03.15.2025

Deadly train hijack highlights growing terror problem in Pakistan

A terrifying hostage situation ignited in Pakistan on Tuesday when militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a passenger train in Balochistan. 

U.S. re-designates (Yemen) Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

On March 4, the U.S. re-designated Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. 

UK Court: Christian Can’t Be Prosecuted For Criticizing Koran

A British court has thrown out the prosecution of a Christian preacher who was surrounded by an angry Muslim mob for criticizing the Koran, deemed a holy book by Muslims.

USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar since a military coup overthrew the government was the focus of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing held in late February, according to a leading Christian advocacy group.

Nigeria Christian Facing Death Sentence Despite Doubts About Trial (Worthy News Focus)

An umbrella group of Nigeria’s main Christian denominations has condemned the Nigerian Supreme Court over upholding the death sentence for a Christian farmer who defended himself against an attack by Islamic Fulani herdsmen.

Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms

An umbrella group of Nigeria’s main Christian denominations has condemned the Nigerian Supreme Court over upholding the death sentence for a Christian farmer who defended himself against an attack by Islamic Fulani herdsmen.

Herdsmen Kill One Christian, then Six Others in Nigeria

Herder who stabbed farmer to death returns with other assailants.

Hearing Reminder - Afghanistan's Religious Freedom Conditions Under the Taliban

Religious freedom conditions have been dire since the Taliban’s takeover of the country in 2021.

The fallout continues from killings in Syria

Complexities in Syria have reached a new pitch after the events of last week.

US: Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach

Authorities in the most populous county of the United States have banned meetings of Church on the Beach, which had been holding public beach services for nearly two decades.

Syria’s Ruling Islamists ‘To Integrate Kurds, Druze,’ After Massacres (Worthy News In-Depth)

Despite allegations of massacres by his forces, Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has convinced Kurdish fighters to support him and join Syria’s state institutions by the end of the year.

Terrorists in Afghanistan are a house divided

Terror groups in Afghanistan are at odds with one another.

Christians Fear Britain Could Introduce Blasphemy Legislation

British Christian leaders and politicians fear a new working group advising the government on “anti-Muslim hatred /Islamophobia” will lead to blasphemy legislation that would further limit freedom of expression.

Christians under attack in Syria

Over 1,300 people, including Christians, have been killed in Syria since last Thursday.

Pakistan: Judge Implicated in Blasphemy Entrapment Ring Resigns

Lahore High Court justice cites 'personal reasons.'

Report Shows Increase in Anti-Christian Incidents in India

The 640 documented cases in 2024 are only a part of the actual total.

Christians in India face growing persecution

The Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) seeks to forcibly unite India under Hinduism despite the country’s great diversity of languages, cultures and religions. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS membership has grown by 20% and its members have grown bolder in persecuting Christians.

WATCH: Christians by the hundreds being executed in Syria, reports say

More than 1,000 people, mostly minority Christians and Alawites, have been murdered across Syria in one of the deadliest periods since longtime President Bashar al-Assad, a member of the Alawite sect, was forced out of power just months ago, according to reports.

Nigeria: Death Sentence Upheld for Christian Defending against Attack

Farmer in Nigeria tried to ward off Fulani herdsmen.

Syrian Christians remain in limbo

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara is condemning violence that erupted in his country over the weekend, claiming that no one responsible for the mass killings of Assad supporters and minority groups will be above the law. 

Christian Girl Rescued by Police from Kidnapper in Pakistan

Police in Pakistan rescued a 12-year-old Christian girl who was abducted two month ago by a Muslim neighbor who forcibly converted her to Islam and coerced her into marrying him, the Morning Star News reported.

ICC Global Digest: China Celebrates Persecution of Christians

UKRAINE: Conscientious objectors prosecuted, jailed as "disobedient" soldiers

Officials took a Baptist, Serhy Semchuk, from his place of work in late
January to begin serving his 5-year jail sentence for refusing as a soldier
to take up weapons on grounds of conscience. 

Air travel opening up in Haiti after a year of escalating violence

An airport in southwestern Haiti opened last week for international flights. 

Police Free Christian Girl from Kidnapper in Pakistan

12-year-old forcibly converted to Islam and coerced into sham marriage.

Christian Couple in India Convicted of ‘Forced Conversion’ Wins Bail

Sentenced to five years in prison, pastor and wife appeal.