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.
U.S. to Probe How Islamic State Got Toyota Vehicles
The United States Treasury is reportedly probing the Toyota vehicle manufacturer after photos surfaced showing Islamic State terrorists riding in Toyota trucks.
Russia Uses Warships to Launch Missiles at Islamic State Strongholds in Syria
In its latest military participation in Syria, Russia launched missiles from warships this week, allegedly targeting Islamic State strongholds in the Middle Eastern country.
NATO Says Russian Warplanes in Turkish Airspace is 'Very Serious'
A NATO spokesperson has argued that two alleged mistakes in which Russian planes \"accidentally\" flew into Turkish air space are considered to be \"very serious.\"
Doctors Without Borders Describes Accidental U.S. Bombing of Afghan Hospital as 'War Crime'
The United States has confirmed that Afghan citizens were accidentally killed in an airstrike targeting Taliban fighters over the weekend.
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Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.