’Ukraine No Longer Pressing For NATO Membership’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is no longer pressing for Ukraine’s membership in the NATO military alliance as part of a compromise to end the Russian invasion.
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Nigeria: Fulani murder Christian returning from Lutheran Church convention, cut off his fingers
The slaughter of Christians by Islamic extremists in Nigeria continues unabated and, on March 5, suspected Fulani herdsmen murdered a 25-year-old man on his way home from a Lutheran Church convention in Adamawa state, and cut off his fingers, Sahara Reporters said.
UK: Hundreds of churches rally to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Over 500 UK churches have joined a partnership of churches, charities, and other agencies to welcome, host, and help Ukrainian refugees arriving in Britain from the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Christian Today reports.
India: Persecuted Christians vulnerable as Hindu nationalist party wins state elections
Christians and other faith groups in India are at risk of suffering even more intense harassment and persecution as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won commanding victories in 4 key state elections on March 10.
Two Fox News Journalists Killed In Ukraine
Journalists were further plunged into mourning Wednesday amid confirmation that a veteran cameraman and a 24-year-old Ukrainian journalist working for Fox News were killed while reporting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
More than 40,000 Syrians enlist to fight for Russia, human rights group says
More than 40,000 Syrians have enlisted to fight for Russia in Ukraine so far, including members of the sanctioned Al-Qatarji militia, according to reports on Monday from the non-profit Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
US warns China on aligning with Russia, says Beijing willing to bolster Putin
Face to face, US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser warned a top Chinese official on Monday about China’s support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion, even as the Kremlin denied reports it had requested Chinese military equipment to use in the war.
Taiwan jets scramble again as China air force enters air defense zone
Taiwan’s air force scrambled again on Monday to warn away 13 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan’s defense ministry said.
UN secretary-general: Nuclear war is ‘back within the realm of possibility’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said nuclear war is “back within the realm of possibility” as Russia gave new orders to its nuclear forces as the war on Ukraine drags on.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drives global food insecurity
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could plunge the world’s food supply into chaos, with rising prices and the inability of Ukrainian farmers to plant crops, including wheat.
Russian State TV Worker Yells “Stop War” In Live Broadcast
In a daring act of defiance and risking jail, a Russian state television worker has interrupted the live broadcast of Russia’s most-watched news show yelling “Stop the war!” and holding a sign saying, “They’re lying to you here.”
Pakistan announces “Islamization” of media and education
In a move which Pakistani Christians have described as “Islamization,” the government of Pakistan announced earlier this month a new policy to ensure that the country’s media and education system align with Islamic values, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Turkey agrees to return ancient evidence of Hezekiah’s tunnel to Israel
Israeli officials say Turkey has agreed to return to Israel the Siloam Inscription, a 2,700-year-old Hebrew text which concretely supports the Biblical account of a tunnel constructed to carry water from the Pool of Siloam to the City of David during the reign of King Hezekiah, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Battle Rages As Russian Forces Try Capturing Kyiv
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, witnesses say intense fighting is raging on the outskirts of Kyiv. Russian forces attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital as part of a broader military campaign across the wartorn nation.
Washington Discusses Ukraine Air Bridge (Worthy News Exclusive)
Talks are ongoing within Washington about setting up a humanitarian and military air bridge to wartorn Ukraine amid concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin will use nuclear and biological weapons.
Biden administration approves $200 million more in military aid to Ukraine
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced Saturday night the Biden administration has approved $200 million more in emergency military aid to Ukraine as Russian forces intensified their attacks in multiple cities as military and civilian losses mounted in the three-week-old war.
Putin said to be conducting internal purge of military generals, intel personnel
Russian President Vladimir Putin is conducting purges of military generals and intelligence personnel, including arrests of FSB (Federal Security Service) officers, according to an analysis by the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington-based think tank, which cited Ukrainian officials and media reports.
Zelensky: Jerusalem is ‘constructive place’ to hold Russia-Ukraine talks
Jerusalem is a constructive place to hold ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Saturday as he gave a positive boost to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s efforts to mediate an end to the war.
Shin Bet chief warns FBI, Pentagon Jerusalem tensions could spark violence
The head of the Shin Bet domestic security agency warned the FBI and the Pentagon of tensions in Jerusalem escalating to a full-fledged round of fighting between Israel and the Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan, Ynet has learned on Sunday.
Russian Missiles Hit NATO Facility Near Poland; Dozens Killed
The war in Ukraine was brought to the doorstep of the NATO military alliance Sunday with officials saying dozens of people were killed as Russia fired missiles at an army base near the border of NATO member Poland.