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Israel reported that it targeted and killed top Hamas leaders operating from a command center in a humanitarian area of Khan Younis. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that these terrorists were involved in planning and executing the October 7th massacre. The IDF emphasized that they took precautions to minimize civilian harm during the operation,
The Chinese government has officially ended its international adoption program, leaving hundreds of U.S. families in despair. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed the decision on Thursday, ending the long wait for families who had been matched with Chinese children before the COVID-19 pandemic. For years, China was one of the top countries for U.S.
Israeli archaeologists have unearthed a nearly 3,000-year-old stone seal dating back to the time of Solomon’s temple. The discovery was made near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, in the Davidson Archaeological Garden, during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the City of David organization. Historical Significance and First Temple
During his final day in Indonesia, Pope Francis joined Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar for a significant interreligious meeting at Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque. Together, they signed a joint declaration, calling on religious leaders to tackle pressing global issues like dehumanization and climate change. This event, centered around promoting interfaith harmony, highlighted Indonesia’s peaceful coexistence between Muslims
Recent reports have brought renewed attention to a 2022 study confirming that the Shroud of Turin dates back 2,000 years, coinciding with the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Initially led by Italian scientist Liberato De Caro, the study utilized X-ray dating techniques to analyze the age of the shroud’s fibers. De Caro’s findings, published
In a significant move, over 300 U.S. Christian leaders recently urged the U.S. State Department to designate India as a “country of particular concern” (CPC) due to its worsening record on religious freedom. This call, initiated by the Federation of Indian-American Christian Organizations in North America (FIACONA), is grounded in the alarming rise of violence
Brian Houston, the former leader of Hillsong Church, and his wife, Bobbie, are seeking financial support for their new online ministry, Jesus Followers TV. Launched in late July, this platform is envisioned as an online global church offering hope and inspiration. Despite his 2022 resignation from Hillsong following scandals and an ongoing government investigation into
Brothers Arrested for Blasphemy in Pakistan On August 27, 2024, two Christian brothers, Tabish Shahid and Kalu Shahid, were arrested in Kalay Wala Tehsil, Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The 18-year-old brothers were accused of blasphemy after allegedly desecrating pages of the Quran. The charges stemmed from a complaint by Ghulam Mustafa, a local Muslim
In the past two decades, over 400,000 South Africans, mostly highly educated and skilled young families, have emigrated to countries like the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. This mass exodus has created concerns among authorities and church leaders in South Africa, particularly regarding the impact on the country’s tax base and
The Ukrainian government, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, passed a law on August 20 banning churches affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church, including the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). Although the UOC has denied ties with Moscow since the war began, it faces accusations of supporting Russian propaganda and being a haven for spies. A majority
Dura-Europos, an ancient city along the Euphrates River, was once a stronghold of the Roman Empire. Among its many archaeological treasures is a building long believed to be the oldest house church, dating back to the third century. However, recent research by Camille Leon Angelo of Yale University and Joshua Silver of the University of
A Baptist missions organization, Lott Carey, has received a significant $1 million donation from the Alfred Street Baptist Church, a historic Black church in Alexandria, Virginia. This donation, announced during Lott Carey’s annual gathering in Memphis, Tennessee, will support efforts in Ghana to rescue girls trapped in the Trokosi tradition, a system of forced labor
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