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Around the World
Iran Water Shortage Protests Result in 3rd Death, Extend Into 7th Day; Internet Disrupted
Water shortage protests in drought-plagued southwestern Iran appear to have spread to more cities and resulted in what authorities say is a third fatality as the unrest extended into a seventh day.
U.S., Iraqi officials to announce U.S. military shift to advisory role in Iraq by year’s end
U.S. and Iraqi officials are finalizing a shift in the U.S. military mission in Iraq to a purely advisory role by the end of the year, marking the official end of the U.S. combat mission in the country, according to a U.S. official and two people familiar with the issue.
U.S. launches airstrikes against Taliban forces
The U.S. launched airstrikes against several targets in Afghanistan to support the government in Kabul in their fight against Taliban insurgents.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After almost 20 years, Israel rejoins African Union
For the first time since 2002, Israel has rejoined the African Union, a significant diplomatic achievement.
Israel will “look into” NSO Pegasus spyware allegations
Israel’s National Security Council has announced it is “looking into” allegations that Israeli-made NSO Pegasus spyware has been used to illegally spy on a range of people including French President Emmanuel Macron, Ynet News reported Tuesday.
PM Bennett: Vaccine ‘significantly less’ effective against the Delta variant
The effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine against the Delta variant is “weaker” than health officials had hoped, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Friday, as over 1,000 people tested positive for coronavirus and more countries were added to the list of places to which Israelis will be banned from traveling.
Inside the United States
Mississippi Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Roe V. Wade
The state of Mississippi formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to uphold its ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that gave women the unfettered right to end a pregnancy before a fetus is viable outside the womb.
U.S. charges Chinese covert police operatives for illegal dissident hunt
The Justice Department on Thursday indicted nine people, including Chinese nationals and an American private investigator, on charges they were part of a Chinese government covert operation called “Fox Hunt” that forcibly repatriated opponents of the Beijing regime.
About 100 CIA officers, family members afflicted by ‘Havana Syndrome’
About 100 CIA officers and family members are among some 200 U.S. officials and kin sickened by "Havana syndrome," CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday, referring to the mysterious set of ailments that include migraines and dizziness.
George Soros Funnels $1M To Defund the Police as Violent Crime Surges
George Soros is funneling money to support defunding the police, a cause that cost Democrats politically in the 2020 election as violent crime spiked across the country.
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning transgender surgery/hormones for minors; 17 Republican states join
At the request of the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of families of transgender youth, on Wednesday a federal court in Arkansas blocked a new state law that would ban transgender surgery and hormones for minors under the age of 18, the Washington Times reports. Seventeen Republican states joined with Arkansas in defending the law, which would have gone into effect on July 28.
Christian News
‘Wonderfully, Crazy Movement of Prayer’: Thousands Gathering at ‘Heart of America’ to Pray for the Nation
A call to pray for America is taking place Friday in Lebanon, Kansas, the very heart of the nation.
Nigeria Killing Fields for Christians: Over 3,000 Christians killed by Jihadist terrorists in 2021
The International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety) has published a report attesting that Fulani Jihadists and Boko Haram terrorists have already murdered some 3,462 Christians in Nigeria this year, International Christian Concern reports.
China persecution: Officials raid Christian funeral service
As China’s communist regime continues its campaign to suppress Christianity in the country, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials recently raided a funeral home during a Christian memorial service in Guiyang City, Guizhou province, International Christian Concern reports.
Worthy Watch
Protests Erupt in Turin Italy as Covid “Green Pass” Becomes Mandatory in Most Public Places
Rules for thee … not for me! British politicians try to exempt themselves from Covid Passport
Dangerous Floods Hit Towns In Turkey’s Eastern Black Sea Region
Iran Water Shortage Protests Result in 3rd Death, Extend Into 7th Day; Internet Disrupted
Water shortage protests in drought-plagued southwestern Iran appear to have spread to more cities and resulted in what authorities say is a third fatality as the unrest extended into a seventh day.
U.S., Iraqi officials to announce U.S. military shift to advisory role in Iraq by year’s end
U.S. and Iraqi officials are finalizing a shift in the U.S. military mission in Iraq to a purely advisory role by the end of the year, marking the official end of the U.S. combat mission in the country, according to a U.S. official and two people familiar with the issue.
U.S. launches airstrikes against Taliban forces
The U.S. launched airstrikes against several targets in Afghanistan to support the government in Kabul in their fight against Taliban insurgents.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After almost 20 years, Israel rejoins African Union
For the first time since 2002, Israel has rejoined the African Union, a significant diplomatic achievement.
Israel will “look into” NSO Pegasus spyware allegations
Israel’s National Security Council has announced it is “looking into” allegations that Israeli-made NSO Pegasus spyware has been used to illegally spy on a range of people including French President Emmanuel Macron, Ynet News reported Tuesday.
PM Bennett: Vaccine ‘significantly less’ effective against the Delta variant
The effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine against the Delta variant is “weaker” than health officials had hoped, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Friday, as over 1,000 people tested positive for coronavirus and more countries were added to the list of places to which Israelis will be banned from traveling.
Inside the United States
Mississippi Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Roe V. Wade
The state of Mississippi formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to uphold its ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that gave women the unfettered right to end a pregnancy before a fetus is viable outside the womb.
U.S. charges Chinese covert police operatives for illegal dissident hunt
The Justice Department on Thursday indicted nine people, including Chinese nationals and an American private investigator, on charges they were part of a Chinese government covert operation called “Fox Hunt” that forcibly repatriated opponents of the Beijing regime.
About 100 CIA officers, family members afflicted by ‘Havana Syndrome’
About 100 CIA officers and family members are among some 200 U.S. officials and kin sickened by "Havana syndrome," CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday, referring to the mysterious set of ailments that include migraines and dizziness.
George Soros Funnels $1M To Defund the Police as Violent Crime Surges
George Soros is funneling money to support defunding the police, a cause that cost Democrats politically in the 2020 election as violent crime spiked across the country.
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning transgender surgery/hormones for minors; 17 Republican states join
At the request of the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of families of transgender youth, on Wednesday a federal court in Arkansas blocked a new state law that would ban transgender surgery and hormones for minors under the age of 18, the Washington Times reports. Seventeen Republican states joined with Arkansas in defending the law, which would have gone into effect on July 28.
Christian News
‘Wonderfully, Crazy Movement of Prayer’: Thousands Gathering at ‘Heart of America’ to Pray for the Nation
A call to pray for America is taking place Friday in Lebanon, Kansas, the very heart of the nation.
Nigeria Killing Fields for Christians: Over 3,000 Christians killed by Jihadist terrorists in 2021
The International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety) has published a report attesting that Fulani Jihadists and Boko Haram terrorists have already murdered some 3,462 Christians in Nigeria this year, International Christian Concern reports.
China persecution: Officials raid Christian funeral service
As China’s communist regime continues its campaign to suppress Christianity in the country, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials recently raided a funeral home during a Christian memorial service in Guiyang City, Guizhou province, International Christian Concern reports.
Worthy Watch
Protests Erupt in Turin Italy as Covid “Green Pass” Becomes Mandatory in Most Public Places
Rules for thee … not for me! British politicians try to exempt themselves from Covid Passport
Dangerous Floods Hit Towns In Turkey’s Eastern Black Sea Region
Around the World
US, Germany reach a deal on its controversial pipeline to Russia
The Biden administration announced an agreement with Germany on Wednesday that would allow the completion of the controversial Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Flood-battered Germany approves major relief package
Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet approved a huge emergency aid package Wednesday for flood-stricken regions of Germany and said billions would be needed to rebuild homes, businesses and vital infrastructure.
China: Two dams collapse under flooding
Highlighting the dangers of old infrastructure during summer flood season, two dams in northwest China collapsed following torrential rains on Sunday, Reuters reports. Local residents were evacuated and there were no casualties, China’s Ministry of Water Resources said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli jets said to strike inside Syria for second time in days
Israeli planes carried out airstrikes Syria for the second night this week, Damascus said early Thursday, while claiming that most missiles were shot down.
IDF chief warns Lebanon, Hezbollah against triggering escalation
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi warned Lebanon on Tuesday that Israel will respond forcibly to any rocket attacks. The statement followed rocket fire by Lebanon-based terrorists on Israel late Monday night.
IDF, Mossad Push Plan for Multiple Small-Scale Operations Against Iran Nuclear Program
Israel is examining possible changes to its operational plans against the Iranian nuclear program in order to contend with a US reentry to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Sen. Lindsey Graham warns that IDF may have to launch preemptive strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities soon
Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most respected foreign and defense policy experts in Washington, fears a new war may be coming to the Middle East sooner than most people realize.
Inside the United States
Biden Administration Pays $3 Million Every Day To Not Build The Border Wall
The Biden administration is spending around $3 million daily to not finish construction on the southern border wall, Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday.
Senate Republicans block effort to advance infrastructure bill
Senate Republicans on Wednesday voted to block the Senate from debating an infrastructure proposal, saying they needed more time to finalize and negotiate the details of the bill.
Over 1.5 million children worldwide lost their parents or other primary caregiver to COVID-19
A study published by the Lancet on Tuesday has found that more than 1.5 children worldwide whose parents, custodial grandparents, or other primary caregivers died with COVID-19, UPI reports.
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law that would ban almost all abortion
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Arkansas law that would ban all abortions except when the woman’s life is in danger, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Around 1.2 million Christians live in Saudi Arabia
It is estimated that there are around 1.2 million Christians living in Saudi Arabia, although citizens’ conversion from Islam to Christianity is punishable by death, Christian Headlines reports. Most believers in Saudi Arabia are Filipino expatriates who are allowed to work in the country, but are not citizens.
Worthy Watch
Anti-Vaccine Protesters Clash with Police in Athens, Greece
Jim Jordan Fires Back at Nancy Pelosi
Protesters in Iran Take to the Streets
Protesters March Through Paris Over Covid Restrictions & Passport
Massive Flooding in China (Videos)
Sen. Rand Paul Sending Criminal Referral of Fauci to DoJ
US, Germany reach a deal on its controversial pipeline to Russia
The Biden administration announced an agreement with Germany on Wednesday that would allow the completion of the controversial Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Flood-battered Germany approves major relief package
Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet approved a huge emergency aid package Wednesday for flood-stricken regions of Germany and said billions would be needed to rebuild homes, businesses and vital infrastructure.
China: Two dams collapse under flooding
Highlighting the dangers of old infrastructure during summer flood season, two dams in northwest China collapsed following torrential rains on Sunday, Reuters reports. Local residents were evacuated and there were no casualties, China’s Ministry of Water Resources said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli jets said to strike inside Syria for second time in days
Israeli planes carried out airstrikes Syria for the second night this week, Damascus said early Thursday, while claiming that most missiles were shot down.
IDF chief warns Lebanon, Hezbollah against triggering escalation
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi warned Lebanon on Tuesday that Israel will respond forcibly to any rocket attacks. The statement followed rocket fire by Lebanon-based terrorists on Israel late Monday night.
IDF, Mossad Push Plan for Multiple Small-Scale Operations Against Iran Nuclear Program
Israel is examining possible changes to its operational plans against the Iranian nuclear program in order to contend with a US reentry to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Sen. Lindsey Graham warns that IDF may have to launch preemptive strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities soon
Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most respected foreign and defense policy experts in Washington, fears a new war may be coming to the Middle East sooner than most people realize.
Inside the United States
Biden Administration Pays $3 Million Every Day To Not Build The Border Wall
The Biden administration is spending around $3 million daily to not finish construction on the southern border wall, Republican Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday.
Senate Republicans block effort to advance infrastructure bill
Senate Republicans on Wednesday voted to block the Senate from debating an infrastructure proposal, saying they needed more time to finalize and negotiate the details of the bill.
Over 1.5 million children worldwide lost their parents or other primary caregiver to COVID-19
A study published by the Lancet on Tuesday has found that more than 1.5 children worldwide whose parents, custodial grandparents, or other primary caregivers died with COVID-19, UPI reports.
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law that would ban almost all abortion
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Arkansas law that would ban all abortions except when the woman’s life is in danger, the Washington Examiner reports.
Christian News
Around 1.2 million Christians live in Saudi Arabia
It is estimated that there are around 1.2 million Christians living in Saudi Arabia, although citizens’ conversion from Islam to Christianity is punishable by death, Christian Headlines reports. Most believers in Saudi Arabia are Filipino expatriates who are allowed to work in the country, but are not citizens.
Worthy Watch
Anti-Vaccine Protesters Clash with Police in Athens, Greece
Jim Jordan Fires Back at Nancy Pelosi
Protesters in Iran Take to the Streets
Protesters March Through Paris Over Covid Restrictions & Passport
Massive Flooding in China (Videos)
Sen. Rand Paul Sending Criminal Referral of Fauci to DoJ
Around the World
US conducts first airstrike in Somalia under Biden
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the United States launched its first airstrike in Somalia under President Joe Biden.
Britain to Permanently Deploy Two Warships in Asian Waters
Britain said on Tuesday it would permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and escort ships sail to Japan in September through seas where China is vying for influence with the United States and Japan.
‘Extremely destabilizing’: U.S., Russia trade shots over hypersonic missiles
The U.S. and Russia on Monday traded shots over the development and deployment of hypersonic missiles, with each nation accusing the other of using the cutting-edge weapons in a “destabilizing” way that could lead to conflict.
Putin hails Russia’s air power as new fighter goes on view
Russian aircraft makers on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other advanced characteristics and will be offered to foreign buyers.
China unveils ‘fastest ground vehicle in the world’ capable of traveling over 370 mph
As travel innovation speeds ahead, so does a new train in China capable of traveling over 370 mph.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli scientists identify 3 existing drugs that can eliminate COVID-19
Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies published in a pair of medical journals suggest that already-existing drugs can be repurposed to fight Covid, Hebrew-language news sites reported Monday.
Ben & Jerry’s will stop sales in Israeli settlements of West Bank and East Jerusalem
The US-based ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s announced Monday it will continue doing business with Israel, but will stop sales in Israeli settlements of East Jerusalem and the West Bank, areas it referred to as Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Israel-targeted Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has pressured Ben & Jerry’s to make such a move for years.
Inside the United States
Oregon wildfire changing the weather, over 500 square miles scorched, officials
The vicious Oregon Bootleg Wildfire is beginning to change the weather as it spreads out of control, leading to an increase in evacuations and chaos along the way, officials say.
Virginia judge rules harm to Christian ministries from LGBTQ law is only “speculative”
A Virginia judge ruled at a hearing on Friday that Christian ministries must do more than make “speculative claims” about the harm they would suffer from a new state law prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity if they want to prosecute a case against it, Just the News reports. The hearing took place in Loudoun County Court before Circuit Judge James Plowman.
Poll: Majority of US voters think it important for schools to teach “traditional Western values”
A poll carried out by Rasmussen Reports earlier this month has found that a large majority of likely American voters think it is at least somewhat important for children to learn “traditional values of Western Civilization” in school.
Christian News
Nigeria “Killing field for Christians:” Muslim Fulani herdsmen attack Christian farming communities
As deadly violence against Christians in Nigeria continues unabated, militant Muslim Fulani herdsmen conducted attacks on 16 Christian farming villages in the Miango community of Plateau state last week, displacing over 11,000 people, International Christian Concern reports.
Worthy Watch
Over 100,000 Muslims praying on Temple Mount, chanting ‘We’ll sacrifice our lives for al-Aqsa’
Senator Ran Paul Confronts Dr. Fauci Over Gain of Function Research
Canada Prepares for Shots for 2022, 2023, and 2024
Protests Continue Throughout France Against Covid Vaccinations and Passports
Protests Erupt throughout Iran
US conducts first airstrike in Somalia under Biden
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the United States launched its first airstrike in Somalia under President Joe Biden.
Britain to Permanently Deploy Two Warships in Asian Waters
Britain said on Tuesday it would permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and escort ships sail to Japan in September through seas where China is vying for influence with the United States and Japan.
‘Extremely destabilizing’: U.S., Russia trade shots over hypersonic missiles
The U.S. and Russia on Monday traded shots over the development and deployment of hypersonic missiles, with each nation accusing the other of using the cutting-edge weapons in a “destabilizing” way that could lead to conflict.
Putin hails Russia’s air power as new fighter goes on view
Russian aircraft makers on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other advanced characteristics and will be offered to foreign buyers.
China unveils ‘fastest ground vehicle in the world’ capable of traveling over 370 mph
As travel innovation speeds ahead, so does a new train in China capable of traveling over 370 mph.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli scientists identify 3 existing drugs that can eliminate COVID-19
Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies published in a pair of medical journals suggest that already-existing drugs can be repurposed to fight Covid, Hebrew-language news sites reported Monday.
Ben & Jerry’s will stop sales in Israeli settlements of West Bank and East Jerusalem
The US-based ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s announced Monday it will continue doing business with Israel, but will stop sales in Israeli settlements of East Jerusalem and the West Bank, areas it referred to as Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Israel-targeted Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has pressured Ben & Jerry’s to make such a move for years.
Inside the United States
Oregon wildfire changing the weather, over 500 square miles scorched, officials
The vicious Oregon Bootleg Wildfire is beginning to change the weather as it spreads out of control, leading to an increase in evacuations and chaos along the way, officials say.
Virginia judge rules harm to Christian ministries from LGBTQ law is only “speculative”
A Virginia judge ruled at a hearing on Friday that Christian ministries must do more than make “speculative claims” about the harm they would suffer from a new state law prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity if they want to prosecute a case against it, Just the News reports. The hearing took place in Loudoun County Court before Circuit Judge James Plowman.
Poll: Majority of US voters think it important for schools to teach “traditional Western values”
A poll carried out by Rasmussen Reports earlier this month has found that a large majority of likely American voters think it is at least somewhat important for children to learn “traditional values of Western Civilization” in school.
Christian News
Nigeria “Killing field for Christians:” Muslim Fulani herdsmen attack Christian farming communities
As deadly violence against Christians in Nigeria continues unabated, militant Muslim Fulani herdsmen conducted attacks on 16 Christian farming villages in the Miango community of Plateau state last week, displacing over 11,000 people, International Christian Concern reports.
Worthy Watch
Over 100,000 Muslims praying on Temple Mount, chanting ‘We’ll sacrifice our lives for al-Aqsa’
Senator Ran Paul Confronts Dr. Fauci Over Gain of Function Research
Canada Prepares for Shots for 2022, 2023, and 2024
Protests Continue Throughout France Against Covid Vaccinations and Passports
Protests Erupt throughout Iran