Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
Russia, Iran and Turkey start search for Syria resolution
Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Russia, Iran and Turkey have started the process of finding a political solution to the conflict in Syria, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said at a meeting of the three countries' foreign ministers in Moscow on Tuesday.
Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Drone Sub
Posted on Friday, December 9, 2016
Russia conducted a test of a revolutionary nuclear-capable drone submarine that poses a major strategic threat to U.S. ports and harbors.
Syrian army on verge of major victory in Aleppo
Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2016
The Syrian army and its allies made key gains in the embattled city of Aleppo late on Tuesday. President Bashar al-Assad's forces pushed into rebel-held areas of the Old City, essentially driving opposition forces out of their last…
Iranian vessel points weapon at U.S. helicopter: officials
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
A small Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard vessel pointed its weapon at a U.S. military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, two U.S. defense officials told Reuters on Monday, an action they described as "unsafe and unprofessional."
Fidel Castro’s death brings about mixed reactions from around the world
Posted on Monday, November 28, 2016
As American lawmakers by and large reflected on Fidel Castro’s passing Friday by recalling the negative impact of his decades-long dictatorship, internationally his death has prompted mournful reactions from foreign officials who hold drastically different opinions of the…
Islamic State retreat reveals terror plots against Europe
Posted on Monday, November 28, 2016
Intelligence of attack plots across Europe is being uncovered as Islamic State’s caliphate is beaten back, the top British officer in the military coalition fighting the extremists has disclosed.
Obama Admin Covering Up Key Iran Deal Details in Final Days
Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Senior Obama administration officials in their final days in office are seeking to cover up key details of the Iran nuclear deal from Congress, according to documents and sources who spoke to the Washington Free Beacon about continued…
Asia-Pacific trade summit closes amid anti-trade climate
Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2016
A declaration released at the close of an Asian-Pacific trade summit says leaders of 21 nations will continue working toward a free trade agreement that would include all their countries.
Russia launches new offensive; airstrikes hit Syria’s Aleppo
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Russia launched new strikes in Syria on Tuesday involving carrier-borne jets and long-range missiles as opposition activists on the ground reported that the first airstrikes in nearly a month struck the besieged, rebel-held parts of the northern Syrian…
Russian warship flotilla now off Syrian coast: military
Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2016
A flotilla of Russian warships is now in the eastern Mediterranean off the Syrian coast after being sent to reinforce Russia’s military in the area, a naval commander said on state television.
Iran once again exceeds a nuclear deal limit: IAEA report
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2016
Iran has exceeded a soft limit on sensitive material set under its nuclear deal with major powers, the U.N. atomic watchdog said on Wednesday, hours after Donald Trump - who has strongly criticized the agreement - won the…
