CHINA VS TAIWAN

• China’s Xi calls for Taiwan reunification in national day speech
• China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan
• Taiwan president says defence of island’s sovereignty ‘will not change’
• Taiwan president ‘won’t yield an inch’ in defense of island’s territory
• US, Canada warships pass through Taiwan Strait
• US approves $2 bn arms sales to Taiwan including missiles

 

THE KOREAN MADMAN

• North Korea says constitution now defines South as ‘hostile’ state
• Kim Jong Un rejects reunification with ‘foreign country’ South Korea
• Pyongyang to ‘permanently’ shut border with South Korea
• North Korea says ordered border army to be ready to shoot
• North Korea’s Kim says he will speed up steps to become a nuclear superpower
• Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons against U.S., South Korea
• South Korean president warns North of ‘regime end’ if it uses nukes

HAMAS ATROCITIES

• In a 65-foot-deep tunnel in Rafah, hostages found executed by captors
• Autopsy finds 6 hostages were shot multiple times at close range in last 48-72 hours
• Initial findings: Hamas identified IDF forces approaching – and murdered the six hostages
• Netanyahu: ‘Those who murder hostages are not interested in a deal’
• Global Imams Council condemns Hamas for execution of hostages

NEWS FROM ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

• Jet Blue Airways changes Israel’s borders and name to ‘Palestinian Territories’
• ‘From the water to the water, Palestine is Arab’: Hamas flags fly at NYC anti-Israel march
• UN votes 124-14 to strip Israel of right to self-defense in Gaza, West Bank

JEREMIAH 51:32,32

• Report: Over 1,000 Hezbollah operatives wounded after pagers exploded across Lebanon
• Coordinated pager blasts were 15-years in the making, report
• Completely compromised: Hezbollah faced a ‘multidimensional blow’ with pager attack
• U.S. official: ‘Hezbollah has been taken 20 years backward’
• Iran’s Guards ban communications devices after strike on Hezbollah, security officials say

NEWS FROM RUSSIA

• Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China’s at 1.5 million-strong
• Russia, China kick off joint military exercises, challenging US-led coalition
• Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles
• Moscow says Kyiv could become ‘giant melted spot’ if long-range weapons used
• NORAD says it continues to track more Russian military planes near Alaska’s air space
• U.S. sounds alarm on Russian aircraft over Alaska as tensions rise over nuclear tests

THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• China the top challenge in US history: senior diplomat
• China launches intercontinental missile into Pacific in rare test
• China insists nuclear stance defensive after ‘routine’ ICBM launch
• North Korea’s Kim vows to put his nuclear force ready for combat with US
• North Korea’s Kim vows to increase nuclear weapons arsenal
• North Korea claims it tested ballistic missile with ‘super-large’ warhead
• North Korea releases images of uranium enrichment facility for first time
• North Korea’s top diplomat heads to Russia as military cooperation grows
• US, UK concerned Russia may be assisting Iran with nuclear weapons program — report

FAITH FOR THE FINAL HOUR

• Pastor Alistair Begg Says a Return to “Serious Engagement with the Bible” Is Necessary