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U.S., Iraqi officials to announce U.S. military shift to advisory role in Iraq by year’s end

Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2021

U.S. and Iraqi officials are finalizing a shift in the U.S. military mission in Iraq to a purely advisory role by the end of the year, marking the official end of the U.S. combat mission in the country,…

U.S. launches airstrikes against Taliban forces

Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2021

The U.S. launched airstrikes against several targets in Afghanistan to support the government in Kabul in their fight against Taliban insurgents.

US, Germany reach a deal on its controversial pipeline to Russia

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021

The Biden administration announced an agreement with Germany on Wednesday that would allow the completion of the controversial Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Flood-battered Germany approves major relief package

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet approved a huge emergency aid package Wednesday for flood-stricken regions of Germany and said billions would be needed to rebuild homes, businesses and vital infrastructure.

China: Two dams collapse under flooding

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Highlighting the dangers of old infrastructure during summer flood season, two dams in northwest China collapsed following torrential rains on Sunday, Reuters reports. Local residents were evacuated and there were no casualties, China’s Ministry of Water Resources said.

US conducts first airstrike in Somalia under Biden

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the United States launched its first airstrike in Somalia under President Joe Biden.

Britain to Permanently Deploy Two Warships in Asian Waters

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Britain said on Tuesday it would permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and escort ships sail to Japan in September through seas where China is vying for influence with the United…

‘Extremely destabilizing’: U.S., Russia trade shots over hypersonic missiles

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The U.S. and Russia on Monday traded shots over the development and deployment of hypersonic missiles, with each nation accusing the other of using the cutting-edge weapons in a “destabilizing” way that could lead to conflict.

Putin hails Russia’s air power as new fighter goes on view

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Russian aircraft makers on Tuesday unveiled a prototype of a new fighter jet that features stealth capabilities and other advanced characteristics and will be offered to foreign buyers.

China unveils ‘fastest ground vehicle in the world’ capable of traveling over 370 mph

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

As travel innovation speeds ahead, so does a new train in China capable of traveling over 370 mph.

Hungary, Other Nations, Spying On Journalists and Activists

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Hungary’s government has denied wrongdoing after a worldwide investigation showed authorities infected cellphones to spy on critical journalists, politicians, and business figures.

Rescue Crews Rush To Save Lives As Europe’s Flooding Kills 150

Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Rescue crews were racing to find survivors of floods that devastated parts of western Europe, killing more than 150 people and leaving at least hundreds of people still missing. In the Netherlands, a low-lying seafaring nation, authorities declared…

US said to weigh sanctions on Iran’s oil sales to China if nuke talks fail

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021

US President Joe Biden’s administration is weighing fresh sanctions targeting Iranian crude oil sales to China if Tehran hinders ongoing talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, a report said Monday.

Second Filling of Ethiopia’s Giant Dam Nearly Complete

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021

Ethiopia has nearly completed the filling of a huge dam on the Blue Nile River for a second year, state media reported on Monday, a move that has already angered Egypt.

China military and navy conduct landing exercises near Taiwan in apparent warning to US and Taiwan

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Navy held joint amphibious landing exercises near Taiwan on Friday, in what should be considered as warnings and a deterrent to the US and to “Taiwan secessionists,” China’s Communist Party-backed Global…

England lifts COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise again

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021

England celebrated the end of many grueling months of COVID-19 restrictions as of midnight Monday, but the lifting of all restrictions came amid a surge in infections and warnings about supermarket shortages, Ynet News reports. Following an intense…

US drone strikes truck in Syria used by Iran-backed militia

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2021

A United States drone attack targeted a truck of an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria on Sunday, destroying the vehicle without causing any casualties, two Iraqi militia officials said.

Europe Floods Kill 130, Over 1,000 Missing

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2021

At least 130 people were confirmed dead, and as many as 1,300 people remained missing as devastating floods hit Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Lebanon In Turmoil As Premier Steps Down

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021

Violence erupted as Lebanon plunged into political and economic turmoil Friday following the sudden resignation of the prime minister-designate.

‘Islamic State’ poses growing threat across Africa

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Last week, Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum said his country needed technological assistance from its European partners to fight jihadis. He complained of swaths of territory in Mali and Niger being taken over by the so-called "Islamic State" (IS)…

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Today’s Top World Christian News

• Europe Heatwave Kills More Than 1,300 As Records Tumble Across Continent (Worthy News In-Depth)
• UK Inquiry Alleges Predominantly Muslim Grooming Gangs Exploited Children for Decades as Authorities Failed to Act
• Trump Warns Iran It May ‘No Longer Exist’ After U.S. Strikes Missile, Drone Sites
• Trump Threatens 100% Tariff Over European Digital Services Taxes
• US Strikes Iranian Targets After Shipping Attack Raises Ceasefire Fears
• Venezuela Earthquake Mother Dies Saving Daughter As Death Toll Nears 1,000

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