Turkish Hotel Fire Kills Scores of People
At least 76 people have been killed in a fire engulfing a popular Turkish ski resort, prompting the detention of numerous people, officials say.
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Australia: Day Care Center Near Jewish Synagogue Firebombed and Sprayed With Antisemitic Graffiti
Amid a surge in threats and attacks on Australia’s Jewish community, a childcare center located near a Jewish school and synagogue in Sydney was firebombed and had antisemitic graffiti sprayed on its walls in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Haaretz reports. The center was empty at the time of the attack and there were no reports of injuries.
SCOTUS to Consider Whether Maryland Parents Can Pull Children Out of LGTBQ-Inclusive Lessons
The US Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether parents of elementary school pupils in Montgomery County, Maryland can pull their children out of lessons that use storybooks featuring LGBTQ characters and storylines, the Associated Press reports.
Christian University Provides Essential Assistance in Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
Pepperdine University, a Christian college in Malibu, California provided essential assistance in the fight against the horrific Los Angeles Palisades and Kenneth wildfires earlier this month by allowing firefighters access to the school’s Recycled Water Irrigation Reservoir and acting as a hub for coordinating an emergency response for the affected community, Christianity Today reports.
Israel Launches Large-Scale Counterterrorism Operation in Jenin
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a large-scale counterterrorism operation in Jenin, named “Iron Wall.” The operation, announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the IDF, involves numerous forces from special units, Shin Bet, and Border Police, and will continue for several days.
Russia and China Reaffirm Ties Following Trump Inauguration
A day after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday had a phone conversation in which they affirmed their two countries’ ties based on ‘shared interests, equality, and mutual benefits,’ the Associated Press reports.
Concern Over Pakistan Christians Behind Bars Since 2001
A major human rights group in Pakistan has demanded the immediate release from prison of Christian Anwar Kenneth, who it says has been arbitrarily detained on trumped-up blasphemy charges for over 20 years and faces the death penalty.
Sudan: Christian Convert Forced Into Hiding by Muslim Family, “Remember Us in Your Prayers Because of These Challenges We Are Facing”
A Christian convert in Sudan’s West Darfur state has been made to divorce his Muslim wife and has been shunned by his Muslim family on account of his new faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Devastated by ongoing civil war, Muslim-majority Sudan ranks 5 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
Trump Issues Series of Border Security Orders ‘To Protect America From Invasion’
President Donald Trump Monday night declared a national emergency at the U.S. southwest border and issued multiple directives to implement border security.
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Government Censorship
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order banning the federal government from taking any action to restrict Americans free speech rights.
Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization
President Donald Trump on Monday signed scores of executive orders, including one to withdraw from the World Health Organization.
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday night declaring a national energy emergency.
Iran Sentences Singer To Death
Iranian singer and rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, widely known as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, Iranian officials said Monday.
Panama’s President Rejects Trump’s Plan to Retake Panama Canal
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s inaugural claim that the U.S. would “take back” control of the Panama Canal.
Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Just hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump promised “immediate pardons” to those convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Pakistan Detains Five Over Shooting Christians
At least five people were believed to be in Pakistani police custody Monday over the Christmas Day shooting of Christians in Pakistan.
Donald J. Trump Inaugurated As 47th President
Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, promising a revolution of common sense, a “golden age of America,” and a radical shake-up of the global order.
Trump to Declare National Emergency on Border, Issue Executive Orders
After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, President Donald Trump said he will sign “a series of historic executive orders … to begin the complete restoration of America and the ‘Revolution of Common Sense.’”
Nigeria Joins BRICS as “Partner Country”
Nigeria on Friday was admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009.
Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks
In exchange for the phased release of 33 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel on January 19 agreed to the phased release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 110 who are serving life sentences for some of the most egregious murders of Israelis during terror attacks prior to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.