Around the World
Taliban Gaining Control Over Afghanistan As US Leaves
As U.S. troops complete their pullout, the Islamic militant Taliban group rapidly expanded its control in Afghanistan Sunday, increasingly isolating the Western-backed government.
Ally Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Flees Russia
Lyubov Sobol, a prominent ally of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, has left Russia days, Russian media reported late Sunday.
Thousands of protesters pack Paris streets in defiance of COVID-19 vaccine passport: ‘Our freedoms are dying’ (Video)
Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities Saturday for a fourth consecutive week of protests against the COVID-19 health passes that everyone in the country will need shortly to enter cafes, trains and other venues.
Variants could be named after star constellations when Greek alphabet runs out, says WHO Covid chief
New coronavirus variants could be named after star constellations once letters of the Greek alphabet are exhausted, a senior World Health Organization official has suggested.
Iran nuclear talks ‘could resume in September’
Iran is ready to resume talks reviving the nuclear deal with world powers under new President Ebrahim Raisi, and meetings could take place in Vienna from early September, an EU official said on Saturday.
US and Britain Ask Citizens to Leave Afghanistan
Both the United States and Britain issued advisories Saturday to their citizens, urging them to leave Afghanistan immediately using commercial flight options.
Hungary’s Orbán Condemns President Biden Over Totalitarian Remarks
Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has condemned U.S. President Joe Biden for calling him an “authoritarian tug.”
Greece, Europe Battling Blazes With Thousands Rushing To Safety
Greece is among the worst affected countries by deadly wildfires raging through the Balkans, Italy, and the southeastern Mediterranean. Fires rampaged through some of Greece's last remaining forests for yet another day Saturday, after thousands fled by land and by sea.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah threatens to destroy Israeli army in future war
Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, on Saturday warned that the Israeli army would be destroyed in any future war with the Lebanon-based terrorist organization, Hezbollah’s Al-Manar news agency reported.
Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel a ‘message’ to new PM, says Iranian commander
Hezbollah’s latest rocket fire on Israel from Lebanon was a “message” to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who was sworn in in June, “that the equation of response has not changed” and that Israel does not set the agenda in the region, said Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami on Saturday.
Iran-Backed Hezbollah Fires Dozens Of Rockets Into Israel (Video)
Israel’s cabinet held emergency talks Friday after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said it fired “dozens of rockets” from Lebanon into Israel.

Inside the United States
Unfavorable weather returns as Dixie Fire becomes California’s largest single wildfire ever
Thick smoke that held down winds and temperatures began to clear Sunday from the scenic forestlands of Northern California as firefighters battling the largest single wildfire in state history braced for a return of fire-friendly weather.
Fauci: More local vaccine mandates are likely once COVID-19 shots get full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s top medical adviser, predicted Americans will increasingly be subjected to vaccine mandates as soon as any COVID-19 shot receives full approval from federal regulators.
Vaccine-resistant lambda variant is in the US
A new coronavirus mutation known as the lambda variant that is thought to have increased resistance to vaccines has appeared in the United States.
Senate advances Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill in rare Saturday session
The Senate on Saturday convincingly advanced the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill in a key test vote to break the filibuster, putting the upper chamber one step closer to passing one of President Biden’s marquee spending priorities.
U.S. economy added 943,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate 5.4%, feds report
The Labor Department reported Friday the U.S. economy in July added 943,000 new non-farm jobs, another indication the country continued to make an economic recovery from what has so far been the worst of the pandemic.
CNN Fires 3 Workers For Arriving Unvaccinated Against COVID-19
The Cable News Network (CNN) has fired three employees after they entered its New York headquarters without being vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a leaked memo.

Christian News
Christian member of Finnish Parliament faces prison for questioning support of gay pride parade
A member of Finland’s Parliament is facing two years in prison for tweeting a message questioning the alignment of her church with a gay pride parade and for other statements expressing what she said is the Bible’s view on homosexuality.

Worthy Watch
Media silent on bombshell Wuhan lab report as GOP lawmaker sounds alarm: ‘Greatest cover-up in human history’
Antifa Breaks Up Prayer and Worship Event in Portland Oregon
Why COVID-19 Vaccines Should Not Be Required for All Americans
Nothing to see here folks …
Nearly 35% Hospitalized in England Had Received 2 Doses of Vaccine
Study Finds Greater Antibody Response in Recovered Covid Patients than Vaccinated Ones
High Percentage of Israelis Hospitalized are Vaccinated
Protests Erupt Over Covid Lockdowns and Passports in Turin, Italy