Originally published in Christian Today The UK Government has challenged Iran on the treatment of Christians and other minority faith groups. In a statement to the UN during its 34th Periodic Review on human rights, Miriam Shearman, representing the Government in Geneva, said that it was “deeply concerned” about Iran’s […]
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Syrian Christians urge Trump to hold Turkey accountable ahead of meeting with Erdogan
Originally published in CBN News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday. Some eye-witnesses tell CBN News that Turkey’s 34-day invasion in northeast Syria is at a turning point that could lead to the fall of a major US ally, the […]
Iconic church desecrated by ISIS restored
Originally published in Premier News An iconic church in Iraq that was vandalised by terror group ISIS has been repaired in what has been described as an encouraging turning point for Christians in the country. Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) repaired e Great Al-Tahira Church (Church […]
9 Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison
Originally published in Christian Today Nine Christians, including a church pastor, have been sentenced to five years in prison by the Iranian authorities. Church leader Matthias Haghnejad and eight members of the Church of Iran denomination received the sentence after a short trial on September 23. They were all arrested […]
Thousands of Christians flock to Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles
Originally published in Charisma News Thousands of Christians have come from around the world to Jerusalem to take part this week in the annual Feast of Tabernacles celebration, sponsored by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. For the past 40 years, the Feast has been the largest gathering of Christian […]
Saudi Arabia to allow access to “real Mount Sinai”
Originally published in BreakingIsraelNews He said: Hashem came from Sinai; He shone upon them from Seir; He appeared from Mount Paran, And approached from Ribeboth-kodesh, Lightning flashing at them from His right. — Deuteronomy 33:2 (The Israel Bible™) Saudi Arabia’s warming of ties with Israel appears to be extending to […]
Netanyahu steps up for Kurds as Trump pulls troops out of Syria
Originally published in CBN News In response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pull US troops out of Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to extend support for the Kurdish people, who have played a pivotal role in defeating ISIS. Israel strongly condemns the Turkish invasion of the […]
Millions of Christians pray for peace of Jerusalem
Originally published in CBN News Millions of Christians worldwide praying in more than 35 languages united for one cause on Sunday: The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. “All around the world on the first Sunday of every October, Christians in every language and every continent are setting […]
Syrian Christians brace for impending Turkish invasion as ‘safe zone’ deadline expires
Originally published in CBN News A large-scale Turkish invasion of northern Syria appears to be imminent after the deadline to jointly establish a “safe zone” in the region with the United States by the end of September passed without a resolution between the two countries. Turkey and the US reached […]
Jesus appeared to Middle Eastern Muslim every night, dictated Gospel of John
Originally published in The Christian Post A church planter working in the Middle East has shared the miraculous ways the Gospel is moving across the persecuted region, including how Jesus appeared to a Muslim man every night for weeks, dictating to him the entire Gospel of John. As part of […]