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Israel Launches Large-Scale Counterterrorism Operation in Jenin
Israel Launches Large-Scale Counterterrorism Operation in Jenin
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a large-scale counterterrorism operation in Jenin, named “Iron Wall.” The operation, announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the IDF, involves numerous forces from special units, Shin Bet, and Border Police, and will continue for several days.

Russia and China Reaffirm Ties Following Trump Inauguration
Russia and China Reaffirm Ties Following Trump Inauguration
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

A day after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday had a phone conversation in which they affirmed their two countries’ ties based on ‘shared interests, equality, and mutual benefits,’ the Associated Press reports.

Concern Over Pakistan Christians Behind Bars Since 2001
Concern Over Pakistan Christians Behind Bars Since 2001
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

A major human rights group in Pakistan has demanded the immediate release from prison of Christian Anwar Kenneth, who it says has been arbitrarily detained on trumped-up blasphemy charges for over 20 years and faces the death penalty.

Sudan: Christian Convert Forced Into Hiding by Muslim Family, “Remember Us in Your Prayers Because of These Challenges We Are Facing”
Sudan: Christian Convert Forced Into Hiding by Muslim Family, “Remember Us in Your Prayers Because of These Challenges We Are Facing”
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

A Christian convert in Sudan’s West Darfur state has been made to divorce his Muslim wife and has been shunned by his Muslim family on account of his new faith in Christ, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Devastated by ongoing civil war, Muslim-majority Sudan ranks 5 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted.

Officials: ‘Trump Seeks New Trade Deal Through Tariffs Threats’
Officials: ‘Trump Seeks New Trade Deal Through Tariffs Threats’
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald J. Trump wants to pressure America’s neighbors to renegotiate a continental trade deal by threatening to impose massive tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico as soon as next week, U.S. sources said Tuesday.

Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization
Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday signed scores of executive orders, including one to withdraw from the World Health Organization.

Trump Declares National Energy Emergency
Trump Declares National Energy Emergency
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday night declaring a national energy emergency.

Iran Sentences Singer To Death
Iran Sentences Singer To Death
Monday, January 20, 2025

Iranian singer and rapper Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, widely known as Amir Tataloo, has been sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, Iranian officials said Monday.

Panama’s President Rejects Trump’s Plan to Retake Panama Canal
Panama’s President Rejects Trump’s Plan to Retake Panama Canal
Monday, January 20, 2025

Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s inaugural claim that the U.S. would “take back” control of the Panama Canal.

Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Trump To Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters; Marco Rubio Confirmed As Secretary of State
Monday, January 20, 2025

Just hours after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald J. Trump promised “immediate pardons” to those convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.