview on BBC Radio: “I do like my beans, so I have plenty of those in the cupboard, and soup. I think those are the kind of things that I would recommend people to have.” 

Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Netherlands also advise an emergency kit for a 72-hour period. Other countries suggest a longer preparedness period, with Sweden and Norway advising having supplies for about one week, and Germany advising supplies for up to 10 days. 

...There has been a specific focus on emergency preparedness in Europe over the past two years. The European Commission unveiled its Preparedness Union Strategy in March of 2025 and said that Europe faced growing geopolitical tensions and conflicts, as well as the threat of natural disasters owing to climate change. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

On October 28, 2026, Newsweek reported in this article that governments around the world are increasingly advising their citizens to stock up on provisions in case of emergencies like war, extreme weather, or cybersecurity threats. Just three days prior, Fox News ran a headline stating: "Pentagon Orders US Bases to Be Ready to Operate for 90 Days Without Outside Support." 

As Bible-believing Christians, we recognize the sobering reality that most of the world will be unable to stockpile sufficient provisions to endure the coming time of judgment. As foretold in the Book of Revelation, this period will bring divine wrath manifested through widespread war, catastrophic natural disasters, and severe weather. 

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Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks

Netanyahu met Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as opposition leaders held separate talks. Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote, while Lapid urged patience.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud of attempting to undermine the legitimacy of Israel's election results, while Yair Lapid urged the public to remain patient as negotiations to form the next government continued behind the scenes.

The statements came amid uncertainty over the composition of the next government following Tuesday's election, with neither political bloc securing a clear majority in the 120-seat Knesset.

Meanwhile, leaders of the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu held meetings on Thursday in several configurations, some involving the Ra'am party. Democrats chairman Yair Golan met separately with Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas, Eisenkot, and Lapid, while B'Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett held meetings with Eisenkot and Golan.

Meetings also took place within Netanyahu's bloc. Otzma Yehudit said party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir held a lengthy meeting with Netanyahu on Thursday, during which the two discussed "how to preserve the right-wing government and prevent the establishment of a left-wing government supported by supporters of terrorism."

Netanyahu also met with Religious Zionist Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday for what was described as "coordination of steps." (Read More)

Israeli Military Invasions, Colonizer Attacks Across West Bank (WATCH)

Israeli soldiers invaded towns and villages across the West Bank on Friday, October 30, breaking into homes, abducting Palestinians, confiscating a vehicle, and restricting movement. In separate incidents, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers attacked a family and a home near Nablus and set fire to an agricultural room in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.

In Jenin in the northern West Bank, local sources cited by Safa News said soldiers invaded Kafr Dan and al-Yamun, west of the city, and broke into homes in Kafr Dan.

Also WAFA news said the soldiers abducted Ziad Mohammad al-Amer on Thursday, October 29, after breaking into his home in the city’s al-Bayader neighborhood. Al-Amer, from Jenin refugee camp, is the brother of Ayham and Aysar al-Amer, who were killed in 2023.

In Tubas in the northeastern West Bank, soldiers invaded Tammun, south of the city, and broke into a home, according to Safa. Forces also invaded Habla, south of Qalqilia in the northwestern West Bank, where they broke into homes.

In Nablus in the northern West Bank, Quds News reported that Israeli forces invaded the eastern part of the city, including Joseph’s Tomb, and broke into a home in Askar al-Balad, searching it and disturbing its contents.

Israeli soldiers also abducted a young Palestinian man during the invasion of Askar al-Balad, east of the city. Forces also invaded Amman Street, according to Safa.

According to WAFA’s Friday report, Israeli forces continued their operation in Burin, south of Nablus, for the fourth consecutive day, breaking into several homes, searching them, and disturbing their contents.

In a separate incident, Israeli colonizers invaded Awarta, south of Nablus, and held religious observances at the al-Uzair shrine, according to Quds News.

In addition, media sources reported that illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers attacked a family in the al-Mas’udiyya area, northwest of Nablus, early Friday and attempted to beat its members.

The sources also said colonizers attacked a home in Yasid, north of Nablus, attempted to smash its door, and stole a trailer belonging to a vehicle parked beside the house.

In Tulkarem in the northwestern West Bank, media sources reported that Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinians early Friday after breaking into their homes in Kafr Sur and Kafr Abbush, south of the city.

In Kafr Abbush, soldiers abducted Adham Adib Khalif, former prisoner Hasan Habis Rayyan, and his brother Muhyi. In Kafr Sur, they abducted Asim al-Tawil.

In Ramallah in the central West Bank, Quds News reported that soldiers invaded a residential building in al-Bireh’s Umm ash-Sharayet neighborhood and converted a home into a military post in al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah.

Quds News also reported that forces confiscated a vehicle during an invasion of Silwad, northeast of the city.

In addition, the soldiers invaded Nabi Saleh, northwest of Ramallah, and fired live ammunition during the protests that followed. The soldiers also fired live ammunition during an invasion of Kobar, north of the city.

In addition, Israeli forces invaded Kafr Malik, north of Ramallah, and declared it a closed military zone, according to Quds News.

Israeli colonizers and soldiers also attacked Palestinian residents and international solidarity activists and forced them out of their lands in Kafr Malik. (Read More)

What Happens Next In Israel? Four Paths Out Of The Election Deadlock

Israel’s voters have delivered a result that neither side can easily call a victory. With most ballots counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to hold about 53 seats, the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot about 48, and Arab-led parties 19. A majority requires 61 seats. The final count could shift the numbers, but the central problem is already clear: no side has an obvious path to govern.

Now the campaign gives way to bargaining. Netanyahu has called for a right-wing government. Eisenkot says the public voted for change. Yet each potential coalition carries a price that could fracture the very bloc trying to build it. Four scenarios are emerging—and none promises a quick or easy resolution.

1. Netanyahu Finds Defectors Or A Way To Assemble A Majority

Netanyahu’s most direct route would be to bring enough lawmakers from outside his bloc into the coalition, or persuade them to support a government from the sidelines. With his bloc projected at 53 seats, he needs eight more for a majority.

That is a steep climb. Members of the opposition entered the election promising a change of government, and defecting to rescue Netanyahu would expose them to a furious response from their voters. Still, Israeli politics is built on negotiation, and a lawmaker’s calculations can change when the alternative is another election—or when a specific deal offers a way to address urgent national concerns.

Netanyahu could also seek support through narrower agreements rather than a full coalition partnership. A party might back a government on confidence votes or key legislation without joining the cabinet. But such an arrangement would leave the government vulnerable whenever the parties disagree. A narrow majority assembled through personal defections or conditional support could be born with a short fuse.

This outcome would let Netanyahu argue that he had turned his bloc’s lead into a governing mandate. But the arithmetic would make clear that his government depended on more than the voters who backed his existing partners. The question would be whether those partners could tolerate compromises needed to keep it alive. (Read More)

Israel’s political chaos won’t delay potential Iran strikes, says official

Israel’s apparent electoral deadlock will not upend US-Israeli cooperation against Iran, nor will it force delays of any possible future strikes.

By World Israel News Staff

A potential new military offensive against Iran will not be contingent on the formation of a new Israeli government, a senior diplomatic official said Wednesday, as Israel’s inconclusive election raised the prospect of prolonged coalition negotiations.

Speaking to Israel Hayom, the official said military, intelligence, and diplomatic coordination between Israel and the United States would continue regardless of the election results or the political composition of Israel’s next government.

According to the official, any decision to launch additional strikes against Iran would be determined by the security interests of the two countries and professional military assessments, rather than the political timetable in Jerusalem. 

“The president has goals that have not changed,” the official said, identifying the elimination of Iran’s military nuclear capabilities and the removal of Iranian threats to the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring countries as Washington’s principal objectives.

The remarks come amid growing speculation that the US and Israel could resume military operations against Iran following the American midterm elections on November 3.

ABC News reported on October 22, citing two Israeli sources familiar with military planning, that the Israeli and American armed forces had prepared plans for additional joint strikes against Iran in the coming weeks.

  Trump accuses Iran of faking attacks to drive up oil prices ahead of midterms

However, the White House explicitly ruled out an attack before Americans go to the polls.

“The United States will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told ABC News. (Read More)

US tells Gulf allies to prepare for Iran strikes after midterms

 
According to The Wall Street Journal, the US has warned Gulf Arab nations of a possible military offensive against Iran after the midterms.

The United States has warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for the possibility of a brief but intensive military campaign against Iran following next week's midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night, citing individuals familiar with the discussions.

According to the report, Washington has begun taking precautionary military measures in the Middle East, including deploying additional air defense capabilities and relocating personnel from installations vulnerable to Iranian attacks.

The US military is transferring a Patriot air defense battery from Texas to strengthen its regional defenses, while moving troops away from bases that could come under Iranian fire.

The newspaper described the preparations as indications that Washington and Jerusalem may be positioning themselves for another round of military confrontation with the Islamic Republic. (Read More)

NEW: Trump receives RARE HIGH-LEVEL military briefing on Iran options

President Trump receives a high-level military briefing on potential renewed strikes against Iran as U.S. and Israeli fighter jets conduct drills and Gulf nations face warnings of possible retaliation. Vice President JD Vance addresses fears of a prolonged conflict while nuclear negotiations remain stalled.

Netanyahu bloc slightly ahead in Israel elections but short of majority as most votes counted

How far is each party leader prepared to go – for power?

With most votes now counted, deadlock looms. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leading his rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, but is still short of a majority in parliament.

Netanyahu is the master of the dark arts of politics. This may be his biggest test yet.

Could he pull back right-wing politicians who previously left his fold in major political fallouts and joined the change camp to unseat him?

Could he do the unthinkable and join forces with one of the Arab parties – right now, that’s highly unlikely given his Likud party has just accused them of "stealing the election".

There are calls for a national unity government at this hour – but it’s hard to find any unity now.

Yashar, the party of political newcomer party Gadi Eisenkot, formed only last year, means straight or direct; nothing about his coming weeks of political bargaining and bickering can be described that way.

Many voices, including members of Arab majority parties, are calling on him to partner with them. Combined, they have a solid bloc.

But the former army chief previously raised objections or attached conditions to that kind of alliance. And right-wing parties in his ranks have flatly rejected it.

The national unity idea? He’s declared Netanyahu unfit to rule.

No wonder Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, tasked with selecting someone to create a coalition, is already warning parties to approach this with open minds. (Read More)

US Warns Iran of Strike Over Uranium

Washington has told Tehran it can avoid a US strike only by sending its highly enriched uranium to the United States, halting regional attacks and opening the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's N12 reported.

Washington has told senior Iranian officials that a US military strike will go ahead unless Tehran meets a tougher set of American demands. The Israeli outlet reported the warning citing diplomatic sources. The window for a deal that would head off another war between Iran and both the United States and Israel is closing.

The American terms have hardened. Iran must take its highly enriched uranium out of the country and transfer it to the United States. It must end all attacks and military operations across the region, including in the Strait of Hormuz, and it must open that waterway.

The United States intends to carry out the strike. Tehran can avoid it by meeting those intensified demands.

The warning comes alongside an American military buildup. As JFeed reported on October 28, the US military is moving a Patriot air-defense battery from Texas to the Middle East and pulling troops out of bases exposed to Iranian fire.

Diplomacy has stalled. On October 28, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran had rejected proposals delivered by Qatari mediators. "The only thing we received is a list of unacceptable ideas," the official said. "We will not compromise on the nuclear issue." (Read More)

US launches nuclear readiness drills with 'doomsday planes' and bombers airborne nationwide

America’s ability to command its nuclear forces during a crisis is being put to the test in sweeping military drills.

A Tuesday statement confirmed that US Strategic Command’s annual Global Thunder 27 exercise is underway, with officials warning Americans could see more bombers and support aircraft flying overhead.

The operation simulates complex scenarios to test military decision-making, communications, and retaliation capabilities. 

The drills aim to keep America’s nuclear forces ready, safe and secure, ensuring they can operate effectively and deter an attack. 

Flight data tracked B-52 bombers departing Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and multiple E-6B Mercury aircraft operating over the US in the past few hours.

Known as ‘doomsday planes,’ the E-6Bs serve as flying command and communications centers, keeping national leaders connected to America’s nuclear forces.

Aviation notices outlined temporary airspace reservations over parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Florida potentially linked to Global Thunder, with one explicitly naming the nuclear exercise.

Officials stressed that Global Thunder is an annual exercise and is not a response to any country or current world events. (Read More)

Trump Weighs Broad Strike on Iran

President Trump has not made a final decision but is leaning toward a wide operation against Iran after next week's US midterm elections.

President Donald Trump is leaning toward a broad military operation against Iran once next week's US midterm elections are over, although he has not made a final decision. Israel's N12 and The Wall Street Journal both reported on the deliberations. Iran's nuclear facilities and its critical infrastructure are among the possible targets.

Washington has told several Arab Gulf states to prepare for a short but intense campaign against Iran, according to the Journal. The messages were passed along through both diplomatic and military channels.

A negotiated agreement remains the alternative. Regional mediators are still trying to head off another confrontation, though their efforts have yet to produce a breakthrough. Trump has previously indicated that he would not order strikes before the midterm vote. (Read More)

Trump briefed on secret UFO program, Ross Coulthart claims

Is the president getting the full UAP picture?

Journalist Ross Coulthart has said that the White House is grappling with the issue of UFO disclosure, but that President Donald Trump is fully in the loop. 

Coulthart claims that President Trump now knows about an alleged longstanding crash retrieval program, which is allegedly responsible for intercepting non-human craft for reverse-engineering purposes.  

Speaking on NewsNation’s Reality Check, Coulthart said: “I know the president knows full well now about the existence of the legacy retrieval and reverse engineering program.” (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

Journalist Ross Coulthart on NewsNation’s Reality Check said: “I know the president knows full well now about the existence of the legacy retrieval and reverse engineering program.”

Could this have anything to do with end-time prophecy? 

On September 11, 2026, Wired published an article titled 'The Trump Alien ‘Disclosure Speech’ Rumors Are Reaching a Fever Pitch' and reported the following:

"The US government has been sharing more information about UFOs. That's fueling excitement over the possibility of the president announcing that humans are not alone."

Do you feel as though we are living through a Hollywood UFO movie in real time, particularly given the global media coverage since 2020?

RAAF Captures Flying Saucer On Ranch In Roswell Region (7/8/1947)

Possible “Mile Wide UFO Spotted by British Airline Pilot” (6/25/2007)

‘Aliens have been visiting Earth for THOUSANDS years’ claims ex-defence minister  (11/25/2017)

Pentagon Consultant Briefed Senators on Discovery of ‘Off-World Vehicles Not Made on This Earth’ (7/24/2020) 

UFO whistleblower claims the U.S. has a “variety” of alien bodies,; "interactions" may have occurred (1/23/2023)

Two  Air Force vets have testified to Pentagon's UFO office about seeing mysterious objects turn off ten nuclear warheads and blast test missiles out of the sky at US bases (2/21/2023)

Inside secret UFO briefing in D.C. Congress finds "many" claims about US government harboring aliens and spaceships "have merit" after grilling top US spy watchdog (1/15/2024)

Aliens are trying to send warnings about nuclear weapons, claims ex-US Army official (11/27/2024) 

President Trump could reveal existence of non-human intelligent life in 'near future,' says doc director (11/21/2025) 

UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody (5/25/2026)  

Pentagon releases new UFO files detailing non-human bodies and mysterious egg-shaped craft inside guarded hangar (10/23/2026) 

Given everything that has taken place since 2020, is it really so hard to believe that, somewhere down the road, the United States government will tell the world that 'we are not alone'?" 

Keep all of this in mind as you read the following quotes, taken from pages 10–11 of Dr. Bill Salus’s book, The Final Prophecies, published in 2020:

"At least three and one-half years prior to the Midpoint of the Trib-period, and probably longer than that, it is highly likely that a multitude of Christian believers will have vanished instantly from all over the world. This event is commonly called the Rapture and the proof texts for this event are primarily found in, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 and John 14:1-6. 

...Is it reasonable to believe that Satan and his demonic forces might want to use the mainstream media, movies and supernatural lying wonders to provide the world with an alternative believable explanation as to who or what took the people off of the planet other than Jesus Christ?"

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'Strike in Iran – a matter of days': Arab world reacts to election

Across the Middle East, regional leaders and analysts reacted Wednesday morning to the preliminary results of the Israeli elections. The prevailing consensus suggests that forming the next governing coalition will prove exceptionally challenging. While certain commentators view the outcome as a notable achievement for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, others argue it highlights his diminishing political power. At the same time, regional observers maintain that a transition in leadership will not necessarily produce a fundamental shift in Israeli foreign policy.

"The elections failed to give Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot the 61-seat majority required to form a government," noted Emirati political analyst Muhammad Faisal al-Dosari. "Likud remains in the lead, and the Arab parties command a bloc of seats that could theoretically tip the scale for the opposition – though its unwillingness to partner with them complicates the calculus. Caught between a unity government, a minority government, or fresh elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may remain in power temporarily despite the breakdown of his coalition."

By contrast, UAE-based Lebanese commentator Nadim Koteich offered a radically different reading of the outcome. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured one of the greatest victories of his political career, even without reaching 61 seats," he argued Wednesday morning. "This election was a referendum on his personal future, and he emerged as the head of the largest party in Israel." Koteich went further to suggest immediate security ramifications, asserting, "The primary takeaway: A strike in Iran has become a matter of days."

In Cairo, officials made it clear that the distinction between the top contenders holds little practical meaning for the region. Egyptian Member of Parliament Mustafa Bakri stated overnight, "Whether Gadi Eisenkot or Benjamin Netanyahu manages to form the next Israeli government, they represent two sides of the same coin." Bakri pointed out that Gadi Eisenkot served as IDF chief of staff from 2015 to 2019 and linked him to formulating the Dahiya doctrine – a strategy centered on targeting infrastructure in areas utilized for attacks against Israel. (Read More)