Muslims Block Christians’ Construction in Indonesia - Morningstar News
Muslims in a village in northeastern Indonesia’s portion of Borneo Island prohibited a church from constructing a worship building, sources said.
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Ukraine Orders Orthodox Church with Russia Ties to Vacate Historic Kyiv Monastery
Ukrainian officials told the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to vacate the 980-year-old Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex in the embattled nation s capital Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has ...
Chaplain who says he was 'ousted' by NHS trust pursues legal action
A trial is set to take place in July at Croydon Employment Tribunal to hear Rev Pullicino's claim of harassment, religious discrimination, and victimisation against the trust.
Financial Crisis Averted? Feds Tell Depositors at Failed Banks: You'll Get Your Money
Governments in the UK and U.S. took extraordinary steps to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even as another major bank was shut down. \
Governments Take Extraordinary Steps to Prevent Bank Panic
Governments in the UK and U.S. took extraordinary steps to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even as another major bank was shut down. The UK Treasury and the Bank of England “facilitated the sale″ of Silicon Valley Bank UK to HSBC, ensuring the security of 6.7 billion pounds ($8.1 billion) of deposits. U.S. regulators also worked all weekend to try to find a buyer for the bank. Those efforts appeared to have failed Sunday. But U.S. officials assured all depositors at the failed institution that they could access all their money quickly,
US, S. Korea Hold Drills as North Launches Missiles from Sub
The South Korean and U.S. militaries have begun their biggest joint military exercises in years. In apparent protest, North Korea said it conducted submarine-launched cruise missile tests. The launches on Sunday signal North Korea likely will conduct more weapons testing during the U.S.-South Korean drills that are to run for 11 days. Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his troops to be ready to repel its rivals’ “frantic war preparation moves.”
Middle East Power Play: China's Role as Broker Between Saudi Arabia, Iran 'Deeply Concerning'
China's announcement Friday that Beijing had brokered an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations sent shock waves throughout the region and all the way to Washington, D.C. Many Middle East observers are questioning China’s role in brokering the deal.
China's Role as Broker between Saudi Arabia, Iran Signals Cautionary Middle East Power Play
China's announcement Friday that Beijing had brokered an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations sent shock waves throughout the region and all the way to Washington, D.C. After more than a year of meetings and four days of negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, China said the three nations had reached an agreement. The deal includes the resumption of diplomatic relations, reopening embassies in Tehran and Riyadh within two months, and a commitment to respect each other's sovereignty, keeping out of their internal affairs.Many Middle East observers are questioning China’s role in brokering the deal.
Faith Leaders Call for 'bolder' Government Action on Cost of Living Crisis
Politicians must take "bolder action" to address the structural causes of the cost of living crisis, a group of faith leaders has said.
'Extreme, Bizarre, Brutal': Christians Hiding and on the Run as Taliban Afghanistan Horrors Rage
David Curry, president and CEO of Global Christian Relief, an organization devoted to uncovering Christian persecution and advocating for believers across the globe, is sounding the alarm about the dire situation in Afghanistan 18 months after U.S. forces abruptly left the beleaguered nation.
