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