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

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SpaceWar.com reports: “Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not return hostages held in Gaza, while the Palestinian group accused his government of sabotaging the fragile truce […]

EU chief unveils 800-billion-euro plan to ‘rearm’ Europe

SpaceWar.com reports: “EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros for Europe’s defence — and help provide ‘immediate’ military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid. […]

Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel

The Jerusalem Post reports: “Several senior Russian missile specialists have visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defense cooperation with Moscow, a Reuters review of travel records and employment […]

Defense Minister: ‘Iran is the main threat, we will work with USA to defeat it’

Israel National News reports: “Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and thanked him for President Trump and the administration’s support to expedite the shipment of munitions and security equipment […]