Israel indicted a Jewish man for allegedly attacking a Catholic nun near Jerusalem’s Old City in what authorities described as a religiously motivated assault. The incident, captured on video, sparked international condemnation and added to concerns about rising harassment and violence against Christians and religious symbols in the region. Recent controversies have included Israeli soldiers damaging Christian statues in Lebanon and restrictions on Christian worship access in Jerusalem … Continue reading Israel indicts Jewish man accused of attacking Christian nun in Jerusalem

China criticized Japan after Japanese forces fired a Type 88 anti-ship missile during joint military exercises with the US and the Philippines, calling it Japan’s first overseas “offensive missile” test since World War II. China accused Japan of abandoning its pacifist stance and accelerating “remilitarisation,” warning that growing military cooperation and weapons deployments threaten regional stability. Chinese officials also linked Japan’s actions to unresolved historical tensions from its wartime aggression in Asia and … Continue reading China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII

Israel’s military is investigating a soldier photographed smoking and placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in a Christian village in southern Lebanon. The incident followed another case in which an Israeli soldier damaged a statue of Jesus, leading to international criticism and military punishment. Lebanese religious leaders and Catholic representatives condemned the acts as disrespectful, intolerant, and offensive to a peaceful … Continue reading Israeli military investigates soldier’s act against Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Three Australian women returning from Syrian detention camps were arrested on terrorism and slavery-related charges linked to their alleged involvement with the Islamic State group. The women, along with nine children, arrived in Australia after spending years in Syria’s Roj Camp, where authorities say investigations into possible war crimes and extremist activities have been ongoing for over a decade. Two women face charges connected to slavery offenses, … Continue reading 3 Australian women returning from Syria are arrested on suspicion of slavery

The US military said it struck Iranian military targets after Iran allegedly attacked US warships with missiles, drones, and small boats, though Iran claimed Washington started the conflict. The exchange threatened a fragile ceasefire that had paused weeks of US-Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation across the Middle East. President Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire remained in place but warned of harsher action if Iran refused to agree … Continue reading USA, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; Each claims other shot first

The U.S. military carried out another strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three men, according to United States Southern Command. The strike followed a similar attack in the Caribbean a day earlier and is part of the Trump administration’s expanding anti-“narcoterrorism” campaign in Latin America, which the Pentagon says has killed at least 190 people since September. U.S. officials claim … Continue reading 3 killed in latest U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

A 13-year-old student admitted to carrying out a shooting at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, leaving two female staff members dead and two others injured. Authorities said the teenager used a gun belonging to a legal guardian, and local media reported the weapon belonged to the suspect’s stepfather, who was also detained. The injured victims, including a student and another staff … Continue reading School shooting in Brazil leaves 2 women dead; 13-year-old student detained

France has deployed its carrier strike group, led by the Charles de Gaulle, to the Red Sea as tensions rise over control of the Strait of Hormuz. French officials said the mission is part of preparations for a possible international operation to secure safe maritime transit and reduce the economic impact of ongoing blockades by the U.S. and Iran. The deployment follows renewed exchanges of … Continue reading France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea for Strait of Hormuz mission