JOHANNESBURG – Islamist militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), affiliated with ISIS, have reportedly beheaded 70 Christians, according to multiple terrorism and persecution monitoring groups. The international community has largely remained silent regarding this atrocity.Open Doors U.S. reports that the 70 Christians were initially captured by Allied Democratic…
As Germans prepare to vote on Sunday, Friedrich Merz and his conservative Christian Democrats are widely expected to replace the current chancellor. However, Merz has already stated that he will not govern in conjunction with the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.The German election has garnered attention from figures…
JERUSALEM — Following the announcement of renewed maximum economic sanctions by the U.S. on Iran, a senior Iranian general proclaimed Thursday that Iran would launch an attack to destroy Israel.In 2024, Iran's government initiated two significant aerial assaults against Israel, a crucial American ally in the Middle East.According to Iranian…
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, anticipates a "political revolution" in Europe, mirroring Donald Trump's re-election in the U.S.Speaking to Digital about Vice President JD Vance's recent remarks at the Munich Security Conference, Farage expressed his strong approval, stating Vance was "speaking ahead of his time."At the Alliance for…
As part of a fragile agreement, Hamas released two hostages on Saturday in exchange for the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners.The released hostages were identified as Tal Shoham, 40, and Avera Mengistu, 39. Video footage showed the men appearing frail and scared as masked gunmen escorted them to a…
Authorities have positively identified the remains of Shiri Bibas, a woman initially believed to be among four hostages killed by Hamas. Her body was handed over to Israel earlier this week.The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters verified the identification of Bibas. Her remains were returned to Israel on Friday,…
Authorities have apprehended a suspect following a stabbing incident at Berlin's Holocaust memorial on Friday evening, local time. The attack resulted in serious injuries to one individual.The police have not yet released information regarding a motive, nor have they established any link between the stabbing and either the Holocaust memorial,…
The remains of a woman, believed to be Shiri Bibas, one of four hostages allegedly murdered by Hamas, were reportedly transferred to Israel by the terror group on Friday. This follows a previous, disputed transfer.Hamas reportedly gave a coffin, said to contain Shiri Bibas's remains, to the Red Cross, who…
Doctors in Italy announced Friday that Pope Francis "is fine" and his condition is not life-threatening, though he is expected to remain hospitalized for at least the next week.Gemelli hospital Dr. Sergio Alfieri and Pope Francis' personal physician, Dr. Luigi Carbone, spoke as the 88-year-old pope deals with pneumonia on…
Following the discovery that a coffin labeled with Shiri Bibas’ name and photo contained the body of an unidentified woman, not the abducted mother, the Israeli Prime Minister has promised to exact "revenge" on Hamas.Hamas was scheduled to release the remains of Shiri, Ariel, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz on…
Hamas claims the remains of Shiri Bibas, the mother of two young boys who were killed while held hostage, were unidentifiable after being mixed with other bodies in the rubble of an Israeli airstrike. Her body was not among those returned to Israel on Thursday.Reports indicate Hamas officials stated on…
Researchers exploring the Red Sea have identified naturally occurring "death traps" in the area thought to be where the biblical parting of the Red Sea occurred.These brine pools, located 4,000 feet beneath the Gulf of Aqaba's surface, possess water with a salt content up to ten times higher than typical…
The IDF has reported that Shiri Bibas, the mother of two young boys who were allegedly killed by Hamas during their captivity, was not among the bodies returned to Israel on Thursday.Prior to the return of the remains of four deceased hostages, Hamas had claimed that the bodies would include…
More than 500 days after their abduction, the remains of Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel Bibas, along with Oded Lifshitz, were recovered. Hamas has continued its disrespectful treatment of the hostages.A widely condemned ceremony displayed coffins said to contain the remains of the four murdered Israeli hostages. The coffins were placed…
A suspected terror attack occurred in Israel on Thursday night, involving explosions on three buses in a parking lot. No injuries were reported. An Israeli news agency, TPS-IL, indicated that more explosive devices were discovered on other buses.Following the explosions of three public buses around 8:30 PM at a bus…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Thursday plans for constitutional amendments to safeguard Mexico's sovereignty, driven by concerns regarding potential U.S. military incursions targeting drug cartels.Sheinbaum's statement follows the Trump administration's designation of six Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, fueling anxieties about potential U.S. military intervention in Mexico."The Mexican…
In response to a dengue fever outbreak, a village in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, is implementing an innovative approach: paying residents for captured mosquitoes, alive or dead.This initiative, adopted by Addition Hills village, follows Quezon City's declaration of a dengue outbreak. The surge in cases reflects a broader trend; nationwide, dengue…
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Richard Marles, stated on Sky News Australia that the country is closely monitoring a group of Chinese warships sailing near its coast. While acknowledging the ships' adherence to international law, Marles described the situation as unusual, albeit not unprecedented.He confirmed the right of…
Following the recent release of two detained Americans, the Kremlin hints at the possibility of another prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Thursday that a new prisoner swap is under consideration. He cited this week's Saudi Arabia talks between the two nations as contributing…
Dissidents from around the world convened in Geneva to share their experiences escaping oppressive regimes, shortly before the UN Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) 58th session in the same city.At the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer criticized the UNHRC, stating that its membership…