“…I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.” Ex.19:4b ESV Sudan is currently embroiled in a destructive civil war. The only comparative safe haven is in the isolated Nuba mountains region. Background to the persecution of Nuba Christians On April 15, 2023, the militarist regime in Sudan collapsed, and an internal power struggle between … Read more
To capitalize on the increased leverage afforded by its military successes in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine should pursue negotiations to de-escalate and eventually end the war. Even if the Kremlin rejects talks, that will be useful information for everyone involved. WASHINGTON, DC – Ukraine’s bold incursion into Russia’s Kursk region gives the country a much-needed … Read more
Estonia holds its official election day, even though voting started on June 3. It elects seven MEPs. Polling stations open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Estonia prides itself on its electronic voting: people can cast a ballot from their computer at home. Finland votes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It elects 15 members. … Read more
Given that this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference was hosted by a petrostate and led by a fossil-fuel CEO, climate campaigners understandably had low expectations. Yet the summit did deliver some new commitments, and there is good reason to think that they are more than just empty words. DUBAI – “#Actionism.” That word greeted … Read more