CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH

• Faculty at Historic Christian University Revolt after Board Affirms Biblical Sexuality
• Christian Pastor Arrested in London for Quoting ‘Homophobic’ Bible Verses
• Christian Finnish MP Could Spend 6 Years in Prison for Supporting Biblical Marriage, Sexuality
• Is Christian Cohabitation the New Norm?
• ‘Woke’ faith includes ‘no Gospel good news’
• Report: 5.2 Billion People Face ‘Very Severe Violations of Religious Freedom’
• Report: Religion in China Suffers ‘Most Serious Crackdown Since the Cultural Revolution’
• Report: China Intensifies Crackdown on Christian House Churches
• Islamic State Executes Another Coptic Christian in New Video
• New Chinese Decree Tells Religious Leaders to ‘Support the Communist Party’
• China ‘brainwashing’ Christians to renounce faith, report finds

RUSSIA AND THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• Putin Signs Law Allowing Him to Stay in Power Until 2036
• Vladimir Putin’s warning to western nations that threaten Russia’s security
• Putin Threatens Full-Scale War in Ukraine as U.S. Sends Two Warships to the Black Sea
• China Hints Its Military Activity near Taiwan a ‘Rehearsal’ for Invasion
• ‘We will defend ourselves to the very end’: Taiwan minister’s vow as China ‘prepares final assault’
• Philippines says Chinese ships ‘swarming’ area around disputed Spratly Islands
• War involving China in the Indo-Pacific region highly likely, warns Christopher Pyne
• US warns China over Philippines, Taiwan moves; Holds bilateral exercises with Malaysia

NEWS FROM ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

• ‘Laugh now, Zionists – soon you’ll be wiped out’
• Netanyahu on Gaza rockets: Our enemies should not test us
• PA official: Jerusalem is an essential part of our faith

SIGNS IN THE SUN, MOON AND STARS

• China, Russia welcome int’l partners in moon station cooperation
• US, Israel expand cooperation to the space domain
• Lavrov calls for talks on binding treaty to prohibit weapons in space

RUSSIA AND THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• Russia, China Want U.N. Security Council Meeting to Contain America
• China, Russia to jointly build lunar post
• RAF reportedly braced for ‘Space War’ over claims Russia tested ‘anti-satellite weapons’
• Iran, China sign huge 25-year strategic deal; could reduce US regional influence
• US Seen Falling Short Countering China’s Rising Geopolitical Clout 
• US Adding Air Power to Naval Operations in Disputed South China Sea
• China Quickly Closing Gap with US Military
• UK Aims to Counter China ‘Threat’ in Major Defense Review
• China bristles at West over sanctions for Uyghur crackdown
• Satellite images show North Korea hiding nuclear weapon site
• North Korea claims ‘new tactical guided’ missiles launched

NEWS FROM ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

• ‘Israel will be hit by 2,000 missiles a day in future war’ – IDF general
• Israel says Iron Dome can now intercept drones, missiles at same time
• Israel is updating attack plans against Iran’s nuclear sites – Gantz
• Iranian Defense Minister threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa
• Israel in talks with Saudi, UAE, Bahrain for defense alliance against Iran
• Latest Houthi attack shows reach of Iran’s power
• Khamenei: The US promises have no credibility
• Iran caught discussing plan to attack US military base using boat as a bomb
• Iran General Salami Claims Invincibility: ‘Enemies Cannot even Dream of Victory’

A BRAVE NEW WORLD

• Father Jailed after Calling Transgender Child His ‘Daughter’ and Using Wrong Pronouns
• If USA Today Is ‘Coming for Oral Roberts,’ It’s Coming for all Christians, Mohler Warns
• Palm Sunday Suicide Bombers Attack Christian Church in Indonesia
• UN: 34 Million People ‘Knocking at Famine’s Door’ Worldwide
• Mozambique insurgency: Militants beheading children, aid agency reports
• Islamic State Celebrates Mozambique Gas Hub Massacre

KNOWLEDGE INCREASED

• US military must accelerate use of artificial intelligence, JAIC chief says
• U.S. not prepared to defend against AI-based attacks, report says
• Chinese cyber-espionage unit on US hacking spree

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH

• ‘I Will Not Leave Jesus’: Indian Family Forced from Village after Refusing to Renounce Christ
• ‘The Bible Isn’t the Word of God’: Nashville Church Comes under Fire for Denying the Bible Is God’s Word
• Lifetime Cancels D. James Kennedy Ministries Programs Due to ‘Controversial’ Biblical Programming
• Denmark May Force Churches to Submit Sermons to Gov’t: ‘There Is Much Concern,’ Pastor Says
• Islamist Militants Fuel Christian Persecution in Kenya, Faith Leaders Say
• Mob of Radical Hindu Nationalists Storms Christian Church Service in India

NEWS FROM ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

• U.S. Senate approves amendment to keep embassy in Jerusalem
• Nasrallah: ‘Israel will see things it hasn’t seen since its inception’
• Iran could deploy 200 missiles in Iraq to attack Israel
• Khamenei says Iran could boost uranium enrichment to 60%
• Iran may pursue nuclear weapons, its intelligence minister warns
• Iran to install new centrifuges at nuclear facilities
• Ex-IAEA official: Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear plants won’t stop threat
• Khamenei: We will demand actions from the US
• Western powers warn Iran against ‘dangerous’ inspections limit
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guard begins drill near Iraq border

THE RELIGION OF PEACE?

• Muslim Nations Order Migrants to Hate Their Western Benefactors
• Islamic State brutality returning to Syrian towns
• Taliban Confident It Will Replace Afghanistan Leaders with ‘Islamic Government’
• Hamas court rules: Women must travel with male guardian
• Iran’s Khamenei decrees that female cartoon characters must wear hijab

THE KINGS OF THE EAST

• Nuclear war with China or Russia a ‘real possibility,’ STRATCOM commander warns
• U.S. headed for war with China, warns top Beijing academic
• China Boasts of Military Buildup While Pushing ‘Dialogue’ with U.S.
• U.S., China lead world as military spending increases globally
• China tests its missile interception equipment
• China’s Naval Strength Gives It Crucial Clout in Negotiations around Asia