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Around the World
Thousands of protesters breach Iraq’s parliament for second time this week
Thousands of protesters have breached Iraq's parliament for a second time this week.
Ukraine Denies Killing Dozens Of Prisoners; Grain Deliveries Uncertain
Ukraine’s military has denied responsibility for an attack on a prison in separatist-held territory that Russia’s defense ministry said killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Russian Moves Troops As Red Cross Struggles To Reach Prison
Kyiv says Moscow is moving large numbers of troops to Ukraine's south for battles against the country's forces through the newly occupied territories and Crimea. The military movements came as elsewhere in Ukraine, the government told people to evacuate ahead of an expected offensive by Russia's military there, while the Red Cross struggled to reach a prison where dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to Withhold $180 Million in Palestinian Tax Funds Over Terrorist Stipends
Israel’s security cabinet on Sunday voted to withhold almost $180 million from tax revenue that the country collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA), to offset funds paid to families of Palestinian terrorists.
Lapid demands disbanding of antisemitic probe of Israel in letter to UN chief
In response to the antisemitic comments made by senior members of the Commission of Inquiry into Israel’s alleged “war crimes” against Palestinians, Prime Minister Yair Lapid sent a letter on Sunday to UN Secretary-General António Guterres demanding “the immediate removal of all three members of the Commission of Inquiry tasked with investigating Israel, and the disbanding of the Commission.”
Inside the United States
At least 25 dead in Kentucky flooding that ravaged Appalachia – rescues and recovery continue
At least 25 have people died in Kentucky– including four children – in the flooding caused by the torrential rains and flash floods earlier this week, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday.
Vicious California wildfire swells a staggering 62 times in size overnight, torching vehicles and homes
Wildfires in California and Montana have spiraled overnight, fuelled by hot and windy conditions and threatening neighborhoods and forcing evacuation orders.
Assault weapons ban passed in House of Representatives
The House of Representatives voted to pass an assault weapons ban Friday evening, with legislators narrowly approving the bill with a 217-213 vote.
Christ-Centered Pro-Life Pregnancy Center to Reopen After Major Damage from Abortion Activists’ Terror Attack
A New York pro-life medical office and pregnancy center plans to reopen its facility Monday after it was firebombed by pro-abortion radicals.
Christian News
Anglicans Drop Proposal to Reaffirm Traditional Marriage Stance
To organizers of the Anglican Communion’s Lambeth Conference, the global body has come to a point where it has to agree to disagree on same-sex marriage.
83 faith-based groups urge Senators to reject same-sex marriage bill
A coalition of 83 conservative Christian and faith-based groups have written to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, imploring Senators to oppose a bill just approved by the House that would ensure same-sex marriage remains legal if the Supreme Court reverses its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.
Syria: Christians increasingly vulnerable to fraudulent property confiscation
Christians from the north-eastern region of war-torn Syria have reportedly become increasingly susceptible to fraudulent property confiscations at the hands of both Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad and the Kurdish Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria Militants Kidnap 36 In Christian Village
Suspected Islamic fighters have kidnapped 36 people from a mainly Christian village near the city of Kaduna, in northern Nigeria, well-informed Christians said.
Worthy Watch
Dr. Fauci Tries to Rewrite History and Claims He Did Not Recommend Shutting Down the Country
Dr. Fauci claimed recently he "didn't recommend locking anything down," however, we tracked down footage from Dr. Fauci stating that he recommended to then President Trump in October of 2020, "I recommended to the president that we shut the country down."
Dutch MP Freek Jansen explains the dangers of EU’s new Digital ID
The future of mass control is being shaped in front of our eyes with the introduction of digital identity, warns Dutch MP Freek Jansen.
Fatah Trains Teens in Military Style Youth Summer Camps
In a promotional video produced by Fatah, the organization details its summer camp in Nablus, where it trains teenagers in military operations similar to Hamas-run summer camps in Gaza.
Yuval Noah Harari, “We will be beyond the God of the Bible”
Yuval Noah Harari in speaking of recent technological advancements states, "If we succeed, and there’s a very good chance we will, then very soon, we will be beyond the God of the Bible.”
UAE floods: seven found dead after wettest weather in decades
Seven people have been found dead, as authorities continued a major clean-up operation on Friday after the UAE recorded its heaviest rainfall in 30 years.
Individual Freedoms Ends With Digital ID Warns Australian Senator
Australian Senator Malcom Roberts warns, "It is only through the relentless digital stalking of citizens that the Liberal National's government can micromanage purchasing choices. Businesses are punished with tax while consumers get their credit score docked."
Worthy Insights
Saudi Arabia’s Vision of the Futuristic City of Neom
Saudi Arabia released its $1 Trillion vision of the city of Neom. The vision calls for a city that will house 9 million people that is environmentally friendly eliminating the use of cars or roads and a high-speed rail that will transport people from one end to the other in 20 minutes.
World Economic Forum calls for an end to owning private vehicles
The World Economic Forum (WEF) published a paper last week calling for the end of "wasteful" private car ownership. The WEF argued that communal sharing of cars would lessen global demands for precious metals and fossil fuels.
Florida Surgeon General Questions Vaccine Mandates
Dr. Joe Ladapo, Florida Surgeon General: “How can you force someone to take a vaccine to stop transmission when that vaccine doesn’t stop transmission?”
News engagement plummets as Americans tune out
Engagement with news content has plunged during the first half of this year compared to the first half of 2021 and in some cases has fallen below pre-pandemic levels.
Sending a message: An entire police department just resigned
Town manager Justine Jones started receiving stacks of resignation letters.
44-Year-Old Canadian Doctor Dies ‘Unexpectedly’ – Sixth Canadian Doctor to Die Within Two Weeks
Within the past two weeks, Canada has received news of six deaths of physicians, the most recent being that of Dr. Candace Nayman.
Thousands of protesters breach Iraq’s parliament for second time this week
Thousands of protesters have breached Iraq's parliament for a second time this week.
Ukraine Denies Killing Dozens Of Prisoners; Grain Deliveries Uncertain
Ukraine’s military has denied responsibility for an attack on a prison in separatist-held territory that Russia’s defense ministry said killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Russian Moves Troops As Red Cross Struggles To Reach Prison
Kyiv says Moscow is moving large numbers of troops to Ukraine's south for battles against the country's forces through the newly occupied territories and Crimea. The military movements came as elsewhere in Ukraine, the government told people to evacuate ahead of an expected offensive by Russia's military there, while the Red Cross struggled to reach a prison where dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to Withhold $180 Million in Palestinian Tax Funds Over Terrorist Stipends
Israel’s security cabinet on Sunday voted to withhold almost $180 million from tax revenue that the country collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA), to offset funds paid to families of Palestinian terrorists.
Lapid demands disbanding of antisemitic probe of Israel in letter to UN chief
In response to the antisemitic comments made by senior members of the Commission of Inquiry into Israel’s alleged “war crimes” against Palestinians, Prime Minister Yair Lapid sent a letter on Sunday to UN Secretary-General António Guterres demanding “the immediate removal of all three members of the Commission of Inquiry tasked with investigating Israel, and the disbanding of the Commission.”
Inside the United States
At least 25 dead in Kentucky flooding that ravaged Appalachia – rescues and recovery continue
At least 25 have people died in Kentucky– including four children – in the flooding caused by the torrential rains and flash floods earlier this week, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday.
Vicious California wildfire swells a staggering 62 times in size overnight, torching vehicles and homes
Wildfires in California and Montana have spiraled overnight, fuelled by hot and windy conditions and threatening neighborhoods and forcing evacuation orders.
Assault weapons ban passed in House of Representatives
The House of Representatives voted to pass an assault weapons ban Friday evening, with legislators narrowly approving the bill with a 217-213 vote.
Christ-Centered Pro-Life Pregnancy Center to Reopen After Major Damage from Abortion Activists’ Terror Attack
A New York pro-life medical office and pregnancy center plans to reopen its facility Monday after it was firebombed by pro-abortion radicals.
Christian News
Anglicans Drop Proposal to Reaffirm Traditional Marriage Stance
To organizers of the Anglican Communion’s Lambeth Conference, the global body has come to a point where it has to agree to disagree on same-sex marriage.
83 faith-based groups urge Senators to reject same-sex marriage bill
A coalition of 83 conservative Christian and faith-based groups have written to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, imploring Senators to oppose a bill just approved by the House that would ensure same-sex marriage remains legal if the Supreme Court reverses its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, Christian Headlines (CH) reports.
Syria: Christians increasingly vulnerable to fraudulent property confiscation
Christians from the north-eastern region of war-torn Syria have reportedly become increasingly susceptible to fraudulent property confiscations at the hands of both Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad and the Kurdish Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Nigeria Militants Kidnap 36 In Christian Village
Suspected Islamic fighters have kidnapped 36 people from a mainly Christian village near the city of Kaduna, in northern Nigeria, well-informed Christians said.
Worthy Watch
Dr. Fauci Tries to Rewrite History and Claims He Did Not Recommend Shutting Down the Country
Dr. Fauci claimed recently he "didn't recommend locking anything down," however, we tracked down footage from Dr. Fauci stating that he recommended to then President Trump in October of 2020, "I recommended to the president that we shut the country down."
Dutch MP Freek Jansen explains the dangers of EU’s new Digital ID
The future of mass control is being shaped in front of our eyes with the introduction of digital identity, warns Dutch MP Freek Jansen.
Fatah Trains Teens in Military Style Youth Summer Camps
In a promotional video produced by Fatah, the organization details its summer camp in Nablus, where it trains teenagers in military operations similar to Hamas-run summer camps in Gaza.
Yuval Noah Harari, “We will be beyond the God of the Bible”
Yuval Noah Harari in speaking of recent technological advancements states, "If we succeed, and there’s a very good chance we will, then very soon, we will be beyond the God of the Bible.”
UAE floods: seven found dead after wettest weather in decades
Seven people have been found dead, as authorities continued a major clean-up operation on Friday after the UAE recorded its heaviest rainfall in 30 years.
Individual Freedoms Ends With Digital ID Warns Australian Senator
Australian Senator Malcom Roberts warns, "It is only through the relentless digital stalking of citizens that the Liberal National's government can micromanage purchasing choices. Businesses are punished with tax while consumers get their credit score docked."
Worthy Insights
Saudi Arabia’s Vision of the Futuristic City of Neom
Saudi Arabia released its $1 Trillion vision of the city of Neom. The vision calls for a city that will house 9 million people that is environmentally friendly eliminating the use of cars or roads and a high-speed rail that will transport people from one end to the other in 20 minutes.
World Economic Forum calls for an end to owning private vehicles
The World Economic Forum (WEF) published a paper last week calling for the end of "wasteful" private car ownership. The WEF argued that communal sharing of cars would lessen global demands for precious metals and fossil fuels.
Florida Surgeon General Questions Vaccine Mandates
Dr. Joe Ladapo, Florida Surgeon General: “How can you force someone to take a vaccine to stop transmission when that vaccine doesn’t stop transmission?”
News engagement plummets as Americans tune out
Engagement with news content has plunged during the first half of this year compared to the first half of 2021 and in some cases has fallen below pre-pandemic levels.
Sending a message: An entire police department just resigned
Town manager Justine Jones started receiving stacks of resignation letters.
44-Year-Old Canadian Doctor Dies ‘Unexpectedly’ – Sixth Canadian Doctor to Die Within Two Weeks
Within the past two weeks, Canada has received news of six deaths of physicians, the most recent being that of Dr. Candace Nayman.
Around the World
China’s ‘breathtaking’ nuclear arms push a rising challenge, Stratcom chief says
China is expanding its nuclear forces at a “breathtaking” pace, the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command warned in urging for strengthened U.S. nuclear deterrence against the danger
Iran Reveals Plans To Build New Nuclear Research Reactor
Iran says it plans to build a new research reactor at its nuclear site in Isfahan Province, with construction set to start in the next several weeks.
Ukraine Attacks Russian Forces In Kherson
Ukrainian missiles struck a crucial bridge in Kherson after Russia increased attacks across southern Ukraine, despite reports of heavy casualties.
US Offers Prisoner Swap To Russia
Freedom appeared a little closer Thursday to several detainees after the United States offered a prisoner swap to Russia: Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer, for Brittney Griner, the American basketball star, and Paul Whelan, a former Marine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Five Mossad-affiliated spies arrested in Iran – Iranian media
A spy network affiliated with the Mossad was arrested in Iran on Thursday, according to a report by the Iranian Labor News Agency (ILNA).
Inside the United States
U.S. teetering on brink of recession as GDP contracts in second quarter
The U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted in the second quarter, with consumer spending growing at its slowest pace in two years and business spending declining, raising the risk that the economy was on the cusp of a recession.
Texas declares pre-Roe abortion ban now in effect, new law effective Aug. 25
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an updated advisory clarifying which Texas laws banning abortion are in effect after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final judgement in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Federal court temporarily blocks Air Force COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A federal court on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction to block the enforcement of the Air Force's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
60,000 US soldiers to face “adverse actions” for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Around 40,000 National Guard and 22,000 Reserve soldiers will be subject to “adverse administrative actions,” including the loss of pay and benefits because they refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Military news reports.
China’s ‘breathtaking’ nuclear arms push a rising challenge, Stratcom chief says
China is expanding its nuclear forces at a “breathtaking” pace, the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command warned in urging for strengthened U.S. nuclear deterrence against the danger
Iran Reveals Plans To Build New Nuclear Research Reactor
Iran says it plans to build a new research reactor at its nuclear site in Isfahan Province, with construction set to start in the next several weeks.
Ukraine Attacks Russian Forces In Kherson
Ukrainian missiles struck a crucial bridge in Kherson after Russia increased attacks across southern Ukraine, despite reports of heavy casualties.
US Offers Prisoner Swap To Russia
Freedom appeared a little closer Thursday to several detainees after the United States offered a prisoner swap to Russia: Viktor Bout, a notorious Russian arms dealer, for Brittney Griner, the American basketball star, and Paul Whelan, a former Marine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Five Mossad-affiliated spies arrested in Iran – Iranian media
A spy network affiliated with the Mossad was arrested in Iran on Thursday, according to a report by the Iranian Labor News Agency (ILNA).
Inside the United States
U.S. teetering on brink of recession as GDP contracts in second quarter
The U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted in the second quarter, with consumer spending growing at its slowest pace in two years and business spending declining, raising the risk that the economy was on the cusp of a recession.
Texas declares pre-Roe abortion ban now in effect, new law effective Aug. 25
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an updated advisory clarifying which Texas laws banning abortion are in effect after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its final judgement in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Federal court temporarily blocks Air Force COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A federal court on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction to block the enforcement of the Air Force's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
60,000 US soldiers to face “adverse actions” for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Around 40,000 National Guard and 22,000 Reserve soldiers will be subject to “adverse administrative actions,” including the loss of pay and benefits because they refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Military news reports.
Around the World
Afghanistan Taliban “Decimates” Women’s Rights
Global advocacy group Amnesty International (AI) says Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has “decimated” the rights of women and girls since taking over the country.
Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Several Killed Many Injured
A Christian nurse “thanked God” on Wednesday that she and her family survived after a powerful 7-magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon, killing at least four people.
World may enter new global recession says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday attested that the world is in danger of falling into another global recession, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The IMF gave its grim view in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), amid surging inflation and severe economic slowdowns in the US, the Euro zone, and China.
Hungary’s Orban Warns Of LGBT, Migration Takeover and Condemns EU’s War Strategy
Unfazed by protests, Hungary’s rightwing prime minister has defended his government’s stance on LGBT rights and migration while warning that Europe cannot solve the war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF exposes ‘Hamas sites’ in Gaza civilian areas, in bid to explain future strikes
The Israel Defense Forces accused Gaza’s Hamas terror group of building up military infrastructure in civilian areas and adjacent to schools, mosques and businesses Wednesday, in an apparent bid to pre-emptively justify collateral damage from any future strikes in the densely populated enclave.
Lapid instructs legal team over Russian plan to close Jewish Agency
Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid has instructed a legal delegation to prepare for talks with Moscow after Russia’s Justice Ministry last week filed a court request to shut down the Jewish Agency in the country, i24 News reports. The Jewish Agency is responsible for assisting Jews worldwide to immigrate to Israel and has operated in Russia for 30 years.
Inside the United States
House Passes Sweeping Anti-Trafficking Bill to Fight ‘Nefarious Networks’ and Protect Women and Kids
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday on a bill that seeks to combat human trafficking and improve education for children in the hopes of preventing the crime.
Federal Reserve again increases interest rate, amid continuing inflation, recession fears
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a three-quarters of a percentage point rate hike, in an attempt to cool record-high inflation.
US Senate Passes $280 Billion Bill To Counter China
The U.S. Senate has passed a comprehensive $280 billion bill to build up America’s manufacturing and technological edge to counter China.
Christian News
Nigeria: More than 50 Christians abducted in Kaduna state; “we pray God to rescue them”
Islamic extremists abducted 52 Christians from one county in Nigeria’s Kaduna state in the last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Watch
US Carrier Group Heads Towards Taiwan Ahead Of Potential Pelosi Trip After China Warns Of ‘Forceful Response’
If House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) follows through on her planned trip to Taiwan, the US military will beef up security in case a 'mishap, misstep or misunderstanding' endangers her safety, AP reports.
Afghanistan Taliban “Decimates” Women’s Rights
Global advocacy group Amnesty International (AI) says Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has “decimated” the rights of women and girls since taking over the country.
Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Several Killed Many Injured
A Christian nurse “thanked God” on Wednesday that she and her family survived after a powerful 7-magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon, killing at least four people.
World may enter new global recession says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday attested that the world is in danger of falling into another global recession, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The IMF gave its grim view in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), amid surging inflation and severe economic slowdowns in the US, the Euro zone, and China.
Hungary’s Orban Warns Of LGBT, Migration Takeover and Condemns EU’s War Strategy
Unfazed by protests, Hungary’s rightwing prime minister has defended his government’s stance on LGBT rights and migration while warning that Europe cannot solve the war in Ukraine.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF exposes ‘Hamas sites’ in Gaza civilian areas, in bid to explain future strikes
The Israel Defense Forces accused Gaza’s Hamas terror group of building up military infrastructure in civilian areas and adjacent to schools, mosques and businesses Wednesday, in an apparent bid to pre-emptively justify collateral damage from any future strikes in the densely populated enclave.
Lapid instructs legal team over Russian plan to close Jewish Agency
Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid has instructed a legal delegation to prepare for talks with Moscow after Russia’s Justice Ministry last week filed a court request to shut down the Jewish Agency in the country, i24 News reports. The Jewish Agency is responsible for assisting Jews worldwide to immigrate to Israel and has operated in Russia for 30 years.
Inside the United States
House Passes Sweeping Anti-Trafficking Bill to Fight ‘Nefarious Networks’ and Protect Women and Kids
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday on a bill that seeks to combat human trafficking and improve education for children in the hopes of preventing the crime.
Federal Reserve again increases interest rate, amid continuing inflation, recession fears
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a three-quarters of a percentage point rate hike, in an attempt to cool record-high inflation.
US Senate Passes $280 Billion Bill To Counter China
The U.S. Senate has passed a comprehensive $280 billion bill to build up America’s manufacturing and technological edge to counter China.
Christian News
Nigeria: More than 50 Christians abducted in Kaduna state; “we pray God to rescue them”
Islamic extremists abducted 52 Christians from one county in Nigeria’s Kaduna state in the last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Worthy Watch
US Carrier Group Heads Towards Taiwan Ahead Of Potential Pelosi Trip After China Warns Of ‘Forceful Response’
If House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) follows through on her planned trip to Taiwan, the US military will beef up security in case a 'mishap, misstep or misunderstanding' endangers her safety, AP reports.