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Elon Musk Discusses Germany’s Challenges and the AfD Party with Alice Weidel: Highlights from Their Conversation

Alice Weidel voiced her support for President-elect Donald Trump and his administration. She characterized her party as conservative and libertarian, claiming that the mainstream media had unfairly portrayed them as extremist. In a recent live-streamed discussion on X, tech billionaire Elon Musk sat down with Alice Weidel, the leader of Germany’s political party, Alternative for […]

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Opinion

Refugee Resettlement as a Tool for Advancing Religious Freedom

Washington, D.C. – In a recent opinion piece published by Deseret News, Knox Thames, a former special envoy focused on religious minorities in the Middle East and South/Central Asia, argues for the importance of combining robust religious freedom diplomacy with an open and accessible refugee resettlement program. Thames highlights the precarious situation of religious and […]

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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Advocates for Human Rights and Inclusive Governance in Historic Syria Visit

In a groundbreaking diplomatic mission, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, accompanied by her French counterpart, engaged in high-level talks with Syria’s de facto leader. This visit, the first of its kind by European Union foreign ministers since the onset of Syria’s civil war, highlights the EU’s evolving approach to addressing the country’s long-standing political and […]

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European Ministers Press Syria’s New Leadership on Inclusion and Minority Rights

Damascus, Syria – In a landmark visit, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader of Syria, marking the first visit by European ministers since rebels seized control of Damascus on December 8, 2024. The ministers emphasized the crucial need for inclusion of all […]

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Morgan Ortagus: A New Chapter in U.S. Middle East Diplomacy

Morgan Ortagus Appointed as Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace Washington DC: In a move that highlights the Trump administration’s focus on Middle Eastern diplomacy, President-elect Donald Trump announced Morgan Ortagus as the Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace. The announcement, made on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, has been […]

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Op-ed Opinion

Trump’s Abraham Accords: Diplomacy That Deserves the Nobel Prize

Growing Demand for Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump’s Middle East Diplomacy By Junaid Qaiser The global peace-loving community is rallying behind the idea of awarding Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize for his groundbreaking efforts in Middle Eastern diplomacy. The historic Abraham Accords, signed during Trump’s presidency, normalized relations between Israel and several Arab […]

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Resilience of the Abraham Accords: Trade Continues Amidst Tensions

The i24 NEWS discusses the evolving dynamics of Middle Eastern diplomacy following the historic Abraham Accords, which established formal relations between Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE, later followed by Morocco. The recent outbreak of the Hamas War has introduced significant strain in these diplomatic relationships, leading to a suspension of official visits from Israel and […]

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USCIRF Releases Report on the Abuse of Extremism Laws in Central Asia

USCIRF Releases Report on the Abuse of Extremism Laws in Central Asia Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: The Abuse of Extremism Laws in Central Asia – Central Asian governments’ legislation, including extremism laws, has been influenced by decades of Soviet rule of the region. When […]

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Hungary Provides Aid to Syrian Christians, Condemns Global Persecution

Budapest – Hungary has increased its support for Syrian Christians facing ongoing challenges in their homeland, while simultaneously condemning the global rise of Christian persecution. In a statement released ahead of the New Year, Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s State Secretary for Assisting Persecuted Christians, highlighted the ongoing plight of Christians worldwide. “Nearly no Christmas passes without […]

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Rebuilding Trust in 2025: Leadership, Media, and the Church at a Crossroads

Trust in Institutions Falters as America Prepares for 2025: Can Faith and Leadership Bridge the Divide? As 2024 draws to a close, the United States stands at a crossroads. President-elect Donald Trump’s resounding victory, coupled with a Republican majority in Congress, has given conservatives reason to celebrate. Yet beneath the political triumph lies a troubling […]