2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (232+ words) The Suez Canal is considered a chokepoint'a key concept in geopolitics'because it is a major transportation artery vulnerable to attack or closure. Other chokepoints would include the Panama Canal, the Strait of Malacca, the Bosphorus, and the Strait of Hormuz....

3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (606+ words) May 18, 2026 by Zainab Olufemi The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Olusola Odedeji, has decried the state of the nation's economy while expressing hope that Nigeria will "get out of the woods" in the near future....

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (253+ words) A heritage walk has been launched to celebrate the religious history of a seaside town. The Barry Sacred Spaces tour, part of the Valeways Walking Festival, was launched by the Victorian Barry Experience and guided by Councillor Nic Hodges. The…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (383+ words) The Sultan of Sokoto has officially declared the start of Dhul Hijjah, setting the stage for Eid-Al-Adha amid soaring inflation. The implications are profound. The crescent moon has officially inaugurated the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah, setting the stage for…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago  (254+ words) May 18, 2026 (Readings on USCCB website) Mass Propers for Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter: Entrance Antiphon, Acts 1: 8: You will receive the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon you, and you will be my witnesses, even to the ends…...

5+ hour, 22+ min ago  (225+ words) Posted by Susan Espiritu | May 18, 2026 | Our Town Ministries | 0 This column highlights several ministries actively seeking support, showcasing their unique contributions and the importance of community involvement. Together, we can empower these ministries to make a lasting impact. Each week, one…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (288+ words) Muslims worldwide can now officially prepare for Hajj and Eid celebrations after Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of the moon of Dhul Hijjah. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announced that Monday, May 18, marks the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447. As a…...

23+ hour, 15+ min ago  (1814+ words) From The Chaplain's Desk: From Madinah To Our Campuses, Reviving A Quran-Centered Culture The Year Of Sorrow: Key Lessons On Spiritual Resilience From The Seerah [Podcast] Can the Golden Age of Islam Save Us? | Sh Abdullah Mullanee For Muslims In…...

8+ hour, 34+ min ago  (15+ words) Pastor Albert White The Advocate Pastor Albert White of Abounding Love Ministries of Baton Rouge...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago  (721+ words) As Israel marks 78 years since rebirth, Visionathon listeners were reminded that God keeps His promises through every generation....