Putin Calls U.S. Approach in Syria 'Weak, Lacking Agenda'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently criticized the United States\' approach to the Syrian crisis, arguing that the U.S. approach is \"weak\" and \"lacks an agenda.\"
Nurse Who Beat Ebola Admitted to Isolation Unit at London Hospital After Falling 'Critically Ill'
A Scottish nurse who survived the deadly Ebola virus while fighting the epidemic in West Africa last year has reportedly fallen \"critically ill\" in recent days, a London hospital has announced.
Russian Officials Demand New Probe into MH17 Crash
Russian officials have requested a new probe into the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight 17 after an independent Dutch investigation recently revealed that the passenger aircraft was likely downed by a Russian missile.
Saudi Arabia Sentences 74-Year-Old British Man to 350 Public Floggings
The children of a British man sentenced to 250 public lashings in Saudi Arabia have called on the British government to intervene regarding their father\'s strict punishment.
Islamic State Encourages Attacks on U.S., Russia
A recent audio message distributed to Islamic State sympathizers this week called on youth across the world to carry out attacks against the U.S. and Russia.
Report Says Malaysia Flight 17 Downed by Russian-Made Missile
A Dutch-led investigation into the mysterious downing of Malaysian Airlines flight 17 has found that the passenger plane was reportedly hit by a missile involved in the Russian-Ukraine conflict.
Russian Officials Claim to Have Stopped Islamic State Terror Attack in Moscow
Russian officials announced this week that they have successfully stopped a planned terror attack of their public transport system in the nation\'s capitol by the Islamic State terrorist group.
Death Toll in Deadly Saudi Arabia Pilgrimage Stampede Nearly Doubles
A new count of the deadly stampede during the Hajj holy week in Saudi Arabia last month shows that at least 1,453 people were killed during the deadly trample.
Report: U.S. Officials Say Russian Missiles 'Landed' in Iran
Anonymous U.S. officials are reporting that some of the missiles fired from Russian war ships in the Caspian Sea reportedly landed in Iran, not reaching their targets in Syria.
Doctors Without Borders Demands Investigation into Hospital Bombing Despite Obama's Apology
Despite a recent apology from President Barack Obama regarding the accidental bombing of an Afghan hospital, the aid group Doctors Without Borders has continued to demand an investigation of the incident that took place this past weekend.
Obama Apologizes to Doctors Without Borders for Hospital Bombing
U.S. President Barack Obama apologized this week after the U.S. accidentally struck a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Afghanistan, killing at least 22.
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Senators Press Trump to Confront Xi Over Detained Pastors, Religious Minorities
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators called on President Donald Trump to raise China’s persecution of Christian pastors and other religious minorities during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. Led by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., the lawmakers thanked Trump for diplomatic pressure they said helped secure the July 3 release of Beijing Zion Church founder Ezra Jin after 266 days in detention.
Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns
Asbury Theological Seminary plans to leave the federal student loan program and stop processing Title IV loans beginning in May 2027. Title IV governs federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. The Kentucky seminary said the move reflects a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a future administration hostile to its beliefs could use federal funding as leverage against the school.
12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.