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Around the World
G20 Announces Plan for Digital Currencies and Digital ID
The Group of 20 (G20), which includes the world’s leading economies, has agreed to build the infrastructure for digital currencies and digital identification, despite criticism that it will lead to more government control over people’s lives.
Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapon in Just 12 Days, Breakout Would Be Difficult to Detect: Report
Iran’s breakout time to produce enough fuel for a nuclear weapon has dropped to just 12 days, according to a new analysis of the latest reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog.
G20 summit statement avoids condemning Russia for Ukraine war, calls for peace
The Group of 20 nations adopted a consensus declaration on the opening day of a summit on Saturday that avoided condemnation of Russia for the war in Ukraine but called on all states to refrain from the use of force to seize territory.
US, EU Agree on Mideast-India Rail and Shipping Corridor at G-20
The US has been quietly holding talks since January on the project with India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The plan is to link Middle Eastern countries by rail and to India through shipping lanes from ports in the region, extending on to eastern Europe.
US likely to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for the first time: Officials
The Biden administration is likely to send Ukraine long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, to help in its fight to repel the Russian invasion of its territory, according to U.S. officials.
Ukraine Condemns Musk For Switching Off Satellites In War
Kyiv has condemned U.S. billionaire Elon Musk after he refused to give Ukraine access to his Starlink communications satellites over Crimea to avoid complicity in a "major act of war" against Russia.
More than 2,000 Killed In Morocco Earthquake (Developing Story)
The death toll of Morocco’s earthquake rose to more than 2,000 overnight, making it the deadliest tremor in decades.
Deadly Record Floods Submerge Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities say at least two people have died, and 100 others were rushed to hospital as Southeast Asia’s financial hub battles flooding caused by its heaviest rains in over 140 years.
Kyiv Warns Citizens: ‘Don’t Vote In Russia’s Elections In Occupied Areas’ (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv has warned Ukrainian citizens not to participate in local elections in Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine, calling them "a sham." With their new Russian passports in their hands, people in eastern Ukraine vote in regional and municipal elections, which the West has condemned.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Paris strips Abbas of top medal: ‘You justified the extermination of Europe’s Jews’
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has stripped Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of the French capital’s highest honor after he made remarks about the Holocaust that repeated antisemitic tropes, her office said Friday.
Archaeologists uncover longest continuous section of 2nd Temple-era aqueduct
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday that the longest continuous section of Jerusalem’s ancient Second Temple-era aqueduct has been unearthed in Givat Hamatos, the Jerusalem Post reports. Measuring around 300 meters (roughly 1,000 feet) in length, the section of aqueduct was discovered during excavations for land development by the Municipality of Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
California Assembly names August ‘Transgender History Month,’ becomes nation’s first official recognition
The California State Assembly has voted to officially recognize August as “Transgender History Month,” beginning in 2024. The resolution, which passed on Wednesday, makes California the first state in the United States to have a month that officially recognizes the history and contributions of transgender people.
Biden administration violated First Amendment over COVID-19 content on social media, court of appeals rules
The Biden administration "ran afoul" of the First Amendment by trying to pressure social media platforms over controversial COVID-19 content, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans ruled Friday.
Christian News
Beaten Pakistani Christian Activist Dead At 37
Pakistani Christian human rights activist Samuel Inayat, who was in urgent need of a kidney transplant after Muslim extremists beat him, has died, his family told Worthy News on Saturday.
Nigeria Seminarian Burned To Death; Others Kidnapped
A Catholic seminarian in Nigeria was killed after the rectory where he stayed was set on fire in a kidnapping attempt by Islamist Fulani Militants, a day after another seminarian and his father were abducted, Christians confirmed Friday.
Pakistan Christian Boy ‘Tortured’ For ‘Blasphemy’; Couple Detained
A 9-year-old Christian boy in Pakistan’s Punjab province and his family have reportedly fled their home after he was “falsely accused” of blasphemy against Islam and beaten up by his teacher and fellow students.
G20 Announces Plan for Digital Currencies and Digital ID
The Group of 20 (G20), which includes the world’s leading economies, has agreed to build the infrastructure for digital currencies and digital identification, despite criticism that it will lead to more government control over people’s lives.
Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapon in Just 12 Days, Breakout Would Be Difficult to Detect: Report
Iran’s breakout time to produce enough fuel for a nuclear weapon has dropped to just 12 days, according to a new analysis of the latest reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog.
G20 summit statement avoids condemning Russia for Ukraine war, calls for peace
The Group of 20 nations adopted a consensus declaration on the opening day of a summit on Saturday that avoided condemnation of Russia for the war in Ukraine but called on all states to refrain from the use of force to seize territory.
US, EU Agree on Mideast-India Rail and Shipping Corridor at G-20
The US has been quietly holding talks since January on the project with India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The plan is to link Middle Eastern countries by rail and to India through shipping lanes from ports in the region, extending on to eastern Europe.
US likely to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for the first time: Officials
The Biden administration is likely to send Ukraine long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, to help in its fight to repel the Russian invasion of its territory, according to U.S. officials.
Ukraine Condemns Musk For Switching Off Satellites In War
Kyiv has condemned U.S. billionaire Elon Musk after he refused to give Ukraine access to his Starlink communications satellites over Crimea to avoid complicity in a "major act of war" against Russia.
More than 2,000 Killed In Morocco Earthquake (Developing Story)
The death toll of Morocco’s earthquake rose to more than 2,000 overnight, making it the deadliest tremor in decades.
Deadly Record Floods Submerge Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities say at least two people have died, and 100 others were rushed to hospital as Southeast Asia’s financial hub battles flooding caused by its heaviest rains in over 140 years.
Kyiv Warns Citizens: ‘Don’t Vote In Russia’s Elections In Occupied Areas’ (Worthy News Radio)
Kyiv has warned Ukrainian citizens not to participate in local elections in Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine, calling them "a sham." With their new Russian passports in their hands, people in eastern Ukraine vote in regional and municipal elections, which the West has condemned.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Paris strips Abbas of top medal: ‘You justified the extermination of Europe’s Jews’
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has stripped Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of the French capital’s highest honor after he made remarks about the Holocaust that repeated antisemitic tropes, her office said Friday.
Archaeologists uncover longest continuous section of 2nd Temple-era aqueduct
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday that the longest continuous section of Jerusalem’s ancient Second Temple-era aqueduct has been unearthed in Givat Hamatos, the Jerusalem Post reports. Measuring around 300 meters (roughly 1,000 feet) in length, the section of aqueduct was discovered during excavations for land development by the Municipality of Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
California Assembly names August ‘Transgender History Month,’ becomes nation’s first official recognition
The California State Assembly has voted to officially recognize August as “Transgender History Month,” beginning in 2024. The resolution, which passed on Wednesday, makes California the first state in the United States to have a month that officially recognizes the history and contributions of transgender people.
Biden administration violated First Amendment over COVID-19 content on social media, court of appeals rules
The Biden administration "ran afoul" of the First Amendment by trying to pressure social media platforms over controversial COVID-19 content, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans ruled Friday.
Christian News
Beaten Pakistani Christian Activist Dead At 37
Pakistani Christian human rights activist Samuel Inayat, who was in urgent need of a kidney transplant after Muslim extremists beat him, has died, his family told Worthy News on Saturday.
Nigeria Seminarian Burned To Death; Others Kidnapped
A Catholic seminarian in Nigeria was killed after the rectory where he stayed was set on fire in a kidnapping attempt by Islamist Fulani Militants, a day after another seminarian and his father were abducted, Christians confirmed Friday.
Pakistan Christian Boy ‘Tortured’ For ‘Blasphemy’; Couple Detained
A 9-year-old Christian boy in Pakistan’s Punjab province and his family have reportedly fled their home after he was “falsely accused” of blasphemy against Islam and beaten up by his teacher and fellow students.
Around the World
US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and India said aiming to ink joint railway deal at G20
Leaders of the United States, India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were working to finalize a joint infrastructure deal that could be announced this weekend at the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, according to an official familiar with the matter.
US Sends Controversial Weapons As Ukraine Mourns Blast Victims (Worthy News Radio)
The United States says it will send controversial weapons to Ukraine as part of more than $1 billion in military and humanitarian aid, prompting an angry reply from Russia. Washington's announcement came as the death toll of a suspected Russian missile strike on a busy market street in eastern Ukraine reportedly rose to at least 17, with dozens reportedly injured.
Austrian Newlyweds Missing In Greece Floods
An Austrian couple on honeymoon remained missing late Thursday in central Greece after record rains swept away the house they were staying in, authorities said.
Flooding Europe, Brazil Kills Scores Of People
Scores of people have died in massive flooding hitting Europe and Brazil after record rainfall hit several areas in these parts of the world.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion
Mexico's Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to decriminalize abortion across the predominantly Roman Catholic country, calling the existing federal ban on abortion "unconstitutional."
Ukraine updates: US to supply depleted uranium ammo to Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced a new aid package worth $1 billion for Ukraine.
Over 5 million displaced in Sudan following monthslong conflict, UN says
More than 5 million people have now been displaced by the months long fighting in Sudan, the United Nations’ migration agency said Wednesday as clashes between the country’s military and a rival paramilitary force show no sign of easing.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
First Temple-era cave inscription refers to Biblical “Valley of Salt”
Using modern high-tech imaging, an Israeli archaeologist has been able to decipher the three-line First Temple period paleo-Hebrew inscription found on a cave near the Dead Sea in southern Israel in the 1970s as referencing the “Valley of Salt” cited in several Hebrew Bible Scriptures, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Archaeologists find four ancient Roman swords likely stolen by Jews during Bar Kochba revolt
Archaeologists working in the Judean desert in Israel have made an “extremely rare” find of four 1,900-year-old Roman swords, which are believed to have been stolen from enemy soldiers by Jewish rebels during the 132–136 CE Bar Kochba revolt against the Roman Empire, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Outrage Over ‘Antisemitic’ Speech By Palestinian Leader Abbas
Israel, Germany, the European Union, and the United States have condemned Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for remarks he made about Jews and the Nazi Holocaust.
Israel Under Pressure Over ‘Anti-Evangelical’ Visas
Israel is reportedly reassessing its visa policies for Evangelical Christian organizations, including the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ), which fears it may have to close down.
Steps where Jesus walked and healed a blind man unearthed for first time in 2,000 years
A new excavation project in Jerusalem has unearthed steps unseen in over 2,000 years at a place where the New Testament records Jesus as having healed a blind man.
Inside the United States
Report: DHS eyes ordering illegal immigrants to stay in Texas
The Biden administration is pondering a new policy that would order unauthorized immigrants to stay in Texas after they arrive, preventing them from spreading throughout the country, according to a new report Thursday.
AI-powered combat aircraft bring US huge battlefield advantage but raise ethical questions
The U.S. Air Force's development of a pilotless aircraft run by artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to give American forces the upper hand in any conflict, but it also raises ethical questions about how such powerful technology should be deployed on the battlefield.
Christian News
Nepal sees growing violent hostility toward Christians
In what appears to be a growing trend of violent hostility toward Christianity in Nepal, seven churches in Lumbini Province were attacked in the last two weeks alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The population of Nepal is 80.19% Hindu and 1.76% Christian, with numerous other minority religions represented.
Four Pakistani Youth Face Death Sentence For ‘Blasphemy’
Uncertainty remained Thursday about the plight of four youths after a Pakistani court sentenced them to death for committing “blasphemy” against Islam on social media, several sources said.
China: CCP continues crackdown on churches
China’s ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its years-long program of suppressing Christianity in the country: Last month, authorities arrested and detained a Christian leader and shut down two churches, the Bitter Winter rights group reports.
Indonesia: House church threatened by Muslim extremists with machete
Members of a house church in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, were placed in extreme danger by Muslim relatives of their landlord, who broke up their worship service by threatening to kill them with a machete last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Iraq: Five men sentenced to life imprisonment for killing American Christian
A court in Baghdad, Iraq, sentenced four Iraqi militia members and one Iranian national to life imprisonment last week for the killing of American Christian Stephen Troell last year, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
US, Saudi Arabia, UAE and India said aiming to ink joint railway deal at G20
Leaders of the United States, India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were working to finalize a joint infrastructure deal that could be announced this weekend at the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, according to an official familiar with the matter.
US Sends Controversial Weapons As Ukraine Mourns Blast Victims (Worthy News Radio)
The United States says it will send controversial weapons to Ukraine as part of more than $1 billion in military and humanitarian aid, prompting an angry reply from Russia. Washington's announcement came as the death toll of a suspected Russian missile strike on a busy market street in eastern Ukraine reportedly rose to at least 17, with dozens reportedly injured.
Austrian Newlyweds Missing In Greece Floods
An Austrian couple on honeymoon remained missing late Thursday in central Greece after record rains swept away the house they were staying in, authorities said.
Flooding Europe, Brazil Kills Scores Of People
Scores of people have died in massive flooding hitting Europe and Brazil after record rainfall hit several areas in these parts of the world.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion
Mexico's Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday to decriminalize abortion across the predominantly Roman Catholic country, calling the existing federal ban on abortion "unconstitutional."
Ukraine updates: US to supply depleted uranium ammo to Kyiv
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced a new aid package worth $1 billion for Ukraine.
Over 5 million displaced in Sudan following monthslong conflict, UN says
More than 5 million people have now been displaced by the months long fighting in Sudan, the United Nations’ migration agency said Wednesday as clashes between the country’s military and a rival paramilitary force show no sign of easing.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
First Temple-era cave inscription refers to Biblical “Valley of Salt”
Using modern high-tech imaging, an Israeli archaeologist has been able to decipher the three-line First Temple period paleo-Hebrew inscription found on a cave near the Dead Sea in southern Israel in the 1970s as referencing the “Valley of Salt” cited in several Hebrew Bible Scriptures, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Archaeologists find four ancient Roman swords likely stolen by Jews during Bar Kochba revolt
Archaeologists working in the Judean desert in Israel have made an “extremely rare” find of four 1,900-year-old Roman swords, which are believed to have been stolen from enemy soldiers by Jewish rebels during the 132–136 CE Bar Kochba revolt against the Roman Empire, the Times of Israel (TOI) reports.
Outrage Over ‘Antisemitic’ Speech By Palestinian Leader Abbas
Israel, Germany, the European Union, and the United States have condemned Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for remarks he made about Jews and the Nazi Holocaust.
Israel Under Pressure Over ‘Anti-Evangelical’ Visas
Israel is reportedly reassessing its visa policies for Evangelical Christian organizations, including the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (ICEJ), which fears it may have to close down.
Steps where Jesus walked and healed a blind man unearthed for first time in 2,000 years
A new excavation project in Jerusalem has unearthed steps unseen in over 2,000 years at a place where the New Testament records Jesus as having healed a blind man.
Inside the United States
Report: DHS eyes ordering illegal immigrants to stay in Texas
The Biden administration is pondering a new policy that would order unauthorized immigrants to stay in Texas after they arrive, preventing them from spreading throughout the country, according to a new report Thursday.
AI-powered combat aircraft bring US huge battlefield advantage but raise ethical questions
The U.S. Air Force's development of a pilotless aircraft run by artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to give American forces the upper hand in any conflict, but it also raises ethical questions about how such powerful technology should be deployed on the battlefield.
Christian News
Nepal sees growing violent hostility toward Christians
In what appears to be a growing trend of violent hostility toward Christianity in Nepal, seven churches in Lumbini Province were attacked in the last two weeks alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The population of Nepal is 80.19% Hindu and 1.76% Christian, with numerous other minority religions represented.
Four Pakistani Youth Face Death Sentence For ‘Blasphemy’
Uncertainty remained Thursday about the plight of four youths after a Pakistani court sentenced them to death for committing “blasphemy” against Islam on social media, several sources said.
China: CCP continues crackdown on churches
China’s ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues its years-long program of suppressing Christianity in the country: Last month, authorities arrested and detained a Christian leader and shut down two churches, the Bitter Winter rights group reports.
Indonesia: House church threatened by Muslim extremists with machete
Members of a house church in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, were placed in extreme danger by Muslim relatives of their landlord, who broke up their worship service by threatening to kill them with a machete last month, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.
Iraq: Five men sentenced to life imprisonment for killing American Christian
A court in Baghdad, Iraq, sentenced four Iraqi militia members and one Iranian national to life imprisonment last week for the killing of American Christian Stephen Troell last year, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
17 Killed In Russian Strike On Ukraine Market Town
Ukraine’s president says at least 17 people, including a child, have been killed in a Russian missile attack hitting a market, a pharmacy and shops in the Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka.
Pentagon Plans Vast AI Fleet to Counter China Threat
The Pentagon intends to field a vast network of AI-powered technology, drones and autonomous systems within the next two years to counter threats from China and other adversaries.
Finland Prosecutes Legislator, Bishop For Quoting Bible On Homosexuality
A Christian Finnish legislator and a bishop who publicly quoted the Bible on homosexuality are back in court after prosecutors appealed their acquittal of “incitement” against a minority.
Greece Struggling With Deadly Flooding
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis struggled Tuesday to deal with his nation’s worst recorded rain event in history while Greece also recovers from deadly wildfires raging across the country earlier this summer.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Devout Christians are greatest champions of the State of Israel’
Over the weekend, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a virtual conference of approximately 400 Evangelical Christian leaders hosted by Mike Evans, the founder of Friends of Zion.
Israel Scientists ‘Create’ Human Embryo (Worthy News In-Depth)
Scientists in Israel say they have managed to “create” an entity resembling an early human embryo without using sperm, eggs, or a womb.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court justices to hear major Second Amendment case in November
The Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear in November oral arguments in a much-watched case over whether individuals under domestic violence restraining orders can possess firearms.
US to cancel Alaska oil, gas leases issued under Trump
The U.S. Interior Department on Wednesday said it would cancel oil and gas leases in a federal wildlife refuge that were bought by an Alaska state development agency in the final days of former President Donald Trump's administration.
Federal Judge Orders Texas To Remove Floating Barriers on Rio Grande
A U.S. judge ordered Texas to move floating buoys that were placed in the middle of the Rio Grande to block migrants from illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a tentative win for President Joe Biden, whose administration sued the state.
Ex-Proud Boys Leader Gets 22 Years Jail Over Capitol Attack
The former leader of Proud Boys has been jailed for 22 years “for orchestrating” the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol in Washington D.C., the longest sentence so far for the violence.
Christian News
US: Many churches are struggling to attract younger members post-pandemic, survey shows
A new study by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that many US churches with aging members are struggling to attract young people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and attendant lockdowns, the Christian Post (CP) reports. The study is based on responses gathered from 4,809 churches across 58 denominational groups between January and May 2023.
More than half of Church of England clergy in favor of marrying same-sex couples, survey shows
A new survey shows that 53.4% of Church of England clergy are now in favor of conducting same-sex weddings, and just 36.5% are opposed to it, Christian Today (CT) reports. The survey was conducted by The Times UK newspaper, with 1,200 serving CofE priests participating.
India: Deadly violence continues in Manipur despite army intervention
The tribal Christian Kuki-Zo community in India’s Manipur state continues to face deadly attacks from extremist members of the Hindu majority Meitei community, despite recent military interventions, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
17 Killed In Russian Strike On Ukraine Market Town
Ukraine’s president says at least 17 people, including a child, have been killed in a Russian missile attack hitting a market, a pharmacy and shops in the Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka.
Pentagon Plans Vast AI Fleet to Counter China Threat
The Pentagon intends to field a vast network of AI-powered technology, drones and autonomous systems within the next two years to counter threats from China and other adversaries.
Finland Prosecutes Legislator, Bishop For Quoting Bible On Homosexuality
A Christian Finnish legislator and a bishop who publicly quoted the Bible on homosexuality are back in court after prosecutors appealed their acquittal of “incitement” against a minority.
Greece Struggling With Deadly Flooding
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis struggled Tuesday to deal with his nation’s worst recorded rain event in history while Greece also recovers from deadly wildfires raging across the country earlier this summer.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: ‘Devout Christians are greatest champions of the State of Israel’
Over the weekend, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a virtual conference of approximately 400 Evangelical Christian leaders hosted by Mike Evans, the founder of Friends of Zion.
Israel Scientists ‘Create’ Human Embryo (Worthy News In-Depth)
Scientists in Israel say they have managed to “create” an entity resembling an early human embryo without using sperm, eggs, or a womb.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court justices to hear major Second Amendment case in November
The Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear in November oral arguments in a much-watched case over whether individuals under domestic violence restraining orders can possess firearms.
US to cancel Alaska oil, gas leases issued under Trump
The U.S. Interior Department on Wednesday said it would cancel oil and gas leases in a federal wildlife refuge that were bought by an Alaska state development agency in the final days of former President Donald Trump's administration.
Federal Judge Orders Texas To Remove Floating Barriers on Rio Grande
A U.S. judge ordered Texas to move floating buoys that were placed in the middle of the Rio Grande to block migrants from illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a tentative win for President Joe Biden, whose administration sued the state.
Ex-Proud Boys Leader Gets 22 Years Jail Over Capitol Attack
The former leader of Proud Boys has been jailed for 22 years “for orchestrating” the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol in Washington D.C., the longest sentence so far for the violence.
Christian News
US: Many churches are struggling to attract younger members post-pandemic, survey shows
A new study by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that many US churches with aging members are struggling to attract young people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and attendant lockdowns, the Christian Post (CP) reports. The study is based on responses gathered from 4,809 churches across 58 denominational groups between January and May 2023.
More than half of Church of England clergy in favor of marrying same-sex couples, survey shows
A new survey shows that 53.4% of Church of England clergy are now in favor of conducting same-sex weddings, and just 36.5% are opposed to it, Christian Today (CT) reports. The survey was conducted by The Times UK newspaper, with 1,200 serving CofE priests participating.
India: Deadly violence continues in Manipur despite army intervention
The tribal Christian Kuki-Zo community in India’s Manipur state continues to face deadly attacks from extremist members of the Hindu majority Meitei community, despite recent military interventions, the Christian Post (CP) reports.