Thailand’s Parliament Picks New Premier Amid Chaos
The parliament of Thailand has voted for the heir of a powerful and polarizing dynasty to lead the Asian nation as its youngest prime minister ever.
Year: 2024
Ceasefire Talks Underway in Qatar In Hopes of Averting Major War
On Thursday, Israeli negotiators and international mediators gathered in Qatar to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, with the hope that a negotiated peace will prevent the conflict from escalating into a full-blown regional conflict.
Israel Has Destroyed 50 Tunnels Under Philadelphi Corridor Over Past Month
Over the past month, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) demolished at least 50 tunnels under the Philadelphi Corridor, which separates the Gaza Strip from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula; these tunnels were used by Hamas to smuggle weapons and munitions for waging war against Israel.
Republicans Call for Enhanced Northern Border Security as Gazans Flock to Canada
Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to increase security at the northern border after the Canadian government began issuing visas to Gazans who may be connected to the terrorist organization Hamas.
Trump Seeks to Push Back Hush-Money Sentencing Until After Election
Former President Donald Trump wants more time to handle a judge’s ruling on his motion to toss out his guilty verdicts before he faces sentencing in his New York hush-money case.
Critics Blast Harris’ New ‘Price Control’ Plan
Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is taking fire for her new “price-gouging” ban that critics say is little more than communism-style “price controls” where government heavily regulates industries.
Sweden 1st European Country Confirming Mpox
Sweden became Thursday the first European country to confirm a first case of mpox, a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the potentially fatal viral infection a “global public health emergency.”
Afghanistan: The Church Is In a “Precarious” Position on Third Anniversary of Taliban Takeover
The Islamic extremist Taliban have been in power in Afghanistan for three years (since the US withdrawal in August 2021), and the Afghan church is in a “precarious” position, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Iran is Focusing on Nuclear Bomb Detonation Research, Expert says
The globally renowned US-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) has warned that Iran is spending massive academic research resources on nuclear bomb detonation, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Turkey and Iraq Hold High-Level Talks on Security Cooperation
Setting aside historical tensions over Turkey’s military action against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in Iraq, senior Turkish and Iraqi officials are meeting in Ankara on Thursday for high-level talks on security cooperation, Media Line reports.
Arizona: Abortion Amendment Information Pamphlet Can Use Term “Unborn Human Being,” Ruling
Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the term “unborn human being” can be used in place of “fetus” on an informational pamphlet for voters who will decide whether to add the right to abortion to the state’s constitution in November, the Associated Press reports.
Iran Denies Jailed Christian Woman Psychological Care
A young woman who has been jailed in Iran after abandoning Islam and turning to faith in Christ has been denied requested psychological care despite suffering mental difficulties linked to her treatment in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, Christians say.
Nigeria Government Continues to Tolerate Extreme Human Rights Abuses by Islamic Militants, USCIRF Report
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) states in its 2024 Annual Report that the government of Nigeria continues to tolerate terror attacks by nonstate Islamic extremists who want to impose their form of Sharia law upon Nigerians, especially Christians, Morning Star News reports.
‘We Do Not Support Her:’ California Sheriff Pushes Back on Harris Border Claims
A California sheriff who has long been battling cartel and transnational crime in his county is pushing back against the Kamala Harris campaign after it used his image in a newly released political ad.
Trump Shares Promises for Affordable Care Act, Social Security, Medicare
Former President Donald Trump laid out his economic policies and vision for the country at a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday, promising to keep intact the Affordable Care Act, Social Security and Medicare.
Oversight Committee Investigates Alleged Google Censorship of Trump Photo
U.S. House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., launched an investigation Wednesday into allegations that Google and Meta, formerly known as Facebook, censored or misrepresented content about President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Consumer Prices Rise in Latest Federal Inflation Data
Consumer prices rose again last month after dipping in June, according to newly released federal inflation data.
Iran Suffering Of Massive Cyber Attack
Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that Tehran shouldn’t walk away from pledges to attack Israel after one of the largest cyber attacks on agencies linked to the Islamic Republic’s government.
Russia Backs Palestinian State In Warning To Israel
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow backs the creation of a full-fledged Palestinian state, and he has publicly embraced visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Christian Ministries Report Revival in the Islamic World, ‘One Million Iranians Have Turned to Christ’
US Christian ministry leaders believe a revival is taking place in the Islamic Middle East, with more than one million leaving Islam for Christianity in Iran alone, CBN News reports.