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Northern Greece jolted by 5.3 magnitude earthquake
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Saturday jolted the Greek Orthodox religious enclave of Mount Athos in northern Greece, the Geodynamic Institute of Athens said.
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Israeli reservists to receive massive support package as coalition faces r
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Israeli government on Sunday approved an NIS 3 billion (USD 840 million) benefits package for reserve soldiers in support for those serving on the front lines and their families, one of the largest single investments ever made in support of its reserve forces. The move comes as Prime Min
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Malankara Orthodox Church leader condoles Pope Francis' death, shares memo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"One of the glorious leaders in the ranks of the Christian churches has faded with the Pope's departure. But the light of his visions will remain throughout the world." the head of the Indian Orthodox Church said.
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Konstas, Kuhnemann, Webster earn maiden deals as Australia unveil central
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Explosive opener Sam Konstas and left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann have been rewarded for their rollercoaster summers and have been added to Cricket Australia's central contract list for 2025-26.
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IDF escorts hundreds of worshippers to Rabbi Ashi's Tomb on Lebanon border
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
For the first time since the war in northern Israel began, the IDF allowed civilians to visit the tomb of Rabbi Ashi, part of which lies in Lebanese territory. Early Friday morning, around 800 Orthodox worshippers, including Breslov Hasidim, arrived at the site under military escort.
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Haredi protesters block roads, clash with police over army draft
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Hundreds of Orthodox Jews protesting plans to enlist Haredim into the army blocked a Tel Aviv road leading to the Israel Defense Forces's largest recruitment center on Wednesday.
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Israel starts recruitment for first ultra-orthodox brigade 'Hahashmonaim'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) shared on Monday that it has started the first recruitment for its ultra-orthodox brigade 'Hahashmonaim'.
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Russia: Dagestan temporarily bans veils after terror attacks
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The temporary ban has been implemented after a series of attacks were carried out on synagogues and Orthodox churches in Dagestan's capital Makhachkala and the city of Derbent on June 23. As many as 22 people were killed and dozens of others were injured in these attacks.
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Russia's Dagestan attack: MMA fighter, officials' relatives identified amo
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The gunmen targeted multiple places of worship and engaged in a confrontation at a police traffic stop in these cities within the Muslim-majority republic.
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Russia: Death toll in Dagestan attack rises to 20, three-day mourning decl
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The gunmen attacked church, synagogue, and police post in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala on Sunday, the festival of Pentecost for the Russian Orthodox Church. The places were also reportedly attacked.
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Israeli Military chief calls for drafting ultra-orthodox
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
There has been a debate in Israel for years over whether or not to end draft deferments for Ultra-Orthodox who study Tora in yeshivas.
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Israel's parliament approves revival of ultra-orthodox enlistment bill des
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Parliament Knesset approved the revival of the contentious 'ultra-Orthodox' enlistment bill dealing with the military service of yeshiva students.
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