Dura-Europos, located in Syria, is widely considered to be the oldest church in existence. Specifically, it’s known as the world’s oldest Christian house church, originally built as a home before being converted into a place of worship. A house church is a gathering place for religious services held in a private home. Some historians debate […]
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US Pastor Released After Nearly 20 Years of Detention in China
China on Sunday released David Lin, a U.S. pastor who had been detained since 2006 in what the State Department has deemed was a wrongful detainment. The now 68-year-old pastor was formally arrested in 2009 for “contract fraud” and sentenced to life in prison after allegedly aiding a non-government sanctioned house church. His sentence was […]
Global Response Mixed After Second Assassination Attempt on Trump
While some world leaders have again reacted to another assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the response from others has been slow to nonexistent just nine weeks after the first attempt on the former president’s life. Leaders from top U.S. allied nations, including Australia, Canada, Italy, Germany, and France, had yet to publicly condemn […]
Israel’s UN Ambassador Accuses UNRWA of Being Controlled by Hamas in Gaza
JERUSALEM – Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has accused the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) of being controlled by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Danon’s comments follow last week’s Israeli airstrike on the UNRWA al-Jaouni school in a Gaza refugee camp. He questioned how the UN […]
Russian Military Aircraft Spotted off Alaskan Coast for Fourth Time Since 9/11
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported the detection of Russian military aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Sunday, marking the fourth such instance since the September 11 attacks amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia. Two Russian IL-38 military planes operating within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) were […]
Israeli Border Community Faces Constant Attacks from Hezbollah
Six months after Yulia Bar-Dan and her family fled their home on a kibbutz in northern Israel fearing a possible Hezbollah assault following the horrendous Hamas attack of Oct. 7, she returned to gather what she could from a lifetime of memories she’d left behind. One hour was all she had. “We were given a […]
Philippines Sends New Coast Guard Vessel to Sabina Shoal Despite China’s Objections
The Philippines has deployed a new coast guard vessel to Sabina Shoal, replacing a ship that returned to port after a five-month deployment. This move is likely to further escalate tensions with China, which has demanded the Philippines withdraw its presence in the area. China has accused the Philippines of “illegally stranding” its coast guard […]
U.S. Navy Member Detained in Venezuela on Allegations of Destabilization
A U.S. service member has been detained in Venezuela, the U.S. State Department said. On Saturday, Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech had been detained as they were accused of trying to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and overthrow the Venezuelan government, Reuters reported. In a statement obtained […]
Kess Energy Initiates Feasibility Study on Prospective Property on Caxeira Lithium Deposit
Brasilia, Brazil – September 13, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Kess Energy, an innovative Brasilia, Brazil-based lithium mining and exploration company, is pleased to announce the commencement of a comprehensive feasibility study on a new prospective project located on a newly acquired Caxeira lithium deposit, located in the state of Minas Gerais. This project represents a significant […]
Bear Attack Leaves Hiker With Serious Injuries
A 45-year-old Calgary man hiking alone in was attacked by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Digital Saturday. The hiker, who was not identified, was in a remote part of Crowsnest Pass near Window Mountain Lake around 11:19 a.m. when the attack occurred, leaving him with extensive injuries, […]
A Culinary Journey Through Portugal: A Guide to Delicious Dishes
Portuguese cuisine is known for its unique and diverse flavors. Whether you prefer seafood or meat, there’s something for everyone on the menu. Portuguese food is bursting with bold flavors, often incorporating ingredients like potatoes, garlic, onions, and rice. If you’re not planning a trip to Portugal anytime soon, don’t worry. You can enjoy Portuguese […]
UK Government’s ‘Think Before You Post’ Warning Sparks Free Speech Concerns
LONDON – Concerns are rising in Britain regarding a potential free speech crisis, as the new Labour government, along with police and courts, are accused of taking a hard line against freedom of expression. Prime Minister , the leader of the ruling Labour Party, and his administration, in power for less than two months, have […]
Three U.S. Citizens Sentenced to Death in Congo Following Coup Attempt
Three American citizens have been sentenced to death after being convicted of participating in a coup attempt. One of them, Marcel Malanga, told the court that his father, Christian Malanga, who led the failed coup, “had threatened to kill us if we did not follow his orders.” A lawyer representing the three Americans, Marcel Malanga, […]
Havana Syndrome Study Halted Due to Data Mishandling and Coercion Concerns
An internal review board at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) halted a long-term study of Havana Syndrome patients after finding that the research involved mishandling of data and participants who reported being pressured to join the study. The study had not yet found evidence linking the participants to the same symptoms and brain injuries. […]
Sacra Falling of Myrd, the First Ever Decentralized RPG Game Tops 2024 Ratings, Now Live on the re.al Network
Dubai, UAE – September 14, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Sacra , the pioneering fully on-chain RPG game designed to monetize your imagination, is thrilled to announce its official launch on the re.al network. Having already garnered attention as most promising projects of 2024. Sacra is set to revolutionize the gaming industry with its unique features and gameplay. The […]
Israel Says It Has Eliminated a Top Hamas Brigade and 2,000 Fighters in Rafah
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that its troops had successfully “dismantled” Hamas’ Rafah brigade in the Philadelphi Corridor, a key area where Hamas has been known to construct cross-border tunnels into Egypt. In a statement, the IDF said that its soldiers in the 162nd Division had conducted “precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations in […]
Proposed ‘Misinformation’ Law Faces Backlash as ‘Biggest Attack’ on Australian Freedoms
Australian authorities have proposed new legislation aimed at combating misinformation, with critics denouncing the measures as excessive oversight and a potential crackdown on dissenting opinions. “Misinformation legislation introduced into federal parliament today represents a chilling assault on every Australian’s right to free speech. The new Bill broadens provisions to censor speech, which even the government’s […]
Report: Iran Uses Hells Angels, Criminal Gangs to Target Critics
A new report has revealed that Iran is using the Hells Angels biker gang and other criminal enterprises to attack and silence dissidents living in Europe and the United States. The shadowy operations, orchestrated by high-level units within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its Ministry of Intelligence, have targeted a former Iranian military […]
Putin Warns US, NATO Risk War With Russia Over Potential Ukrainian Long-Range Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning to the U.S. and its NATO allies this week, stating that they risk being “at war” with Moscow if they remove restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for months to lift all restrictions on […]
Two Men Charged in Theft of Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ from London Gallery
Two men have been arrested and charged with burglary after the “Girl with Balloon” artwork was stolen from a London gallery during a smash-and-grab raid. Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, are currently in police custody following the incident at the Grove Gallery that occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday night, according to the […]











