The US and Russian military will hold talks ‘as soon as possible’ to avoid clashing in Syria, top diplomats say. Russian aircraft carried out about twenty missions against the so-called…
Between 31 August and 4 September a European Trumpet Call was held in Timisoara, Romania. The gathering was a truly international one, with delegates from across Europe including a great…
A worker from the region reports, ‘Last week I visited two groups of seekers and new believers who meet together to study scriptures. Everyone shared one thing they were thankful…
Christians in Israel are pleased to report that an agreement has been reached between the Israeli government and Christian schools that has enabled the schools to end their strike on…
Robert Duncan of Middle East Concern reports: ‘This summer, arrests and interrogations have been unusually frequent. The exact numbers are difficult to give, but we know of twenty arrests in…
North Korea’s state media has released a proclamation condemning Voice of the Martyrs (VoM) for their balloon launches into North Korea this year. These brightly-coloured, helium-filled balloons either deliver Bibles…
Kenya’s teachers vowed to continue their strike, which began on 31 August. The government is appealing a court ruling granting teachers a salary increase. President Kenyatta ruled out giving in…
Heads of churches in Jerusalem are calling for authorities to respond to ‘modest and just demands’ by Christian schools for financial support. In a statement they said, ‘We are distressed…
A groundswell of concerned parents is making their voices heard regarding a controversial sex education curriculum. Parents' rights and pro-family groups say that the Liberal government's controversial curriculum violates children's…
Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott was cut down by one of his Liberal Party cabinet ministers, Malcolm Turnbull, last Monday. A major issue was same-sex marriage. Abbott had held back…