After Years Of Torture, Are Palestinians Finally Ready To Stand Up To Hamas?

(OPINION) The international conversation about Gaza has long circled the same grim question: What would it take for the population to rise up against Hamas? We just might have the beginnings of a response: The resumption of war, after Israel broke a two-month ceasefire following 15 months of devastating conflict. The prospect of more death with no end date, all because Hamas refuses to free more hostages until Israel agrees to leave it in power as part of a more permanent truce, appears to be too much to bear.

Chief Minister Of Violence-Hit Indian State Resigns: What Happens Next?

(ANALYSIS) The Feb. 9 resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, which conveys little remorse or admission of failure, must at least be followed by swift and constitutionally sound action from Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to ensure that this potential first step toward resolving the prolonged conflict is somewhat effective.

Kashmir’s Quiet Resilience And Spirituality Amid Conflict

As Ramadan approaches, the prayers of Kashmir’s people resonate more deeply than ever. They pray for peace, not just for themselves, but for a future where their children can live without fear. These prayers are imbued with the hope that one day, the beauty of their homeland will no longer be overshadowed by its pain. Until that day comes, their faith remains a beacon of hope in a land of unyielding beauty and resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of a people determined to find peace amid the chaos.

Why Does Violence Surge In India's Manipur Whenever Its Chief Minister Faces Crisis?

Manipur is burning yet again, marking its third major escalation since the violence began in May 2023. The initial outbreak and the three subsequent flare-ups have almost seemed predictable, each coinciding with challenges to the leadership of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. Let’s start with the latest escalation, which is still ongoing.

At Kibbutz Hardest Hit On Oct. 7, A Debate Over How To Rebuild

Israel’s plan to rebuild is focused on returning residents to the Gaza border region, so one group has been trying to fundraise $25 million for the move together to a new location, a plan that relies on American Jewish donors who have so far been wary of funding an unconventional project that some other Nir Oz residents have denounced as a betrayal.

Ukraine Baptists Seek One-On-One Church Partnerships To Rebuild

The Ukraine Baptist Union grew from 900 churches to more than 2,000 within a decade or so, Bandura told Baptist Press, and amid the current war comprises 2,300 congregations. This time around, members hope individual Southern Baptist congregations will partner with Ukraine Baptist churches to help congregations rebuild after the war.

Anger in Kashmir, thanks in Jammu: South Asia's Hindu-Muslim conflict heats up

After India’s unilateral decision to rid the Muslim-majority region Kashmir’s special autonomy from the constitution, some are angry and fear a rise in Hindu settlement, while others cheer the move as a way to help Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakistan and Kashmir.

German Hostage Beheaded By Abu Sayyaf

MANILA, Feb. 28 – “Now he’ll kill me,” were the final words uttered by 70-year old German hostage Jurgen Gustav Kantner before he was beheaded by a knife-wielding Abu Sayyaf terrorist on the island of Sulu in the southern Philippines on Monday.

Religion, Religion News, Europe, Asia, NewsBen CalFebruary 28, 2017violence, conflict, religious freedom, terrorism, Ben Cal, German hostage, Philippines, NEWS

Former Bishop Now Fights Corruption

With corruption eating into every fabric of Kenyan society, and with those appointed to head the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) failing in their task, the Kenyan government recently turned to the immediate former head of the Anglican Church, Archbishop Eliud Wabukala to lead that fight.

Croatian Leaders vs. WWII Revisionism

An international exhibition about Anne Frank had already toured over 20 schools across Croatia when it ran into trouble last month in the coastal city of Sibenik, spotlighting the nation's struggle to resolve its dark World War Two past.

Kosovo Needs Western Help to Succeed

(OPINION) Will Kosovo consolidate further as a democracy or become a quasi-theocracy where religious fanatics reign? Media will play a key a role in answering that question about this tiny Balkans country the West liberated in 1999.

Europe, Conflict, OpinionNaser MiftariNovember 1, 2016west, kosovo, europe, conflict, Naser Miftari, democracy, quasi-theocracy, Islam, Imams

Contra La Corrupción, Sólo Leyes | Laws Cannot End Corruption

(OPINION) A decade after his passing, the celebrated doctor of law, Ignacio Burgoa Orihuela, continues to be one of Mexico's most studied and cited legal scholars and a man whose opinions are of superb reputation.

North America, Politics, OpinionDaniel E. VallesSeptember 23, 2016corruption, politics, conflict, Daniel Valles, Christianity

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