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Iran urges Arab states to take political action on Palestine
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, and his entourage held a meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran on Thursday evening.Speaking at the meeting, the leader stressed the need to intensify political and economic relations…
UN unveils campaign to promote young people in politics
By Cecilia Ologunagba
The UN, together with the Special Envoy for Youth, launched a campaign on Wednesday to help young people participate in politics and raise their voices in public life.
"The intergenerational gap in power,…
Iran condemns Israeli killing of Al Jazeera journalist
In a statement released on Wednesday, Saeed Khatibzadeh strongly condemned the killing of Abu Akleh at the hands of Zionist regime forces.Offering his condolences to the family of the late journalist, Al Jazeera, and to journalists…
White evangelicals twice as likely to support abortion ban
By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Tuesday, May 10, 2022Pro-abortion protesters and pro-life activists jostle with their signs as they demonstrate hoping for a ruling in their favor over Supreme Court rulings in Washington, U.S., June…
The resignation of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister signals the end of the Rajapaksa era? | Politics…
Colombia, Sri Lanka - With the resignation of Sri Lankan Prime Minister and two-time former Executive Chairman Mahinda Rajapksa in Colombo on Monday, the island nation is set to see the beginning of the end of the rule of Rajapaksas, one of…
Australian Prime Minister ‘to ensure’ there is no Chinese base in the Solomon Islands |…
China's growing influence in the Pacific has become a hot political topic in Australia ahead of the May 21 election.Australia will work with its allies to ensure China does not set up a military base in the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister…
Iraqi cleric Mahmoud al-Sarkhi deepens intra-Shia conflict | Political news
Baghdad, Iraq – A mosque demolished by tractors, angry protesters torching buildings and arrests by police: Despite their relatively small scale, recent events in a few cities in Iraq have been enough to surprise the country in the last…
Struggle with Occupiers Legitimate Palestinian Rights: Iranian Spokesperson
In a statement released on Saturday, Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the Zionists' repeated attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque and the brutal attacks by Israeli forces on worshipers and defenders of Palestinian holy sites.The occupation and the…
British Virgin Islands appoints new Prime Minister after Fahie arrest | Political news
Natalio Wheatley has been sworn in as leader of the British Overseas Territory as he faces scrutiny for corruption.The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has sworn in Natalio Wheatley as its new prime minister after the dismissal of Andrew Fahie,…
Biden speaks of ‘moment of renewal’ in US prayer proclamation
President Joe Biden speaks during the 70th National Prayer Breakfast at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC on February 3, 2022. | SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden has spoken of the United States having "new hope"…
Federal judge refuses to block August congressional primary | Govt. & Political News
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined to oppose a proposal to move New York's congressional primaries to Aug. 23, rejecting Democrats' demand that the primaries be held as originally scheduled for…
Iran sticks to diplomacy during talks in Vienna
In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian and his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney discussed a range of bilateral and international issues.Highlighting Iran's political initiatives during the Vienna talks,…
Solomon Islands says it will limit Chinese police | Political news
The Solomon Islands' envoy to Australia said Chinese police stationed there would be under local command.The Solomon Islands' envoy to Australia said Chinese police sent there would be under local force jurisdiction and unable to use the…
Protesters in the British Virgin Islands decry the UK’s plan for direct government |…
A report commissioned by the Queen's representative had called for the Caribbean territory to be effectively governed by London.Hundreds of people demonstrated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) against a proposal to place the British…
Iran, Tajikistan call for regional security interaction
In a phone conversation with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on Sunday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stressed the need for closer security coordination between Tehran and Dushanbe."Iran is concerned about the security situation in…
Norway ready to develop diplomatic relations with Iran – Politics News
During a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran on Saturday, Thune described strengthening diplomatic contacts with Iran as a high priority in his country's foreign policy regarding the West Asian…
Iran to launch new destroyers – Politics News
In comments during a televised interview on Friday evening, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani unveiled plans to field two advanced destroyers.The commander said that the production process of destroyers "Zagros" and…
Andrew Cuomo sued over COVID-19 nursing home order
Governor Andrew Cuomo, D-NY, speaks during a coronavirus press conference, October 5, 2020. | Flickr/Governor Andrew Cuomo Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is being sued over his pandemic order placing thousands of COVID-19 patients…
In worsening gang fighting in Haiti, 20 dead, thousands displaced | Political news
The increase in violence comes as gangs tighten their grip on the island following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.Criminal violence in Haiti has escalated this week, with fighting between rival gangs in part of the capital…
The Israeli regime is coming to an end: IRGC – Politics News
Recent developments, particularly the fact that the flames of the Intifada (Palestinian uprising) have broken through the walls of the Tel Aviv regime center mean that the days of the occupying regime are numbered and the occupiers are fast…
SC Governor. signs bill protecting churches during pandemics
Members of the congregation participate in a mass at the National Shrine Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on June 22, 2020 in Washington, DC | Getty Images/Alex WongSouth Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed a law that prohibits…
Iraq opposed to intimidation and sanctions against nations: Top MP
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran on Wednesday, the Iraqi parliament speaker said: "We should not allow nations to be targeted for sanctions and intimidation and should not allow armed groups to act…
Robins Kaplan announces event featuring national figures from law, politics, current affairs and…
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly 40 leading figures from the legal, judicial, political, academic and media communities will meet in Chicago on May 26 to discuss growing threats to the independence and impartiality of courts in…
Graham Slams Disney’s ‘Moral Failure’: They’ve ‘Got Too Far’
By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Monday, April 25, 2022LA setFranklin Graham has warned Disney has "gone too far" in its submission to LGBT activists after speaking out against a Florida parental rights bill.Graham, the CEO of…
HRT shortage: ‘Confident’ government supplies will soon be ‘on track’ |…
The government is 'confident' supplies of HRT drugs will be 'back on track' soon after shortages left some women feeling suicidal.Maria Caulfield, Minister for Patient Safety, said the main hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…
US President Biden accepts Bennett’s invitation to visit Israel | Political news
Although the two governments confirmed the agreed visit, they did not give a date for the visit of the American president.US President Joe Biden will visit Israel following an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
While…
Expanding IRGC Navy Overseas Capabilities: Commander
In an interview with Tasnim, Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said the IRGC Navy embarked on the production of ocean-going ships to protect Iran's interests in communications and international relations.A failure to protect the interests of…
Iranian President Urges Afghan Leaders to Protect People’s Lives
"We call on the current (Taliban) leaders of Afghanistan to protect the lives of Muslims, who are being killed in mosques during the fast, and to prevent rogue elements who viciously target ordinary people and public security," he said. he…
Iran and Saudi Arabia hold fifth round of talks in Baghdad | Political news
Both sides express hope that the talks could ease bilateral and regional tensions, but have played down expectations of a major breakthrough.Tehran, Iran - Iran and Saudi Arabia have held a fifth round of direct talks in Baghdad, a media…
Brazil. Bolsonaro’s pardon attracts opposition protests | Political news
Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has pardoned a lawmaker convicted of calling for violence against Supreme Court justices.Brazil's opposition parties have challenged far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's decision to pardon a political ally…
No Power Capable of Confronting Iran: General
Addressing a cultural ceremony in Isfahan on Thursday, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military adviser to Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, said the nation of Iran has become so strong that " no power is in…
Iran concerned about terrorist attacks in Afghanistan – Politics News
In a statement on Thursday, Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed Tehran's concern over "bitter incidents" in Afghanistan following reports of multiple explosions in various towns in the neighboring country.Denouncing the indiscriminate terrorist…
Iran denounces silence on Israeli crimes against Palestine
Hossein Amirabdollahian on Wednesday sent separate letters to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General Taha Hussein and foreign ministers of Islamic countries, in which he declared the…
Hong Kong activist jailed for 40 months in sedition trial | Political news
Activist Tam Tak-chi was one of the defendants in the city's first sedition trial since its handover to China in 1997.Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and radio DJ Tam Tak-chi has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after being found…
‘Using citizenship as a weapon’ Myanmar army targets critics | Political news
Since March, Myanmar's military regime has announced the revocation of citizenship of 33 prominent dissidents, a move critics have described as a violation of human rights and a violation of international law.
Those targeted include…
Judge overturns Biden’s face mask mandate for planes and trains
By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Tuesday, April 19, 2022President Joe Biden participates in a conference call with governors affected by a snowstorm in the Midwest and Southwest on February 16, 2021, in the Oval Office of the…
Taliban provide Iran with security for diplomatic sites in Afghanistan – Politics News
In a phone conversation on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Acting Head of the Afghan Foreign Ministry Amir Khan Muttaqi held talks on issues of common concern.Expressing deep regret for recent events and attacks…
Mexican President denounces opposition for rejecting electricity bill | Political news
The bill backed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sought to give utilities 54% of the electricity market.Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador slammed opposition lawmakers for rejecting a planned constitutional overhaul of…
Primaries may loom in three congressional districts | Govt. & Political News
WASHINGTON — Western New York's 2022 congressional races are beginning to take shape — but it's amoeba-like shapes that could suddenly change thanks to rulings by a state court or the State Board of Elections.A Steuben…
Iran condemns the burning of the Quran in Sweden – Politics News
In a statement on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh denounced the sacrilege of the Holy Quran in Sweden, saying: "The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the burning of the holy word of God. (the Koran) in…
Iran violates UK plan to send refugees to Rwanda
In a statement on Friday, Foreign Office spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh described the UK government's stated plan to forcibly send refugees from the UK to Rwanda as a breach of the country's international obligations.He said transferring…
North Korea Celebrates Founder’s Birth Without Military Parade | Political news
Tens of thousands of people flock to Pyongyang's main square to watch light shows and art exhibitions honoring Kim Il Sung.North Korea marked the 110th anniversary of the birth of late founder Kim Il Sung on Friday with fireworks, a…
Iran Constantly Monitors Zionist Movements: Army Commander
In comments during Friday prayers in Tehran, Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said Iran had received information during the 2021 war in the Karabakh region that the forces of the "illegitimate Israeli regime" were present in one of the…
Iran hails South Africa’s support for Palestine
In a telephone conversation on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor discussed the most important bilateral, regional and international issues.Amirabdollahian spoke of the…
Kentucky becomes 15th state to ban boys from women’s sports
By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Thursday, April 14, 2022Hand holding a sheet of paper with transgender symbol and equal sign inside. | GettyKentucky passed a law that bars biological men from participating in women's sports,…
FM demands Taliban explanation for attacks on Iranian diplomatic sites
Hossein Amirabdollahian had separate phone conversations with Iran's Ambassador to Kabul Bahador Amininan and the Consul in Herat on Tuesday, a day after videos of the attacks on the two diplomatic missions were posted online.The attackers,…
Iran will continue to resist excessive demands in JCPOA talks: Leader – Reuters
Speaking at a meeting with the heads of the three branches of government and a number of other officials on Tuesday, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian officials not to be held back by the JCPOA talks and to found their plans on the…
Analysis: Hochul’s ‘honeymoon’ collapses following resignation of Lieutenant…
If there was a honeymoon period for the first woman and first upstater in a century to become governor of New York, it ended in a smash of monumental proportions on Tuesday afternoon.Governor Kathy Hochul now faces the most…
Iran calls for permanent truce in Yemen – Politics News
In a meeting on Tuesday with Yemeni Ambassador to Tehran Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami, Amirabdollahian hailed the resistance of the Yemeni people against military attacks by the Saudi-led coalition.Expressing his concern over the critical…
Shehbaz Sharif elected new Prime Minister of Pakistan | Political news
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan's parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's prime minister after Imran Khan was ousted last weekend in a vote of no confidence.
Ahead of Monday's vote, MPs from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…
Matt Hancock is about to open his house to seven refugees | Political news
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock is set to open his home to seven refugees fleeing Ukraine.Hancock, who resigned from government last June after admitting breaking COVID rules, told The Sun on Sunday he would be housing…
Naval Presence of Hostile Countries in Region Unjustifiable: Iranian Commander
"Our message to non-regional and non-friendly countries is that there is enough power in our region, and there is no justification for their presence in the waters of this region," Irani said on Saturday.He added, however, that there is no…
Sean Feucht rally protests Disney’s embrace of ‘perversion’
By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Saturday 09 April 2022Adoration by artist Sean Feucht | Courtesy of Sean FeuchtA prominent Christian worship artist has staged a massive protest outside Disney's California headquarters as the…
4 reactions to the Supreme Court’s confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson
By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Friday 08 April 2022Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks during an event celebrating her confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States on the South Lawn of the White House on April 08,…
Arizona governor signs law protecting Christian adoption agencies
By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Friday 08 April 2022Getty ImagesArizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed a bill to ban discrimination against faith-based adoption and fostering organizations, including forcing them to place…
Kentucky governor vetoes bill banning boys from playing women’s sports
By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Thursday 07 April 2022Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks at the Center for African American Heritage during a bill signing event on April 9, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. | Jon Cherry/Getty…
‘Repression breeds defiance’: Thai activists rebellious in detention | Politics News
The walls seemed to be closing in on Anon Nampa as he attempted to sleep on a small mat inside Bangkok's infamous remand center in August.
Throughout a long and restless night, the activist's mind wandered to the recent protests in…
What’s going on with Chad’s Doha peace talks? | Politics News
Doha, Qatar – During the second week of March, some 300 Chadian rebels took up residence in a five-star hotel in downtown Doha. They had flown to the Qatari capital to sign an agreement with representatives of Chad's transitional…
National Insurance: Millions of workers hit by hikes starting today | Politics News
Millions of workers will start paying higher National Insurance contributions from today as part of a plan to raise billions for the NHS and social care.The increase of 1.25 percentage points, first announced last fallis being…
What is likely to be in the “Energy Security Strategy”? | Political news
A new strategy on how the UK will produce more of its own energy is due to be announced this week after several delays.The government has confirmed that it will release the "Energy Security Strategy" on Thursday to help tackle…
Pakistani court adjourns hearing on Prime Minister Khan’s vote blocking | Political news
Pakistan's top court has adjourned without ruling on the legality of Prime Minister Imran Khan's actions in blocking an opposition bid to impeach him, a move that has led to political unrest in the South Asian nation.
Khan, a former cricket…
Iran warns against foreign interference in Pakistan – Politics News
"We are closely following developments in Pakistan," Iran's spokesman told a news conference in Tehran on Monday, noting that developments in the "friend and brother" neighbor are very important for Iran.His comments came after the decision…
Sri Lankan cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens | Political news
All 26 ministers except the president and prime minister resign as anti-government protesters defy curfews.Sri Lankan cabinet members have resigned en masse, the education minister has said, as anti-government protests escalate despite…
Iran welcomes UN-brokered truce in Yemen
The ceasefire involves a halt to military operations for two months. Ships will also be allowed to carry food and fuel, and Sanaa airport will partially reopen.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh Khatibzadeh expressed hope…
group identifies 600 alleged North Korean rights abusers | Politics News
Korea Future says evidence of widespread abuse in prison camps across the country should spur action.The future of Korea's UK based non-profit arpublished a list of almost 600 people associated with human rights abuses in the North Korean…
‘It Matters’: US Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month | Political news
Washington D.C.- The White House, the US State Department and other government agencies have released statements celebrating Arab-American Heritage Month, an event that promotes hope to quell the bigotry faced by Arab-American communities.…
‘Unfounded’: Hong Kong denounces US and UK reports of declining freedoms | Politics…
The territory's government is telling countries to stop "interfering" in its internal affairs after damning assessments on freedoms.Hong Kong reacted with fury to what it described as "unfounded and ludicrous allegations" in key reports…
DOJ indicts 9 people for blocking access to abortion clinic
Pro-life activists face up to 11 years in prison, up to $350,000 in fines if found guiltyBy Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Thursday, March 31, 2022Pro-life activists demonstrate outside a Planned Parenthood clinic on January 20,…
Tunisian president dissolves parliament, prolonging power grab | Political news
Kais Saied said the move, eight months after parliament was suspended, was aimed at "preserving the state and its institutions".Tunisian President Kais Saied announced on state television that he was dissolving the country's parliament,…
Iranian Navy Participates in Joint Maritime Exercise in India
The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium organized the first edition of the IONS maritime exercise (IMEX 2022) in Indian waters near Goa.Iranian naval forces aboard the local destroyer "Dena" took part in the joint exercise.Nine naval vessels from…
Peruvian President Castillo braces for imminent impeachment vote | Political news
Pedro Castillo denies allegations of corruption, accusing economic groups of staging a "coup" against his government.Peruvian President Pedro Castillo faces an impeachment vote in Congress that could see the newly elected leader ousted just…
Employers ‘breaking the law’ on maternity rights, attorney general says | Politics News
The Attorney General has called for a culture change around maternity rights, saying too many employers are breaking employment rules.Suella Braverman, who last year became the first cabinet minister to take maternity…
Outstanding issues in Vienna talks require decision by US (Iranian FM) – Reuters
In a telephone conversation on Saturday, Amirabdollahian and his Belgian counterpart Sophie Wilmes discussed issues of common interest, with the two urging stronger economic and trade ties between Tehran and Brussels.Underlining the…
Iran breaches ‘illegal’ Saudi-Kuwait deal over Arash gas field – Reuters
In a statement released on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh commented on the recently declared agreement between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on the joint Arash gas field."Arash/al-Durra is a joint gas field between…
EU’s Mora to visit Iran for talks on JCPOA revival – Reuters
In a post on his Twitter account on Friday, Mora said he would meet with Iran's chief negotiator Ali Baqeri in Tehran on Saturday as part of efforts to "fill the remaining gaps" in the talks in the Austrian capital.“I am traveling to Tehran…
FRC Action sues Biden over plane mask warrant
By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Friday, March 25, 2022Belo Horizonte International Airport, Confins, Brazil, March 12, 2021. | Unsplash/Lukas SouzaFamily Research Center Action on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the Biden…
A lawsuit seeks to prevent the re-election of Marjorie Taylor Greene | Politics News
The legal tender says the Republican should be disqualified from running for Congress because of her support for the Capitol riot.A group of Georgia voters on Thursday called on state officials to bar Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from…
Iran renews call for political settlement of Yemen crisis
Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday on the 7th anniversary of Saudi Arabia's military aggression against Yemen.Saudi Arabia and a number of its regional allies, backed by the United States and European powers, launched…
Orthodox group calls for sanctions against Russian Orthodox clerics
By Ryan FoleyChristian Post reporter | Wednesday, March 23, 2022Russian President Vladmir Putin (L) visits the Trinity Lavra monastery with Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, in Sergeiv Posad in the Moscow Region July 18, 2014. |…
Indiana bill banning biological men from participating in women’s sports vetoed
By Michel GryboskiSenior Church Editor | Tuesday, March 22, 2022Inidana Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during a press conference on April 6, 2021. | Flicker/Gov. Eric Holcomb/Public DomainIndiana's Republican governor has vetoed a bill…