Al-Qaida Chief Appears in 9/11 Video amid Rumors He Is Dead
Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri appeared in a new video marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, attacks, months after rumors spread that he was dead.
Year: 2021
US Pulls Missile Defenses in Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Attacks
The U.S. has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia in recent weeks, even as the kingdom faced continued air attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press show.
Rocket launched from Gaza intercepted, 3rd consecutive night of fire
For a third consecutive day, a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, Sunday evening.
US, World Remembers 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
America and much of the world remembered Saturday, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States and prompted a global war on terrorism.
Texas Faces Federal Government Pressure To Cancel Abortion Law
Texas faced mounting pressure Friday to annul America’s most restrictive abortion legislation after the U.S. Justice Department launched a lawsuit.
Millions Of US Workers Forced To Take COVID-Jabs; Republicans Sue Biden
Millions of American workers could begin rolling up their sleeves Friday after U.S. President Joe Biden ordered mandatory COVID-19 jabs for employees at large companies and federal government servants.
US President Under Fire Over Syrian Pipeline
U.S. President Joe Biden has come under fire over his reported decision to lift sanctions on Syria for an energy deal with Islamist militants after he ended a massive pipeline project in America.
Scores Of Americans, Foreigners Leave Afghanistan
Some 200 people, including about 30 Americans, left war-ravaged Afghanistan Thursday on one of the first international commercial flights since last month. The Qatar Airways flight to Doha with onboard men, women, and children marked the reopening of the Kabul airport after it was damaged after the Taliban captured the capital.
Lapid: Iran’s nuclear arms race a global problem
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Thursday that Iran’s nuclear program is not only an issue for Israel but the entire world as well.
President Biden announces new COVID-19 vaccine requirements
President Joe Biden announced in an address to the nation on Thursday that his administration will implement stricter COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Justice Department sues Texas over state’s new abortion law
The Justice Department on Thursday filed suit against Texas over a state’s law that bans most abortions past six weeks.
Powerful Cat 4 Typhoon Chanthu to brush Philippines on journey toward Taiwan
Typhoon Chanthu remained a formidable storm Thursday over the Philippine Sea despite slightly weakening and no longer being considered a super typhoon, AccuWeather forecasters said.
Los Angeles school officials order vaccines for students 12 and up
Los Angeles County school officials ordered COVID-19 vaccinations for all students aged 12 and over on Thursday, the largest school district in the United States to take that dramatic step.
National insurance rise sets UK on path to record tax level
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to hike payroll taxes to raise billions in funding for health and social care will raise Britain’s tax burden to its highest ever level, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Mexico: Protestant families persecuted by Catholic community leaders
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling on Mexico to address a “culture of impunity” that has allowed two Protestant families from the First Baptist Church in La Mesa Limantitla to be threatened with forced displacement on account of their faith by Catholic community leaders, CSW reports.
Iran: Three more Christians arrested from persecuted community
Another three Christian men from a heavily persecuted believing community in Iran were arrested by Iranian intelligence authorities on September 5 and taken to an unknown location for interrogation, International Christian Concern reports.
Afghan church is thriving and hopeful: “Please pray for God’s work to continue”
While in grave danger under the new rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Afghan church is understood to be standing firm in the faith and hopeful for spiritual revival in their country, Global Catalytic Ministries (GCM) has reported on its Facebook page. GCM is a Christian organization dedicated to “Discipling Muslims in Restricted-Access Nations to Jesus Christ,” and is in close contact with the underground church in Afghanistan.
‘Totally irresponsible’: Pelosi slams GOP for threatening to oppose debt ceiling extension
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized congressional Republicans on Wednesday for threatening to oppose an extension of the federal debt ceiling, arguing that such an act is “totally irresponsible.”
South Dakota GOP Gov Noem orders restriction on abortion medication, cites women’s health and safety
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has issued an executive order to restrict access to abortion medication and is making clear state law requires an in-person consultation with a physician before having a medicine-induced abortion.
Secretary of State admits Taliban are blocking flights from leaving Afghanistan; RNC wants him fired
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the Taliban on Wednesday to stop blocking charter flights carrying Americans who are trying to leave Afghanistan.