Prophecy News Watch - September 1, 2021
Around the World
EU reaches summer goal of 70% of adults getting COVID-19 vaccine
The European Union said it reached its goal of getting 70% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of summer.
‘War has been forced on us’: In Panjshir mountains, resistance fighters dig in against Taliban
As the United States makes its final official exit from Afghanistan, a lone anti-Taliban province stands firm in the mountainous Panjshir region, rallying around the son of a legendary resistance leader who stood up to Soviet and Taliban forces.
China tests new missiles in simulated Taiwan strike
China’s recent test of reported new missiles appears to have been a simulated attack on a Taiwan airfield and also a possible test launch of a new hypersonic weapon, according to a U.S. Air Force research center analysis.
Biblical Euphrates River Drying Threatening Humanitarian Disaster In Syria
Aid groups have warned of a looming humanitarian disaster in northeast Syria as one of the Bible's most famous rivers is drying up fast. The Euphrates, which is believed to have flown through the Biblical 'Garden of Eden,' now barely runs for almost 2,800 kilometers (1,700 miles) across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF chief threatens response as Gazans riot on border for 3rd night
Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated on the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel on Monday for a third straight night of riots, as the head of the Israel Defense Forces warned that the army would not hesitate to respond to any violence.
Israel, US Working on ‘Plan B’ to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Israel and the Biden administration are working together to develop a “Plan B” if nuclear talks between the United States and Iran fail, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday.
Israel registers almost 11,000 COVID cases, marking new record
Israel registered close to 11,000 COVID-19 cases on Monday, the Health Ministry reported Tuesday, marking a new record since the start of the pandemic.
Israeli and U.S. Warships Conduct Milestone Maritime Patrol
Ships from the Israeli Navy and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) conducted a combined maritime security patrol in the Red Sea, Aug. 30-31.
Inside the United States
President Biden Declares End Of US Presence In Afghanistan; Many Terrified
U.S. President, Joe Biden, confirmed the end of America’s two decades of military presence in Afghanistan, long after Islamist Taliban fighters with U.S.-supplied camouflage uniforms and M4 rifles already celebrated their victory.
US: After Ida’s fury, major hurdles to restart oil and gas plants
Hurricane Ida knocked out at least 94 percent of offshore Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production and caused “catastrophic” damage to Louisiana’s grid.
Texas awaits Supreme Court move on restrictive abortion law
The Supreme Court could decide as soon as Tuesday evening whether Texas can move forward with a controversial ban on most abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy that's set to take effect on Sept. 1.
Virginia Supreme Court: Christian teacher to be reinstated after suspension for speaking against transgender policy
Virginia’s Supreme Court has ordered the reinstatement of a Loudoun teacher suspended for speaking against a transgender mandate proposed by his public school board, Just the News reports. The Supreme Court upheld a circuit court ruling that Christian teacher Tanner Cross had been exercising his right to free speech and his suspension was unwarranted.
Christian News
California church that refused to close for COVID gets $800,000 from state, county to settle suit
The state of California and Los Angeles County are each paying $400,000 to end litigation by Grace Community Church alleging that COVID-19 restrictions on in-person worship infringed on its constitutional right to religious freedom.
India persecution: Mob of 100 people invade pastor’s home, beat him up
A young pastor in India’s Chhattisgarh state was beaten up Sunday by a mob of around 100 people enraged at his conversion to Christianity, The New India Express (TNIE) reports. India ranks 10 on the US Open Doors Watch List 2021 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Nigerian government fully supports slaughter of Christians, local Anglican Bishop says
Referencing the ongoing slaughter of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani jihadists, the Rev. Jacob Kwashi, Anglican bishop of Zonkwa Diocese said this month that “the government is fully in support of the bloodshed in this country,” Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Afghanistan: Christians are being murdered by Taliban says religious rights expert
The director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom has stated that Christians in Afghanistan are being killed by the ruling Taliban Islamic extremists, Christian Today reports. Nina Shea made her remarks after the Taliban took over Afghanistan again on August 15, and as US troops prepared to leave.
Worthy Watch
Mass Exodus from Afghanistan
Taliban Mocked the US, UK, NATO and France as they held a Funeral Service
Afghan Interpreter that Rescued Biden 13 year ago, Now Left Behind
Two Key FDA Officials Resign Over White House Interference
EU reaches summer goal of 70% of adults getting COVID-19 vaccine
The European Union said it reached its goal of getting 70% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of summer.
‘War has been forced on us’: In Panjshir mountains, resistance fighters dig in against Taliban
As the United States makes its final official exit from Afghanistan, a lone anti-Taliban province stands firm in the mountainous Panjshir region, rallying around the son of a legendary resistance leader who stood up to Soviet and Taliban forces.
China tests new missiles in simulated Taiwan strike
China’s recent test of reported new missiles appears to have been a simulated attack on a Taiwan airfield and also a possible test launch of a new hypersonic weapon, according to a U.S. Air Force research center analysis.
Biblical Euphrates River Drying Threatening Humanitarian Disaster In Syria
Aid groups have warned of a looming humanitarian disaster in northeast Syria as one of the Bible's most famous rivers is drying up fast. The Euphrates, which is believed to have flown through the Biblical 'Garden of Eden,' now barely runs for almost 2,800 kilometers (1,700 miles) across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF chief threatens response as Gazans riot on border for 3rd night
Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated on the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel on Monday for a third straight night of riots, as the head of the Israel Defense Forces warned that the army would not hesitate to respond to any violence.
Israel, US Working on ‘Plan B’ to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Israel and the Biden administration are working together to develop a “Plan B” if nuclear talks between the United States and Iran fail, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday.
Israel registers almost 11,000 COVID cases, marking new record
Israel registered close to 11,000 COVID-19 cases on Monday, the Health Ministry reported Tuesday, marking a new record since the start of the pandemic.
Israeli and U.S. Warships Conduct Milestone Maritime Patrol
Ships from the Israeli Navy and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) conducted a combined maritime security patrol in the Red Sea, Aug. 30-31.
Inside the United States
President Biden Declares End Of US Presence In Afghanistan; Many Terrified
U.S. President, Joe Biden, confirmed the end of America’s two decades of military presence in Afghanistan, long after Islamist Taliban fighters with U.S.-supplied camouflage uniforms and M4 rifles already celebrated their victory.
US: After Ida’s fury, major hurdles to restart oil and gas plants
Hurricane Ida knocked out at least 94 percent of offshore Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production and caused “catastrophic” damage to Louisiana’s grid.
Texas awaits Supreme Court move on restrictive abortion law
The Supreme Court could decide as soon as Tuesday evening whether Texas can move forward with a controversial ban on most abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy that's set to take effect on Sept. 1.
Virginia Supreme Court: Christian teacher to be reinstated after suspension for speaking against transgender policy
Virginia’s Supreme Court has ordered the reinstatement of a Loudoun teacher suspended for speaking against a transgender mandate proposed by his public school board, Just the News reports. The Supreme Court upheld a circuit court ruling that Christian teacher Tanner Cross had been exercising his right to free speech and his suspension was unwarranted.
Christian News
California church that refused to close for COVID gets $800,000 from state, county to settle suit
The state of California and Los Angeles County are each paying $400,000 to end litigation by Grace Community Church alleging that COVID-19 restrictions on in-person worship infringed on its constitutional right to religious freedom.
India persecution: Mob of 100 people invade pastor’s home, beat him up
A young pastor in India’s Chhattisgarh state was beaten up Sunday by a mob of around 100 people enraged at his conversion to Christianity, The New India Express (TNIE) reports. India ranks 10 on the US Open Doors Watch List 2021 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Nigerian government fully supports slaughter of Christians, local Anglican Bishop says
Referencing the ongoing slaughter of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani jihadists, the Rev. Jacob Kwashi, Anglican bishop of Zonkwa Diocese said this month that “the government is fully in support of the bloodshed in this country,” Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Afghanistan: Christians are being murdered by Taliban says religious rights expert
The director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Religious Freedom has stated that Christians in Afghanistan are being killed by the ruling Taliban Islamic extremists, Christian Today reports. Nina Shea made her remarks after the Taliban took over Afghanistan again on August 15, and as US troops prepared to leave.
Worthy Watch
Mass Exodus from Afghanistan
Taliban Mocked the US, UK, NATO and France as they held a Funeral Service
Afghan Interpreter that Rescued Biden 13 year ago, Now Left Behind
Two Key FDA Officials Resign Over White House Interference