New Bill in Congress Condemns Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations 7/25/2025 United States — Legislators introduced a bill on July 17 condemning the mass persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encouraging more U.S. involvement to protect believers around the globe.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria7/3/2025 Syria — The White House this week announced the official easing of sanctions on Syria, a move that follows an in-person meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in May.
Syrian Church Bombing Comes Amid Growing Threat from Islamic State 6/25/2025 Syria — Though no group immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday's suicide bombing of Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church near Damascus, Syrian officials and others blamed the Islamic State group.
Suicide Bomber Attacks Church in Syria6/22/2025 Syria — A suicide bomber detonated himself during worship on Sunday inside Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in the Dwelia neighborhood of Damascus, Syria.
