Lapid and Gantz said to warn US: Iran is close to nuclear threshold
Israeli authorities have warned US officials in recent days that Iran is closer than ever to attaining nuclear weapons, according to the Kan public broadcaster.
Year: 2021
Algeria Closing Several Churches
An Algerian pastor says authorities have sealed three more church buildings amid a government campaign to close down Christian places of worship in the Muslim-majority nation.
Mounting Pressure On Unvaccinated Americans
There is mounting pressure on millions of Americans to take coronavirus vaccines despite concerns about their side effects.
Thousands Protest Hungary’s ‘Anti-LGBT Law’
Thousands of Hungarians, many armed with rainbow flags and rainbow umbrellas, have demonstrated against a law that bans teaching about homosexuality and transgender issues in schools. Saturday’s Budapest Pride march came after the self-declared conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed a referendum on what he called the “child protection” legislation.
Hezbollah Commander, IRGC Senior Official Killed in Israeli Strikes
Israeli strikes reportedly killed a Hezbollah military commander and an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) senior official.
Typhoon sweeps into eastern China after flooding chaos
A major typhoon has hit China’s eastern coast just days after deadly floods devastated parts of the country.
Russia says its air defense systems in Syria intercepted Israeli missiles
Russian anti-aircraft artillery systems in Syria intercepted a number of missiles launched by Israel in airstrikes this week in an area southeast of Aleppo, according to a Russian military official.
DOJ agrees that Durham’s report should be released to the public when complete
The Department of Justice under President Biden agrees with former Attorney General William Barr’s October 2020 special counsel order that John Durham’s report on the Trump-Russia investigators should be made public upon completion.
Biden, Iraqi leader to discuss U.S. troops, Iran-linked drone strikes
The future of the U.S. war in Iraq will come into focus Monday when President Biden meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at the White House, with the two leaders expected to finalize a withdrawal plan that could fundamentally reshape America’s military role in the Middle East.
Biden administration spent $2 billion ‘not to build’ border wall, Republicans say
President Joe Biden’s administration has spent roughly $2 billion to pay for military contractors tasked with guarding unused materials after the Democrat put a pause on construction of the border wall.
France Passes Bill on Vaccine Rules, Health Pass
The French parliament early Monday approved a bill that will make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers as well as require a health pass in a wide array of social venues as France battles with a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.
IDF strikes Gaza after incendiary balloons spark fires in south
Israel Defense Forces jets struck a series of targets in Gaza late Sunday night, hours after incendiary balloons launched from the Strip sparked several fires in southern Israel.
U.S., Russian Diplomats To Hold Arms Control Talks Next Week
U.S. and Russian diplomats will hold the first round of nuclear arms control talks of the Biden administration next week in Geneva, Switzerland, the two countries announced on July 23.
Cuba protests: More than 500 people still missing two weeks after anti-government protests, activists say
Two weeks after the largest anti-government demonstrations in decades in Cuba, activist groups say more than 500 protestors are still missing.
Trump returns to Arizona, urges crowd to restore ‘American birthright’ of ‘honest, fair elections’
Former President Trump took center stage Saturday night at an election-integrity rally where he told the loud, welcoming audience, “We will not stop until we have restored our American birthright of honest, free and fair elections.”
Fauci: ‘Vulnerable’ Americans will need third vaccine shot
Top US infectious disease official Anthony Fauci indicated on Sunday that the most “vulnerable” individuals will be “among the first” to receive a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Israel says Pfizer Covid vaccine is just 39% effective as delta spreads, but still prevents severe illness
Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine is just 39% effective in Israel where the delta variant is the dominant strain, but still provides strong protection against severe illness and hospitalization, according to a new report from the country’s Health Ministry.
US general vows to continue airstrikes supporting Afghan troops
The United States will continue airstrikes in support of Afghan forces fighting the Taliban, a top US general said Sunday.
Belarus Detains Christian Missionary Amid Crackdown
Belarus has detained a Christian missionary as part of a massive crackdown on those deemed dangerous to the government, Christians told Worthy News.
Mississippi Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Roe V. Wade
The state of Mississippi formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to uphold its ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that gave women the unfettered right to end a pregnancy before a fetus is viable outside the womb.