Hungary Condemns EU Climate Plans
Hungary’s nationalist conservative prime minister has accused the European Union’s executive of seeking to “destroy Europe’s middle classes” with a climate package.
Year: 2021
France Citizens To Receive ‘Inflation Allowance’ Amid Price Hikes
As Europe faces widespread discontent over world energy prices hikes, France’s government rushed Friday to promise a one-off payment of 100 euro ($116) to each of its 38 million citizens.
Russian, Chinese warships hold first joint patrols in the Pacific
Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific ocean on October 17-23, Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Myanmar Military Frees Pastors Jailed For Prayer Rally
Three Kachin Baptist pastors detained for organizing prayers for peace are among more than 5,000 inmates freed in Myanmar, also known as Burma, church sources say.
Christian Sanitation Workers Die In Pakistan Prompting Protests
Two Christian sanitation workers have died in Pakistan’s Punjab province while saving a Christian colleague tasked with clearing a poisonous sewer, rights activists said Thursday.
India State Investigates Christian Activities
The Hindu-led government of southern India’s Karnataka state has reportedly launched an investigation into Christian activities linked to alleged “forced conversions” to Christianity.
India Detains Pastors For Violating Anti-Conversion Law
Seven pastors have been detained in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh after allegedly violating the territory’s anti-conversion legislation, well-informed Christians say.
Britain’s Exhausted Queen Hospitalized
Britain’s 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II was hospitalized overnight after canceling a trip to Northern Ireland, Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday.
Three pastors freed from prison in Myanmar
Three ethnic Kachin pastors in Myanmar were among 5,000 prisoners freed by the Burmese Army (Tatmadaw) on Monday, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The Tatmadaw said in a statement they had released the prisoners “on humanitarian grounds,” but it is widely believed this was a strategic move by General Min Aung Hlaing to gain international acceptance as the legitimate leader of Myanmar.
IDF said to resume practicing potential strike on Iranian nuclear sites
The Israeli Air Force has resumed training for a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, Israeli television reported Thursday.
Iran kicks off 2nd air defense drill with bombers, drones, laser-guided missiles
Iran on Thursday kicked off an air force drill across the country, a week after holding another massive exercise in air defense, state TV reported.
Lebanese Christian leader summoned for questioning over Beirut gunbattle
The head of the Lebanese Forces Christian group, Samir Geagea, has been summoned for questioning over deadly violence that erupted at a Shiite rally last week, a judicial official said Thursday.
Israel set to okay 3,000 new settlement homes, 1,300 Palestinian homes
Israel will next week advance the construction of more than 3,000 settlement homes and some 1,300 Palestinian homes in the West Bank’s Area C, according to a weekly schedule published by the Civil Administration’s planning committee.
Haiti gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped missionaries
Time is running out for the 17 Haiti missionaries who are being held hostage, according to the gang leader behind their abduction.
Trump announces social media company, mobile app, merger deal
Former President Donald Trump will helm a social media start-up apparently aimed at supplanting Facebook and Twitter, the new Trump Media & Technology Group announced Wednesday evening.
NIH admits US funded gain-of-function in Wuhan — despite Fauci’s denials
The National Institutes of Health has stunningly admitted to funding gain-of-function research on bat coronaviruses at China’s Wuhan lab — despite Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly insisting to Congress that no such thing happened.
White House floats new tax plan to get enough Senate Democrats behind trillion dollar spending bill
The White House is considering new tax-increase plans to get enough Democrat senators to pass President Biden’s stalled multi-trillion dollar, social services and climate change package.
House holds Steve Bannon in criminal contempt, refers matter to Justice Department
The House of Representatives voted Thursday to hold former Trump White House advisor Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress following his refusal to cooperate with the House’s investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol breach.
Antifa protesters disrupt Texas college campus pro-life prayer vigil: ‘F— your God!’
Antifa protesters disrupted a pro-life candlelight prayer vigil Monday night on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton.
Over 360 Church of England churches at risk of being closed by 2026, church preservation group warns
Over 350 Church of England churches are at risk of being closed or demolished within the next five years, the church preservation charity Friends of Friendless Churches has warned.