THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• NASA chief warns of Chinese military presence in space
• US commander sees ‘breathtaking’ development of China’s space power
• China’s Xi tells ex-Taiwan leader ‘external interference’ cannot block unification
• China warns US military support for Taiwan increases ‘risk of conflict’
• Biden, Japan PM boost defense ties with eye on China
• North Korea says it has tested ‘super-large warhead’ during cruise missile drill
• Kim oversees North Korea’s first ‘nuclear trigger’ drills

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH

• FBI arrests Idaho 18-year-old for ‘violent plot’ to attack churches on behalf of ISIS, Justice Department says
• ISIS calls for Ramadan massacre of Christians and Jews by ‘lone wolves’
• Why Americans are losing their religion

RUSSIA AND THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• Polls open in Russian vote to extend Putin’s reign
• China ties with Russia set to deepen after Putin election win
• Russia, China and Iran deepen ties with naval drill
• Russian Activists Warn Putin Will Use Terrorist Attack to Tighten His Grip on Power
• Russia Announces 11 Arrests After Moscow Concert Hall Terror Attack That Left At Least 115 Dead
• Putin says Russian nuclear weapons ‘more advanced’ than in US
• Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with China
• As Russian Threats Grow, King Warns U.S. Space Command of American Vulnerabilities
• China, Not Russia, Still Tops List of Threats to US
• China will be global ‘force for peace’: foreign minister
• US Bolstering Philippines Amid Increasing Assertiveness by China
• Philippines’ Marcos sees Chinese actions in South China Sea with ‘great alarm’
• China says US has ‘no right’ to interfere in South China Sea
• 32 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan: Taipei
• Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong

NEWS FROM ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

• History repeating itself? Begin to Biden: ‘Don’t threaten us’
• Report: Biden Trying to ‘Collapse’ Netanyahu Government, Mid-war
• Half of Israel may come under Hezbollah fire, former Israeli security chief warns
• Poll: Majority of Israelis believe war with Hezbollah certain
• Iran believes Gaza war will ‘shape new world order’ – analysis
• UN: ‘Convincing information’ sexual violence committed against hostages in Gaza
• Prime Minister’s Office: ‘Hamas has turned down every compromise proposed by the US’
• Michigan Imam: We Muslims Will Yet ‘Slaughter’ the Jews ‘Like Sheep’
• American imam claims that right now, fall of Israel is ‘imminent’
• ‘Death to All Jews’ — Orthodox Jewish Man Stabbed by ‘Allahu Akbar’ Knifeman in Zurich
• Foreign Min.: Hamas wants to destroy Israel because they want to destroy the Jewish people
• Israeli Ambassador Has Purim Message for Enemies of Israel

OH CANADA?

• Trudeau Government Cuts off Arms Sales to Israel
• Lapid slams Canada’s suspension of arms exports to Israel: Wrong, harmful and dangerous
• After significant alterations, Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Iran boasts: Our new M60 tank has increased firepower

Israel National News reports: “Iran on Sunday revealed an upgraded version of the M60 tank, boasting improved maneuverability and increased firepower, Xinhua reported, citing Iran’s official news agency IRNA. The new model was showcased in […]

Hamas, PIJ claim responsibility for Tel Aviv terror attack

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Hamas in conjunction with Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Tel Aviv on Sunday, in which an explosive device detonated, the group announced via their Al-Qassam […]

Iran expands surveillance capabilities through Chinese satellite partnerships

The Jerusalem Post reports: “In a significant move to enhance its intelligence-gathering capabilities, Iran is actively pursuing partnerships with two Chinese satellite companies, according to a Friday report by The Washington Post citing Western security […]

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH

• Preteens rejecting several biblical teachings, survey reveals
• Report: Attacks on Churches Increased 800% in 6 Years

NEWS FROM RUSSIA

• Nuclear Threat: Russia Will Drop ‘Entire Arsenal’ on London, Washington if it Doesn’t Win Ukraine War
• Putin says ‘categorically against’ putting nuclear weapons in space
• Russia deepening ties with global axis of evil – Israel charges at UN
• Western Analysts Warn of Russia’s, China’s Influence in Western Balkans

THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• Hard to fathom’: China rapidly outpacing U.S. in shipbuilding in push for maritime dominance
• Beijing’s top diplomat says China will be a ‘force for stability’
• Philippines accuses China of attempting to block another vessel
• China plans record 100 space launches in 2024, including lunar and station missions
• Kim Jong Un threatens to ‘put an end’ to South Korea if attacked

WHO OWNS THE LAND?

• Biden Commits to Jordan’s King to Continue Ban on Christian, Jewish Worship on Jerusalem’s Holy Temple Mount
• At White House — King Abdullah attacks ’70 years of occupation’ impact
• US could recognize Palestinian state after Israel’s war in Gaza
• Hamas Declares It Will Not Accept Existence of Israel as Biden Admin Touts ‘Two-State Solution’