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WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT

After 20 Years, Indonesia’s Post-Tsunami Generation Stays Vigilant for Future Disasters

Survivors who faced disasters at a very young age cannot directly digest what they faced in the past. However, there is hope that younger generations can be better prepared to face such challenges in the future.

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EUROPE

France Has a New Government, Again. Politics and Crushing Debt Complicate Next Steps

PARIS (AP) – France’s president and prime minister have managed to form a new government. Now comes the hard part.

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PROPHECY

Why Does Prophecy Focus on Jerusalem?

Does God play favorites? When it comes to Jerusalem, it can certainly seem so. In II Chronicles 6:6, He declares: “But I have chosen Jerusalem, that My name might be there.” Zechariah 2:8 calls the city “the apple of His eye.”

No other city has this distinction: “For the Lord has chosen Zion [the Temple Mount in Jerusalem]; He has desired it for His dwelling place: This is My resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it” (Psa. 132:13-14, New King James Version).

Throughout the Bible, God emphasizes Jerusalem’s special status—not merely as a site of historical importance, but as the focal point of His plan for mankind. He appoints it as the ultimate throne of His government: “At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the Lord; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the Lord, to Jerusalem…” (Jer. 3:17).

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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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ANALYSIS

Big Events of 2024

As we step into a new year, reflecting on the past 12 months through the lens of God’s Word offers hope for what lies ahead.

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ASIA

The Stunning Fall of Syria’s Government

The Syrian government fell early on December 8 in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days.

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HOLIDAYS

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail—and How to Succeed God’s Way

Real change is possible. The Bible provides a blueprint.

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AFRICA

Global Hunger Monitor Says Famine in War-torn Sudan Is Spreading

Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the IPC reported.

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ANALYSIS

Is Karma Real?

Good actions lead to good outcomes, bad actions produce bad outcomes. Simple, right?

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AMERICAS

As Donald Trump Threatens Mass Deportations, Central America Braces for an Influx of Migrants

Migrants and networks aiding deportees worry their return could thrust them into even deeper economic and humanitarian crises, fueling migration down the line.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

The Seeds of Success

Parents want the best for their children. Do you know how to properly train your kids to achieve their goals?

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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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GEOPOLITICS

China Has Expanded Its Nuclear Force and Strengthened Ties to Russia, the Pentagon Says

According to the report, China had more than 600 operational nuclear warheads as of May, and the U.S. expects it will have more than 1,000 by 2030.

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ASIA

Syria: What Has Assad’s Fall Revealed About the Captagon Drug Trade?

Militias, warlords and the Assad government transformed Captagon from a small-scale operation run by small criminal groups into a billion-dollar industrial revenue stream.

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EDUCATION

Schools Are Cutting Bus Service for Children. Parents Are Turning to Ride-hailing Apps

“Those bus driver shortages are not really going away,” HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland said. “This is a structural change in the industry we need to get serious about addressing.”

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ANALYSIS

China’s New Tactic Against Taiwan: Drills ‘That Dare Not Speak Their Name’

Beijing has unveiled a new tactic on Taiwan, experts say: Large-scale drills with no fanfare to normalize a heightened military presence and let the U.S. know China can act whenever it wants.

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EUROPE

German Chancellor Loses Confidence Vote, Setting Up an Early Election in February

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s most populous member and biggest economy on course to hold an early election in February.

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PROPHECY

What Is the Mark of the Beast?

The description of the infamous mark in the book of Revelation invites widespread speculation, especially regarding rapid advancements of technology.

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ECONOMY & PERSONAL FINANCE

Europe’s Economy Needs Help. Political Chaos in France and Germany Means It May Be Slower in Coming

Solutions will be hard to find while the two countries that make up almost half of the eurozone economy remain stuck in political paralysis well into 2025.