February 1, 2025 There were sighs of relief in Israel and Thailand yesterday as eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thai nationals, were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza. The freed hostages are now recovering with their families after enduring weeks of captivity under harsh conditions. Dramatic Transfers Amidst Tensions In Khan Younis, Hamas […]
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Washington DC February 1, 2025 The idea of the United States purchasing Greenland has resurfaced in geopolitical discussions, with historian and writer Mike Coté making the case for why such a move would benefit the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland alike. While critics dismiss the idea as impractical or outdated, Coté argues that acquiring Greenland could […]
Washington, D.C. – Former Congresswoman and U.S. Army Reserve officer Tulsi Gabbard appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday for her confirmation hearing as the nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI). In her opening statement, Gabbard vowed to restore trust in the intelligence community, combat political weaponization of intelligence, and ensure unbiased, apolitical […]
The Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University and Canopy Forumin collaboration with the International Institute for Religious Freedom hosted a virtual symposium, Masking Religious Freedom Violations on November 20th at 10 am to 12 pm EST. This symposium explores the complex and multifaceted nature of religious discrimination, moving beyond traditional analyses and narrow definitions to […]
Oswiecim, Poland, January 28, 2025:In a resolute effort to ensure the Holocaust is neither forgotten nor denied, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany launched a powerful digital campaign titled “I Survived Auschwitz: Remember This.” Featuring the testimonies of 80 Auschwitz survivors, the campaign was unveiled Monday to coincide with the 80th anniversary of […]
In a marked departure from his predecessor, President Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of transparency and engagement in the White House. According to an article published in the Washington Stand by Dan Hart, within his first four days in office, Trump has granted extensive access to the press, held multiple news conferences, […]
MULTAN, Pakistan — A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced four individuals to death for allegedly posting sacrilegious material on social media about Islamic religious figures and the Holy Quran. Judge Tariq Ayub in the city of Rawalpindi declared that blasphemy, disrespect to holy figures, and desecration of the Holy Quran were unforgivable offenses and left […]
Title: International Protocol on Documenting Violations of Religious Freedom Authors: Najib Bajali, Jeremy Barker, Tiffany Barrans, Amira Mikhail, and Naomi Prodeau About: Crafted in response to requests from civil society partners who have suffered severe violations of their religious freedom, the protocol seeks to fill a gap by providing a thorough and accessible resource for human rights advocates, […]
Cambridge, MA – Harvard University has agreed to strengthen its policies against antisemitism by adopting a broader definition of antisemitism as part of a settlement of two federal lawsuits. The lawsuits accused the university of failing to adequately prevent antisemitic discrimination and harassment on campus. Under the settlement, Harvard will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance […]
After a period of uncertainty and strained relations, the Abraham Accords—Israel’s normalization agreements with several Arab nations—appear to be regaining momentum. Over the past year, Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza disrupted its diplomatic progress in the region, with several Arab states distancing themselves from Jerusalem. However, recent developments suggest that ties are being rekindled, […]