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Around the World
Fear of US recession Drives Global Market Turmoil
The U.S. stock market took a major dive Monday as Japan saw its worst stock market day since 1987, raising fears of a recession and drawing fresh criticism for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nearly Half of British Jews Considered Leaving the UK Since the Oct.7 Attack on Israel, Poll
A new survey shows that nearly half (47%) of British Jews have considered leaving the United Kingdom after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered an international outpouring of antisemitism. The UK, in particular, saw massive, weekly, anti-Israel protests, with British Jews reporting they felt unsafe.
Anne Frank Monument Defaced In Amsterdam
There is outrage in the Netherlands after a statue of Anne Frank, one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, or Shoah, was vandalized again in Amsterdam with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
Britain Burning As Anti-Migrant Protests Spread
ritain was preparing for more upheaval Monday after massive anti-migration riots that a senior Conservative Party official seemed to partly justify following the killing of three girls, allegedly by the teenage son of Rwandan parents.
Bangladesh Premier Flees Country; Uprising Underway
A full-scale uprising was underway Monday in Bangladesh as longtime authoritarian Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly fled the country and protesters stormed her palace in deadly clashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Rejects De-Escalation Efforts, Vows to Strike Israel
Israel is on high alert following the assassination of key terrorist leaders last week, facing escalating tensions with Iran and its proxies. Despite efforts by the US and Arab nations to de-escalate, Iran has threatened attacks on Israel, raising the possibility of a broader conflict. Amid these tensions, rumors from world leaders indicate that a retaliatory strike may take place over the next 24 hours.
Israel Continues to Dismantle Terrorist Tunnels Connecting Egypt and Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that they have discovered an unusually large tunnel along the Gaza-Egypt border. The tunnel, which is about 10 feet tall, is big enough to allow vehicles to pass through.
UNRWA Will Fire 9 Employees For Participation in Oct. 7 Attacks
The United Nations announced on Monday that nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) are suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and will be fired from their positions.
Inside the United States
Recession Fears Drive Significant Stock Market Losses Monday
The U.S. stock market saw significant losses Monday after opening with sharp declines that did not bounce back.
Feds Bust Elaborate Human Smuggling Operation Stretching from Honduras to Boston
Two recent cases prosecuted by the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas highlight how business owners made millions of dollars orchestrating elaborate human smuggling and stash house operations in south Texas.
Christian News
China: Evangelical Christian Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
An evangelical Christian leader in Guizhou Province, China has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on unfounded charges of fraud and “inciting subversion of state power,” Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Father Burns Christian Daughter With Flat Iron for Leaving Islam
A newly Christian 19-year-old girl in Uganda was burned with a flat iron by her Muslim father after he learned she had left Islam, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but converts from Islam are vulnerable to violent attacks from Muslim extremist relatives if they choose to leave Islam for Jesus.
Fear of US recession Drives Global Market Turmoil
The U.S. stock market took a major dive Monday as Japan saw its worst stock market day since 1987, raising fears of a recession and drawing fresh criticism for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Nearly Half of British Jews Considered Leaving the UK Since the Oct.7 Attack on Israel, Poll
A new survey shows that nearly half (47%) of British Jews have considered leaving the United Kingdom after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas triggered an international outpouring of antisemitism. The UK, in particular, saw massive, weekly, anti-Israel protests, with British Jews reporting they felt unsafe.
Anne Frank Monument Defaced In Amsterdam
There is outrage in the Netherlands after a statue of Anne Frank, one of the most famous victims of the Holocaust, or Shoah, was vandalized again in Amsterdam with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
Britain Burning As Anti-Migrant Protests Spread
ritain was preparing for more upheaval Monday after massive anti-migration riots that a senior Conservative Party official seemed to partly justify following the killing of three girls, allegedly by the teenage son of Rwandan parents.
Bangladesh Premier Flees Country; Uprising Underway
A full-scale uprising was underway Monday in Bangladesh as longtime authoritarian Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reportedly fled the country and protesters stormed her palace in deadly clashes.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Rejects De-Escalation Efforts, Vows to Strike Israel
Israel is on high alert following the assassination of key terrorist leaders last week, facing escalating tensions with Iran and its proxies. Despite efforts by the US and Arab nations to de-escalate, Iran has threatened attacks on Israel, raising the possibility of a broader conflict. Amid these tensions, rumors from world leaders indicate that a retaliatory strike may take place over the next 24 hours.
Israel Continues to Dismantle Terrorist Tunnels Connecting Egypt and Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday that they have discovered an unusually large tunnel along the Gaza-Egypt border. The tunnel, which is about 10 feet tall, is big enough to allow vehicles to pass through.
UNRWA Will Fire 9 Employees For Participation in Oct. 7 Attacks
The United Nations announced on Monday that nine staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNWRA) are suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and will be fired from their positions.
Inside the United States
Recession Fears Drive Significant Stock Market Losses Monday
The U.S. stock market saw significant losses Monday after opening with sharp declines that did not bounce back.
Feds Bust Elaborate Human Smuggling Operation Stretching from Honduras to Boston
Two recent cases prosecuted by the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas highlight how business owners made millions of dollars orchestrating elaborate human smuggling and stash house operations in south Texas.
Christian News
China: Evangelical Christian Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
An evangelical Christian leader in Guizhou Province, China has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on unfounded charges of fraud and “inciting subversion of state power,” Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
Uganda: Muslim Father Burns Christian Daughter With Flat Iron for Leaving Islam
A newly Christian 19-year-old girl in Uganda was burned with a flat iron by her Muslim father after he learned she had left Islam, Morning Star News reports. Christianity is legal in Uganda but converts from Islam are vulnerable to violent attacks from Muslim extremist relatives if they choose to leave Islam for Jesus.
Around the World
EU Leaders Demand Venezuela’s Voting Results Details As Unrest Grows
The leaders of seven European Union countries have demanded that Venezuela publish detailed voting results from last week’s presidential election, which granted incumbent President Nicolás Maduro a victory despite opposition protests.
Ukraine ‘Sinks Russian Submarine’ as Suffering Continues (Worthy News Radio)
There was more human suffering in the Russia-Ukraine war on Sunday, with officials confirming that Russian shelling of a residential area killed one person and injured two in the strategic logistical hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The reported attack came after Ukraine said it struck and sank a Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine and damaged several prized Russian S-400 air defense systems in Crimea.
Europe’s Tallest Volcano Erupts Halting Flights
Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, erupted over Italy’s island of Sicily, impacting air traffic.
Russia Halts Arms Deliveries To Houthis After US, Saudi Pressure
Russia has canceled plans at the last minute to deliver missiles and other military equipment to Yemen-based Houthi fighters after pressure from the United States and Saudi Arabia, several sources say.
Islamic Fighters Kill Dozens In Somalia
Somalia has plunged into mourning after at least 37 civilians were killed and scores injured in an explosion on a famous beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, in an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al-Shabab.
Thousands Flee Ukrainian Villages as Russian Military Makes Gains (Worthy News Radio)
Concerns are mounting about the growing number of displaced persons in Ukraine as Russia makes gains on the front lines.
Ukraine Wants Russia At Peace Table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia should be represented at a second peace summit set for November after the first such gathering convened by Ukraine last month in Switzerland was held without Moscow’s involvement.
Jailed Americans Released By Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden has confirmed that Russia has released three jailed Americans, including The Wall Street Journal newspaper reporter Evan Gershkovich and one American green card holder. “Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza” are returning home, he said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Halts NATO-Israel Cooperation
Israel faced even more security challenges Monday after fresh confirmation that Turkey has blocked cooperation between the NATO military alliance and the Jewish nation.
Israel and U.S. Prepare for Retaliatory Strikes by Iran and its Proxies
Israel and the U.S. are bracing for a potential Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel as soon as this weekend, with Israel's military on high alert and the Pentagon deploying military assets to counter any attacks from Iran and its terrorist proxy groups.
Israel Allegedly Launches Airstrike on Syria’s Dabaa Airport
Recent reports indicate that an alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syria's Dabaa Airport near the Lebanese border, an area known for Hezbollah's smuggling of Iranian weapons.
Israel Kills Key Leader And Financer of Islamic Jihad
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's (PIJ) deputy head of weapons production, Mohammed al-Jabari, and dozens of other “terrorists,” the Israeli military said early Friday.
Inside the United States
US Defense Secretary Reinstates Death Penalty For 9/11 Terror Defendants
Tensions rose Saturday after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrode a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
Stocks Plummet: Following California, US Job Report Triggers Recession Indicator
The United States triggered a highly accurate recession indicator as recession fears led to the largest stock selloff since December 2022. California, the nation’s largest economy, triggered the same indicator in late 2023.
EU Leaders Demand Venezuela’s Voting Results Details As Unrest Grows
The leaders of seven European Union countries have demanded that Venezuela publish detailed voting results from last week’s presidential election, which granted incumbent President Nicolás Maduro a victory despite opposition protests.
Ukraine ‘Sinks Russian Submarine’ as Suffering Continues (Worthy News Radio)
There was more human suffering in the Russia-Ukraine war on Sunday, with officials confirming that Russian shelling of a residential area killed one person and injured two in the strategic logistical hub in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The reported attack came after Ukraine said it struck and sank a Russian Black Sea Fleet submarine and damaged several prized Russian S-400 air defense systems in Crimea.
Europe’s Tallest Volcano Erupts Halting Flights
Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, erupted over Italy’s island of Sicily, impacting air traffic.
Russia Halts Arms Deliveries To Houthis After US, Saudi Pressure
Russia has canceled plans at the last minute to deliver missiles and other military equipment to Yemen-based Houthi fighters after pressure from the United States and Saudi Arabia, several sources say.
Islamic Fighters Kill Dozens In Somalia
Somalia has plunged into mourning after at least 37 civilians were killed and scores injured in an explosion on a famous beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, in an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al-Shabab.
Thousands Flee Ukrainian Villages as Russian Military Makes Gains (Worthy News Radio)
Concerns are mounting about the growing number of displaced persons in Ukraine as Russia makes gains on the front lines.
Ukraine Wants Russia At Peace Table
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia should be represented at a second peace summit set for November after the first such gathering convened by Ukraine last month in Switzerland was held without Moscow’s involvement.
Jailed Americans Released By Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden has confirmed that Russia has released three jailed Americans, including The Wall Street Journal newspaper reporter Evan Gershkovich and one American green card holder. “Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza” are returning home, he said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Turkey Halts NATO-Israel Cooperation
Israel faced even more security challenges Monday after fresh confirmation that Turkey has blocked cooperation between the NATO military alliance and the Jewish nation.
Israel and U.S. Prepare for Retaliatory Strikes by Iran and its Proxies
Israel and the U.S. are bracing for a potential Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel as soon as this weekend, with Israel's military on high alert and the Pentagon deploying military assets to counter any attacks from Iran and its terrorist proxy groups.
Israel Allegedly Launches Airstrike on Syria’s Dabaa Airport
Recent reports indicate that an alleged Israeli airstrike targeted Syria's Dabaa Airport near the Lebanese border, an area known for Hezbollah's smuggling of Iranian weapons.
Israel Kills Key Leader And Financer of Islamic Jihad
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's (PIJ) deputy head of weapons production, Mohammed al-Jabari, and dozens of other “terrorists,” the Israeli military said early Friday.
Inside the United States
US Defense Secretary Reinstates Death Penalty For 9/11 Terror Defendants
Tensions rose Saturday after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrode a plea agreement reached earlier this week for the accused mastermind of the September 11, 2001, attacks and two other defendants, reinstating them as death penalty cases.
Stocks Plummet: Following California, US Job Report Triggers Recession Indicator
The United States triggered a highly accurate recession indicator as recession fears led to the largest stock selloff since December 2022. California, the nation’s largest economy, triggered the same indicator in late 2023.
Around the World
France: Jews Experience 100 Antisemitic Incidents a Month Since Oct. 7
France’s Jews have been targeted with some 100 antisemitic incidents a month since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel triggered an outpouring of Jew-hatred, and this trend is likely to continue, the Jewish Community Protection Service (SPCJ) in France told the Jerusalem Post. Founded in the wake of the 1980 Paris synagogue bombing, the SPCJ works covertly to protect France’s Jews from antisemitic attacks.
Police Injured After Knife Attack Kills Children In England
More than 50 police officers have been injured in clashes outside a mosque in the seaside town of Southport in England after authorities confirmed that three young girls were killed in a knife attack that shocked the nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iranian Leader Khamenei Declares Tehran’s Duty to Avenge Hamas’ Haniyeh, Promises Severe Retribution Against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promises “harsh punishment” for Israel following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday.
US Will Help Israel Defend Itself Against Hezbollah, Pentagon Chief Says
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Monday (July 30) that the US will help Israel to defend itself against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon should the increasingly deadly cross-border attacks develop into all-out war, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Trump Sparks Controversy Responding to Harris Race Question From Black Journalists
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a group of Black journalists that he didn't know Vice President Kamala Harris was Black.
U.S. Military Cuts Pre-Trial Deal with 9-11 Attack Planners
Military officials cut a pre-trial deal with three men accused of helping plan the Sept. 11 terror attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Biden Admin Title IX Rule blocked in Four More States, Bringing Total to 26
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration can’t implement its Title IX rules in an additional four states, bringing the total number of statewide injunctions to 26.
US Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bipartisan “Kids Online Safety Act”
The United States Senate on Tuesday (July 30) voted overwhelmingly to approve bipartisan legislation intended to protect children from dangerous online content and hold tech companies to better account for harm suffered by minors on the internet, CBS News reports.
Christian News
Iran’s New President Not Expected to Relieve Christian Persecution
Christians in Iran are not expecting the country’s new president to improve the harsh persecution they face at the hands of the Iranian Islamic extremist regime, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Kerala State High Court Rules in Favor of Christians
In a rare move of encouragement for Christians in India, the High Court of the south Indian state of Kerala ruled that two young adults can have the religion cited on their official documents changed from Hindu to Christian, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
France: Jews Experience 100 Antisemitic Incidents a Month Since Oct. 7
France’s Jews have been targeted with some 100 antisemitic incidents a month since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel triggered an outpouring of Jew-hatred, and this trend is likely to continue, the Jewish Community Protection Service (SPCJ) in France told the Jerusalem Post. Founded in the wake of the 1980 Paris synagogue bombing, the SPCJ works covertly to protect France’s Jews from antisemitic attacks.
Police Injured After Knife Attack Kills Children In England
More than 50 police officers have been injured in clashes outside a mosque in the seaside town of Southport in England after authorities confirmed that three young girls were killed in a knife attack that shocked the nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iranian Leader Khamenei Declares Tehran’s Duty to Avenge Hamas’ Haniyeh, Promises Severe Retribution Against Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promises “harsh punishment” for Israel following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday.
US Will Help Israel Defend Itself Against Hezbollah, Pentagon Chief Says
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Monday (July 30) that the US will help Israel to defend itself against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon should the increasingly deadly cross-border attacks develop into all-out war, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Inside the United States
Trump Sparks Controversy Responding to Harris Race Question From Black Journalists
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a group of Black journalists that he didn't know Vice President Kamala Harris was Black.
U.S. Military Cuts Pre-Trial Deal with 9-11 Attack Planners
Military officials cut a pre-trial deal with three men accused of helping plan the Sept. 11 terror attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Biden Admin Title IX Rule blocked in Four More States, Bringing Total to 26
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Biden administration can’t implement its Title IX rules in an additional four states, bringing the total number of statewide injunctions to 26.
US Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bipartisan “Kids Online Safety Act”
The United States Senate on Tuesday (July 30) voted overwhelmingly to approve bipartisan legislation intended to protect children from dangerous online content and hold tech companies to better account for harm suffered by minors on the internet, CBS News reports.
Christian News
Iran’s New President Not Expected to Relieve Christian Persecution
Christians in Iran are not expecting the country’s new president to improve the harsh persecution they face at the hands of the Iranian Islamic extremist regime, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
India: Kerala State High Court Rules in Favor of Christians
In a rare move of encouragement for Christians in India, the High Court of the south Indian state of Kerala ruled that two young adults can have the religion cited on their official documents changed from Hindu to Christian, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.