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Berita 21 April 2026 158 views

Street Preacher’s Arrest in England Raises Questions About Free Speech and Faith

A Bristol pastor’s arrest for street preaching has reignited debate in Britain over free speech, religious expression, and public order laws

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Berita 21 April 2026 201 views

India’s Census Rekindles Old Fears: Dalit Christians Face a Stark Choice

India’s 2026 census raises concerns among Dalit Christians, who fear discrimination and loss of benefits if they openly declare their faith amid rising Hindu nationalism

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Berita 20 April 2026 129 views

Nigeria Delivers Mass Convictions in Crackdown on Extremism

Nigeria secures 386 convictions in a historic mass trial against Boko Haram and ISWAP militants. As President Tinubu seeks to end a decade of insurgency, questions remain about th…

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Berita 20 April 2026 138 views

Russian Strike Destroys Baptist Church in Zaporizhzhia, Killing Pastor During Easter Prayer Service

A Russian guided bomb destroyed a Baptist church in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on April 16, 2026, killing Pastor Ruslan Utyuzh during an Easter prayer service and injuring at least ei…

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Berita 20 April 2026 143 views

Trump to Recite from 2 Chronicles for National ‘America Reads the Bible’ Event

President Trump is set to deliver a reading from 2 Chronicles for the “America Reads the Bible” event. The recitation, recorded in the Oval Office, comes amid ongoing debates over…

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Berita 20 April 2026 118 views

India’s Top Court Halts Case Against Priest Over ‘Hurtful’ Religious Remarks

The Indian Supreme Court has stayed criminal proceedings against Father Vincent Pereira in Uttar Pradesh, a move seen as a pivotal defense of religious freedom and minority rights…

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Berita 20 April 2026 134 views

Myanmar: General Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as President amid cries from the front line

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is sworn in as Myanmar’s President in a move decried as “political theatre.” As the military tightens its grip, activists report continued attacks o…

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Berita 20 April 2026 155 views

Anglican Archbishop Backs Pope Leo XIV’s Call for Peace Amid Iran War

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally backs Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace amid the escalating Iran war. Her statement highlights growing tensions between the Vatican and Washing…

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