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Around the World
EU Targets Christian Doctors Saying Abortion Is ‘Human Right’
Pro-Life doctors and Christian groups are under pressure after the European Parliament passed a resolution saying that abortion is a “human right” and condemned opponents.
Dubai is coping with its 125-degree heat by using laser-beam-shooting drones to shock rainwater out of clouds
The National Center of Meteorology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has found a new way to make it rain. It's using laser-beam-shooting drones to generate rainfall artificially.
US-China Wrangle Over COVID Origins at UN, After US Complains China Is Not Cooperating
The politically charged dispute over the origins of COVID-19 spilled over at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, with the U.S. accusing China trying to “undermine” the investigation and Beijing’s envoy retorting that the U.S. was smearing China in a bid to deflect attention from “its botched response to the pandemic.”
Inquiry Blames Maltese State For Murder Journalist
A public inquiry into the car bomb murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has concluded that the Maltese state failed to protect her.
China Jails Billionaire Who Criticized Leaders
A prominent Chinese billionaire who was outspoken on issues such as human rights has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment in China.
Afghan government may fall to Taliban once US troops withdraw
The Afghan government may well fall to the Taliban after the US completes its military withdrawal in August, a US government watchdog reported on Wednesday. The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) Afghan security forces are ill-prepared to resist the Taliban militarily, the Voice of America reports.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s PM Bennet set to support third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for older citizens
Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is expected to support an initiative for older citizens to get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after a panel of government health experts approved the idea on Wednesday, the Times of Israel reports. Experts approved the initiative as the number of seriously sick patients rose from 20 on Monday to 33 on Tuesday to 41 on Wednesday.

Inside the United States
Biden Announces Strict New COVID-19 Rules for Unvaccinated Federal Workers
The Biden administration on Thursday said that federal workers and contractors will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or wear masks, engage in social distancing, or submit to regular COVID-19 testing.
900+ Shootings in One Week: Lawlessness Escalates Across US as Police Departments Depleted
Police departments have been sorely depleted in the wake of the "defund the police" debacle which was fueled by the demands of BLM and antifa protesters in 2020.
U.S. GDP rose 6.5% last quarter, well below expectations
The U.S. economy rose at a disappointing rate in the second quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in a sign that the U.S. has escaped the shackles of the Covid-19 pandemic but still has more work to do.
8.2 Earthquake Hits Alaska, Tsunami Alerts Canceled
Alaska on Wednesday night was hit with one of the strongest earthquakes it has experienced since 1965, the Washington Examiner reports. There were no reports of injuries or serious damage, although this was the third major earthquake to hit Alaska in the last 18 months.
Millions of Americans Face Eviction
Millions of Americans face potential removal from their homes after U.S. President Joe Biden said he would allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday.

Christian News
Thousands Gather from All 50 States for Revival at the ‘Heart of America’
Christians from across the country gathered in the heart of the nation on Friday to pray for restoration and revival in America.
India Christian Villagers Expelled For Faith
A pastor has paid tribute to eight Christian families driven out of their village in eastern India earlier this year due to their “strong faith” in Jesus Christ.
Myanmar Pastors Face Prison Over Prayer Service
Church leaders in conflict-ridden Myanmar demand the immediate release of three pastors detained for organizing prayers- for-peace services.
Azerbaijan Bans Church Leaders Without State Approval
Christians expressed concerns Thursday about new religious legislation in Azerbaijan that bars churches from naming leaders without state approval.
Pakistan Police Detain Alleged Murders Of Christian Worker
Pakistani police have reportedly detained several suspects after a Christian worker died following attacks by co-workers.
Missionary Says Myanmar Regime Uses COVID To Kill Christians (Worthy News In-Depth)
A Christian native missionary in Myanmar says “more than 200 Christian ministers” have died of COVID-19 as the military government restricts medicines and oxygen supplies.

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Iran’s alleged secret cyber files revealed
Congress Protests Mask Mandate in Capitol
Biden Calls on States to give $100 vaccination incentives!
Wall St. Journal Op-Ed: Why Is the FDA Attacking a Safe, Effective Drug?
Doctor Discovers Microscopic Clotting in 62% of His Patients that have been vaccinated
Inventor of mRNA Vaccine: Some Covid Vaccines Make the Virus More Dangerous
“We are now in a Totalitarian Marxist Territory”, Congressmen Says

Around the World
Iran claims to have arrested spies connected to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency
Iran’s state TV reported Tuesday that Iranian government authorities had arrested members of a group connected to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, the Associated Press reports. The arrests were reported amid protests in Iran over water shortages in Khuzestan province.
China warns Europe stop ‘politicizing origin tracing’ of pandemic, amid speculation on COVID start
China on Wednesday told Brussels to stop "politicizing the issue of origins tracing" after a European Union official called for more investigations.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iranian defector dedicates Olympics win to Israel
Former Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei who has just won the Tokyo Olympics silver medal in the men’s 81-kilogram division said he is dedicating his win to Israel as well, the Times of Israel reports.
Study: 20% of vaccinated health workers who test positive suffer from long COVID
Vaccinated Israelis who go on to contract the coronavirus experience it more mildly but can still suffer from so-called “long COVID” in significant numbers, a study published Wednesday suggests.

Inside the United States
Bipartisan lawmakers reach ‘final agreement’ on $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal
A bipartisan group of senators reached a final agreement on a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure package Wednesday, although it remains to be seen if there are enough votes to overcome a Republican filibuster.
White House Considers Vaccine Mandate for All Federal Workers, CDC Wants Vaccinated Americans to Mask-Up
The Biden administration is ramping up the pressure across the board, calling for masks once again, approving vaccine mandates by employers, and considering a full-blown vaccine mandate for all federal workers.
Biden DOJ warns states to follow federal election laws amid ‘unusual’ audits
The Biden Justice Department fired a warning shot Wednesday at the mostly Republican jurisdictions across the country currently conducting or considering undertaking post-election audits or recounts.
CDC director says European-style health passes ‘may very well be a path forward’ in US
European-style health passes for admission to public venues "may very well be a path forward" in the United States, said Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky.

Christian News
Christian Evangelist Stabbed In London For Preaching To Muslims
Christian evangelist Hatun Tash says she survived a knife attack by a suspected Muslim in London “thanks to God’s grace.”
India persecution: Pastor arrested and tortured by police in Uttarakhand state
Police in India’s Uttarakhand state arrested and tortured Christian leader Pastor Sanjay Kumar Bharati last month, accusing him of having illegal conversations about religion, International Christian Concern reports. India ranks 10 on the US Open Doors 2021 Watch List of top 50 countries which persecute Christians.
Nigeria: Islamic terrorists release 32 students kidnapped from Christian school, “We thank God”
Islamic terrorists have released 32 of more than 100 students they kidnapped from Nigeria’s Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna State on July 5, International Christian Concern reports. More than 1,000 students in Nigeria have been kidnapped this year alone.
Two Christian leaders released after being jailed for protesting human rights violations, “God help me”
Although numerous people remain in custody, two of the Christians who were jailed during the government crackdown on the recent nationwide protests in Cuba were released into house arrest on Saturday, Christian Today reports.

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Protests Take Place in Rome
Trust the Science … Mask or No Mask? You Decide!
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Worthy Insights on Israel, Iran, Lebanon and the Protests in Cuba

Around the World
China Building Massive Nuclear Missile Base, Satellite Images Reveal
China is building a field of more than 100 nuclear missile silos out of range of most U.S. weapons, satellite images reveal.
Iran opens new oil terminal in bid to bypass crucial Strait of Hormuz for exports
Iran opened its first oil terminal in the Gulf of Oman, a move aimed at making Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s regime less dependent on the Strait of Hormuz, often a source of international tension.
Hungarians Protest Against Leaked Spy Scandal
Hungarians demonstrated Monday against the reported spying by the government of hundreds of Hungarians, including critical journalists, activists, and other public figures.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli PM Bennett says ‘very close’ to a third vaccine dose
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday that Israel could soon approve a third COVID-19 vaccine dose during a visit to a retirement home in Jerusalem.
Israel, US to work together on new laser weapon system
Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the American Lockheed Martin companies will collaborate in the development of a ground-based laser weapon system.
Israel to Monitor COVID Quarantine via Phone App as Serious Cases Hit Record
Israel will begin electronic monitoring of people entering the country who are obliged to quarantine, after the cabinet approved the move on Sunday.

Inside the United States
‘The Voluntary Phase Is Over’: NYC, CA and Veterans Affairs to Require Vaccinations for These Americans
President Biden will reportedly make an announcement on Thursday, requiring all federal employees and contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or present regular testing results.
Republicans join ‘free Cuba’ protesters outside U.S. Capitol: ‘Liberty will prevail’
Republican lawmakers joined protesters outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to hold a press conference in support of freeing Cuba from its communist regime.
All nine members of the Jan. 6 select committee voted to impeach Trump
Every member of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, which many conservatives view as a partisan game to blame Republicans and conservatives, had voted to impeach Trump.
Lawmakers from both parties want to block expanding Chinese presence in US agriculture
Concerned that China’s expanding presence in America’s agricultural industry poses a national security risk, a committee of congressional lawmakers from both parties have adopted an amendment to the Agriculture-FDA spending bill (H.R. 4356 (117)) that would block new US agricultural purchases by companies that are wholly or partly controlled by Beijing, and prohibit Chinese-owned farms from accessing federal funds, Politico reports.
300 lawmakers sign amicus brief for SCOTUS: ‘Roe v Wade is unconstitutional’
More than 300 lawmakers in 35 states have signed an amicus brief for submission to the US Supreme Court, arguing that the 1973 Roe v Wade case which legalized abortion before viability is unconstitutional, Just the News reports. Prepared by University of Michigan Law school graduate Jacob Weaver, the brief further argues that abortion laws are a matter for individual states to decide.

Christian News
Report: North Korea officials may be committing genocide against Christians
A UK Parliamentary group reported last week that government officials in North Korea have been murdering Christians and other people groups at a rate that may amount to genocide, the Washington Examiner reports. The UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on North Korea (APPG) said its report is based on evidence of atrocities committed by North Korean officials against various people groups, including Christians, from 2014 to 2021.
China persecution: Government authorities raid online church service
As China’s Communist Party (CCP) regime continues its policy of “Sinicizing” the church, on July 11 government security officials raided a Guangdong province church as its leaders preached an online service through Zoom, International Christian Concern reports. China ranks 17 on the US Open Doors Watch List of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

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Brazilian President Slams “Fake News”