• Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

  Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  

• Trump administration cancels $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University over antisemitism concerns

  The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts with Columbia University, citing the institution’s alleged failure to address antisemitism on campus.

  

• Pakistani Christian wins legal battle to restore religious identity

  A Pakistani Christian man has won a significant legal battle to reclaim his religious identity after being falsely registered as a Muslim, bringing attention to the challenges faced by religious minorities in the country.

  

• Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

  After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

  

• Barnard College expels third student amid campus protests over Gaza conflict

  Barnard College has expelled a third student in connection with campus protests over the Israel-Gaza conflict, further intensifying tensions between student activists and university administrators.