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Religious Freedom Under Threat In Türkiye

Christians in Türkiye are facing increasing challenges and discrimination. Many foreign Christians who have lived in the country for years are being banned or deported, often labeled as “national security threats” without any evidence. One example is Kenneth Wiest, an American Protestant who lived in Türkiye since 1985 but was denied reentry and marked as [...]

Syria’s Christians Struggle To Survive

Christians in Syria are facing a deep crisis as the Church struggles to survive after years of war and instability. Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs said that the Church is “dying,” with many Christians leaving the country to find safety and a better life. Before the war, more than two million Christians lived in Syria, [...]

Broadcast Shutdown Isolates North Korean Christians

Christians in North Korea face extreme danger and isolation. The government tightly controls all information, and recently, several foreign radio stations that shared news and Christian programs were shut down. This has made it even harder for people to hear about the outside world or the Gospel. Anyone caught with a Bible, prayer, or Christian [...]

Human Trafficking Crisis Deepens In Laos

Human trafficking in Laos has become a serious problem, with the country now ranked in the lowest tier of the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report. It says corruption, weak law enforcement, and official involvement have allowed traffickers to act freely. Many victims are exploited in Special Economic Zones, where online scam operations and forced labor [...]

Severe Floods Hit Central Vietnam After Record Rainfall

Central Vietnam is facing severe flooding after record-breaking rains hit key cities, especially Hue and Hoi An. Over 1,000 millimetres of rain fell in 24 hours, the highest ever recorded in the country. Rivers in Hue, including the Huong and Bo, rose to more than five metres, flooding homes, streets, and historic sites. In Hoi [...]

Kafala System: Exploitation Of Migrant Workers In Lebanon

The kafala system in Lebanon is a sponsorship system that controls migrant workers, especially domestic workers. Under this system, a worker’s legal status depends entirely on their employer. Workers cannot change jobs or leave the country without the employer’s permission. Many employers take advantage of this power by withholding wages, keeping passports, or forcing workers [...]

Crown Prince Moulay Hassan: Morocco’s Future Leader

Crown Prince Moulay Hassan is the eldest son of King Mohammed VI, born on May 8, 2003, in Rabat. He studied at the Royal College in Rabat, where he learned Arabic, Amazigh, French, English, and Spanish. In 2020, he earned his high school diploma with honors and then studied international relations at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). He has held [...]

Taliban Anniversary Marked By Male-Only Celebrations And Women’s Protests

On August 15, 2025, thousands of men in Kabul celebrated the fourth anniversary of the Taliban's return to power by watching flowers being dropped from helicopters. Women were banned from attending the event, as they are not allowed in many public places. The Taliban took over Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, and have since enforced [...]

Hezbollah Uses Education To Spread Ideology And Recruit Children And Youth

Hezbollah used the recent Teachers’ Union conference in South Lebanon to spread its views, praising its role in education and defending its weapons. Speakers claimed Lebanon’s education system depends more on Hezbollah than the government. Hezbollah controls parts of both public and private education and also runs its own schools. Its education wing is led [...]

Morocco Responds to Youth Protests

In Morocco, young people have led surprising protests that pushed the government to act. The protests, sparked by the deaths of eight pregnant women in a hospital in Agadir, grew into demands for social reforms, better healthcare, quality education, and an end to corruption. In response, the government announced plans to improve public education and [...]

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