U.S. Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Dies at 70

Rush Limbaugh, the conservative talk show host who last year was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Donald J. Trump, has died at the age of 70. The cigar-smoking personality, who by many accounts saved American talk radio, passed away after losing his battle against lung cancer. His wife confirmed his death Wednesday.

Indian state begins arresting Christians and Muslims under new anti-conversion law

The central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh registered 23 cases against Christians and Muslims in the first 23 days of the country’s newest and most severe anti-conversion law, International Christian Concern reports. The government of Madhya Pradesh is dominated by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, the current ruling party in India.

Salvation army mobilized to help Americans in massive storm

As 150 million Americans are placed under severe winter warnings, the Salvation Army (SA), an international Christian humanitarian aid organization, has been preparing to help those struggling in the massive deadly storm that continues to batter huge swathes of the US.

Israel asks Russia for humanitarian help in Syria

According to multiple media outlets, Israel has asked for Russia’s help with a humanitarian issue in Syria, the Jerusalem Post reports. The request for assistance was reportedly made during an urgent ZOOM call between cabinet ministers on Tuesday evening; the subject of the meeting has been kept secret.

Blinken says that for Iran, ‘the path to diplomacy is open’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the US was open to diplomacy with Iran and voiced support for the 2015 deal Iran signed with world powers, while asserting that it must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

In message to Hezbollah, IAF practices striking 3,000 targets in 24 hours

A Hezbollah missile hits an IAF fighter jet. In response, the entire air force is scrambled to participate in a broad offensive against Lebanon, including attacks against infrastructure such as bridges, power plants and airports spanning 24 hours. That scenario was the focus of an IDF exercise that began on Sunday morning and ended on Tuesday at noon.

Iran could deploy 200 missiles in Iraq to attack Israel

With tensions rising with Iran, Israel is concerned that the Islamic Republic could deploy up to 200 long-range missiles in Iraq that could be used to attack the Jewish state. Iran is already believed to have hundreds of missiles that can reach Israel.

Pakistan: Christian evangelists charged with blasphemy may face death penalty

Two Christian evangelists in Pakistan have been charged with blasphemy – and could face a mandatory death penalty if convicted, International Christian Concern reports. Haroon Ayub Masih and Salamat Mansha Masih were arrested on February 13 for allegedly insulting Islam while preaching the Gospel in Model Town Park in Lahore.

Israel to require “Green Pass” proof of COVID-19 vaccine for access to many places

Israel announced Monday that its citizens will have to show a “green pass” – proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, or have recovered from the virus – in order to enter many public spaces, the Times of Israel reports. The announcement was made as Israel begins to reopen after severe lockdown measures were imposed to slow the high virus infection rate.

Biden debuts on world stage as president with G-7, Munich meetings

President Biden’s vow to expand U.S. engagement with allies will be put to the test later this week when he participates in a virtual meeting with leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies and then delivers remarks to the annual Munich Security Conference.

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