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AFRICA

What Is Happening in Eastern Congo, Where Rebels Claim They Captured a Key City?

Rwanda-backed rebels have claimed control of eastern Congo’s strategic city of Goma, the hub of a region containing trillions of dollars in mineral wealth that remains largely untapped.

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ASIA

The Discovery of Brutal Mass Graves in Syria Reveals a Legacy of Horror

The charred remains of at least 26 victims of the Bashar Assad government were located Tuesday by Syrian civil defense workers in two separate basements in rural Damascus.

The discovery adds to the growing tally of mass graves unearthed since the fall of the Assad government in December. The remains, which are believed to include men, women and children, showed evidence of gunshot wounds and burning.

Members of Syria’s White Helmets, a volunteer civil defense group, exhumed the fragmented, weathered skeletal remains from the basement of two properties in the town of Sbeneh, southwest of the capital. Wearing hazmat suits, they carefully logged and coded each set of remains before placing them into body bags, which were then loaded onto trucks for transport.

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RELIGION

Which Is the Real Gospel?

Part 1

Jesus Christ commanded, “Repent you, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). But exactly what is it that we—YOU—are supposed to believe? Just what is the true gospel? Do you know? Are you certain? Be careful of assumptions. Did Christ teach the same gospel that Paul preached to the gentiles? And what does the word “gospel” mean anyway?

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World News Desk
WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

Nearly 250 Million Children Missed School Last Year Because of Extreme Weather, UNICEF Says

UNICEF said it amounted to one in seven school-going children across the world being kept out of class at some point in 2024 because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather.

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RELIGION

Live the Abundant Life!

Few equate Christianity with enjoying a real zest for life. Learn the inspiring truth from God’s Word!

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AFRICA

A Rebel Group Is Advancing on Eastern Congo’s Largest City and Over 100,000 People Have Fled

The M23 rebel group’s advance toward eastern Congo’s largest city has displaced over 178,000 people in the past two weeks, the United Nations said, as the fighters closed in on Goma on the border with Rwanda.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

‘Should I Be Worried About AI?’

Predictions about artificial intelligence range from apocalyptic scenarios to utopian fantasies, yet these miss a critical lesson to learn from AI.

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ANALYSIS

How the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Will Unfold—and Why It Is So Precarious

Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the ceasefire deal. What challenges lie ahead?

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Deepfakes: Is Seeing Still Believing?

Manipulated videos spreading across the internet are forcing people to distrust what they see and hear.

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AMERICAS

Mexican Border States Prepare Migrant Shelters as President Trump Begins Deportation Campaign

Mexico raised sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to carry out mass deportations.

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PROPHECY

Why Does Prophecy Focus on Jerusalem?

Learn why this ancient city continues to shape global events.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

Manage Every Moment

Time is a gift. In order to have an abundant, successful life, you must wisely use this limited resource.

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GEOPOLITICS

Russia and Iran Sign a Partnership Treaty to Deepen Their Ties in the Face of Western Sanctions

Russian and Iranian officials say the new “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” covers all areas—from trade and military cooperation to science, education and culture.

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ASIA

China’s Population Falls for a Third Straight Year, Posing Challenges for its Government and Economy

The world’s second most populous nation is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people.

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AFRICA

U.S. Determines Sudan’s RSF Committed Genocide, Imposes Sanctions on Leader

The moves deal a blow to the RSF’s attempts to assert legitimacy as the paramilitary group seeks to expand its territory beyond the roughly half of Sudan it currently controls.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

4 Bible Lessons for Dating

God’s Word contains timeless principles that make dating a fulfilling and enriching experience.

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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

Number of Ghost Guns Recovered at Crime Scenes Has Surged Since 2017, Study Shows

The study found between 2017 and 2023, 92,702 suspected privately made firearms or “ghost guns,” which can be obtained without background checks and do not contain serial numbers, were recovered and reported to law enforcement.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Should You Trust Big Tech?

Large tech companies harvest data to profit, but many find their intentions dubious.

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GEOPOLITICS

Indonesia Is Admitted to the BRICS Bloc of Developing Nations

“With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation,” the Brazilian government said.