Khamenei slams protests as Iran imposes nationwide internet blackout
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday vowed the Islamic republic would not back down in the face of the biggest protests in years, as authorities pressed an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead. Protests have taken place across Iran for 13 days in a movement sparked by […]
Iran protests: Crown Prince appeals to Trump amid blackout, deadly crackdown
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s late Shah, on Friday issued a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump to intervene urgently as massive protests continue in the Islamic Republic and are now in their 13th day. “Mr. President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support, and action. Last night […]
Rome Woos Evangelicals
Rome has always pushed for ecumenical unity, but in recent years the effort has intensified. The Vatican—and even the White House—are speaking in ways that make many evangelicals say, “Maybe the Catholic Church isn’t so different after all.” On November 9, Pope Leo XIV delivered a message full of phrases evangelicals instantly recognize: Christ as […]
US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal
Lockheed Martin has signed a new agreement with the US Department of Defense (DoD) that will dramatically accelerate production of the PAC‑3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), one of the world’s most advanced air‑and‑missile defense interceptors. A sweeping seven‑year framework agreement reached aims to boost annual output from roughly 600 interceptors to as many as 2,000, […]
Hamas saxa: Georgetown taps Hamas apologist Mehdi Hasan as visiting fellow
Georgetown University has enlisted Hamas apologist and former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan as a visiting fellow to lead a discussion series that “will explore the role of debate, media, and persuasion in our deeply polarized society.” As a Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service Spring 2026 Fellow, Hasan’s discussion group will center on the […]
US Amb Huckabee: Decision whether to strike Iran is up to Israel, Hamas has no future in Gaza
Israel and the United States are discussing possible military actions against the Iranian regime, but will decide how to proceed based on their own interests, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Kan News in a wide-ranging interview touching on the U.S. positions on most security issues currently facing Israel. Iran, which is embroiled in […]
International Planned Parenthood cuts nearly 1,000 jobs due to Trump defunding
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding for abortion-involved entities have forced the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) to slash nearly a thousand jobs worldwide, new data reveals. Alliance Magazine reports that IPPF has released survey data indicating that its loss of $87.2 million has translated to 40 percent of its member associations laying off […]