Anugrah Kumar

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  Oct 11, 2023

  Gaza's only power plant shuts down; Israeli forces shifting to a 'full offense'

  Gaza's only power plant has shut down due to a fuel shortage, plunging the territory into darkness as Israel amasses troops near the border. Amid rising death tolls on both sides, the United States is holding talks to create an aid corridor for civilians in Gaza.

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  Oct 11, 2023

  Pakistan court sentences Muslim man to 25 years for killing Christian woman for refusing marriage proposal

  A court in Pakistan has sentenced a Muslim man to 25 years in prison for killing a Christian woman who rejected his marriage proposal.

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  Oct 10, 2023

  Israel-Gaza updates: Iran’s Khamenei praises Hamas' assault as death toll climbs

  As the combined death toll continues to rise three days following Hamas’ attacks on Israel and the taking of hostages, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lauds the assault, stating that his country “kisses the hands” of those behind it.

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  Oct 10, 2023

  Pakistan court denies kidnapped Christian woman’s request to return to family

  A court in Pakistan has ruled against a kidnapped Christian woman’s plea to return to her family. The woman, Adeeba Amjad, was abducted on May 16 from her home by her former Muslim employer, according to the rights group CLAAS-UK.

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  Oct 9, 2023

  ‘Intolerance against Christians’: Human rights experts denounce Turkey’s crackdown on religious minorities

  Turkey faces mounting criticism for its treatment of religious minorities, particularly Christians, as experts and civil society representatives convened to discuss the issue in Poland this week.

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  Oct 9, 2023

  At least 11 Americans killed in Hamas attacks on Israel; report says Iran plotted the assault

  Several Americans are dead and others were possibly taken hostage in a large-scale offensive by Hamas militants against Israel. The combined death toll surged to over 1,100 as of early Monday and is expected to rise, according to U.S. officials, as a report says Iranian security officials helped plan the attack.

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  Oct 8, 2023

  US Christian leaders urge prayers as Hamas’ attack on Israel leaves over 700 Israelis dead

  Hamas gunmen killed at least 700 Israelis, injured over 1,800 and took at least 100 hostage in a surprise assault, marking the deadliest day in Israel since the Yom Kippur war 50 years ago. As a U.S. interdenominational group condemned the Palestinian assault and Christian leaders called for prayers, Israel’s retaliation strikes have killed over 300 Gazans.

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  Oct 6, 2023

  Parents fight legal battle to stop hospital from removing 7-month-old baby from life support

  The parents of a 7-month-old girl are fighting a legal battle in the United Kingdom to resist a healthcare system's push to remove their baby's life support.

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  Oct 3, 2023

  Manipur violence escalates as insurgents cross over from Myanmar

  Entering its fifth month, violence in Manipur has intensified, with insurgents seen directing mobs and participating in attacks on security forces, even as the death toll has climbed to at least 200. Kuki-Zo tribal Christians make up the majority of the casualties.

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  Oct 2, 2023

  Family of Christian teen who died after being refused treatment says they continue to be gagged

  A family struggles with a legal muzzle even after the death of their daughter, whose identity and case details were suppressed for over a year. Court orders have now partially lifted the veil but maintain restrictions.