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Friday, 28 July 2023 09:45
Pakistan: prejudice and persecution
Pakistan is one of the world’s leading persecutors of Christians. Iranian and Afghan believers face less persecution than Pakistan’s Christians. Most Christians are in the lower castes, and are taken advantage of by the higher castes.…
Friday, 28 July 2023 09:41
Canada / USA: extreme weather
An intense heatwave continues to swelter large swathes of the USA, with temperature records forecast to be broken from coast to coast. Millions of Americans have been urged to avoid going outside. It has been an…
Friday, 28 July 2023 09:38
Israel: largest ever domestic crisis enters a new chapter
Since January weekly protests have filled the streets opposing the government's ‘reasonableness bill’ which removes the Supreme Court's power to cancel government decisions that it views as unfair. On 24 July thousands filled Jerusalem and Tel…
Friday, 28 July 2023 09:35
Nigeria: urgent prayer request
A Nigerian Christian has asked for urgent prayer for his country, particularly Plateau state and Benue state where Fulani herdsmen are once again attacking vulnerable Christians. He said, ‘Many are dead and many more displaced. In…
Friday, 28 July 2023 09:31
Australia: aborting Down’s Syndrome foetuses
Western Australia health authorities approved 76 late-term abortions last year, but new legislation being introduced to parliament will allow abortions up to birth. All that will be needed is a second doctor agreeing the abortion is…
Friday, 28 July 2023 09:26
Yemen: portraits of resilience
They fled war and violence to find safety. They lost their homes, family members, neighbours and friends. They live in makeshift shelters, not knowing when they’ll be able to return home. In Yemen, millions are trapped…