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US, Britain, and Australia Ink Defense Pact To Counter China
The United States, Britain, and Australia announced a special security pact Wednesday, just hours after the European Union’s chief hinted at setting up an EU army operating outside the U.S.-led NATO military alliance.
EU Chief Hints At European Army
The European Union’s chief suggested Wednesday that the EU should soon have its own army after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
India’s Largest State Nearly COVID-Free After Using Alternative Drug
Uttar Pradesh is nearly free from COVID-19 after becoming India’s first state to use the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin as an alternative to vaccinations Worthy News learned Wednesday.
Scientists Given $15 Million to “De-Extinct” Wooly Mammoths
According to a report by CNN, genetic scientists have been interested in bringing back the wooly mammoth for many years, and with a $15 million investment in bioscience and genetics company, Colossal, it looks as though they’ll be able to succeed within the next 6 years.
Global debt has reached almost $300 trillion
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) has announced that global debt reached a new record high of $296 trillion in the second quarter of 2021, with total debt rising by $36 trillion in the 18 months since the pandemic began, Zero Hedge reports. Global debt includes government, household, corporate, and bank debt but not derivatives and other exotic products.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz says Israel could accept new Iran nuclear deal
Defense Minister Benny Gantz said he was prepared to accept a scenario in which the US negotiates a fresh nuclear deal with Iran, in a rare comment from a senior government official not rejecting such a multilateral accord out of hand.
‘Abraham Accords are going to continue shaping the Middle East’
Representatives from member countries of the Abraham Accords gathered at the Four Seasons hotel on Tuesday to mark one year since the normalization agreements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan.
Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur, but forces on high alert
Israel shut down on Wednesday evening for Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, even as security forces remained on high alert amid a recent spike in attacks.
Inside the United States
Former Sec of Def Miller says he did not approve calls to China defense chief; says Milley should resign
The former Pentagon chief on Wednesday said he did not authorize Gen. Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to directly contact China's top military commander - contrary to Milley's claims that his conversations with Beijing were approved by defense officials.
FDA staff declines to take stance on Pfizer’s Covid vaccine booster shots, citing lack of verified data
The staff of the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday declined to take a stance on whether to back booster shots of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, saying U.S. regulators haven’t verified all the available data.
Elder concedes defeat in bid to unseat Newsom but hints at renewed effort, saying ‘Stay tuned’
Larry Elder, the top candidate to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, conceded late Tuesday that he lost in bid to unseat the Democratic governor in the state’s gubernatorial recall vote but suggested he’s not walking away from the effort.
NY Gov. tells Facebook to stop “spread of misinformation” about abortion
Governor of New York Kathy Hochul (D) sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday, in which she urged him to curb the “spread of misinformation” about abortion laws and procedures on his social media platform, the Hill reports. Replacing Andrew Cuomo as NY Governor last month, Hochul said in her letter that many Facebook posts receiving high levels of engagement “purposefully inflate or misrepresent public health data” on abortion.
High school football coach asks Supreme Court for help after being fired for praying
A former high school football coach who was fired for praying after games is now asking the US Supreme Court to consider his case of unlawful dismissal, Fox News reports. Joe Kennedy is appealing to the Supreme Court following a ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that Bremerton School District in Washington state had fired him lawfully.
Pro-life group holds counter-protest to “Abortion Teach-In” rally outside
The Students for Life of America (SLA) anti-abortion group held a counter-demonstration outside the US Supreme Court last week, protesting against a “Self-Managed Abortion Teach-In” rally led by the Reproaction pro-choice group, the Christian Post (CP) reports. In an effort to provide a “counter-voice” to the pro-choice narrative, SLA is planning to hold demonstrations at other pro-choice events in the coming weeks.
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South Korea Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile Launch from Sub
Around the World
Taliban Co-Founder Disappears Amid Reported Split
The co-founder of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has disappeared from public view after a reported internal row over the Islamist group’s new government.
US, Japan, South Korea Hold Talks in Tokyo on North Korea Nukes
Special envoys from the United States and South Korea met with their Japanese counterpart Tuesday in Tokyo for talks on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, following tests conducted by the rogue state Saturday and Sunday.
North Macedonia Mourns 14 Victims Of Covid Hospital Fire
North Macedonia has concluded three days of mourning after a deadly fire in a COVID-19 field hospital killed 14 people and injured a dozen.
Putin Meets with Assad for First Time Since 2018, Rebukes US and Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hosted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow, for their first meeting since 2018, Reuters reports. Putin used the occasion to rebuke the US and Turkey for having troops in Syria without a UN mandate.
US defense system test proves successful as Iran moves closer to nuclear capability
Boeing and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully tested an advanced long-range missile defense system on Sunday, amid a growing nuclear threat from Iran.
Al Qaeda rebuilding for U.S. attacks in one to two years: CIA, DIA
The defeat of the American-backed government in Afghanistan has increased the danger that the al Qaeda terrorist group will launch another attack on the United States very quickly, the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Health Ministry chief says coronavirus spread reaching record heights
Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash said Tuesday that the current wave of coronavirus infections is surpassing anything seen in previous outbreaks and that he is disappointed that a recent downward trend appeared to be reversing.
Inside the United States
Army Sets Deadline for Covid Vaccinations
The Army has set a June 30, 2022, deadline for all its service members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with active-duty troops required to receive the shot by December 15, 2021, according to new guidance released Tuesday.
Fed Judge: NY Vaccine Rule Must Allow for Religious Exemptions
A federal judge Tuesday temporarily blocked New York state officials from imposing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on healthcare workers who claim the shot violates their religious beliefs.
Tropical Storm Nicholas slows, dumps rain along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas slowed to a crawl over the Houston area Tuesday after making landfall earlier as a hurricane, knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses and dumping more than a foot (30.5 centimeters) of rain along the same area swamped by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Senate Democrats unveil new voting reform measure, after GOP blocks For the People Act
A group of Senate Democrats on Tuesday introduced new legislation to expand voting in federal election, after previous attempts were defeated by chamber Republicans.
Texas Judge Blocks Pro-Life Group from Suing Planned Parenthood for Violations of ‘Heartbeat’ Law
A judge in Texas on Monday issued an injunction which prevents the Texas Right for Life group and its affiliates from suing the Planned Parenthood abortion provider for possible violations of the state’s recent controversial “heartbeat” law, Axios reports.
Physicians Face Revoked Licenses Over Unpopular Opinions or Questions about COVID Vaccines
Several of America’s most prominent medical boards warn that doctors spreading alleged “misinformation or disinformation” about COVID-19 vaccines or the coronavirus could be suspended or have their licenses revoked.
Christian News
Contact with Christians in Afghanistan is being lost
Reports are emerging that underground ministries are losing contact with Christians in Afghanistan who are now living under the violent rule of the Islamic extremist Taliban, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The Taliban are violently opposed to anyone who converts from Islam to Christianity and, as most believers in Afghanistan are former Muslims, they face death, torture, and abduction if found.
UK prosecution service drops charges against street preacher
The UK’s prosecution service has dropped charges brought against a street preacher who refused to stop his outdoor ministry during England’s first COVID-19 lockdown last year, Christian Concern (CC) reports. Christian street lay minister Mike Overd was due to appear in court this month after police issued him with a fine for preaching and offering prayer and Bibles in Somerset, southern England on April 2, 2020.
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Sen. Rand Paul Confronts Sec. Blinken
Sec. Blinken Says Most Afghans Boarded Planes without being vetted
Radio Interview with George Whitten on September 7, 2021
Iran One Month Away Of Nuclear Weapon
Iran has reportedly come within a month of having enough material to fuel a single nuclear weapon, adding to pressure on U.S President Joe Biden to renew the 2015 nuclear deal.
Victims Relatives Say FBI Memo Hints At Saudi Involvement In 9/11 Attacks
Victims’ relatives say a released declassified document is a significant step in their effort to connect the 9/11 attacks against the United States to Saudi Arabia.
UN Secretary-General Seeks New World Order, Peace Governance
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants a new U.N.-led world order that includes a “New Agenda for Peace,” a new financial system, and global vaccinations.
North Korea Tests Nuclear-Capable Missiles Adding To Tensions
In a move heightening international tensions, North Korea tested long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, the reclusive communist state confirmed Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli firm unveils autonomous armed robot to patrol battle zones, borders
An Israeli defense contractor on Monday unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, which is rapidly reshaping the modern battlefield.
Pool of water near Dead Sea turns blood red, authorities investigating
A pool of water near the Dead Sea was found to be red recently, with the Jordanian Water Ministry sending technical teams on Saturday to take samples and find out why the pool was red, according to Jordanian media.
Bennett says Israel to genetically scan all arrivals for the coronavirus
Israel is working on a system to conduct genetic scanning for all those who arrive in the country in order to better identify travelers infected with the coronavirus, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said at a cabinet meeting Sunday.
Inside the United States
Medical Workers Sue NY Over Vaccine Mandate
A prominent religious liberty group is helping 17 medical professionals sue New York state in federal court for alleged civil rights violations in imposing vaccine mandates.
$3,586,456,000,000: Federal Tax Collections Set Record Through August
The federal government collected a record $3,586,456,000,000 in total taxes through first eleven months of fiscal 2021 (September through August), according to the Monthly Treasury Statement.
Fencing around Capitol complex will return for weekend rally for Jan. 6 incarcerated
U.S. Capitol Police said Monday the fencing that recently surrounded the Capitol Hill complex will return for this weekend's rally to support those incarcerated in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.
Appeals court upholds block on Tennessee “heartbeat” law
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling which blocked a Tennessee law banning abortion at the detection of a “fetal heartbeat,” usually around six weeks gestation, Axios reports. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the block in the wake of Texas’ recent controversial law which bans abortion after six weeks.
Christian News
Controversial Dutch Evangelist Jan Zijlstra Dies Of COVID-19 At 82
Dutch evangelist Jan Zijlstra, known for his controversial healing services, died of COVID-19 at 82, his foundation confirmed.
China persecution: Christian Principal not heard of since authorities raided his music school
In continued governmental, systemic harassment of Christians in China, on September 4 Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials raided a Christian music school in Heilongjiang province and took away the school principal, who has not been heard of since, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The CCP considers Christians a threat to its authority and seeks to suppress them through persecution and a nationwide Sinicization program.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America installs first transgender bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) on Saturday installed its first openly transgender bishop, DW reports. Reverend Megan Rohrer, who goes by the pronouns “they” and “he,” was installed as bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod during a ceremony at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
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Flordia Governor DeSantis Will Fine Businesses $5K Fines for those who enforce Covid Mandates
Flashback: Fauci in 2019
“We need to be more scary to the public… we need to inflate the real Covid numbers”