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Marco Rubio Warns Radical Islam Poses Imminent Global Threat and Announces Visa Restrictions for Persecutors of Christians
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 pm CST
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has issued a warning about radical Islam's expanding threat to global security, announcing visa restrictions against those who perpetrate violence against Christians worldwide. Highlighting concerns about terrorist groups in Nigeria and beyond, Rubio emphasized America's commitment to protecting religious freedom while addressing the strategic challenges posed by extremist ideologies seeking territorial and population control.
50 Children Escape Captivity After Mass Kidnapping at Nigerian Catholic School: Security Crisis Deepens
Nov 24, 2025 02:49 am CST
In a significant development, at least 50 children have escaped captivity after over 300 students were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state, Nigeria. The kidnapping, one of the largest in the country's history, occurred amid a series of similar attacks across multiple states, highlighting Nigeria's ongoing security crisis. President Bola Tinubu has announced the successful rescue of other hostages while religious leaders worldwide call for immediate action to protect vulnerable educational institutions.
Mass Kidnapping Crisis in Nigeria: Over 300 Students and Teachers Abducted in Second School Attack This Week
Nov 22, 2025 05:25 pm CST
In a devastating security crisis, 315 students and teachers were kidnapped from St Mary's school in Nigeria's Niger state, marking the second mass abduction in one week. The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed that 303 students and 12 teachers were taken, representing nearly half of the school's population. This incident follows another recent kidnapping of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi state, highlighting the escalating security challenges facing Africa's most populous nation.
Trump Threatens Military Intervention in Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution: Examining the Religious Conflict Claims
Nov 02, 2025 10:00 am CST
President Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria, claiming Christians face systematic killings by Islamists. This article examines the complex religious dynamics in Nigeria, where experts note both Christians and Muslims suffer in ongoing conflicts, and explores how Nigerian leadership refutes claims of religious intolerance while addressing security challenges from Boko Haram insurgency and farmer-herder conflicts.
Trump Warns of "Existential Threat" to Nigerian Christians Amid Complex Religious and Resource Conflicts
Nov 01, 2025 03:42 am CST
Former President Donald Trump has raised concerns about violence against Christians in Nigeria, designating it a "country of particular concern" for religious freedom violations. While Trump attributes the violence to radical Islamists, experts note the situation reflects a more nuanced reality involving jihadist groups like Boko Haram, criminal banditry, and resource conflicts between Muslim herders and Christian farmers amid climate pressures and population growth.
Opinion | Europe To Africa, Why Pakistan's Terror Exports Aren't India's Problem Alone
Jun 05, 2025 05:27 pm CST
Instead of trying to throttle back on terrorism post-Operation Sindoor, the Pakistanis, in their victory mindset, have empowered them even more.