Religious Freedom & Conflict: A new report says attacks on Christians in Israel nearly doubled in three months, with monks and nuns among the main targets and a shift toward more direct physical violence. Church-State & Rights: India’s Calcutta High Court ruled that the right to profess religion can’t be used to hurt others’ faith, backing a college’s decision to reject a candidate over divisive social media posts. Interfaith & Community Safety: Canada’s National Council of Canadian Muslims warned of ongoing intimidation campaigns against Muslim farmers in Ontario after authorities cleared them of allegations, calling it Islamophobia. Violence & Tragedy: Ten Buddhist monks were killed in Thailand after an 11-year-old drove a pickup into a pilgrimage group; police say the boy is in custody and negligence charges may follow. Catholic Life & Accountability: A 38-year-old religious worker in Pasig City was arrested on multiple counts of statutory rape, accused of abusing a 15-year-old girl on church premises over months. Faith in Public Life: A Trinity Lutheran Church partnership will bring the Global Leadership Summit to Owatonna, aiming to train leaders across the wider community. Culture & Faith: South Korea’s Buddhism scene is leaning into Gen Z “hip” trends, mixing festivals and fashion with worries about losing the fundamentals. Local Church News: A Medford church reopened for worship after a lighting-caused fire damaged its worship center, with services continuing in a temporary space. Religion & Society: A Calcutta High Court ruling and the Israel persecution report both underscore how faith communities are navigating public tensions, from online hostility to street-level attacks.