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GEOPOLITICS

Economic Deal Between U.S. and Ukraine Will Tie the Countries Together for Years

A preliminary economic agreement would ensure long-term U.S. involvement in rebuilding Ukraine, but the deal leaves the question of security guarantees sought by Kyiv to future negotiations.

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ANALYSIS

The Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Faces a Key Deadline. Will It Last?

Associated Press – The first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of brutal warfare between Israel and Hamas militants is set to end on Saturday—and it is unclear what comes next.

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RELIGION

7 Questions Your Minister Does Not Want You to Ask

Over 100 million Bibles are sold or distributed around the world annually, including print, digital and audio. It is the world’s bestseller—yet, ironically, it is also the most misunderstood book.

Most religious leaders do not really understand what the Bible teaches. Some even actively suppress its words. They fear the repercussions of challenging long-held beliefs: Admitting they have been deceived and thus having deceived others, local deacons or members firing them for teaching biblical truth, and their congregants leaving the fold. Many ministers tremble at what men may say or do and give little thought to the fact that they are teaching against what God states in His Word.

What follows is simple, and the verses quoted are not open to human interpretation. We will look at seven basic questions your minister does not want you to ask—but the answers are powerful.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Raise Your Children God’s Way

The Bible contains time-tested principles for successfully raising your children.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Should You Abstain from Alcohol?

A recent warning from the United States Surgeon General has many wondering if they should stop drinking altogether.

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GEOPOLITICS

Western Leaders Visit Kyiv and Pledge Support Against Russia on the War’s 3rd Anniversary

Ukraine on Monday marked the bleakest anniversary yet of its war against Russia, with the country’s forces under severe pressure on the battlefield and an uncertain relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Improve Your Sleep With 5 Tips From Experts

Nearly one-third of American adults say they do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night. What can you do about it?

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ASIA

South Korea’s Fragile Democracy

A night of martial law and its aftermath reveal a crucial lesson about human governments.

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EUROPE

How Will Germany’s Election Bring Change to the EU’s Leading Power?

Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years after the head of the center-right opposition, Friedrich Merz, won Sunday’s election.

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AFRICA

Why Have Rwanda-Backed Rebels Seized 2 Congolese Cities and Is There an End in Sight?

Rwanda-backed rebels have captured two key cities in Congo’s mineral-rich east in less than a month after a major escalation in their yearslong fighting against overstretched and weakened Congolese forces.

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HEALTH ISSUES

Lost Under City Lights

Masked by man-made light, the vast treasure trove beyond our skies is slipping out of view. Why should you be concerned?

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EDUCATION

‘The News Is Not Good’: Why U.S. Education Is Failing

What is the real solution to the nation’s schooling crisis?

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GEOPOLITICS

Russia and U.S. Agree to Work Toward Ending Ukraine War in a Remarkable Diplomatic Shift

Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said.

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EUROPE

5 Reasons Germany’s Economy Is Struggling

Germany has not seen significant economic growth in five years. What happened?

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RELIGION

How Was the Bible Canonized?

Part 1

Where did the Bible come from? Who authored it? Do we have the entire Bible? Here are the answers to these and other questions.

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INTERNATIONAL

Corruption Survey Gives Many Nations Their Worst Scores in Over a Decade

Transparency International said of its 2024 survey that “global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with efforts to reduce them faltering.”

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AMERICAS

Mexican Border Cities Are in Limbo as Tariff Threats Spark Fears of a Recession

Some workers wonder how much longer they will have jobs, while business leaders say the uncertainty has already led many investors to start tightening their purse strings.

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ANALYSIS

What Is Russia’s Endgame?

Understanding Russia’s motives has always been impossible for the West. Yet history and the Bible reveals its national character—and exactly what its future holds.