Leader of Pastors' Group Visiting Israel: 'An Absolute Need' for Pastors, Congregations to Raise Voices

JERUSALEM, Israel – A pastor to pastors says that today it’s almost as important for them to concentrate on the Jews of the world as it is on their own Christian congregations. Bishop Robert Stearns from Eagles’ Wings Ministries brings pastors to Israel every year, and CBN News met a group recently at the Western Wall. Stearns told … Read more

Christian group alleges 'police spying' on churches in Assam amidst security review

(Photo: Pixabay) A Christian rights organisation in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district has sounded the alarm over alleged police intrusion and data collection at churches, which it describes as “spying” that has caused panic among worshipers. The United Christian Forum (UCF) has urged the district administration to intervene and halt what it calls an unprecedented “spying … Read more

Report: Dave Ramsey Provides Venue for Pro-Israel Group Blocked by Nashville Hotel as Planned Attendance Skyrockets

Personal finance specialist Dave Ramsey has agreed to provide a new Nashville venue for a pro-Israel group whose reservations for a gathering at the Sonesta Airport Hotel, planned for May 20-22, were canceled due to threats from anti-Israel protesters, according to a report in The Daily Wire. Josh Waller, co-host of the Israel Guys podcast and one of the co-sponsors … Read more

Human rights group calls for reforms to protect Christians in West Papua

(Photo: Unsplash/Jeremy Yap) The human rights group Christian Solidarity International has appealed to the U.N. Human Rights Council to ensure that the Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia implements immediate reforms to protect Christians in West Papua, a region located in the archipelago’s easternmost part, where indigenous people are predominantly Christian. The West Papuans face racial discrimination … Read more

Christian minister in UP suffers severe injuries in vicious attack by radical group

(Photo: Pixabay) A mob of Hindu extremists brutally assaulted a pastor in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district on 24 March inflicting serious head injuries. Although a police complaint was registered, his family said that no action had been taken at the time of reporting. Pastor Shailesh Kumar, a resident of Jamui Kala village, was “attending a … Read more

Militia group Arambai Tenggol issues restrictions on election campaigning in Manipur

(Photo: Pixabay/John Mounsey) As Manipur gears up for the Lok Sabha elections, an alarming situation has unfolded with the powerful Meitei militia group Arambai Tenggol publicly imposing restrictions on traditional campaign methods, according to reports from The Wire and India Today North East. This development has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process, … Read more

Rising tensions in Tripura as Hindu group plans protest against tribal Christians on Christmas Day

Battala, Agartala, Tripura, India. (Photo: Unsplash/Sourav Debnath) In a move that threatens to heighten communal tensions, the Janajati Dharma Sanskriti Suraksha Manch (JSM), an affiliate of the pro-Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has announced its intention to stage a protest rally on Christmas Day in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. The focus of their demonstration … Read more

In Jerusalem, 'Fem-Forward' Group Fosters Connection Between Israeli, Arab Women in High Tech Field

JERUSALEM, Israel – An Israeli initiative to help women achieve their potential in a high tech world is also promoting Israeli-Arab relations.   It’s called Fem-Forward, a unique organization helping women climb the high tech career ladder. Now the Fem-Forward program is helping make connections between Israeli and Arab women.   Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum is … Read more

Israel's President, Police Commissioner Speak Out Against Small Group of Jews Harassing Christians

JERUSALEM, Israel – Officials in Israel are taking seriously a recent upsurge in spitting and hitting attacks on clergy, and vandalism of Christian sites. The most recent attacks led Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Israeli Police Commissioner, Maj.-Gen. Yaakov Shabtai, to meet leaders of the Orthodox and Catholic Churches of the Holy Land. “In recent months,” Herzog … Read more

Chennai police suspended over sectarian comments on WhatsApp group

(Photo: Unsplash/Christian Wiediger) A senior police inspector associated with the Chennai City Police has been suspended following a furore over sectarian remarks made within a WhatsApp group, igniting a debate over the conduct and impartiality of uniformed personnel. The suspended officer, Inspector P Rajendran, hailing from the 1999 batch of the police force, faced disciplinary … Read more