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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded the number of refugee places available for white South Africans, saying there have been “recent increases in the incitement of racially motivated violence” against them by their Black-led government and other political parties. It’s not clear what incitement Trump was referring to when his administration made the announcement Tuesday of 10,000 additional places for white South Africans in […]

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the International Criminal Court said on Wednesday that the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity will start on Nov. 30. According to prosecutors, the ex-leader is responsible for dozens of murders, allegedly overseeing deadly anti-drug crackdowns, first as mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao and later as president. “The expediency of the trial is of the […]

NEW YORK (AP) — The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices, and gave them incentives to stick around and make even more money for shareholders. The median employee at companies in the S&P 500 earned $89,744, reflecting a 4.7% increase year over year. While that gain outpaced the rate of […]

(WASHINGTON) – President Donald Trump meets with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran, just days after insisting that his administration and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a settlement but with the negotiations still in a state of flux. Closure to his war of choice may be unsatisfactory, putting off many critical issues to be resolved later. Elsewhere, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn in […]

(SRN NEWS) – At least four states have passed legislation this year making it a crime to disrupt religious services, following a high-profile protest inside a Minnesota church. Supporters, largely Republican lawmakers, say the measures go beyond existing trespassing laws to ensure people can worship in peace and help prevent clashes, especially amid concerns over violence targeting faith communities. Many Houses of worship remain on edge over recent mass shootings […]

PARIS, May 27 (Reuters) – Highlights of the fourth day at the French Open on Wednesday(times GMT): 1328 SVITOLINA STORMS INTO THIRD ROUND Seventh seed Elina Svitolina beat Kaitlin Quevedo 6-0 6-4 to march into the third round as the Italian Open champion looks to win her first major. 1300 KHACHANOV SEES OFF TRUNGELLITI CHALLENGE Russian 13th seed Karen Khachanov beat Marco Trungelliti 7-6(5) 5-7 6-1 7-6(4) in a match […]

(SRN NEWS) – Christians say sharing their faith is both a core belief and a form of protected free speech. They describe evangelism as a responsibility motivated by concern for others believing the gospel isn’t optional—it’s a core duty rooted in the Great Commission. But in some countries with tight limits on religious expression, that same activity is increasingly viewed as a potential human rights violation. Evangelicals stress urgency, believing […]

(SRN NEWS) – Advocacy groups warn millions can’t worship freely due to persecution. Violence continues in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where militant attacks have killed dozens this month. Meanwhile, authorities in China have arrested church leaders in a widening crackdown. Advocates urge prayers and awareness for persecuted believers worldwide. Over 388 million Christians worldwide experience high levels of persecution and discrimination due to their faith. […]

NAIROBI, May 27 (Reuters) – Uganda has decided to close its border with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect to try to contain an Ebola outbreak, Uganda’s government said on Wednesday. The border would be closed for four weeks, senior health official Diana Atwine told a news conference. (Reporting by Elias Biryabarema and Vincent Mumo Nzilani;Editing by Alexander Winning) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com