Wife of American missionary held hostage in Niger pleads with US to honor promise of help

The wife of Jeff Woodke, an American missionary who has been held hostage in Niger for five years, on Wednesday appealed to the US government to honor its promise to keep all options on the table in seeking her husband’s release, International Christia…

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Report: Iran struck Syrian base in retaliation for Israeli raids

A drone strike last month targeting a US military base in southern Syria represented Iranian retaliation for Israeli airstrikes in Syria, the New York Times reported Friday citing several American and Israeli officials speaking on the condition of anon…

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Isolated Christians Turn To Satellite TV

A global Christian broadcaster says “isolated Christians” in the Middle East and North Africa use visual and digital technology to keep their faith alive amid mounting persecution.

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Biden Condemns ‘Terrorist Attack’ Against Iraq’s Premier

U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned a “terrorist attack” against Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi and said his administration would help find those responsible.

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Iraq PM Mustafa al Kadhimi survives assassination attempt by drone armed with explosives

Iraq’s prime minister has survived an attempted assassination by a drone armed with explosives.

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Britain’s Ex-Archbishop Denies Christian Faith Is ‘Visa To Escape’ Hardship

Britain’s ex-Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned British media for suggesting that the Christian faith is “a visa advantage” for believers in the Middle East fleeing persecution and violence.

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