Mosque Bombing in Afghanistan Kills 21
A suicide bomber walked into evening prayer at a mosque in Kabul Wednesday night and blew himself up, an eyewitness said. Among the dead was a prominent Taliban Cleric, Mullah Amir Mohammad Kabuli. Th...
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‘About 400’ Baptist Churches Lost in Russia’s War on Ukraine
About 400 Ukrainian Baptist congregations have been lost in Russia’s war on Ukraine, said Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary President Yaroslav Pyzh, who is working to restore pastoral leadership to impacted cities.
U.S. to Hold Trade Talks with Taiwan
The U.S. government announced it will hold trade talks with Taiwan Thursday, even as the island’s troops drilled for scenarios involving a Chinese missile strike. China views Taiwan as Chinese terri...
Ukraine, Turkey, UN talk on nuclear plant, grain
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, right. Associated Press/Photo by Sa...
Mideast’s Jordan River: Rich in Holiness, Poor in Water
Symbolically and spiritually, the river is of mighty significance to many. Physically, the Lower Jordan River of today is a lot more meager than mighty. By the time it reaches the baptismal site, its dwindling water looks sluggish, a dull brownish green shade. Its decline is intertwined with the decades-old Arab-Israeli conflict and rivalry over precious water in a valley where so much is contested.
'Sanctuary of Terrorists': Afghanistan One Year After Taliban Takeover
One year after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, Afghan watchers say the Taliban achieved what Osama Bin Laden dreamed of and ISIS wished for: a full-fledged caliphate with the powers of the state.
Australia's Conservative Anglicans Announce New Diocese
A new diocese has been formed in Australia for traditionalist Anglicans at odds with the liberal stance of their bishops on marriage and sexuality.
Chinese, Russian troops to drill together
China is sending troops to Russia to cooperate on joint military exercises that will include India, Belarus, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and other countries, the Chinese defense ministry said Wednesday. Las...
New initiative seeks to translate 'Original Testament' in every language to bridge the 'gap'
A Christian group seeking to expand people s engagement with God s Word is working to accelerate the translation of the Old Testament to reduce the language barrier preventing some from reading the ...
South Korea Says It Won’t Seek Nukes
President Yoon Suk-Yeol said Wednesday that his government will pursue diplomacy with North Korea, rather than seek its own nuclear deterrent—even after North Korea test-fired two suspected cruise m...
