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Thursday, 05 August 2021 21:05
USA: international religious freedom roles
On 30 July President Joe Biden announced his intention to create four key international religious freedom roles in his administration. Rashad Hussain will become ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom; he previously served in the Obama administration…
Friday, 30 July 2021 10:04
South Africa: Olympic athlete gives glory to God
Tatjana Schoenmaker set a new record in the women’s 200-metre breaststroke, and she is using her success to point others to God. After breaking another record in the preliminary rounds for the 100-metre breaststroke, she ended…
Friday, 30 July 2021 10:01
India: new wave of persecution in Uttar Pradesh
A new wave of Christian persecution began after two Muslim men were arrested and charged under the new anti-conversion law. Hindu nationalists, including BJP members, claimed they had been involved in forceful conversion of 1,000 people.…
Friday, 30 July 2021 09:59
Global: ‘Pegasus Project’
Journalists and activists are under constant risk in too many parts of the world. Recently the extent and all-consuming nature of the threats was revealed when new technology was discovered. An Israeli company invented spyware that…
Friday, 30 July 2021 09:57
Jordan: pray for the unreached
Most of Jordan's population have not heard a good gospel message. Ways of changing this include literature, media ministry, friendship evangelism, development programmes, home meetings and camps. Pray for a sensitive witness to Muslims and protection…
Friday, 30 July 2021 09:53
Afghanistan: civilian casualties soar
The UN reported the number of Afghan civilians killed or hurt has sharply increased since the Western coalition began pulling out of the country. A total of 1,659 civilians were killed and 3,254 injured in the…