We have enjoyed watching the Olympics! However, the rest of the world goes on, and here is a very short list of recent events and updates. It’s not warm and fuzzy. Consider adding these to your prayer list.
– Huge wildfire in Jasper, Canada has destroyed much of the town of Jasper. Residents have been evacuated. One firefighter has died.
– After weeks of deadly clashes between thousands of protesters and the military in Bangladesh, the Prime Minister has resigned and fled the country. An interim government has been established.
– The UN’s investigation into UNRWA (UN agency for Palestinian refugees) staff members found evidence that in nine cases employees “may have” been involved in the armed attacks of 7 October 2023. These nine employees have been fired. The UN reports that nine additional staff members have some evidence of involvement, but not enough to fire them.
– Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran. Iran is arming proxy forces as a threat to escalate the war against Israel. US is asking Iran to stand down and is sending ships and fighter jets. Hezbollah leader Ali Jamal Aldin Jawad has been eliminated in southern Lebanon. Russian troops have entered Sudan.
– The Inflation Rate in the United States was 3% in June 2024, down from 3.3 % in May. However, consumer price inflation in the United States increased 21.78% from January 2020 to the present, and USDA’s recommended monthly food budget for a family of four has risen 27% since 2020.
Time to hit your knees!
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