Russia’s Putin Says ‘We Don’t Want War in Europe’ But Doubts Remain
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday, “we don’t want war in Europe,” but doubts remained despite Moscow announcing a partial pullback of forces near Ukraine.
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China to implement internet ban for house churches
hina’s Communist Party is imposing an oppressive new measure that will isolate Christians by prohibiting unregistered house churches from the online gatherings and teachings that have sustained them through the COVID-19 pandemic, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
US-Russia Conflict ‘Path To Armageddon’ Warns Russian Colonel
A leading Russian military expert warns that a conflict between Russia and the United States over Ukraine could escalate into nuclear warfare and be “the path to Armageddon.”
Letter: ‘US Enabled China’s Coronavirus Mishap’ (Worthy News Investigation)
he U.S. government aided China in sparking the coronavirus pandemic by supporting the notorious Wuhan Institute of Virology and then tried to cover it up, according to a suppressed whistleblower letter obtained by Worthy News.
Nigerian missionaries lead to Christ the men who wanted to kill them
A group of missionaries from the Afri-Mission and Evangelism Network (AMEN) in Abuja, Nigeria have told how, believing they were about to be murdered, they led to Christ the very men who had come to kill them, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
North Korea: Letter to advocacy group offers rare insight into life for Christians
Offering a rare glimpse into the life of Christians in secretive, isolated North Korea, advocacy group Open Doors UK recently shared a letter from an underground church leader who was exiled to do hard labor in a remote village without the possibility of returning home, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. North Korea is one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians: Open Doors describes the level of persecution there as “extreme.”
US Trade Deficit Skyrockets to All-Time High During Biden’s First Year in Office
The U.S. trade deficit of 2021 hit record levels, nearing $1 trillion. This comes despite the Biden administration’s promises to improve the economy and bolster American manufacturing.
Taiwan Fears Russian Invasion In Ukraine
Taiwan has condemned the cozy relationship between China and Russia amid concerns the U.S. may be unable to protect the island as its attention focuses on avoiding war in Europe.
China: Pastor subject to government harassment since release from prison
Chinese government authorities in Zhejiang province are continuing to harass and threaten a house church pastor who was released from a prison sentence in December 2015, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. China ranks 17 on the US Open Door Watch List 2022 of top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.
U.S. approves $100 million sale for Taiwan missile upgrades
The United States has approved a possible $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to “sustain, maintain, and improve” the Patriot missile defense system used by the self-ruled island claimed by China, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Biden’s Iran Envoy To Give Classified Briefing to Congress After GOP Pressure
Biden administration Iran envoy Robert Malley is scheduled to brief House lawmakers for the first time in a classified setting on Tuesday following a pressure campaign from Republican foreign policy leaders, according to a copy of the hearing invitation obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Biden Administration Waives Sanctions On Iran As Nuclear Deal Deadline Looms
The Biden Administration has waived sanctions on Iran’s civilian nuclear program in a last-ditch effort to bring Tehran back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, reversing the Trump administration’s decision to rescind it.
China Violently Interrupts Dutch Broadcast
A Dutch journalist was violently pulled away by Chinese security personnel from the camera Friday while he reported on live television about the Beijing Winter Olympics.
China, Russia Oppose NATO Expansion As East Pact Emerges
An eastern pact emerged Friday with China and Russia warning the West that they oppose further expansion of the NATO military alliance.
Russia, U.S. square off at U.N. Security Council over Ukraine
The United States and Russia squared off Monday in the U.N. Security Council, where Moscow lost an attempt to block a public meeting on Moscow’s troop buildup near Ukraine‘s borders and Western fears of an invasion.
As window closes on reviving Iran deal, door opens on military options
The latest round of talks to save the Iran nuclear deal have neared a final stage, diplomats said, after weeks of intense diplomacy in Vienna.
US Warns Of Imminent Invasion In Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden warns that Russia might invade Ukraine next month. The White House sees “little ground for optimism” in resolving the crisis as the West rejects Russia’s security demands.
Navy sends two carriers to disputed South China Sea
Two Navy aircraft carrier strike groups are conducting operations in the disputed South China Sea amid heightened tensions over recent Chinese aerial incursions near Taiwan.
China sends 39 military planes into Taiwan’s defense zone in one day
China flew 39 warplanes, including 24 J-16 fighter jets, 10 J-10 jets, and other military aircraft, into Taiwan’s air defense zone on Sunday, the Washington Times reports. The Taiwanese claimed sovereign independence from China after a civil war that ended in 1949, but the Chinese regime has refused to accept this and considers Taiwan to be part of mainland China.
U.S. Lethal Aid Arrives In Ukraine Amid Fears Of Russian Invasion
The United States says military aid promised by U.S. President Joe Biden has been delivered to Ukraine amid concerns about a possible Russian invasion.