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Poland: a response to Vance’s criticism of European leaders

20 Feb 2025
Former foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has responded to US vice-president JD Vance’s critique of Europe regarding migration and free speech. Vance, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, criticised European leaders for disregarding the will of their…

Vatican: Pope Francis suffering from pneumonia

20 Feb 2025
After being admitted to hospital on 14 February, Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, and his condition remains ‘complex’. The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling a respiratory infection for over a week. A follow-up…

North Korea: she defected, encountered Jesus, then went back

20 Feb 2025
Joo Min (not her real name) once risked her life leaving North Korea to escape starvation and oppression. But then she encountered Christ in a secret safe house run by Open Doors. Raised to believe Christians…

Japan: plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions drastically

20 Feb 2025
Japan’s government has approved new targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 60% cut from 2013 levels by 2035 and a 73% reduction by 2040. The revised policy seeks to increase renewables to 50%…