What Trump Really Thinks of Netanyahu, and Why It May Not Matter
Donald Trump's conversations with Benjamin Netanyahu are, by all accounts, extremely direct. Despite the harsh language, officials…
The UN Turns Its Spotlight on Nigeria's Christians
Nigeria's embattled Christian community is set to come under independent international scrutiny as the UN's top religious freedom …
Iran Attacks US Base in Kuwait as Trump Denies Deal Reports
Talks aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into an agreement to end the three-month war have been overshadowed by fresh attacks ac…
Eight Years in Jihadist Hands: Where Is Sonja Nientiet?
Years after her abduction in Somalia, Sonja Nientiet is still being held by jihadists. An NGO accuses the German government of not…
The US and Iran Are Reportedly Close to a Ceasefire Deal
After two months of war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a surge in fuel prices, the warring sides have moved closer to a …
Iran Claims It Hit US Ship in Hormuz, US Denies Strike
Iran said on Monday it had forced a US warship to turn back before entering the Strait of Hormuz. A US official denied a report th…
Hezbollah Emerges as Biggest Loser in US-Israeli War Against Iran
The Shiite militant movement has been entrenched in southern Lebanon since the 1980s. Against the backdrop of a showdown between m…
Trump Launches Hormuz Operation to Free Blocked Ships
As peace efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stuck over Iran’s nuclear program, the US is sending military support to one…
Uganda to Introduce Sharia Courts, Christians Under Pressure
A bill in Uganda to establish Islamic courts has raised alarm. Critics warn of mounting pressure on Christians, a parallel justice…
Ships Come Under Fire as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
Commercial ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday were forced to turn back after Iran reimposed strict control…
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz During Temporary Ceasefire
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz during the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while a US naval blockade remains i…
Lebanon Ceasefire: How It Came About – and How It Was Tested Within Hours
A 10-day ceasefire brokered by Washington took shape under pressure but was tested within hours by reported violations. Talks are …
Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following talks amid wider regional tensions, with US President Donald Trump …
Pope Leo XIV Visits Embattled Christian Minority in Algeria
Pope Leo XIV’s first Africa trip highlights interreligious dialogue while drawing attention to the constrained position of Christi…
Iran-US Talks End Without Agreement as Vance Returns Home
US Vice President JD Vance said in Islamabad on Sunday that negotiations with Iran ended after 21 hours without an agreement. The …