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Friday, 20 September 2024 09:35
Philippines / China: standoff in South China Sea
After a five-month standoff with China over Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippines have had to withdraw a coastguard vessel from the area because of bad weather, crew health issues and damage due…
Friday, 20 September 2024 09:33
Ecuador: proposal to allow foreign military bases again
President Daniel Noboa has proposed changing Ecuador’s constitution to allow foreign military bases, a move aimed at combating transnational crime and drug trafficking. He argues that Ecuador needs international military assistance to address escalating gang violence.…
Friday, 20 September 2024 09:31
Cameroon: devastating floods
In recent weeks, heavy rains have devastated Mayo Danay in the far north of Cameroon, with Yagoua particularly affected. The unprecedented flooding has caused at least ten deaths, submerged entire neighbourhoods, and damaged 185 primary schools…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 21:27
Starting small, now global
Born to a Hindu father and Christian mother near Chennai, Mohan committed his life to Christ while in the tenth grade after grappling with spiritual questions about heaven and salvation. Baptised in 1990, he received the…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 21:25
USA: Russell Brand prays publicly
At an event in Phoenix, US media personality Tucker Carlson talked at length to actor Russell Brand about his recent conversion, then asked him to close the event in prayer. Dropping to his knees, Brand declared:…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 21:22
Government axes universal winter fuel payments
Millions of pensioners will lose winter fuel payments after the Government won a Commons vote to end the universal benefit. Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduced the measure as part of an effort to address a £22 billion…