Severe Drought Briefly Exposes OT City 
The ancient empire of Mitanni may be unfamiliar to many, but it played an important role in biblical history and even impacts the debate over the correct date of the […]
Turkey Prepares to Re-Invade Syria
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ibrahim Raisi, in late July seeking a ‘green light’ to re-invade northern […]
Pakistani Christian Sentenced to Death
A Pakistani Christian has been sentenced to death for “blasphemy” after reportedly describing Jesus Christ as the only true prophet. Ashfaq Masih, 34, a motorcycle repair mechanic, was accused of […]
Christians Face Terrorist Crisis in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso (63.2% Muslim; 31.5% Christian) has long been known for its harmony and religious openness. Now, , however, authorities in the capital Ouagadougou admit that 40% of the country […]
Southern Baptists refused to act on abuse
Armed with a secret list of more than 700 abusive pastors, Southern Baptist leaders chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits rather than protect the people in their churches from […]
IS Slaughters 20 Christians
A recently released video appearing to show the murder of around 20 Nigerian Christians by Islamic State West Africa Province is designed to strike terror into the hearts of believers […]
Nigerian Christian Killed for Praising Jesus
Deborah, a Christian student in Nigeria, has been killed by her Muslim classmates for ‘blasphemy’, following a message in a WhatsApp group. A local source told Open Doors that she […]
Muslim Fishermen Want to Die
Muslim fishermen in a coastal village in western Indian Gujarat state have asked the state’s high court for permission to die after being denied their right to livelihoods. It has […]
Christians in danger during Ramadan
The Islamic month of Ramadan began on 2 April and will conclude on Sunday 1 May. During this period Muslims will fast from all food and drink during the hours […]
Ancient curse tablet could be hugely important
A recent announcement of an archaeological discovery has been described as “the most important inscription ever found in Israel.” Professor Gershon Galil’s words have been reported in news outlets around […]
North Korean Christians Killed
North Korean authorities have staged a massive sweep against underground Christians, a secret source recently shared. The raid happened while several dozen Christians were gathering for a meeting. They were […]
Iranian Christian’s retrial dismissed
An Iranian Christian convert serving a 10-year prison sentence has been denied his request for a retrial. Naser Navard Goltapeh, 60, has served more than four years of his sentence […]
2600-year-old clay seals found in Jerusalem
Dozens of inscribed clay seals dating back 2600 years, during the First Temple period, have been found near the Temple Mount, some inscribed with Biblical names. They were recovered during […]
China restricts Christianity on the internet
China’s new internet regulations went into effect on March 1, laying out broad restrictions on religious communication, teaching, and evangelism. The new rules put into writing unofficial penalties that some […]
China tightens restrictions on Christians
The Chinese government has tightened their internet surveillance to suppress religious content. Starting from March 1, all religious content shared on social media in China will require a permit. Any […]
Relentless violence, looming crisis in Ethiopia
On January 6, the United States Horn of Africa envoy Jeffrey Feltman met Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. The very next day, PM Abiy extended Christmas […]