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Around the World
EU Losing Economic Fight With US, China
Mario Draghi has warned that the European Union needs a roughly 800 billion euros ($883 billion) annual spending boost combined with rapid decisions and coordinated industrial policies if it wants to keep pace economically with rivals the United States and China.
Vietnam Bridge Collapse Kills Many
Many in Vietnam were grieving Tuesday after a busy bridge in the north collapsed as it was being hit by Super Typhoon Yagi, which has killed more than 60 people since making landfall on Saturday.
Record Rain Kills Over 20 In Morocco, Algeria
Rescue workers searched for people beneath rubble, but hope was fastly evaporating in areas of Morocco and Algeria where floods from record torrential rains killed more than 20 people, officials said.
Germany With Tough Border Controls After Hungary Bussing Threats
Germany's government announced it would reintroduce tighter passport controls at all of its land borders shortly after Hungary threatened to send buses with “illegal migrants” to Brussels.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Seeks Urgent Talks With Iran Over Program
The chief of the United Nations atomic watchdog said Monday he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian by November amid mounting concerns about the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Now “Very Focused” On Fighting Hezbollah, IDF Chief of Staff Says
While still bombarding Gaza and fighting Hamas on the ground following that Islamic terror group’s October 7 massacre against Israel, the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] is now "very focused" on combatting the Hezbollah Islamic terror group in Lebanon, Algemeiner reports.
Israeli Negotiators: There is “Close to Zero” Chance of Phased Hostage-Ceasefire Deal with Hamas
Israeli negotiators believe there is now “close to zero” chance of agreeing a phased hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas that would see the return of 101 captives who were kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Similarly, having worked to secure a new hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the US Biden administration is understood to be “sad, upset and frustrated” at the stalling of talks.
‘Dozens Killed’ As Israel Targets Hamas; Group ‘No Longer Military Force’
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Tuesday that Hamas no longer exists as a military formation, shortly after Hamas-linked authorities said a massive Israeli strike killed dozens in southern Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Harris Exchange Barbs in Heated Presidential Debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off on the debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday evening, a major moment in a campaign that is evenly tied nationally and in the swing states.
Massie: SAVE Act Won’t Be Signed Into Law
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, said on Monday he wouldn’t be voting for a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, saying any debate or perceived fight over funding issues between Republicans and Democrats is “political theater.”
Federal Government Could Slash Oil Lease Opportunities in a Top Producing State
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s updated Resource Management Plan for North Dakota could cost the state $34 million a year for the next 30 years, North Dakota officials said in a protest filed with the agency.
Christian News
Syria: Islamic Militants Seize 500 Acres of Christian Farm Land
The UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) non-profit advocacy organization has reported that Islamic extremist militants in northern Syria have seized control of 500 acres of farmland belonging to Christian farmers in the town of Ras Al-Ein.
India: Hindu Extremists Attack Church in Odisha State
Amid ongoing persecution against Christians in India by Hindu extremists, a pastor and several other believers were assaulted during a Hindu nationalist attack on a church service in Odisha state on Sunday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
EU Losing Economic Fight With US, China
Mario Draghi has warned that the European Union needs a roughly 800 billion euros ($883 billion) annual spending boost combined with rapid decisions and coordinated industrial policies if it wants to keep pace economically with rivals the United States and China.
Vietnam Bridge Collapse Kills Many
Many in Vietnam were grieving Tuesday after a busy bridge in the north collapsed as it was being hit by Super Typhoon Yagi, which has killed more than 60 people since making landfall on Saturday.
Record Rain Kills Over 20 In Morocco, Algeria
Rescue workers searched for people beneath rubble, but hope was fastly evaporating in areas of Morocco and Algeria where floods from record torrential rains killed more than 20 people, officials said.
Germany With Tough Border Controls After Hungary Bussing Threats
Germany's government announced it would reintroduce tighter passport controls at all of its land borders shortly after Hungary threatened to send buses with “illegal migrants” to Brussels.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Seeks Urgent Talks With Iran Over Program
The chief of the United Nations atomic watchdog said Monday he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian by November amid mounting concerns about the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Now “Very Focused” On Fighting Hezbollah, IDF Chief of Staff Says
While still bombarding Gaza and fighting Hamas on the ground following that Islamic terror group’s October 7 massacre against Israel, the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] is now "very focused" on combatting the Hezbollah Islamic terror group in Lebanon, Algemeiner reports.
Israeli Negotiators: There is “Close to Zero” Chance of Phased Hostage-Ceasefire Deal with Hamas
Israeli negotiators believe there is now “close to zero” chance of agreeing a phased hostage-ceasefire agreement with Hamas that would see the return of 101 captives who were kidnapped to Gaza by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. Similarly, having worked to secure a new hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the US Biden administration is understood to be “sad, upset and frustrated” at the stalling of talks.
‘Dozens Killed’ As Israel Targets Hamas; Group ‘No Longer Military Force’
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Tuesday that Hamas no longer exists as a military formation, shortly after Hamas-linked authorities said a massive Israeli strike killed dozens in southern Gaza.
Inside the United States
Trump, Harris Exchange Barbs in Heated Presidential Debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off on the debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday evening, a major moment in a campaign that is evenly tied nationally and in the swing states.
Massie: SAVE Act Won’t Be Signed Into Law
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, said on Monday he wouldn’t be voting for a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, saying any debate or perceived fight over funding issues between Republicans and Democrats is “political theater.”
Federal Government Could Slash Oil Lease Opportunities in a Top Producing State
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s updated Resource Management Plan for North Dakota could cost the state $34 million a year for the next 30 years, North Dakota officials said in a protest filed with the agency.
Christian News
Syria: Islamic Militants Seize 500 Acres of Christian Farm Land
The UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) non-profit advocacy organization has reported that Islamic extremist militants in northern Syria have seized control of 500 acres of farmland belonging to Christian farmers in the town of Ras Al-Ein.
India: Hindu Extremists Attack Church in Odisha State
Amid ongoing persecution against Christians in India by Hindu extremists, a pastor and several other believers were assaulted during a Hindu nationalist attack on a church service in Odisha state on Sunday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Turkey’s Erdogan Called on Muslim Leaders to Unite to Deal with Israel’s Expansionism
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene an emergency summit to discuss the Gaza war and Israel's actions in Jerusalem. He also called for Islamic nations to unite against what he described as Israel's "expansionism."
International Research Team Develops Nanorobots to Treat Brain Aneurysms
An international team of researchers from Scotland and China have created nanoscale robots that may be used to treat bleeds in the brain caused by aneurysms. An aneurysm is a blood-filled bulge on a brain artery which, if it ruptures, can cause a stroke, disability, or death.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. and Israeli Military Generals Meet To Discuss Operational Plans for Lebanon
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Gen. Michael Kurilla met with Israeli Defense leaders to discuss "threats from Lebanon and Iran", the Israeli military says.
Syria Reports 16 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes Targeting Multiple Locations
Syrian media reported that at least 16 people were killed overnight between Sunday and Monday in what is described as the "most extensive" attack since the Gaza war began last year. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, six sites across four provinces—Damascus, Homs, Hama, and Tartus—were targeted.
Ex-War Cabinet Minister Suggests Israel Should Launch War Against Hezbollah Within Days if No Hostage Deal Is Reached
At the MEAD Conference in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, former War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz stated that Israel should consider launching an offensive against Hezbollah within "days or a few weeks" if negotiations for a hostage deal with Hamas fail.
500,000 People Demand Hostage-Release Deal in Massive Tel Aviv Protest
An estimated half a million people took to the streets of Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday night, demanding that the Israeli government agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas that would ensure the return of 101 hostages taken to Gaza during the October 7, 2023 attack, MediaLine reports.
Palestinian Authority Calls on UN to Demand Removal of 500,000 Jewish Settlers From Judea and Samaria
The Palestinian Authority, which has limited government over parts of the Judea and Samaria also known as the West Bank, has submitted a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly requesting that Israel be forced to comply with recent International Court of Justice decisions by withdrawing some 500,000 Jewish Israeli citizens from settlements built on West Bank land that the PA wants for a Palestinian state, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The draft resolution is expected to be voted at the annual UN General Assembly which opens in New York on September 10.
Inside the United States
Debate 2024: Trump, Harris to Face Off As Race Remains Tight
The Republican and Democratic presidential candidates will face off in a debate Tuesday evening, possibly the only one between the two, raising the stakes in what remains an incredibly tight race.
Harris Says She Will Build a Border Wall, Majority Polled Don’t Believe Her
In another policy reversal, Vice President Kamala Harris says she now supports building a border wall after she and President Joe Biden opposed doing so for nearly four years and she vehemently opposed it while she was a U.S. senator.
Christian News
Ukraine: Christians in “Dire” Situation Amid Russian Invasion
Religious communities in Ukraine are in an increasingly “dire” situation as invading Russian forces, and authorities harass, blackmail, and threaten violence against ministers and churchgoers, raid, loot, and destroy worship centers, and gather personal data on believers to put them under surveillance, Mission Eurasia reports.
Worthy Insights
Tim Walz promoted research facility that partners with China’s Wuhan lab
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has long promoted a Minnesota-based medical research center with a history of working with the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, according to records reviewed by the Washington Examiner.
Turkey’s Erdogan Called on Muslim Leaders to Unite to Deal with Israel’s Expansionism
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene an emergency summit to discuss the Gaza war and Israel's actions in Jerusalem. He also called for Islamic nations to unite against what he described as Israel's "expansionism."
International Research Team Develops Nanorobots to Treat Brain Aneurysms
An international team of researchers from Scotland and China have created nanoscale robots that may be used to treat bleeds in the brain caused by aneurysms. An aneurysm is a blood-filled bulge on a brain artery which, if it ruptures, can cause a stroke, disability, or death.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. and Israeli Military Generals Meet To Discuss Operational Plans for Lebanon
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Gen. Michael Kurilla met with Israeli Defense leaders to discuss "threats from Lebanon and Iran", the Israeli military says.
Syria Reports 16 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes Targeting Multiple Locations
Syrian media reported that at least 16 people were killed overnight between Sunday and Monday in what is described as the "most extensive" attack since the Gaza war began last year. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, six sites across four provinces—Damascus, Homs, Hama, and Tartus—were targeted.
Ex-War Cabinet Minister Suggests Israel Should Launch War Against Hezbollah Within Days if No Hostage Deal Is Reached
At the MEAD Conference in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, former War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz stated that Israel should consider launching an offensive against Hezbollah within "days or a few weeks" if negotiations for a hostage deal with Hamas fail.
500,000 People Demand Hostage-Release Deal in Massive Tel Aviv Protest
An estimated half a million people took to the streets of Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday night, demanding that the Israeli government agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas that would ensure the return of 101 hostages taken to Gaza during the October 7, 2023 attack, MediaLine reports.
Palestinian Authority Calls on UN to Demand Removal of 500,000 Jewish Settlers From Judea and Samaria
The Palestinian Authority, which has limited government over parts of the Judea and Samaria also known as the West Bank, has submitted a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly requesting that Israel be forced to comply with recent International Court of Justice decisions by withdrawing some 500,000 Jewish Israeli citizens from settlements built on West Bank land that the PA wants for a Palestinian state, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. The draft resolution is expected to be voted at the annual UN General Assembly which opens in New York on September 10.
Inside the United States
Debate 2024: Trump, Harris to Face Off As Race Remains Tight
The Republican and Democratic presidential candidates will face off in a debate Tuesday evening, possibly the only one between the two, raising the stakes in what remains an incredibly tight race.
Harris Says She Will Build a Border Wall, Majority Polled Don’t Believe Her
In another policy reversal, Vice President Kamala Harris says she now supports building a border wall after she and President Joe Biden opposed doing so for nearly four years and she vehemently opposed it while she was a U.S. senator.
Christian News
Ukraine: Christians in “Dire” Situation Amid Russian Invasion
Religious communities in Ukraine are in an increasingly “dire” situation as invading Russian forces, and authorities harass, blackmail, and threaten violence against ministers and churchgoers, raid, loot, and destroy worship centers, and gather personal data on believers to put them under surveillance, Mission Eurasia reports.
Worthy Insights
Tim Walz promoted research facility that partners with China’s Wuhan lab
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has long promoted a Minnesota-based medical research center with a history of working with the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, according to records reviewed by the Washington Examiner.
Around the World
Thousands Protest X Ban In Brazil
A tense calm returned to the streets of Brazil’s most populous city on Sunday after thousands protested against a ban on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Super Typhoon Yagi Devastating Asia
Asia’s most powerful storm this year hit northern Vietnam on Saturday after tearing through China's southern island of Hainan, where it killed two people, injured dozens, and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, officials said.
Britain, EU, US Sign First Global AI Treaty
Europe’s leading human rights watchdog says Britain, the European Union, the United States, and others an artificial intelligence (AI) treaty amid concerns the technology threatens fundamental freedoms and human rights.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gunman From Jordan Kills 3 In Israel
In rapidly escalating tensions, a gunman crossing from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border in the Israel-controlled West Bank, also known as Judea and Samaria, before security forces shot him dead on Sunday, Israeli authorities said.
File: ‘Hamas Waging Psychological Warfare’
Uncertainty remained Saturday over the future of ceasefire talks after a previously unseen Hamas document quoted by a major German newspaper revealed the “psychological warfare” carried out by its fighters since they kidnapped 251 hostages during their October 7 attack in southern Israel.
American Woman Killed In West Bank Protests
An American woman was shot and killed Friday during a protest against Israeli settlements in the Palestinian town of Beita in the occupied West Bank, also known as Judaea and Samaria, multiple sources confirm.
Inside the United States
IG: ICE Incapable of Monitoring Unaccompanied Minors Released Into US
The Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a management alert to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to make it aware of an urgent issue: ICE is incapable of monitoring hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied children (UACs) released into the country by the Biden-Harris administration.
Church Appeals Ruling Over Maine’s Anti-Discrimination Law
A Christian school is challenging a Maine law requiring religious schools that receive money from a taxpayer-funded tuition program to abide by the state's anti-discrimination laws.
Newsom Vetoes Bill Giving Illegal Immigrants Taxpayer-Funded Down Payments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants to use the state’s taxpayer funded home down payment equity exchange program that would have provided up to $150,000 to qualifying illegal immigrant homebuyers. Newsom’s veto cited the program’s “finite funding,” which received no money this year and ran out of funding in 11 days last year, and the state’s budget situation, which required the cutting, shifting, and deferral of spending by $47 billion this year.
Christian News
Nicaragua Frees US Ministry Pastors, Attorneys And Political Prisoners
More than a dozen Nicaraguans with the U.S.-based evangelical group Mountain Gateway are among some 135 prisoners released by Nicaragua’s government after months of negotiations with the United States, several sources confirmed.
Thousands Protest X Ban In Brazil
A tense calm returned to the streets of Brazil’s most populous city on Sunday after thousands protested against a ban on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Super Typhoon Yagi Devastating Asia
Asia’s most powerful storm this year hit northern Vietnam on Saturday after tearing through China's southern island of Hainan, where it killed two people, injured dozens, and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, officials said.
Britain, EU, US Sign First Global AI Treaty
Europe’s leading human rights watchdog says Britain, the European Union, the United States, and others an artificial intelligence (AI) treaty amid concerns the technology threatens fundamental freedoms and human rights.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gunman From Jordan Kills 3 In Israel
In rapidly escalating tensions, a gunman crossing from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians at the Allenby Bridge border in the Israel-controlled West Bank, also known as Judea and Samaria, before security forces shot him dead on Sunday, Israeli authorities said.
File: ‘Hamas Waging Psychological Warfare’
Uncertainty remained Saturday over the future of ceasefire talks after a previously unseen Hamas document quoted by a major German newspaper revealed the “psychological warfare” carried out by its fighters since they kidnapped 251 hostages during their October 7 attack in southern Israel.
American Woman Killed In West Bank Protests
An American woman was shot and killed Friday during a protest against Israeli settlements in the Palestinian town of Beita in the occupied West Bank, also known as Judaea and Samaria, multiple sources confirm.
Inside the United States
IG: ICE Incapable of Monitoring Unaccompanied Minors Released Into US
The Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a management alert to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to make it aware of an urgent issue: ICE is incapable of monitoring hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied children (UACs) released into the country by the Biden-Harris administration.
Church Appeals Ruling Over Maine’s Anti-Discrimination Law
A Christian school is challenging a Maine law requiring religious schools that receive money from a taxpayer-funded tuition program to abide by the state's anti-discrimination laws.
Newsom Vetoes Bill Giving Illegal Immigrants Taxpayer-Funded Down Payments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed illegal immigrants to use the state’s taxpayer funded home down payment equity exchange program that would have provided up to $150,000 to qualifying illegal immigrant homebuyers. Newsom’s veto cited the program’s “finite funding,” which received no money this year and ran out of funding in 11 days last year, and the state’s budget situation, which required the cutting, shifting, and deferral of spending by $47 billion this year.
Christian News
Nicaragua Frees US Ministry Pastors, Attorneys And Political Prisoners
More than a dozen Nicaraguans with the U.S.-based evangelical group Mountain Gateway are among some 135 prisoners released by Nicaragua’s government after months of negotiations with the United States, several sources confirmed.