Middle East
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Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, U.S.
Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls, including a rare manuscript outlining the beliefs and structure of the ancient Qumran sect, are now on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. The scrolls are part of the ongoing “Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition,” hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI), marking the final rotation before the exhibit closes on Sept. 2. -
Suicide bombing kills 25 people on outskirts of Damascus, Syria
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Afghan Christian refugees facing deportation still in limbo; advocate rejects claim it's safe to return
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Iranian Christian refugees deported from US granted extension in Panama
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Officials affirm Egypt will not seize historic monastery
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Over a dozen Christian leaders urge Trump to protect Afghan Christians from deportation
Latest Updates
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Iran sends wife of re-arrested pastor into solitary confinement
Besides questioning and threatening friends of an Iranian-Armenian pastor re-arrested for practicing his faith, authorities in Iran have detained his wife and put her in solitary confinement, according to an advocacy group. -
Global terrorist violence remains greatest in the Sahel, report says
The Sahel continued as the region where most terrorist violence occurred in 2024, with Burkina Faso again the country with the most killings while Niger shot from 10th to fifth worst in the world, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI). -
COALA3.0: Second-day plenary on 'building common ground' emphasizes unity, humility, and trust in missions
Fifty leaders from across the Global South gathered Monday morning (April 28) for the first plenary of the second day at COALA3.0, the Christ over Asia, Latin America and Africa movement’s conference, to focus on “building common ground" in a rapidly changing mission landscape. -
Christian prisoner in Iran beaten for requesting heart treatment
A prison officer in Iran beat an imprisoned Christian convert for requesting medical treatment for a heart condition, according to advocacy group Article 18. -
Syrian Christians persevere amid conflict, sharing faith and hope: 'pray for boldness and wisdom for the church'
Syrian Christians continue to live out their faith with resilience, sharing the hope of Jesus Christ amid ongoing political turmoil and violence. As their country faces deepening instability, they navigate daily hardships, including power outages, water shortages, and threats to their safety. Despite these challenges, they remain steadfast in their mission, offering spiritual and practical support to their communities while calling for prayers and divine intervention. -
Syria update: Christians among over 1,000 massacred amid worst atrocities since Assad's ousting
Christians and other religious minorities in Syria are sounding the alarm as more than 1,000 people have been killed since last Thursday in what rights groups describe as some of the worst atrocities since the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December. -
Iran hands pregnant Christian woman, two others harsh prison sentences
Iran’s Revolutionary Court sentenced a pregnant Christian woman to 16 years in prison on Saturday (March 8) and also handed harsh punishments to two other converts from Islam, a rights group reported.
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Evangelical, Catholic leaders urge US Congress to widen legal immigration paths in joint statement
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Global Methodist Church cuts ties with seminary over ‘doctrinal commitments’
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Believers from Taiwanese folk religion shift from bargaining to belonging
