Lev Tahor members escape detention in Mexico
About 20 members of Lev Tahor escaped detention at a facility in Mexico on Wednesday night following a police raid on the Jewish sect’s jungle camp on Wednesday night. According … Read more
Religion and belief
India evacuates 55 more Afghan Sikhs, dozens still stuck
India evacuated another 55 Afghan Sikh minorities as a part of efforts to evacuate the distressed minorities in the Taliban-led nation. Local news agency ANI reported that a special flight … Read more
US urges Iran to end systematic persecution of women and allow peaceful protests
The US and EU officials and politicians condemned the death of a young woman Mahsa Amini, 22 in police custody in Iran, which ignited three days of protests in the … Read more
Roman-Era ‘Good Shepherd’ Gold Ring Found in Ancient Shipwreck off Israel
Israeli researchers found a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian symbol for Jesus among a treasure trove in a shipwreck off the Mediterranean coast. In a statement on Facebook, … Read more
Remaining Kidnapped Missionaries in Haiti Freed
The 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti has released the remaining 12 hostages it abducted after weeks of negotiations. “We confirm the release of the 12 people who remained. We cannot … Read more
EU Expresses Concern Over Hatred, Intolerance in Pakistan Society
The EU has called on the Pakistani government to take measures to counter extremist forces promoting hatred and intolerance, creating harm to society and putting a strain on Pakistan’s international … Read more
Utah Senate Passes Bill to Block Porn on Devices Sold in the State
The Utah Senate has passed a bill that would automatically block pornography on devices sold within the state. The HB72 bill was passed 19-6 and sent to the governor for … Read more
Music Producers Arrested in Iran Over Controversial Video
Iranian authorities have arrested the music producers of a controversial music video of US-based Iranian pop singer Sasy, on Wednesday. A music video titled Tehran Tokyo by Sasan Heidari Yafteh, … Read more
Religious Pilgrimages Continue in Iraq Despite High COVID-19 Cases, Security Concerns
Worshipers in Iraq continue to take part in processions for the annual pilgrimage to commemorate the death of respected figure Imam al-Kadhim, despite fears on rising coronavirus cases. Pilgrims disregarded … Read more
SCOTUS: Alabama May Not Execute Inmate without Pastor Present
The US Supreme court has stayed the execution of an inmate in Alabama because no pastor was present. Inmate Willie B. Smith III was scheduled to receive a lethal injection … Read more