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Countries should do more to protect religious refugees, says US commission
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has said more should be done to protect religious refugees.

Palestinians and Israelis must be treated equally under Trump-Blair Gaza peace plan, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has called for Palestinians and Israelis to be treated as equals in any new peace framework for Gaza following the announcement earlier this week of a new peace plan led by US President Donald Trump and former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair.

Sudan: Christians call for safe route out of besieged city of El Fasher
The siege of El Fasher has been going on for over a year.

Anti-conversion laws intensify attacks on Christians in India
Anti-conversion laws only seem to be applied in one direction.

Major crackdown sees dozens of Christians detained in east China
Authorities in eastern China have detained over 70 Christians in what Open Doors describes as one of the largest crackdowns on unregistered churches in recent years.

Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India
A wave of attacks on Christians erupted in northwest India’s Rajasthan state following passage of harsh anti-conversion legislation even though it has yet to receive the governor’s assent, sources said.

Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.

Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'
The announcement of his passing was made by his family. He was 56.

Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans
The 22 coins, dating back more than 1,600 years, were found within a narrow crack deliberately carved at the end of a winding tunnel.

Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction
“Above all, death is everywhere, and the fact is that there is no such thing as a safe place in Gaza.”

Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine
Over two million people have received aid thanks to the efforts of Baptists in Ukraine.

Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza
Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?

Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo
The constant massacres are taking their toll.

European Evangelical Alliance elects Andreas Wenzel as new president
The European Evangelical Alliance has elected Andreas Wenzel of Germany as its new president, succeeding Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, who concluded 12 years in the role.

Iraqi Christian TikToker murdered in France
Ashur Sarnaya, 45, was a refugee who had been living in France since 2014.

Church leaders make joint call for end to war in Gaza
Church leaders in the UK have issued an urgent appeal for the war in Gaza to end, saying that the "deadly escalation is futile and must stop”.