Pakistani Court Indicts 106 Suspects in Killing of Christian Couple
A Pakistani court has indicted 106 suspects for their involvement in a 2014 slaying of a Christian couple in the country\'s Punjab province.
Islamic State Takes Control of Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra, Decapitates Fighters in Streets
The Islamic State terror group reportedly gained full control of the Syrian city of Palmyra this week, just one week after gaining control of the Iraqi city of Ramadi.
U.S. Official Shoots Down North Korea Claims of Submarine Missile Launch
A U.S. official announced that a recent photo purportedly showing a North Korean submarine launch was reportedly digitally modified by the country's officials.
Dutch Mother Takes 4-Year-Old Son to Syria to Join Islamic State
A mother from the Netherlands has reportedly taken her four-year-old child to Syria with her to join the Islamic State terrorist group.
Belgium Convicts 7 Women for Supporting ISIS; 4 Already in Syria Sentenced in Absentia
A court in Antwerp, Belgium on Monday convicted seven women for supporting the Islamic State (ISIS) and urging women to go to Syria and join the terrorist organization.
Nigerian Government Overtakes 10 Boko Haram Camps in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian government announced this week that it has reportedly cleared out 10 camps belonging to the Boko Haram terror group in the country\'s northeast region.
Shi'ite Forces Called in After Islamic State Seizes Ramadi
Shi\'ite militia fighters have been called to the Iraqi city of Ramadi in an attempt to regain control of the vital city from Islamic State forces, which hoisted their infamous black flag over the city after battling for control over the weekend.
Third Atheist Blogger Hacked to Death in Bangladesh
A third atheist blogger was killed in Bangladesh recently in a growing rise of attacks against those who question the strict Islamic religion in the country.
Iraqi Officials: Islamic State Raises Black Flag Over Ramadi
Iraqi officials reported Friday that the Islamic State reportedly raised its infamous black flag over the ancient city of Ramadi after a series of suicide bombings.
Nepal Officials Announce Discovery of U.S. Marines Helicopter Crash Site, No Survivors Expected
After days of searching rugged mountain terrain in Nepal, the U.S. military has announced that they have discovered the crash site of the military helicopter that went missing earlier this week while delivering aid to a remote village.
Mother Thankful for Birth of 'Miracle Baby' After Nepal Earthquake
A victim of the recent earthquake in Nepal has reportedly given birth to a healthy baby boy after digging herself out of the rubble.
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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.