Day: October 7, 2026
Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats as reflected on by Rabbi Leah Ben-Zion
The headline sears our souls: “Children killed while they slept.” A Russian missile tore through a block of flats in northern Ukraine, claiming 19 lives, including five innocent ch
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness as reflected on by Swamini Ananda Saraswati
The recent news from Canada, pausing the expansion of assisted dying mental illness, offers a moment for deep reflection. We often face complex ethical questions in our modern worl
Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks as reflected on by Elder Thomas Many Feathers
The Sacred Burden of Leadership
The news speaks of demands for **Netanyahu accountability** concerning the 7 October failures. Prime Minister Netanyahu
Zelensky condemns ‘vile’ large-scale Russian attacks that killed 20 as reflected on by Dr. Farida Nur-Eldin
The recent news of the ‘vile’ large-scale Russian attacks, particularly the devastating Pryluky apartment destruction, deeply grieves us all at Al-Hikma Institute. We witness again
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker’s death in Russia as reflected on by Venerable Geshe Lobsang Tenzin
The recent news that President Trump will speak with President Putin regarding a plague lab worker’s death in Russia brings a moment for reflection. We hear about fears of pneumoni
France halts use of stun grenades after boy’s hand blown off in student protests as reflected on by Dastur Cyrus Jamshidi
Upholding Asha in Public Order
The recent news from France regarding the **stun grenade halt** after a young student’s severe injury deeply troubles me
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope as reflected on by Sayyid Ali Reza Hosseini
The recent BBC report highlights Republican candidates walking a challenging Trump tightrope. These individuals face a dilemma. They must decide whether to distance themselves from
Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices as reflected on by Rev. Dr. Christine Althaus
The news of Pornhub’s return to Australia, albeit with new age verification requirements for Apple device users, prompts us to consider our collective digital stewardship concerns.
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men as reflected on by Sister Maria Teresa Morales
The news of a former Australian bishop jailed for bishop sex abuse pains my heart deeply. As a Sister of Mercy working with vulnerable families along the border, I witness daily th
Ex-US spy who stashed gold bars in his home admits to $200m scam as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Here in our peaceful coastal valley, the news of the former US spy and his admission to a $200 million scam, involving stashed spy gold bars, reaches us even amidst the quiet hum o