Around the World
Belarus Olympic Athlete Seeks Asylum In EU
A Belarusian Olympic athlete who criticized her nation’s authoritarian leadership and coaches wants asylum in a European Union nation, Worthy News learned Sunday.
Popular protests, violent crackdown put Biden Iran policy to the test
It started two weeks ago as a small-scale demonstration over water shortages in a remote province, but like other Iranian protests in recent years, the outburst has spread to several major cities with large crowds calling for the downfall of the Iranian regime and chants of “Death to the dictator.”
Taliban rockets hit Kandahar airport, clashes intensify in Afghanistan
Taliban fighters struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan with at least three rockets overnight, the insurgent group's spokesman said on Sunday, adding that the aim was to thwart air strikes conducted by Afghan government forces.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US, UK and Israel blame Iran for attack on Israeli-managed tanker
The United States has joined the United Kingdom and Israel in accusing Iran of carrying out a deadly drone strike that killed two aboard a tanker off Oman.
Israel Approves Booster Shot, Reinstates Vaccine ‘Green Pass’ System
Israel began giving booster shots of the coronavirus vaccine to individuals above the age of 60 on Friday.

Inside the United States
Nearly 2 million households owe $15 billion in back rent as eviction moratorium expires
As many as 1.95 million households across America owed a collective $15 billion in back rent when a nationwide eviction moratorium expired this weekend, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia estimates.
Supreme Court Reveals a 3-3-3 Divide as Major Abortion Case Hangs in the Balance
The Supreme Court is made up of a majority of conservative justices, but this latest term has taught Americans that not all conservatives are created equally. Instead of a 6-3 divide between conservative and liberal justices, some of the court's major decisions reveal a 3-3-3 divide.
Senators reveal bill text and introduce $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal after rare weekend session
It's no longer a framework: Senators on Sunday evening revealed and introduced legislative text for a bipartisan infrastructure deal crafted after months of negotiations among a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Biden Names First Muslim Religious Freedom Ambassador
The White House announced Friday a slate of nominations and appointments for top religious affairs roles, including the first Muslim American nominated to be the US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom (IRF).
Justice Dept Says IRS Must Give Trump’s Tax Returns to Congress
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday ordered the Internal Revenue Service to hand over former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a House of Representatives committee, saying the panel has offered "sufficient reasons" for requesting the material.
77% of Americans Oppose This Abortion Funding, but House Democrats Just Voted for It Anyway
The House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass a bill that would allow U.S. tax dollars to pay for abortions worldwide.
Health officials less confident in COVID vaccine efficacy with rise of Delta variant
Public health confidence in the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine appears to be waning as officials warn of enhanced danger — even for vaccinated individuals — from the “Delta variant” of the SARS-Cov-2 virus. For most of the past year officials have claimed that vaccinations are the only viable path back to normalcy and away from lockdowns and other aggressive mitigation measures.

Christian News
Afghan Christians Face Death As US Troops Leave Afghanistan
Christian aid workers warned Friday that Afghan Christians are “at a huge risk” as American troops leave the country.

Worthy Watch
Protests Continue in France
Natural infection vs vaccination: Which gives more protection?
Pfizer Tweets Anti-Virals Treatments Needed