The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Wednesday against three entities and one individual in Lebanon and Turkey for supporting Hezbollah and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force.
Rep. Mike Gallagher calls on Biden to target Iran after deadly drone attack on U.S. troops
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher urged “immediate action” against Iran after the attack launched by Iran-backed militants struck an American base in Jordan.
In Bangladesh, sunflower grows where other crops don’t amid increasing salinity
Bangladesh is primarily an agro-based country where rice, wheat, maize, jute and various vegetables are considered significant and popular crops for farmers — in terms of ensuring both food security …
Tension with India had some California Sikhs fearing the worst after temple explosion
You can’t blame Sacramento activist Bobby Singh for being jittery. In June, his mentor, Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down in Canada outside of a Gurdwara. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced later that evidence pointed to India’s involvement. The Indian government denies any involvement.
India Court Opens Up Part of Disputed Gyanvapi Mosque to Hindu Devotees
A Hindu group secured a court order to perform prayers inside the premises of a centuries-old mosque in the Indian city of Varanasi on Thursday, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi consecrated a controversial temple on another site where a mosque once stood.
Mike Johnson Warns About China’s Organ Harvesting
House Speaker Mike Johnson issued a warning Wednesday about China’s “organ harvesting” during a speech emphasizing the importance of religious freedom.
Taiwan Military Simulates China Turning Drills Into an Attack
Taiwan’s military on Wednesday simulated a scenario where China suddenly turns one of its regular drills around the island into an actual attack, on the same day China staged another “combat readiness patrol” near Taiwan.
With bonfires and hope, Iran’s minority Zoroastrians celebrate Sadeh and the end of cold winter days
Lighting fires that brightened the night sky, followers of Iran’s minority Zoroastrian religion marked the Sadeh festival in several cities, celebrating the end of the coldest winter days. Every year …
Middle East crisis live: Hamas reportedly studying new ceasefire proposal; Iran warns of decisive response to any attack
Proposed truce is the most serious peace initiative to be tabled for months; Iran reacts after Biden says he has decided on response to Jordan drone strike. Summary of the day 15:01 It is …
Biden says he’s decided on response to Iran over deadly drone attack
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he’s decided how the U.S. is going to respond to the drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan by Iran-backed militants that killed three American soldiers. “Have you …