The Christian city of Thantlang in Chin State, western Myanmar, was once a representative Christian residential area where 22 churches had been built. However, following the 2021 military coup, virtually only one church remains today. The remaining 21 churches were destroyed by shelling and arson. Most residents have fled, and Pastor Kung Biak Hum, who stepped out to extinguish the flames, lost his life to gunfire by soldiers. It is known that even his wedding ring was forcib

The US-based Christian Daily International (CDI) reported on June 26 (local time) that an incident occurred in Chhattisgarh, India, where tribespeople practicing a local traditional religion attacked a Christian worship service with weapons, leaving 13 people seriously injured. The perpetrators are accused of looting livestock and property from the victims' empty homes while they were away from the village for medical treatment immediately after the assault. Furthermore, the

Although Israel and Lebanon signed a preliminary peace agreement through U.S. mediation, opposition has emerged on both sides, creating an atmosphere in which the agreement is effectively being undermined. While Israel maintains that its conflict with Lebanon is separate from the ceasefire with Iran, despite U.S. demands to halt the fighting in Lebanon, opposition is also growing within Lebanon, particularly among the pro-Iranian armed group Hezbollah. As a result, concerns a

Eight people were killed in Pakistan after an attack carried out by an armed group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), including five militants and three members of the government's paramilitary forces. According to police authorities in Karachi, Sindh Province, on the 28th (local time), armed militants drove a vehicle loaded with explosives into the headquarters of the paramilitary Rangers in Karachi on the previous night before opening fire, resulting in an intense

Voice of the Martyrs Korea (VOM Korea) highlighted the life and faith of Brother Phat, a Vietnamese evangelist who was martyred during his gospel ministry last March, in observance of the '2026 International Martyrs Day.' (Omitted) Hyunsook Foley, representative of VOM Korea, stated, "According to church tradition, June 29 is known as the martyrdom date of the Apostle Paul. During this time, Christians around the world honor the faith heritage of martyrs who gave their lives

Chinese authorities recently raided Early Rain Covenant Church, one of the most prominent Protestant house churches in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and reportedly detained numerous believers. According to Taiwan's Central News Agency and other sources on the 15th, Chinese religious authorities raided the church's Sunday worship service around noon the previous day and took believers into custody. At least two elders and several church members have reportedly been detained by th

Iran is currently reviewing a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States before making a final decision, according to Iran's Fars News Agency on June 14 (local time). A source close to the peace negotiation team told Fars News, "Iran has not yet announced its final decision regarding the proposed MOU," adding that "political, legal, and technical reviews of the memorandum's wording are still ongoing." According to sources familiar with the matter, exper

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have arrested at least 30 women on charges of violating regulations concerning women's dress, including the hijab. United Nations agencies report that at least two people were killed during the suppression of protests against the arrests. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), on June 9 in the western Afghan city of Herat, Taliban police opened fire on and beat demonstrators protesting the mass arrests of w

A shocking incident has occurred in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, where followers of a tribal religion reportedly exhumed the remains of a Christian who had been buried about 20 years ago and burned them. According to Christian Daily International (CDI), human rights lawyer Degree Prasad Chouhan of Chhattisgarh recently testified about the incident at the People's Tribunal on Violence Against Christians in India held in New Delhi. He stated, “Members of tribal rel

As the civil war between Sudan's military government and paramilitary forces enters its fourth year, it is developing into one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Large-scale civilian casualties, famine, and attacks on religious communities are occurring simultaneously, increasing concern throughout the international community. According to CBN News, the number of forcibly displaced people is estimated to be between 12 and 14 million, while more than 20 million people a

There are growing claims that the future of the Iran war, and whether an agreement can be reached to bring the war to an end, depends on what happens in Lebanon. Although Lebanon has formed a second front in this war, it is increasingly emerging as a central stage in the conflict. On June 8, as Israel and Iran exchanged attacks over a period of 12 hours, Lebanon once again came into focus, CNN reported on June 9 (local time). Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) an

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a temporary suspension of airstrikes against Iran, while emphasizing that Israel’s military response against Iran and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is not over. He warned that if Iran attacks Israel again, Israel will respond with overwhelming force. According to the Israeli newspaper The Times of Israel, Netanyahu made these remarks in a video message to the nation released on June 8 (local time). It was his first p

A Turkish cabinet minister sparked strong backlash from Israel after making remarks suggesting that Jerusalem, which Israel considers its capital, should be liberated and brought under Turkish control. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi on June 8 (local time), he recalled praying during a speech at a ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) event on June 6, saying, "Lord, grant me the position of governor of Jerusalem, ev

Open Doors, an international Christian persecution watchdog organization, has warned that the ongoing large-scale deportation of Afghan nationals from Pakistan could seriously endanger the lives of Christian converts. According to the UK-based Christian Today (CT), Pakistan deported approximately one million Afghans last year. Most of them were reportedly undocumented migrants, refugees, and their children. The Pakistani government cites immigration law enforcement and nation

(Note: The photo above is not related to the content.) Hello, my name is Dorje, and I live in Tibet. I was born to a Tibetan mother from China and a Tibetan diaspora father from Nepal. After living in China, I eventually moved to Nepal. When I was seven years old, my parents sent me to a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. After eight years there, I was never able to fully adapt to monastic life, and at the age of fifteen, I left the monastery and returned to my parents. Around that

While a ceasefire agreement remains uncertain, Iran is already preparing for the postwar period. However, there is growing concern that the economic and social shocks left by the war will not be easily resolved even if peace returns. On June 6 (local time), The Guardian reported that Iran is facing severe postwar economic challenges, including hyperinflation, economic contraction, and power shortages. According to reports, annual food inflation reached 130% in May, while the

As ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked, tensions have escalated following renewed military confrontations near the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. While both sides have emphasized that their actions were defensive in nature and have denied any desire to resume full-scale warfare, analysts warn that repeated military incidents could unintentionally escalate into broader conflict. On June 6 (local time), U.S. Central Command announced

A senior Iranian military official has stated that the resumption of armed conflict with the United States is inevitable. According to AFP, Mohammad Jafar Asadi, Deputy Commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Military Headquarters, said on the 2nd (local time) through state television, "The United States is demanding our complete surrender," adding, "The Iranian people will never surrender." He asserted, "If we do not surrender, then war is inevitable." Asadi's remarks c

The funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike in February, will be held in the middle of this month. According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim, Mehr, and ISNA news agencies on the 3rd (local time), Khamenei's funeral is expected to take place between the latter part of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, and the early part of Muharram, the first month of the new year. This corresponds to mid-

Five of the seven local residents who were trapped for about ten days inside a cave flooded by heavy rains in Laos have been successfully rescued. (Article omitted) The seven villagers had entered the cave on May 20, but became trapped when heavy rainfall flooded the entrance and blocked their exit. (Article omitted) Rescue divers searching for them discovered five survivors on May 27, gathered together approximately 300 meters from the cave entrance. (Article omitted) Local