Marking the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt call for peace, reconciliation, and an end to what he described as a cycle of hatred and suffering in the Middle East. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square following Sunday Mass, the pontiff reflected on the […]
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced a bold new initiative: a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15. The proposed legislation, unveiled this week, is aimed at tackling a growing mental health crisis among Danish youth. Speaking during a press briefing in Copenhagen, Frederiksen said the government can […]
The essence of this is to expose the spiritual war behind everyday news headlines, such that it becomes notable for everyone (but most especially those in the body of Christ) that we objectively are engaged in a spiritual war, even though at times it may appear less obvious that the developments in the status quo […]
Governments globally are actively working to dismantle the core principles of personal freedom and financial independence, and their latest move is unfolding in Australia. Australian policymakers are currently proposing a “spare bedroom tax”, allegedly aimed at increasing the availability of housing. However, this policy is not only flawed economically, but it also constitutes a brazen […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tajikistan, Central Asia, to participate in summit meetings with leaders of former Soviet republics. The discussions are expected to centre on regional development and relations with Russia. Starting Thursday, Putin will attend a Russia-Central Asia summit alongside the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Following this, leaders from […]
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, as the country grapples with one of its most serious political crises in decades. His office confirmed the timeline amid growing instability and widespread opposition to dissolving the National Assembly for a snap election. France’s fifth prime minister […]
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, will travel to Myanmar on Thursday for discussions with the military leadership regarding the country’s planned election and to advocate for progress on a stalled peace initiative. The visit to the capital, Naypyitaw, is part of Malaysia’s role as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During the […]
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-backed ceasefire and hostage release plan aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza. The deal, announced Wednesday after indirect talks in Egypt, could mark a major step toward halting a conflict that has destabilised the region and drawn in multiple countries. The agreement […]
Long lines of frustrated commuters and motorists stretched across fuel stations in Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Tuesday, as the city grapples with a growing fuel crisis caused by a militant blockade. The shortages stem from a blockade launched in early September by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), a militant group affiliated with al-Qaida. The group […]
North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un attended the grand opening of the Pyongyang General Hospital, a highly anticipated project timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea. State media hailed the facility as a cornerstone of North Korea’s “modern public health strategy,” with Kim calling the hospital a […]