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Advocates Alarmed Over Scale Christian Persecution in China, India; Millions Facing Raids and Church Attacks
Advocates Alarmed Over Scale Christian Persecution in China, India; Millions Facing Raids and Church Attacks
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Christian activists say religious freedom is under “unprecedented threat” in China and India, citing a sharp escalation in government actions and extremist violence targeting believers.

Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as Terrorist Organizations in Sweeping Crackdown
Trump Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as Terrorist Organizations in Sweeping Crackdown
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The administration of Donald Trump has formally designated three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, following through on a long-signaled policy shift that could reverberate across U.S. relations in the Middle East, including with allies Qatar and Turkey.

Trump Tells Iranians ‘Help Is on the Way,’ Cancels Talks as Protests Rock Islamic Republic
Trump Tells Iranians ‘Help Is on the Way,’ Cancels Talks as Protests Rock Islamic Republic
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to continue protesting against the Islamic Republic, declaring that “help is on the way” as reports mount of a sweeping and deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.

IDF Launches ‘Hoshen’ Five-Year Plan Focusing on AI, Robotics, Space Warfare
IDF Launches ‘Hoshen’ Five-Year Plan Focusing on AI, Robotics, Space Warfare
Monday, January 12, 2026

Israel’s military is moving ahead with an ambitious modernization effort as IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir initiates concrete steps to implement a new five-year strategic plan aimed at reshaping the battlefield of the future.

Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Nations Doing Business With Iran
Trump Announces 25% Tariff On Nations Doing Business With Iran
Monday, January 12, 2026

President Donald Trump on Monday said any nation that does business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on imports as massive protests in the Islamic Republic continue into a third week.

NATO Chief Urges Allies to Protect Greenland Amid US Military Threats
NATO Chief Urges Allies to Protect Greenland Amid US Military Threats
Monday, January 12, 2026

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged alliance members to jointly protect Greenland, as a senior European Union official warned that any U.S. military takeover of the strategic Arctic territory would spell the end of NATO.

Pastor Killed In Colombia; Christians Shocked
Pastor Killed In Colombia; Christians Shocked
Monday, January 12, 2026

Christians across Colombia expressed deep shock and grief after church officials confirmed that a prominent evangelical pastor was shot and killed during New Year’s celebrations in the country’s Caribbean region.

Bible Sales Surge to Record Highs in U.K. and U.S., Signaling Renewed Spiritual Interest
Bible Sales Surge to Record Highs in U.K. and U.S., Signaling Renewed Spiritual Interest
Monday, January 12, 2026

Bible sales reached historic highs in both the United Kingdom and the United States in 2025, according to newly released industry data, pointing to a growing re-engagement with Christian faith amid global uncertainty.

Jackson Synagogue Targeted in Apparent Arson Attack, Suspect Arrested
Jackson Synagogue Targeted in Apparent Arson Attack, Suspect Arrested
Monday, January 12, 2026

The same Mississippi synagogue bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1960s was targeted again over the weekend, as authorities arrested a suspect accused of setting a fire at Beth Israel Congregation early Saturday morning.

Britain Weighs Arctic Security Role as NATO Eyes Russia, China Threats
Britain Weighs Arctic Security Role as NATO Eyes Russia, China Threats
Monday, January 12, 2026

Britain is holding discussions with NATO allies on how it can help strengthen security in the Arctic amid growing concerns over increased activity by Russia and China, a senior government minister said Sunday.