# Faith &amp; Freedom News - FFN

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- [U.S. &amp; Israel Launch 'Operation Epic Fury' Against Iran](https://fandfnews.com/u-s-israel-launch-operation-epic-fury-against-iran/): BREAKING: U.S. &#038; Israel Launch &#8216;Operation Epic Fury&#8217; Against Iran — Faith &#038; Freedom News Saturday, February 28, 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Breaking Coverage &nbsp;|&nbsp; fandfnews.com Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Liberty · Providence World Politics Faith Military Israel America Breaking News — Developing Story — Situation Fluid ⚔ Military | Middle East | Breaking &#8216;Operation Epic Fury&#8217;: U.S. &amp; Israel Launch Massive Joint Strike Campaign Against Iran President Trump confirms &#8220;major combat operations&#8221; as hundreds of targets — including Tehran&#8217;s leadership compounds, nuclear sites, and IRGC bases — are struck in the largest U.S. military action against Iran in history. [&hellip;]
- [Major Combat Operations Begun: Trump Orders Strikes on Iranian Regime](https://fandfnews.com/major-combat-operations-begun-trump-orders-strikes-on-iranian-regime/): U.S. &#038; Israel Launch Major Military Campaign Against Iran | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Truth · Justice · Human Dignity fandfnews.com Breaking U.S. &amp; Israel launch joint military campaign against Iran · Operation targets IRGC, missile sites, naval assets · Trump announces &#8220;major combat operations&#8221; · Explosions reported in Tehran · Diplomatic talks in Geneva collapse Middle East · Conflict &amp; Security U.S. and Israel Launch Major Military Campaign Against Iran: Cutting Off the Hydra&#8217;s Head, The Last Days of the Islamic Republic? After years of failed diplomacy, proxy wars, and nuclear brinkmanship, the United States [&hellip;]
- [Abraham Accords Trade Surges in Q4 2025: Kazakhstan Joins, $3.2B Israel-UAE Exchange](https://fandfnews.com/abraham-accords-trade-surges-in-q4-2025-kazakhstan-joins-3-2b-israel-uae-exchange/): Abraham Accords Trade Surges in Q4 2025: Kazakhstan Joins, $3.2B Israel-UAE Exchange | Faith &#038; Freedom News February 2026 · Middle East Bureau fandfnews.com Updated February 2, 2026 Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &middot; Justice &middot; Belief Home Middle East Abraham Accords Israel Trade &amp; Economy U.S. Policy Opinion Trade Data Heritage Foundation Q4 2025 Abraham Accords Report — Kazakhstan joins; UAE-Israel trade tops $3.2B Home› Middle East› Abraham Accords› Q4 2025 Trade Report 📊 Abraham Accords · Trade &amp; Diplomacy Abraham Accords Trade Surges in Q4 2025: Kazakhstan Joins, $3.2B Israel-UAE Exchange, 431% Tech Funding Spike New Heritage Foundation [&hellip;]
- [In the Fight Against Antisemitism, AJC Is Driving Global Action](https://fandfnews.com/in-the-fight-against-antisemitism-ajc-is-driving-global-action/): In the Fight Against Antisemitism, AJC Is Driving Global Action | Faith &#038; Freedom News February 2026 · U.S. Bureau fandfnews.com Washington, D.C. Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &middot; Justice &middot; Belief Home Antisemitism U.S. Policy Global Action AJC Media Opinion Report Released AJC State of Antisemitism in America 2025 — 91% of American Jews feel less safe Home› Antisemitism› U.S. Policy› AJC Global Action 🇺🇸 United States · AJC Report In the Fight Against Antisemitism, AJC Is Driving Global Action AJC CEO Ted Deutch sounded the alarm on MSNBC&#8217;s Morning Joe as a landmark new survey reveals that nine [&hellip;]
- ["Stop the Antisemitism Crisis" – Christians and Jews Descend on Parliament for Emergency Summit](https://fandfnews.com/stop-the-antisemitism-crisis-christians-and-jews-descend-on-parliament-for-emergency-summit/): &#8220;Stop the Antisemitism Crisis&#8221; – Christians and Jews Descend on Parliament for Emergency Summit | Faith &#038; Freedom News February 2026 · CUFI Report fandfnews.com Westminster, United Kingdom Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &middot; Justice &middot; Belief Home Antisemitism UK &amp; Europe Christian-Jewish Relations Parliament Policy Opinion Emergency Summit Christians &amp; Jews unite at Westminster — calling for urgent government action on antisemitism crisis 🇬🇧 &nbsp; ✡️ &nbsp; ✝️ &nbsp; 🇬🇧 Home› UK &amp; Europe› Antisemitism› Parliament Emergency Summit 🇬🇧 UK Report · Antisemitism Crisis &#8220;Stop the Antisemitism Crisis&#8221; — Christians and Jews Descend on Parliament for Emergency Summit In [&hellip;]
- [The State Department Should Place Turkey on the Special Watch List: USCIRF](https://fandfnews.com/the-state-department-should-place-turkey-on-the-special-watch-list-uscirf/): The State Department Should Place Turkey on the Special Watch List | Faith &#038; Freedom News Thursday, February 26, 2026 fandfnews.com Washington, D.C. Bureau Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &middot; Justice &middot; Belief Home Religious Liberty Global Persecution Policy U.S. Government Turkey Opinion ⚠ | Breaking Policy Statement | USCIRF Calls for Turkey Special Watch List Designation | ⚠ Home› Religious Liberty› U.S. Policy› Turkey Watch List 🇺🇸 U.S. Policy · Religious Persecution The State Department Should Place Turkey on the Special Watch List The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom renews its urgent call for Washington to formally designate [&hellip;]
- [Fleeing for Faith: Protecting Freedom of Belief for People on the Move](https://fandfnews.com/fleeing-for-faith-protecting-freedom-of-belief-for-people-on-the-move/): Fleeing for Faith: Protecting Freedom of Belief for People on the Move | Faith &#038; Freedom News Saturday, February 28, 2026 fandfnews.com Serving the Faithful Since 2020 Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &middot; Justice &middot; Belief Home Religious Liberty Global Persecution Policy Diaspora Opinion Home› Global Persecution› Fleeing for Faith Global Persecution · Religious Refugees Fleeing for Faith: Protecting Freedom of Belief for People on the Move A powerful panel of UN officials, advocates, and survivors sounds the alarm as religious persecution drives record displacement — while the doors of refuge close one by one. By FFN Staff February 28, [&hellip;]
- [Christian Child Forcibly Taken from Parents by Landlord in Pakistan — HARDS Vows to Fight for Justice](https://fandfnews.com/christian-child-forcibly-taken-from-parents-by-landlord-in-pakistan-hards-vows-to-fight-for-justice/): Christian Child Forcibly Taken from Parents by Landlord in Pakistan — HARDS Vows to Fight for Justice | Faith &#038; Freedom News ⚑ &nbsp; Urgent &nbsp;·&nbsp; Child Abduction &nbsp;·&nbsp; Pakistan &nbsp;·&nbsp; Christian Minority Family &nbsp;·&nbsp; HARDS Demands Justice &nbsp; ⚑ February 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Justice · Human Dignity Home Pakistan Human Rights Minorities Faith Opinion Pakistan &nbsp;·&nbsp; Child Abduction &nbsp;·&nbsp; Christian Minority &nbsp;·&nbsp; Bonded Labour &nbsp;·&nbsp; Human Rights Exclusive &nbsp;·&nbsp; Pakistan &nbsp;·&nbsp; Religious Minority Rights &nbsp;·&nbsp; Child Rights Christian Boy Forcibly Snatched from Parents by Landlord in Pakistan — Family Issues [&hellip;]
- [UN Human Rights Council: Minorities Still Left Behind as Hate Speech Surges Globally](https://fandfnews.com/un-human-rights-council-minorities-still-left-behind-as-hate-speech-surges-globally/): UN Human Rights Council: Minorities Still Left Behind as Hate Speech Surges Globally | Faith &#038; Freedom News 🇺🇳 United Nations Human Rights Council &nbsp;·&nbsp; Sixty-First Session &nbsp;·&nbsp; 23 February – 2 April 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Document A/HRC/61/33 UN Report Minorities Remain Left Behind Globally &nbsp;·&nbsp; Hate Speech Surging Online &nbsp;·&nbsp; AI Bias Risks for Minorities &nbsp;·&nbsp; Religious Hate: Jews · Muslims · Christians &nbsp;·&nbsp; Pakistan · Iran · Afghanistan · Syria &nbsp;·&nbsp; 60 Years of Anti-Discrimination Progress At Risk &nbsp;·&nbsp; A/HRC/61/33 · UN High Commissioner for Human Rights &nbsp;·&nbsp; Minorities Remain Left Behind Globally &nbsp;·&nbsp; Hate Speech Surging Online &nbsp;·&nbsp; [&hellip;]
- [Justice Department Sues University of California for Antisemitic Hostile Work Environment](https://fandfnews.com/justice-department-sues-university-of-california-for-antisemitic-hostile-work-environment/): Justice Department Sues University of California for Antisemitic Hostile Work Environment at UCLA | Faith &#038; Freedom News Breaking DOJ Files Suit Against University of California &nbsp;·&nbsp; Antisemitic Hostile Work Environment at UCLA &nbsp;·&nbsp; Title VII Civil Rights Violation &nbsp;·&nbsp; AG Pamela Bondi &nbsp;·&nbsp; AAG Harmeet Dhillon &nbsp;·&nbsp; Jewish Faculty Assaulted · Swastikas on Buildings &nbsp;·&nbsp; EEOC Investigation &nbsp;·&nbsp; February 24, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; DOJ Files Suit Against University of California &nbsp;·&nbsp; Antisemitic Hostile Work Environment at UCLA &nbsp;·&nbsp; Title VII Civil Rights Violation &nbsp;·&nbsp; AG Pamela Bondi &nbsp;·&nbsp; AAG Harmeet Dhillon &nbsp;·&nbsp; Jewish Faculty Assaulted · Swastikas on Buildings &nbsp;·&nbsp; [&hellip;]
- [Speaker Menin and Council Member Salaam Hold Interfaith Rally to Combat Hate and Protect Safe Access to Houses of Worship and Schools](https://fandfnews.com/speaker-menin-and-council-member-salaam-hold-interfaith-rally-to-combat-hate-and-protect-safe-access-to-houses-of-worship-and-schools/): NYC Council Holds Interfaith Rally at City Hall to Combat Antisemitism, Islamophobia &#038; Religious Hate | Faith &#038; Freedom News Breaking NYC City Hall Interfaith Rally &nbsp;·&nbsp; Speaker Menin &amp; Council Member Salaam &nbsp;·&nbsp; Seven Bills to Combat Religious Hate &nbsp;·&nbsp; Safe Access to Houses of Worship &nbsp;·&nbsp; Antisemitism · Islamophobia · Anti-Christian Hate &nbsp;·&nbsp; Five-Point Plan to Combat Antisemitism &nbsp;·&nbsp; New York City Council, February 25, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; NYC City Hall Interfaith Rally &nbsp;·&nbsp; Speaker Menin &amp; Council Member Salaam &nbsp;·&nbsp; Seven Bills to Combat Religious Hate &nbsp;·&nbsp; Safe Access to Houses of Worship &nbsp;·&nbsp; Antisemitism · Islamophobia · [&hellip;]
- [Trump’s Iran Policy: Strength, Pressure and a Chance for Diplomacy](https://fandfnews.com/trumps-iran-policy-strength-pressure-and-a-chance-for-diplomacy/): War or Peace? U.S.-Iran Nuclear Standoff Reaches Breaking Point | Faith &#038; Freedom News Wednesday, February 25, 2026 fandfnews.com Faith &bull; Freedom &bull; Truth Faith &amp; Freedom News Reporting with conviction &mdash; FFN Home Faith Freedom Politics World World Affairs &bull; Breaking News War or Peace?U.S.–Iran StandoffReaches Breaking Point As nuclear negotiations resume in Geneva, a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East — and Trump&#8217;s ultimatum from the State of the Union — signal that the world could be days from a historic moment of reckoning. &#128197; February 25, 2026 &#128337; 6 min read &#127759; Washington / Tehran [&hellip;]
- [The Price of Faith: The Escalating Persecution of Christians and Minorities in Iran](https://fandfnews.com/the-price-of-faith-the-escalating-persecution-of-christians-and-minorities-in-iran/): Iran&#8217;s War on Religious Minorities – Faith &#038; Freedom News February 25, 2026 fandfnews.com Faith · Freedom · Truth Official Publication — Est. Defending Human Dignity Faith &amp; Freedom News ✦ FFN ✦ Defending Religious Liberty &amp; Human Dignity Worldwide Home Analysis Human Rights Iran Christianity Minorities Europe ⬛ Human Rights Analysis February 25, 2026 Iran · Religious Persecution · Special Report The Situation of Ethnic &amp; Religious Minorities in Iran — A Deepening Crisis As arrests of Christians nearly double and Baha&#8217;i face hundreds of persecutory acts, Iran&#8217;s systematic suppression of religious minorities reaches a new and dangerous threshold [&hellip;]
- [EU Forum Highlights Sudan’s Tragedy](https://fandfnews.com/eu-forum-highlights-sudans-tragedy/): Sudan’s Urgent Need for Peace and Accountability – Faith &#038; Freedom News Tuesday, February 24, 2026 fandfnews.com Faith · Freedom · Truth Official Publication Faith &amp; Freedom News FFN · Defending Religious Liberty &amp; Human Dignity Worldwide Home Analysis Human Rights Diplomacy Africa European Union Sudan Crisis The Humanitarian Catastrophe In Sudan Has Been Heavily Highlighted Within The European Union As the world&#8217;s largest displacement crisis deepens, European institutions are finally awakening to the scale of the catastrophe — but is attention enough? Manel Msalmi Founder &#038; President, European Association for the Defense of Minorities Human Rights Advocate &#038; Interfaith [&hellip;]
- [Congress Delivers Landmark Report on Christian Persecution in Nigeria to White House](https://fandfnews.com/congress-delivers-landmark-report-on-christian-persecution-in-nigeria-to-white-house/): Congress Delivers Landmark Report on Christian Persecution in Nigeria to White House | Faith &#038; Freedom News ✝ Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Faith · Liberty February 23, 2026 Faith &amp; Religious Liberty ⚡ Breaking Joint Congressional Report on Nigeria Delivered to White House &nbsp;·&nbsp; Trump Redesignates Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern Religious Liberty Congressional Action Congress Delivers Landmark Report on Christian Persecution in Nigeria to the White House After two decades of silence and suffering, the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees have handed President Trump a comprehensive roadmap to confront jihadist violence against Christians in Nigeria [&hellip;]
- [Make Japan Strong Again: Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump Strengthen a Historic Alliance](https://fandfnews.com/make-japan-strong-again-sanae-takaichi-and-donald-trump-strengthen-a-historic-alliance/): Make Japan Strong Again: Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump Strengthen a Historic Alliance | Faith &#038; Freedom News ✝ Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Faith · Liberty February 24, 2026 World Affairs ⬛ Indo-Pacific &nbsp;·&nbsp; U.S. Foreign Policy &nbsp;·&nbsp; World Affairs Exclusive Analysis Make Japan Strong Again: Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump Strengthen a Historic Alliance From a golf putter that once belonged to Shinzo Abe to a March summit at the White House — two leaders are rewriting the script on what the world&#8217;s most consequential Pacific alliance looks like. By Junaid Qaiser &nbsp;|&nbsp; FFN World Affairs Correspondent [&hellip;]
- [Diplomacy of the Commandery of the Faithful .. Between Peace Engineering and Coexistence Promotion](https://fandfnews.com/diplomacy-of-the-commandery-of-the-faithful-between-peace-engineering-and-coexistence-promotion/): Diplomacy of the Commandery of the Faithful: Between Peace Engineering and Coexistence Promotion | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Home World Diplomacy Faith &amp; Society Peace &amp; Dialogue Monday, February 23, 2026 Analysis &amp; Opinion ✦ Moroccan Diplomacy ✦ Interfaith Peace Analysis Morocco Religious Diplomacy Coexistence Diplomacy of the Commandery of the Faithful: Between Peace Engineering and Coexistence Promotion Morocco&#8217;s distinctive model of religious diplomacy — anchored in King Mohammed VI&#8217;s role as Commander of the Faithful — weaves together constitutional legitimacy, interfaith dialogue, and multilateral engagement into a coherent and increasingly influential vision for regional and [&hellip;]
- [Doctors Without Borders Withdrawal from Gaza Hospital Vindicates Israeli Claims of Hamas Military Use](https://fandfnews.com/doctors-without-borders-withdrawal-from-gaza-hospital-vindicates-israeli-claims-of-hamas-military-use/): The Great Hospital Con: MSF Withdrawal Vindicates Israel&#8217;s Warnings About Hamas Using Medical Facilities | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Home World Middle East Gaza Human Rights Monday, February 23, 2026 Investigation &nbsp;·&nbsp; Hamas Use of Gaza Hospitals Confirmed by MSF Withdrawal Investigation Gaza Conflict Hamas War Crimes Humanitarian Crisis The Great Hospital Con: MSF Withdrawal from Nasser Hospital Vindicates Two Years of Israeli Warnings Doctors Without Borders&#8217; suspension of operations at Gaza&#8217;s largest functioning hospital — citing armed men, weapons movement, and security breaches — has confirmed what Israel&#8217;s military has long asserted and what Palestinian [&hellip;]
- [Board of Peace Shows Peacemaking Will Be 'Effectively Led by America](https://fandfnews.com/board-of-peace-shows-peacemaking-will-be-effectively-led-by-america/): Blair: Board of Peace Shows Peacemaking Will Be &#8216;Effectively Led by America&#8217; | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Home World Middle East Diplomacy Peace &amp; Conflict Monday, February 23, 2026 ⚡ Breaking &nbsp;·&nbsp; Board of Peace Inaugural Meeting — Washington, D.C. Diplomacy Gaza Peace Process U.S. Foreign Policy &#8220;Peacemaking Is Going to Be Effectively Led by America&#8221; — Tony Blair on Board of Peace Inaugural Meeting The former British Prime Minister tells JNS that Thursday&#8217;s Washington gathering — which saw five Muslim-majority nations commit troops and billions pledged in reconstruction funds — marks &#8220;real momentum&#8221; for a [&hellip;]
- [The New Campus Hatred: How Antisemitism Became Academic Mainstream](https://fandfnews.com/antisemitism-on-college-campuses-a-universal-academic-crisis/): The Normalization of Antisemitism: From Campus Ideology to Global Threat | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Reporting with conviction · Truth without compromise Home World Faith Human Rights Opinion Analysis &amp; Opinion The Normalization of Antisemitism: From Campus Ideology to Global Threat Federal hearings have exposed a coordinated ideological movement weaponizing university campuses to target Jewish students worldwide — and the West&#8217;s institutions are only beginning to respond. Manel Msalmi Founder &amp; President, European Association for the Defense of MinoritiesHuman Rights Advocate &amp; Interfaith Peace Activist February 23, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News Antisemitism on college [&hellip;]
- [Record £73.4 Million to Protect UK Faith Communities in 2026–2027](https://fandfnews.com/record-73-4-million-to-protect-uk-faith-communities-in-2026-2027/): Record £73.4 Million to Protect UK Faith Communities in 2026–2027 | Faith &#038; Freedom News Breaking UK Government &nbsp;·&nbsp; Record £73.4M Faith Security Funding &nbsp;·&nbsp; Jewish, Muslim &amp; Other Faith Sites Protected &nbsp;·&nbsp; Home Secretary Mahmood Announces Measures &nbsp;·&nbsp; Religious Hate Crime at Record Levels &nbsp;·&nbsp; 2026–2027 Protective Security Schemes &nbsp;·&nbsp; UK Government &nbsp;·&nbsp; Record £73.4M Faith Security Funding &nbsp;·&nbsp; Jewish, Muslim &amp; Other Faith Sites Protected &nbsp;·&nbsp; Home Secretary Mahmood Announces Measures &nbsp;·&nbsp; Religious Hate Crime at Record Levels &nbsp;·&nbsp; 2026–2027 Protective Security Schemes &nbsp;·&nbsp; 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Justice · [&hellip;]
- [Hegseth Tells National Religious Broadcasters: Trump Is Fighting for Your Faith](https://fandfnews.com/hegseth-tells-national-religious-broadcasters-trump-is-fighting-for-your-faith/): Hegseth Tells National Religious Broadcasters: Trump Is Fighting for Your Faith | Faith &#038; Freedom News Breaking NRB Convention Nashville &nbsp;·&nbsp; Hegseth: &#8220;Christ Is King&#8221; &nbsp;·&nbsp; Trump &#8220;Fighter for People of Faith&#8221; &nbsp;·&nbsp; Pentagon Monthly Prayer Services &nbsp;·&nbsp; America&#8217;s 250th Anniversary &nbsp;·&nbsp; DEI Eliminated from Military &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Politics at Gaylord Opryland &nbsp;·&nbsp; NRB Convention Nashville &nbsp;·&nbsp; Hegseth: &#8220;Christ Is King&#8221; &nbsp;·&nbsp; Trump &#8220;Fighter for People of Faith&#8221; &nbsp;·&nbsp; Pentagon Monthly Prayer Services &nbsp;·&nbsp; America&#8217;s 250th Anniversary &nbsp;·&nbsp; DEI Eliminated from Military &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Politics at Gaylord Opryland &nbsp;·&nbsp; Thursday, February 19, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News [&hellip;]
- [Anti-Christian Hate Crimes in Europe: January 2026 Report](https://fandfnews.com/anti-christian-hate-crimes-in-europe-january-2026-report/): Anti-Christian Incidents January 2026: 39 Hate Crimes Recorded Across Europe | Faith &#038; Freedom News ⚑ &nbsp; OIDAC Europe Report &nbsp;·&nbsp; Anti-Christian Hate Crimes &nbsp;·&nbsp; January 2026 &nbsp; ⚑ February 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Justice · Human Dignity Home World Human Rights Faith Europe Opinion Human Rights &nbsp;·&nbsp; Religious Freedom &nbsp;·&nbsp; Anti-Christian Persecution in Europe Source Report based on data published by OIDAC Europe — Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe · January 2026 Monthly Report Exclusive Report &nbsp;·&nbsp; Anti-Christian Hate Crimes &nbsp;·&nbsp; Europe 2026 39 Anti-Christian Hate Crimes [&hellip;]
- [This Week at State: Board of Peace, Munich Security Conference &amp; Central Europe Diplomacy](https://fandfnews.com/this-week-at-state-board-of-peace-munich-security-conference-central-europe-diplomacy/): This Week at State: Board of Peace, Munich Security Conference &#038; Central Europe Diplomacy | Faith &#038; Freedom News This Week Board of Peace Inaugural Summit &nbsp;·&nbsp; $5 Billion Gaza Commitment &nbsp;·&nbsp; Munich Security Conference &nbsp;·&nbsp; Rubio Meets Zelenskyy &nbsp;·&nbsp; Slovakia &amp; Hungary Bilateral Talks &nbsp;·&nbsp; NATO Commitments Reaffirmed &nbsp;·&nbsp; 2026 Winter Olympics Wind Down &nbsp;·&nbsp; Board of Peace Inaugural Summit &nbsp;·&nbsp; $5 Billion Gaza Commitment &nbsp;·&nbsp; Munich Security Conference &nbsp;·&nbsp; Rubio Meets Zelenskyy &nbsp;·&nbsp; Slovakia &amp; Hungary Bilateral Talks &nbsp;·&nbsp; NATO Commitments Reaffirmed &nbsp;·&nbsp; 2026 Winter Olympics Wind Down &nbsp;·&nbsp; Week of February 13–19, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom [&hellip;]
- [ AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report](https://fandfnews.com/ajcs-state-of-antisemitism-in-america-2025-report/): Antisemitism in America: AJC&#8217;s 2025 Report Reveals a Nation at a Crossroads | Faith &#038; Freedom News ⚑ &nbsp; Report Alert &nbsp;·&nbsp; AJC State of Antisemitism in America 2025 &nbsp; ⚑ February 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Justice · Human Dignity Home World Human Rights Faith Campus Opinion Human Rights &nbsp;·&nbsp; Antisemitism &nbsp;·&nbsp; American Jewish Committee Source Report based on data and materials published by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) — State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Exclusive Report &nbsp;·&nbsp; Antisemitism &nbsp;·&nbsp; AJC 2025 Antisemitism in America: AJC&#8217;s 2025 Report Reveals a Nation [&hellip;]
- [Trump Sets the Tone at Landmark Board of Peace Meeting](https://fandfnews.com/trump-sets-the-tone-at-landmark-board-of-peace-meeting/): Trump Leads Historic Board of Peace Meeting | Faith &#038; Freedom News ⚑ &nbsp; Washington D.C. &nbsp;·&nbsp; February 19, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Board of Peace Inaugural Summit &nbsp; ⚑ Thursday, February 19, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Justice · Human Dignity Home World Middle East Gaza Diplomacy Opinion World &nbsp;·&nbsp; Middle East Peace &nbsp;·&nbsp; Washington Summit Original Source This report is based on an article originally published in The Times of Israel — &#8220;Trump Leads Historic Board of Peace Meeting&#8221; Report &nbsp;·&nbsp; Gaza Reconstruction &nbsp;·&nbsp; Board of Peace Trump Leads Historic Board of Peace [&hellip;]
- [Building the Abrahamic Bridge: Female Leaders Show the World a New Path to Peace](https://fandfnews.com/building-the-abrahamic-bridge-female-leaders-show-the-world-a-new-path-to-peace/): A Summit With Interfaith Female Leaders: A Huge Opportunity for Peace in the Middle East | Faith &#038; Freedom News Friday, February 20, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &amp; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth · Justice · Human Dignity Home World Middle East Faith Women Opinion Opinion &nbsp;·&nbsp; Peace &amp; Dialogue Interfaith Diplomacy · Women &amp; Peace A Summit With Interfaith Female Leaders Is a Huge Opportunity for Peace in the Middle East Muslim and Jewish women have been targeted by the same extremist forces — and together, they may hold the key to a lasting, inclusive peace for the [&hellip;]
- [A New Dawn for Peace: Trump's Board of Peace Launches with $17 Billion in Pledges](https://fandfnews.com/a-new-dawn-for-peace-trumps-board-of-peace-launches-with-17-billion-in-pledges/): A New Dawn for Peace: Trump&#8217;s Board of Peace Launches with $17 Billion in Pledges | Faith &#038; Freedom News Friday, February 20, 2026 Proclaiming Truth · Defending Freedom · Strengthening Faith fandfnews.com Faith &amp; Freedom News Where Faith Meets the Headlines Home Faith Freedom World Policy Opinion Prayer ✦ Breaking — World Affairs A New Dawn for Peace: Trump&#8217;s Board of Peace Launches with $17 Billion in Global Pledges In a moment that observers called historic, more than 50 nations gathered in Washington to rally behind a bold new framework for stability in Gaza — and hope for a [&hellip;]
- [U.S. Assembles Largest Middle East Air Power Since 2003 as Iran Crisis Escalates](https://fandfnews.com/u-s-assembles-largest-middle-east-air-power-since-2003-as-iran-crisis-escalates/): U.S. Assembles Largest Middle East Air Power Since 2003 Amid Iran Standoff | Faith &#038; Freedom News ✝ Faith &amp; Freedom News — FFN — Reporting with Purpose Friday, February 20, 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; National Security Breaking National Security U.S. Assembles Largest Middle East Air Power Since 2003 as Iran Crisis Escalates F-35s, F-22s, a second carrier strike group, and advanced command-and-control assets flood the region as Trump weighs options from a calibrated strike to a sustained air campaign — while diplomacy in Geneva stalls and London refuses to open its bases. War &amp; Peace Iran Nuclear Crisis Feb 20, 2026 [&hellip;]
- [War or Peace? U.S.–Iran Standoff Reaches Breaking Point](https://fandfnews.com/war-or-peace-u-s-iran-standoff-reaches-breaking-point/): War or Peace? U.S.–Iran Standoff Reaches Breaking Point | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News &nbsp;·&nbsp; fandfnews.com February 20, 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; CRISIS REPORT Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &nbsp;·&nbsp; Freedom Home Middle East National Security Prophecy About Breaking Sources: 90% likelihood of U.S.–Iran military action in coming weeks &nbsp;·&nbsp; Strait of Hormuz partially closed for Iranian IRGC live-fire drills &nbsp;·&nbsp; Iran–Russia joint naval exercises in Sea of Oman &nbsp;·&nbsp; Amos Yadlin: &#8220;would think twice about traveling abroad this weekend&#8221; &nbsp;·&nbsp; Iran deadline: end of month to agree to significant concessions &nbsp;·&nbsp; Two U.S. carrier strike groups [&hellip;]
- [YEMEN: Dozens Detained in Campaign Against Christians](https://fandfnews.com/yemen-dozens-detained-in-campaign-against-christians/): Yemen: Dozens Detained in Campaign Against Christians | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News &nbsp;·&nbsp; fandfnews.com January 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; Yemen Crisis Report Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &nbsp;·&nbsp; Freedom Home Persecution Watch Middle East Prayer About ⚠ Urgent Yemen: 50+ Christians arrested in January 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; 43 additional believers abducted &nbsp;·&nbsp; Houthi rebels conducting systematic campaign against underground church &nbsp;·&nbsp; Detainees denied contact with family and lawyers &nbsp;·&nbsp; Believers held in unknown locations &nbsp;·&nbsp; Underground church continues to grow despite persecution &nbsp;·&nbsp; Yemen: 50+ Christians arrested in January 2026 &nbsp;·&nbsp; 43 additional believers abducted &nbsp;·&nbsp; Houthi [&hellip;]
- [First Meeting, First Steps Toward Gaza's Renewal](https://fandfnews.com/first-meeting-first-steps-toward-gazas-renewal/): First Meeting, First Steps Toward Gaza&#8217;s Renewal | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &amp; Freedom News &nbsp;·&nbsp; fandfnews.com February 19, 2026 Faith &amp; Freedom News Truth &nbsp;·&nbsp; Faith &nbsp;·&nbsp; Freedom Home Middle East Diplomacy Peace &amp; Security About Live Board of Peace inaugural meeting underway in Washington D.C. &nbsp;·&nbsp; 45+ nations represented &nbsp;·&nbsp; $5B+ pledged for Gaza reconstruction &nbsp;·&nbsp; Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Washington &nbsp;·&nbsp; Kosovo President Osmani attends as Founding Member &nbsp;·&nbsp; Hungary pledges full support for Trump peace initiatives &nbsp;·&nbsp; Israeli FM Sa&#8217;ar meets US Ambassador Waltz ahead of summit &nbsp;·&nbsp; Board of Peace inaugural meeting [&hellip;]
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- [Sikh Journalist Alleges Harassment During U.S. Visa Interview in Islamabad](https://fandfnews.com/sikh-journalist-alleges-harassment-during-u-s-visa-interview-in-islamabad/): Pakistani Sikh Journalist Alleges Harassment During U.S. Visa Interview | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Defending Liberty, Upholding Faith Breaking News Religious Freedom Human Rights Pakistani Sikh Journalist Alleges Harassment During U.S. Visa Interview Mishal Kaur, recognized as Pakistan&#8217;s first Sikh journalist and women&#8217;s rights advocate, files formal complaint alleging intimidation and coercive conduct at U.S. Embassy in Islamabad 📍 Islamabad, Pakistan 📅 January 27, 2026 ⏱ 8 min read ⚠️ Developing Story This article details serious allegations of harassment and intimidation during a visa interview process. The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has not yet publicly responded [&hellip;]
- [Today’s Athletes Are Bolder than Ever about their Faith in Jesus, Says Benjamin Watson](https://fandfnews.com/todays-athletes-are-bolder-than-ever-about-their-faith-in-jesus-says-benjamin-watson/): Today&#8217;s Athletes Bolder Than Ever About Faith in Jesus, Says Benjamin Watson | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Defending Liberty, Upholding Faith 🏆 Sports • Faith • Culture Today&#8217;s Athletes Bolder Than Ever About Faith in Jesus Former NFL Star Benjamin Watson Reveals How Social Media and Past Pioneers Have Transformed the Landscape of Faith in Sports By Michael Foust | Crosswalk Headlines Today&#8217;s athletes are more outspoken than past generations about their faith in Christ, thanks to a social media landscape that has amplified their voices and past athletes who have helped normalize public expressions of [&hellip;]
- [God's Gang To Bring Aan Interfaith Squad Of Superheroes To Mobile Soon](https://fandfnews.com/gods-gang-to-bring-aan-interfaith-squad-of-superheroes-to-mobile-soon/): God&#8217;s Gang: Interfaith Superheroes Unite in Upcoming Mobile Game | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Defending Liberty, Upholding Faith 🎮 Gaming • Faith • Culture God&#8217;s Gang Brings Interfaith Superheroes to Mobile! Coming Soon to iOS &#038; Android | By Iwan Morris via Pocket Gamer Get ready for an action-packed adventure! God&#8217;s Gang, the popular animated series promoting interfaith cooperation, is leaping from screens to smartphones with an exciting new mobile game featuring a diverse team of martial arts superheroes from different religious backgrounds. ⚡ The Power of Unity in Gaming God&#8217;s Gang brings a popular animated [&hellip;]
- [Hungary Receives International Recognition for Aiding Persecuted Christians](https://fandfnews.com/hungary-receives-international-recognition-for-aiding-persecuted-christians/): Hungary Receives International Recognition for Aiding Persecuted Christians | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Defending Liberty, Upholding Faith INTERNATIONAL • RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Hungary Receives International Recognition for Aiding Persecuted Christians Washington D.C. • International Religious Freedom Summit Hungary&#8217;s Hungary Helps Program has been honored with a prestigious award from the Religious Freedom Institute at the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, recognizing the nation&#8217;s exceptional commitment to supporting persecuted Christians and religious minorities worldwide. State Secretary Tristan Azbej receives the Religious Freedom Institute award at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington Award Ceremony at Hungarian Embassy The award [&hellip;]
- [Anila Ali Denounces U.S. Embassy Treatment of Christian Journalist "Deeply Alarming"](https://fandfnews.com/anila-ali-denounces-u-s-embassy-treatment-of-christian-journalist-deeply-alarming/): Muslim Leader Denounces Embassy Treatment of Christian Journalist | Faith &#038; Freedom News Breaking: Religious Freedom Advocate Speaks Out Against Embassy Treatment of Christian Journalist Faith &#038; Freedom News Defending Liberty • Faith • Human Dignity Breaking News • Religious Freedom &#8220;Religious Persecution is Un-American&#8221;: Muslim Leader Denounces Embassy Treatment of Christian Journalist Dr. Anila Ali, daughter of Pakistan&#8217;s founding fathers, condemns alleged harassment and intimidation of pro-Trump Christian journalist at U.S. Embassy in Islamabad Dr. Anila Ali President, American Muslims Multifaith Women Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) 📅 February 2, 2026 ⚠️ Deeply Alarming Developments A well-known Christian journalist was reportedly [&hellip;]
- [When Peace Becomes Suspect: Pakistan's Poet Laureate Questions U.S. Visa Policy](https://fandfnews.com/when-peace-becomes-suspect-pakistans-poet-laureate-questions-u-s-visa-policy/): Pakistan&#8217;s Poet Laureate Questions U.S. Visa Policy After Son&#8217;s Rejection | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Defending Liberty, Faith, and Human Dignity Opinion When Peace Becomes Suspect: Pakistan&#8217;s Poet Laureate Questions U.S. Visa Policy 📅 February 2, 2026 ✍️ Editorial 🏷️ Religious Freedom, Immigration Policy A distinguished Pakistani poet and Pride of Performance award recipient raises troubling questions about Western immigration priorities after his journalist son—an advocate for interfaith dialogue and religious freedom—faces intense ideological scrutiny during a U.S. visa interview. Nazir Qaiser has been a bridge between cultures, representing Pakistani literature in international forums Nazir Qaiser [&hellip;]
- [How Misguided Visa, Immigration Policies Embolden Extremism](https://fandfnews.com/how-misguided-visa-immigration-policies-embolden-extremism/): Misplaced Gatekeeping: When Western Visa Policies Fail the Cause of Peace | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Misplaced Gatekeeping: When Western Visa Policies Fail the Cause of Peace A Disturbing Case of Policy Incoherence—When Moderates Are Blocked and Radicals Slip Through By Manel Msalmi Founder and President, European Association for the Defense of Minorities Middle East Expert and Human Rights Advocate January 2026 | Related Sources: Times of Israel | Conservative HQ 🚫 When Visa Policies Punish the Wrong People ⚠️ A Critical Policy Failure The refusal of a U.S. visa to Pakistani journalist and peace advocate [&hellip;]
- [EU Designates Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Organization: Impact on Persecuted Christians](https://fandfnews.com/eu-designates-irans-irgc-as-terrorist-organization-impact-on-persecuted-christians/): EU Designates Iran&#8217;s IRGC as Terrorist Organization: Impact on Persecuted Christians | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News European Union Designates Iran&#8217;s IRGC as Terrorist Organization: Major Implications for Persecuted Christians January 29, 2026 | Brussels, European Union ⚖️ Historic EU Action Against Iranian Regime 🔴 BREAKING: EU Takes Historic Action The European Union has formally designated Iran&#8217;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, joining the United States, Canada, and Australia in this designation. The move includes concrete legal consequences such as asset freezes and criminalization of support for the organization. Additional sanctions target individuals [&hellip;]
- [USCIRF Calls for Egypt Placement on Special Watch List Over Religious Freedom Violations](https://fandfnews.com/uscirf-calls-for-egypt-placement-on-special-watch-list-over-religious-freedom-violations/): USCIRF Calls for Egypt Placement on Special Watch List Over Religious Freedom Violations | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News USCIRF Demands Egypt Placement on Special Watch List Over Escalating Religious Freedom Violations January 28, 2026 | Washington, DC | Source: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom ⛓️ Religious Persecution in Egypt Christians, Ahmadis, and Non-Believers Face Detention 🚨 URGENT: Systematic Violations Continue The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is reiterating its call for the Trump administration to include Egypt on the Special Watch List following recent escalations in religious persecution, including the sentencing of [&hellip;]
- [Sharia Free America Caucus Expands to 26 Members](https://fandfnews.com/sharia-free-america-caucus-expands-to-26-members/): Sharia Free America Caucus Expands to 26 Members | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Congressional Sharia Free America Caucus Expands to 26 Members January 29, 2026 | Source: Conservative HQ Defending Constitutional Values A congressional caucus dedicated to preventing the implementation of Sharia law in the United States has grown significantly since its formation in December 2025, now boasting 26 members from 17 states across the nation. Representatives Keith Self (TX-03) and Chip Roy (TX-21) officially launched the Sharia Free America Caucus in the House of Representatives in December 2025, an initiative that has quickly gained momentum [&hellip;]
- [A Year of Suffering: Syria's Minorities Tell Their Stories at European Parliament](https://fandfnews.com/a-year-of-suffering-syrias-minorities-tell-their-stories-at-european-parliament/): Syria One Year After: European Parliament Addresses Minorities Crisis | F&#038;F News 🇪🇺 EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT SPECIAL SESSION: SYRIA&#8217;S MINORITIES ONE YEAR AFTER F&#038;F NEWS WORLD EUROPE HUMAN RIGHTS ANALYSIS EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT CONFERENCE SYRIA, ONE YEAR AFTER European Parliament Addresses Critical Situation of Minorities 📍 European Parliament, Brussels 📅 January 28, 2026 👥 7+ MEPs Present An international conference entitled &#8220;Syria, One Year After: The Situation of Minorities&#8221; was organized on January 28th in the European Parliament by the European Association for The Defense of Minorities and Empower Women Media. The event brought together more than 7 Members of the European [&hellip;]
- [Millions in the Streets: The South's Statehood Is No Longer a Proposal — It's a Reality](https://fandfnews.com/millions-in-the-streets-the-souths-statehood-is-no-longer-a-proposal-its-a-reality/): Millions in the Streets: The South&#8217;s Statehood Is No Longer a Proposal | F&#038;F News 🌍 HISTORIC MOMENT: MILLIONS DEMONSTRATE FOR SOUTH YEMEN STATEHOOD F&#038;F NEWS WORLD ANALYSIS MIDDLE EAST CONTACT BREAKING ANALYSIS MILLIONS IN THE STREETS The South&#8217;s Statehood Is No Longer a Proposal — It&#8217;s a Reality By Manel Msalmi Women’s Rights Advocate and Human Rights Advisor at the Milton Friedman Institute 📍 Aden &#038; Hadramout 📅 January 2026 👥 Mass Demonstrations ↓ MILLIONS In The Streets 2 Major Cities 1 Unified Demand ∞ Political Impact Yesterday&#8217;s mass demonstrations in Aden and Hadramout were not a routine rally, [&hellip;]
- [Morocco Joins Board of Peace as Founding Member](https://fandfnews.com/morocco-joins-board-of-peace-as-founding-member/): Morocco Joins Board of Peace as Founding Member | Faith &#038; Freedom News FAITH &#038; FREEDOM NEWS FFN &#8211; Your Source for Global Faith &#038; Politics Global Peace King Mohammed VI Accepts Founding Membership in Trump&#8217;s Board of Peace 📅 January 23, 2026 📍 Davos, Switzerland 🌍 Morocco Morocco becomes first African and Arab nation to join the Board of Peace By Zakariya Bellahrach His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, May God Assist Him, has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to become a Founding Member of the Board of Peace, marking a historic [&hellip;]
- [A Historic Step Toward Peace: Why the Board of Peace Represents Hope for Gaza and Global Diplomacy](https://fandfnews.com/a-historic-step-toward-peace-why-the-board-of-peace-represents-hope-for-gaza-and-global-diplomacy/): January 22, 2026 In an era marked by escalating conflicts and deepening geopolitical divisions, the establishment of the Board of Peace stands as a beacon of hope and multilateral cooperation. President Donald Trump&#8217;s initiative to create this unprecedented international body to oversee Gaza&#8217;s reconstruction, facilitate a permanent ceasefire, and advance Palestinian self-determination represents a pragmatic and visionary approach to one of the world&#8217;s most intractable conflicts. With over 25 nations—including influential Muslim-majority countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, and Indonesia—now committed to this framework, the Board of Peace has emerged as a transformative platform [&hellip;]
- [Jashn-e-Nazir Qaiser: A Grand National Tribute to Pakistan's Literary Legend](https://fandfnews.com/jashn-e-nazir-qaiser-a-grand-national-tribute-to-pakistans-literary-legend/): Lahore:&nbsp;Lahore&#8217;s literary landscape was graced with a unique and unforgettable event: Jashn-e-Nazir Qaiser, a national tribute honoring the remarkable Urdu poet, writer, and Pride of Performance recipient, Nazir Qaiser. This event, brought to life by the&nbsp;Nazir Qaiser Foundation&nbsp;in collaboration with&nbsp;Sam Ramnit’s SR Production, was a splendid celebration of poetry, literature, and cultural heritage, drawing in distinguished literary personalities from across the nation. Held at the Park Heritage Hotel, the gathering was marked by an atmosphere of reverence and intellectual warmth. It was not merely a ceremonial tribute, but a meaningful reflection on a literary journey that has shaped generations of [&hellip;]
- [Brussels Raises Its Voice for Iran: Why Silence Is No Longer an Option](https://fandfnews.com/brussels-raises-its-voice-for-iran-why-silence-is-no-longer-an-option/): Thousands Rally in Brussels: &#8216;Women, Life, Freedom&#8217; &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Breaking News Manel Msalmi Women&#8217;s Rights Advocate and Human Rights Advisor at the Milton Friedman InstituteFounder of the European Association for the Defense of Minorities (EADM)ISGAP Researcher | CEO of Faith &#038; Freedom News January 18, 2026 📍 Brussels, Belgium Thousands Rally in Brussels: &#8220;Women, Life, Freedom&#8221; Echoes Across Europe &#8220;Zan, Zendegi, Azadi&#8221; — A thousand voices united outside Iranian Embassy demanding justice for 40 years of persecution 1,000+ Protesters Gathered 40+ Years of Oppression ∞ Demand for Freedom A thousand people gathered today [&hellip;]
- [Pakistan's Seat at Gaza's Peace Table: From Sidelines to Leadership](https://fandfnews.com/pakistans-seat-at-gazas-peace-table-from-sidelines-to-leadership/): Pakistan&#8217;s Seat at Gaza&#8217;s Peace Table &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News International Peace &#038; Diplomacy Junaid Qaiser January 16, 2026 7 min read Pakistan&#8217;s Seat at Gaza&#8217;s Peace Table: From Sidelines to Leadership President Trump&#8217;s Board of Peace initiative offers Pakistan a historic opportunity to shape post-war Gaza&#8217;s future—moving from statements of concern to meaningful action on the global stage President Donald Trump&#8217;s call for various countries to join a proposed &#8220;Board of Peace&#8221; for post-war Gaza represents a notable shift from the usual cycle of ceasefires and crisis management. After more than two years of [&hellip;]
- [Moroccan-Israeli Cooperation… Between Strategic Engineering and Military Power](https://fandfnews.com/moroccan-israeli-cooperation-between-strategic-engineering-and-military-power/): Silent Superiority: Morocco&#8217;s Strategic Defense Revolution &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Defense &#038; Strategy Faiçal Marjani January 16, 2026 8 min read Silent Superiority: Morocco&#8217;s Strategic Defense Revolution Through Israeli Partnership How Morocco is building a new model of smart deterrence through advanced technology integration, moving from traditional defense to network-centric warfare without fanfare or noise In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, the most significant transformations often occur not on battlefields but in the quiet integration of advanced technologies and operational doctrines. The Moroccan-Israeli defense cooperation represents precisely this kind of silent revolution—a fundamental reshaping [&hellip;]
- [The Shadow War on Legitimacy:The Invisible Dismantling of State Symbols](https://fandfnews.com/the-shadow-war-on-legitimacythe-invisible-dismantling-of-state-symbols/): The Shadow War on Legitimacy &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Faiçal Marjani January 16, 2026 The Shadow War on Legitimacy: When Discourse Becomes Dismantlement How states erode not through violent shocks, but through the slow emptying of meaning and the transformation of foundational constants into consumable controversy Political history demonstrates with clarity that states do not always collapse through major shocks or violent coups; more often, they erode internally when meaning is emptied, when foundational constants are reduced to consumable controversy, and when legitimacy is flattened into a mere opinion subject to circulation. At this juncture, [&hellip;]
- [Global Squash Returns to Its Spiritual Home](https://fandfnews.com/global-squash-returns-to-its-spiritual-home/): Global Squash Returns to Its Spiritual Home &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News – FFN Faith. Truth. Freedom. Bringing Light to a World in Need. SPORTS &#038; CULTURE Global Squash Returns to Its Spiritual Home The Rich Venus PSA Gold Open 2026 brings elite international squash back to DHA Creek Club, Karachi By Beena Khan • January 2026 Squash returned to Pakistan after nearly two decades in April 2025, when the U23 World Squash Championship was hosted at DHA Creek Club, featuring 34 men and 22 women from 22 countries. Building on that momentum, the Rich Venus [&hellip;]
- [‘Zionism Is in the Quran’: Anila Ali on Why Standing With Israel Is a Muslim Imperative](https://fandfnews.com/zionism-is-in-the-quran-anila-ali-on-why-standing-with-israel-is-a-muslim-imperative/): &#8216;Zionism Is in the Quran&#8217; &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News – FFN Faith. Truth. Freedom. Bringing Light to a World in Need. INTERFAITH DIALOGUE &#8216;Zionism Is in the Quran&#8217;: Anila Ali on Why Standing With Israel Is a Muslim Imperative The AMMWEC founder discusses Islamic principles, combating antisemitism, and what she learned from leading Muslim leaders to Israel Interview by Combat Antisemitism Movement • January 15, 2026 Anila Ali — founder and president of the American Muslim and Multifaith Women&#8217;s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) — has spent decades challenging Islamist extremism and antisemitism. In December, Ali led [&hellip;]
- [Bridges Over Barricades: Pakistan’s Civil Society Takes Center Stage at Global Religious Freedom Forum](https://fandfnews.com/bridges-over-barricades-pakistans-civil-society-takes-center-stage-at-global-religious-freedom-forum/): Bridges Over Barricades &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News – FFN Faith. Truth. Freedom. Bringing Light to a World in Need. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Bridges Over Barricades: Pakistan&#8217;s Civil Society Takes Center Stage at Global Religious Freedom Forum How grassroots activists are transforming international dialogue on minority rights through strategic engagement at the IRF Summit By Pastor Kashan Chaudhry • December 10, 2025 On a Human Rights Day marked by intensifying global scrutiny of religious liberties, the diplomatic corridor between Islamabad and Washington D.C. has evolved into an unexpected, yet vital, lifeline for minority protections in South Asia. [&hellip;]
- [The Breaking News We Missed: How One Man Taught the Media a Lesson in Washington](https://fandfnews.com/the-breaking-news-we-missed-how-one-man-taught-the-media-a-lesson-in-washington/): The Breaking News We Missed &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News – FFN Faith. Truth. Freedom. Bringing Light to a World in Need. HUMAN RIGHTS The Breaking News We Missed: How One Man Taught the Media a Lesson in Washington By Junaid Qasier • January 14, 2026 Friends, let&#8217;s have a moment of brutal honesty today. We, the people of the media, the so-called &#8220;fourth pillar&#8221; of the state, have a sickness. I have spent my life in these newsrooms, surrounded by the smell of stale tea and the panic of the deadline. We are addicted to [&hellip;]
- [Standing With the Iranian People: Europe’s Response to a Brutal Crackdown](https://fandfnews.com/standing-with-the-iranian-people-europes-response-to-a-brutal-crackdown/): EU Response to the Iranian Protests (2025–2026): From Condemnation to Sanctions | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Your Source for Truth and Insight Special Report EU Response to the Iranian Protests (2025–2026): From Condemnation to Sanctions A comprehensive analysis of Europe&#8217;s evolving stance on Tehran&#8217;s brutal crackdown on nationwide demonstrations By Manel Msalmi 📅 January 12, 2026 ⏱️ 15 min read 📍 Brussels, Belgium Executive Summary The European Union has intensified its response to the Iranian clerical regime&#8217;s violent suppression of nationwide protests that erupted in late December 2025 and continued into 2026. While the EU has [&hellip;]
- [Maduro’s Capture and the End of Iran’s Latin American Safe Haven](https://fandfnews.com/maduros-capture-and-the-end-of-irans-latin-american-safe-haven/): A Strategic Shockwave: Maduro&#8217;s Fall and the Fracturing of Iran&#8217;s Axis | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Your Source for Truth and Insight Breaking Analysis A Strategic Shockwave: Maduro&#8217;s Fall and the Fracturing of Iran&#8217;s Axis The capture of Venezuela&#8217;s strongman marks a decisive rupture in Tehran&#8217;s global network of influence By Manel Msalmi 📅 January 11, 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read The capture of Nicolás Maduro marks far more than the collapse of an isolated authoritarian regime. It represents a decisive rupture in Iran&#8217;s so-called &#8220;axis of terror&#8221; and delivers a clear geopolitical message: Tehran&#8217;s distant [&hellip;]
- [A Strategic Reset in Washington: Pakistan–US Ties at a Historic High](https://fandfnews.com/a-strategic-reset-in-washington-pakistan-us-ties-at-a-historic-high/): 2026: The Year of Action for Pakistan-US Relations | Faith &#038; Freedom News Faith &#038; Freedom News Your Source for Truth and Insight 2026: The Year of Action for Pakistan-US Relations 📝 By Junaid Qaiser 📅 January 11, 2026 President Donald Trump meeting Pakistan&#8217;s PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in the Oval Office on September 25, 2025 The steady drumbeat of diplomatic signals emanating from Washington and Islamabad suggests that Pakistan-United States relations are no longer operating on autopilot. Instead, they are entering a phase of deliberate recalibration—one that both sides increasingly describe as historic [&hellip;]
- [Trump's Venezuela Action Reveals True Foreign Policy Vision](https://fandfnews.com/trumps-venezuela-action-reveals-true-foreign-policy-vision/): Trump&#8217;s Venezuela Action Reveals True Foreign Policy Vision &#8211; Faith &#038; Freedom News FAITH &#038; FREEDOM NEWS Truth, Liberty, and American Values 🔴 BREAKING ANALYSIS Foreign Policy Trump&#8217;s Venezuela Action Reveals True Foreign Policy Vision January 10, 2026 | Analysis The dramatic January 3rd capture of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas has shattered persistent myths about President Trump&#8217;s approach to American power abroad, revealing a strategic vision far more sophisticated than critics understood. For a decade, analysts have mischaracterized Donald Trump as an isolationist eager to withdraw from global affairs. The reality emerging from recent events tells a different story—one of [&hellip;]
- [Syria’s Minorities Are Paying the Price of a Failed Peace](https://fandfnews.com/syrias-minorities-are-paying-the-price-of-a-failed-peace/): Syria&#8217;s Minorities Are Paying the Price of a Failed Peace | F&#038;F News 📢 URGENT: SYRIA&#8217;S MINORITIES IN CRISIS &#8211; INTERNATIONAL ACTION NEEDED NOW Faith &#038; Freedom News -FFN ANALYSIS &#038; OPINION SYRIA&#8217;S MINORITIESARE PAYING THE PRICEOF A FAILED PEACE When dialogue fails, civilians become collateral damage ✍️ By Manel Msalmi | January 2026 ↓ The Crisis in Numbers 46,000+ Displaced in Days 10% Christian Population (Pre-War) 12+ Years of Conflict ∞ Damage to Pluralistic Identity Syria is once again sliding into a dangerous phase—one where civilians, particularly minorities, are bearing the heaviest cost of political deadlock and military escalation. [&hellip;]
- [Aleppo's Kurds Under Fire: Syria's Return to Exclusion](https://fandfnews.com/aleppos-kurds-under-fire-syrias-return-to-exclusion/): Aleppo&#8217;s Kurds Under Fire: Syria&#8217;s Return to Exclusion | F&#038;F News 🚨 BREAKING NEWS: HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN ALEPPO &#8211; JANUARY 2026 🚨 Faith &#038; Freedom NEWS -FFN The Aleppo Siege and the Failure of Syria’s Post-War Settlement Syria’s Kurdish Question Returns to Aleppo—with Devastating Consequences 📝 By Manel Msalmi 📅 January 8, 2026 📍 Aleppo, Syria ↓ 9+ Civilian Deaths 46+ Wounded 500K Kurds in Aleppo 46K+ Displaced ⚠️ CRISIS ALERT: Aleppo stands as a painful reminder that Syria&#8217;s war is far from over—not because dialogue has failed entirely, but because it has been deliberately sidelined. Syria is once again [&hellip;]
- [Trump, Faith, and the Fall of Tyranny in Venezuela](https://fandfnews.com/trump-faith-and-the-fall-of-tyranny-in-venezuela/): Trump, Faith, and the Fall of Tyranny in Venezuela 🎊 HISTORIC VICTORY: THE FALL OF VENEZUELAN TYRANNY Trump, Faith, and the Fall of Tyranny in Venezuela The capture of Nicolás Maduro marks a spiritual and political vindication for millions, as Latino evangelicals credit Trump with liberating a nation from decades of oppression 📅 January 2025 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro marks far more than a geopolitical turning point; for millions of Venezuelans at home and in the diaspora, it represents the collapse of a long night of repression. For Latino evangelical Christians across the United States, it [&hellip;]
- [Confronting a Hemispheric Threat: Trump’s Venezuela Decision Explained](https://fandfnews.com/confronting-a-hemispheric-threat-trumps-venezuela-decision-explained/): U.S. Operation Apprehends Maduro: Selective Outrage vs Hard Truths | F&#038;F News F&#038;F News Faith &#038; Freedom News Selective Outrage and Hard Truths: The Venezuela Operation Trump Administration&#8217;s Decisive Action Against Maduro Exposes Double Standards in International Discourse Analysis | January 2025 The global reaction to the United States&#8217; operation in Venezuela has once again exposed a familiar flaw in international discourse: outrage that is selective, ideological, and often detached from facts. President Donald Trump&#8217;s decision to authorize a targeted mission leading to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro has been widely condemned as illegal and reckless. Yet this criticism ignores [&hellip;]
- [Salman Taseer: A Political Biography of Courage, Controversy, and the Crisis of Pakistani Liberalism](https://fandfnews.com/salman-taseer-a-political-biography-of-courage-controversy-and-the-crisis-of-pakistani-liberalism/): By Daim Qayyum Salman Taseer (1944–2011) remains one of the most consequential and polarizing figures in Pakistan’s political history. A scion of the sub-continent’s progressive literary elite, a tycoon who pioneered the country&#8217;s telecommunications sector, and a combative Governor of the Punjab province, Taseer’s life was a microcosm of the struggle between Pakistan’s liberal aspirations and its deepening religious conservatism. His assassination in January 2011 by his own bodyguard, a man sworn to protect him, marked a definitive turning point in the state’s relationship with religious extremism, signaling the retreat of the secular ruling class in the face of violent [&hellip;]
- [Project Max and the Global Muslim-Jewish Youth Unity Project Announce Partnership to Combat Hate Through Sports](https://fandfnews.com/project-max-and-the-global-muslim-jewish-youth-unity-project-announce-partnership-to-combat-hate-through-sports/): Project Max &#038; GMJYUP Unite Youth Through Sports | F&#038;F News F&#038;F News Faith &#038; Freedom News Project Max Partners with GMJYUP to Unite Muslim and Jewish Youth Through Sports Fighting Racism, Antisemitism and Intolerance through Sports Phoenix, AZ, December 29, 2025 At a time when antisemitism is skyrocketing at an alarming rate, and antagonistic forces are trying to drive a wedge between Muslim and Jewish communities, Project Max and the Global Muslim-Jewish Youth Unity Project (GMJYUP) have announced a groundbreaking partnership dedicated to uniting youth through the power of sports. The two organizations will work together to unite Muslim [&hellip;]
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