Iranian Protests Gather Outside of Former U.S. Embassy to Burn American Flags, Obama Effigies
Thousands of Iranians reportedly gathered in Tehran on Wednesday to burn U.S. flags and effigies in celebration of the closing of the U.S. Embassy in 1979.
Cargo Plane Crash in South Sudan Kills At Least 15 as Witnesses Dispute Death Toll
Over one dozen people reportedly died this week after a Russian cargo plane crashed in South Sudan near the capital.
Obama Says Deploying 50 Military Advisors to Syria is 'Consistent' With Middle East Plan
U.S. President Barack Obama said this week that his plan to deploy less than 50 military personnel to serve as advisors in northern Syria is keeping in line with his administration\'s plan for the Middle East.
Al-Qaeda Releases Video Calling for Lone-Wolf Attacks Against U.S., Russia, Israel
The al-Qaeda terrorist group has called for sympathizers to carry out lone-wolf attacks against western countries, including the United States.
Al-Qaeda Terror Group Claims Responsibility for Recent Killings of Secularist Publishers in Bangladesh
The al-Qaeda terror group has taken responsibility for two recent knife killings that targeted secularist publishers in Bangladesh.
U.S. to Send 50 Military Personnel to Syria to 'Advise, Train, Assist'
The Obama administration announced Friday that it would be sending under 50 American military advisors to Syria to aid opposition forces in combatting the Islamic State.
17 Children, 9 Adults Drown as Refugee Boat Sinks While Traveling From Turkey to Greece
Seventeen refugee children drowned this week after their boat capsized off of the coast of Greece due to choppy seas.
China Amends Decades-Old One Child Policy as U.S. Calls For Complete End to Birthing Regulations
In response to its aging population, China announced this week that it will be relaxing its strict one child policy, allowing for two children for each family but still calling on an abortion for a third child.
Turkish Police Confiscate 1,000-Year-Old Bible With Jesus Images From Smugglers
Turkish police confirmed this week that they had discovered a 1,000-year-old Bible complete with images of Jesus during a smuggler arrest.
China Says It Will Take 'All Necessary Means' Against U.S. Over Man-Made Islands
Chinese officials continue to speak out against U.S. military ships in the South China Sea this week, with a Defense Ministry spokesperson saying \"all necessary\" actions will be taken to protect the Asian country.
Iran Invited to Join U.S., Russia in Syria Negotiations
The United States announced this week that Iran would be invited to the negotiation table for talks regarding the future of Syria. This marks the first time Iran has been invited to participate in the talks.
Latest News
Senators Press Trump to Confront Xi Over Detained Pastors, Religious Minorities
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators called on President Donald Trump to raise China’s persecution of Christian pastors and other religious minorities during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. Led by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., the lawmakers thanked Trump for diplomatic pressure they said helped secure the July 3 release of Beijing Zion Church founder Ezra Jin after 266 days in detention.
Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns
Asbury Theological Seminary plans to leave the federal student loan program and stop processing Title IV loans beginning in May 2027. Title IV governs federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. The Kentucky seminary said the move reflects a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a future administration hostile to its beliefs could use federal funding as leverage against the school.
12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.