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U.S. May Permanently Scale Back Some Middle East Bases After Iran Damage Exposes New Risks

The United States is weighing whether to close some of its Middle East military bases permanently after recent damage linked to the Iran conflict exposed how vulnerable forward-deployed sites have become to precision missiles and drones. The debate reflects a broader reassessment in Washington of whether large, fixed installations still provide strategic value in an era of long-range strike threats.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:08 PM IST)

U.S. May Permanently Close Some Middle East Bases After Iran War Damage

The United States is weighing whether to shut down some of its Middle East military bases for good after Iranian strikes exposed the vulnerability of forward-deployed forces, according to reporting cited by the Christian Science Monitor. The debate reflects a broader reassessment in Washington of whether expensive, fixed bases still provide the strategic advantage they once did in an era of precision missiles and drones.

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World Politics & Diplomacy28 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

At Least 60 Christians Killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region, Church Says

At least 60 Orthodox Christians have been killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, according to church accounts cited by international media, in one of the deadliest reported attacks on civilians in the country in recent months. The killings have intensified concern over the security vacuum in parts of Oromia, where ethnic militias, local grievances and weak state control have repeatedly fueled violence.

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Global Economy & Central Banks15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Abilene Christian’s $1 Billion Endowment Joins the Elite in a Market Test of Higher-Ed Investing

Abilene Christian University has crossed the $1 billion mark in its endowment, placing the Texas religious institution among a small group of colleges whose investment performance has challenged the long-standing dominance of Ivy League-style endowment management. The milestone underscores how disciplined asset allocation, long time horizons, and alternative investments have reshaped the competitive landscape for university funds. It also arrives as higher education faces rising costs, tighter fundraising conditions, and greater scrutiny over how elite institutions generate returns.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 10:59 PM IST

Lyrical Evangelist Ezra Sastry Dies, Leaving a Lasting Mark on India’s Christian Music and Worship Landscape

Ezra Sastry, widely known as a lyrical evangelist and worship voice in India’s Christian community, has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from followers, church leaders, and admirers. His passing closes a significant chapter in the country’s devotional music tradition, where his work blended faith, poetry, and public ministry.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:33 PM IST

Gaza Christians Mourn Mother and Daughter Killed in Israeli Strike as Civilian Toll Mounts

Christians in Gaza are mourning the deaths of a mother and daughter killed in an Israeli strike, a loss that has deepened grief inside one of the enclave’s smallest and most vulnerable communities. The incident comes amid continuing Israeli bombardment, with health officials saying another strike killed five people, including four women, as the war’s civilian toll remains severe.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 01:13 PM IST

Elder Christian C. Chigbundu Frames ‘Spiritual Immunity’ as a Moral Response to Turbulent Times

Elder Christian C. Chigbundu’s message on “spiritual immunity” arrives at a moment when faith communities are increasingly being asked to interpret instability, fear, and social fragmentation through a moral lens. The theme, carried in Church News, presents resilience not as withdrawal from public life but as disciplined spiritual formation capable of sustaining believers amid global uncertainty.

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Fashion & Luxury2025-11-27T09:30:00.000Z

Aditya Birla Fashion and Christian Louboutin Deepen India Luxury Alliance with Mall Expansion Plan

Aditya Birla Fashion and Christian Louboutin have announced an expanded joint venture aimed at widening the French maison's retail footprint across India's leading luxury malls, underscoring the market's growing appetite for high-end accessories and occasionwear. The move signals a more assertive phase in India's premium retail story, where global maisons are recalibrating for a consumer base that is younger, more style-literate and increasingly mall-led.

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