From Anatolia to Syria, new routes emerge to offset the blockades at Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. For Amer Sabaileh, the Houthis need fewer resources to influence Red Sea traffic. A multitude of avenues exists to rethink energy security.
The new punitive measures by the US administration will affect Syria’s civilians, not their leaders. For the Syrian government, they open the door to terrorism. For Fr Amer, the problem "is not only material;” meanwhile, “an entire generation of young professionals” is leaving. Donors and business people “are afraid to send money and resources”.
In his general audience catechesis, Francis spoke of the "David prayer" which "teaches us to transform our joys and sorrows, our worries and our hopes, our fears and our victories into prayer". In his greeting in Spanish, he invited people to pray and be in solidarity with the victims of the earthquake that hit Mexico.
A letter was signed by 1080 deputies representing 25 nations. The text highlights the "serious concerns" regarding the project. It risks having "fatal consequences for the prospects of peace". Criticism also arrives from the UN secretary general, who speaks of "devastating" effects for the region.
Speaking at the OSCE Human Dimension meeting in 2020, the Holy See delegation reiterated the media's responsibility in providing "fair and accurate" reports on religious issues. No to intolerance that nowadays is particularly pervasive in the digital world.
Jericho is the scene of the first mass protest against Israel's US-backed plan. For demonstrators, there is no Palestinian state "without the valley". Annexation will strangle Palestinians, says a resident of the disputed area. For B’Tselem, the goal is to make life "impossible" to force Palestinians to flee.
Lebanon’s Tourism Ministry has again authorised it, after it was banned because it can spread the virus. Restaurant and bar owners are happy; doctors and infectious disease specialists are not.
For Yehuda Garami, Zionism and Judaism are confused, but there is a big difference between the two. The conflict is political and “has nothing to do with religion”. For Jews, there is religious freedom and security in Iran; “we do not have guards outside our synagogues and schools”.
For the first time, the event will not include faithful from abroad. There will be a minimum number of Saudis and foreign residents. In the Saudi kingdom there are 161 thousand cases of covid-19 and over 1300 victims. In the next few days, the cancellation of the curfew and the relaxation of restrictions are expected.
The Southern Transitional Council, which controls Aden, has seized the Indian ocean island famous for its fauna and flora. President Hadi accuses separatists of acting like criminal gangs. The deposed governor reported an attack and raids by militias. The latter say they took over without any bloodshed and are "normalising the situation".
Mgr Li was already coadjutor bishop, recognised by the Holy See in 2017. Mgr Lucas Li Jingfeng had already prepared the "peaceful" transition from underground to official status. Provincial authorities are set to guarantee freedom. The Church is united in the diocese and across Shaanxi.
According to some sources, at least 300 people have left their homes. Many find refuge in Zakho. A Turkish soldier and five Kurdish civilians killed in clashes in the past few hours. Several minor injuries among Christians. Archbishop Rabban: Erdogan and the Turks like "terrorists". At the Zakho cemetery, graves bombed shattering the corpses.
The summit opened by the president on 25 June is an opportunity to find a "united position" on Lebanon's problems. The goal is to protect the Constitution, national unity and public interest. The cardinal hopes for massive participation, but some parties and leaders already threaten to boycott.
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