Iran Blockade to Last as Long as Necessary, Hegseth Says
Loading the Audio Player... The United States was in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not in a rush to make a deal with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. U.S. f...
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Russian Forces Taking an “operational pause,” Analysts Say
Russia’s Defense Ministry Thursday said its troops in Ukraine are taking time to rest and recuperate before launching a more intense assault. Analysts seemed to have confirmed the statement as the I...
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Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
Russian police escorted WNBA star Brittney Griner to the courtroom Thursday, handcuffed and dressed in a red T-shirt. In front of the judge, she pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling but ...
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A Hajj Closer to Normal: 1 Million Muslims Begin Pilgrimage
It is a scene that stirs hope — and relief — for Muslims around the world. One million pilgrims from across the globe amassed on Thursday in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the initial rites of the hajj, marking the largest Islamic pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic upended the annual event — a key pillar of Islam.
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Ukraine Already Working to Rebuild Around Kyiv Even as Russian War Machine Wrecks the East
As Russia steps up its offensive in the east, Ukraine's government is moving forward with plans to rebuild battle-damaged areas it still holds.
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LGBT Activist Removed from Christian Teacher Case over Bias Concerns
An LGBT activist has been removed from the panel hearing the case of a Christian teacher dismissed from her school over Facebook posts voicing concerns about transgenderism and sex education.
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Share of Self-Identified Christians Hits New Low in Australia amid Rise of the ‘nones”
Australia's 2021 Census reveals that the percentage of people identifying as Christian has dipped below 50% for the first time, a drop of 17 percentage points over the last 10 years. At the same time, the number of people who describe themselves as "non-religious" has risen.
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Pakistan: Christian Man Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy
Ashfaq Masih was accused of blasphemy in 2017 after allegedly saying that Jesus Christ was the only true prophet.
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Christian Convert from Islam Killed in Uganda for Leading Muslims to Christ: Witness
Three men killed a convert to Christianity on Sunday for leading Muslims to Christ in eastern Uganda, a witness said Simolya Latifu left an evening church service before he was cut in the head with a ...
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Freedom of Religion or Belief Must Not Be Ignored or Overlooked, Politicians Told
The bishop who oversaw a major government review into Christian persecution and global violations of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) says the momentum gained around the issue in recent years must not be lost.
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New Poll Reveals American’s Distrust for Mainstream Media’s Coverage of Israel
A new survey found that 40% of Americans and almost 60% of US evangelicals don’t trust the mainstream media’s reporting on Israel, suggesting that many are looking for news sources about the Middle East they can trust
