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Arab media highlights Houthi crackdown on Yemen’s Christian converts

Originally published in All Israel News Voices in Arab media have been criticising the escalation in Houthi oppression of Yemen’s minorities, highlighting the organized persecution of Muslim-background believers. An article published in Aawsat on Wednesday announced: “After the deportation of the Jews and the Baha’is… the Houthis oppress the converts […]

Armenian tycoon installs world’s tallest Jesus statue

Originally published in My christian Daily An Armenian tycoon has been involved in installing the world’s tallest Jesus statue, which stands at 33 metres. The initiative, led by Armenian businessman and political figure Gagik Tsarukyan, saw crews start assembling the colossal 33m sculpture of Jesus Christ this week onto a […]

Cheers and jeers as Australia begins world-first social media ban for children under 16

Australia today became the first country in the world to prohibit children under 16 from using social media — ordering 10 major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat to enforce the ban or face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars (R565 million). The […]

Xhosa king criticises SA government, media for downplaying October 7 attack

Originally published in All Israel News Xhosa King Ahlangene Sigcawu, a traditional South African king, visited Israel this week, where he met with October 7 survivors and toured the Israeli border communities and the Nova music festival site attacked by Hamas terrorists two years ago. He sharply criticised the South […]

Expert sounds alarm on ‘gruesome’ Christian persecution in Syria

Originally published in Faithwire Christian leaders recently came together to send a letter to President Donald Trump, warning the commander-in-chief about the dire situation for Christians and other minority groups inside Syria. The letter, written by Dede Laugesen, president of Save the Persecuted Christians, was delivered before Trump held a meeting last […]

Christian group launches ‘Street Preacher’s Charter’ for UK Parliament following arrests for preaching

Originally published in The Christian Post A new “Street Preacher’s Charter” has been launched in the UK Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police.  The charter, drawn up by The Christian Institute, aims to protect street preaching […]