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European leaders are growing in confidence as they grow in military power, improve their trade relations, and distance themselves from their reliance on the United States and other nations. But, as one commentator warned, “for all the talk of the European Union protecting itself from outside threats, the greatest dangers lie within” (New York Times, July 7, 2026...
The Canadian senate recently advanced legislation that may significantly alter how hate speech and religious expression are interpreted (The Jurist, June 6, 2026). Many believe that this bill blurs the line separating good-faith religious practice and willful promotion of hate.
Just over a week ago, twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, not far from its capital city of Caracas. According to an initial review of satellite data, more than 58,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed (The Guardian, June 30, 2026).
Last week, there was a major earthquake just outside Caracas, Venezuela. The initial 7.2 quake was followed seconds later by an even greater 7.5 quake—an event known as a “seismic doublet.” As of the time of this writing, casualties are still being counted, but more than 2,000 are already known to have died, more than 10,000 have been injured, and tens of...
Society today downplays the benefits of marriage as God designed it. Yet followers of Jesus Christ realize that God created marriage to bring a man and woman into a lifelong relationship where the two function together in harmony (Genesis 2:18, 24). Building a happy and successful marriage takes work, time, and intentionality. It is not easy—especially in a...
“If you’ve been thinking it seems like there are more wars raging in the world… you’re right and the data proves it” (NPR, June 9, 2026). A recent study from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) revealed that 2025 saw the highest number of national conflicts since World War II. Fatalities, especially among civilians, were the highest since the Rwandan...
Fertility rates are dropping in nations around the world. What was once a problem of the developed world is now impacting developing nations as well. Mexico and Iran have been hit, and Asian nations are feeling population decline powerfully.
After World War II, most Europeans viewed the United States with respect and deep appreciation. However, according to a recent European Council on Foreign Relations survey of 15 European nations, Europeans’ opinions of the U.S. are plummeting (Deutsche Welle, June 10, 2026). Today, just 11 percent of Europeans see America as their ally. This is down from 16...
For decades scholars believed two desert fortresses in southern Jordan were built by Assyrians. While Jewish history and the Bible claim that the territory of the northern tribes of Israel stretched beyond the Jordan river, others have dismissed the biblical record to be “literary exaggeration.” Now, new research supports the fact that this northern kingdom did...
With the apparent stalemate between Russia and Ukraine, European leaders are worried that Russia may expand its conflict with Ukraine to more of Europe; France’s minister for European Affairs recently warned that Mr. Putin intends to “threaten the whole European security architecture.” Russia’s recent drone strike on Romania has intensified Europe’s concerns (...