Anugrah Kumar

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  Jan 25, 2026

  2 Christian nurses acquitted of blasphemy in landmark court ruling

  Two Christian nurses have been acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan, ending a case that began more than four years ago and forced them into hiding under threat of mob violence. A district court ruled that the prosecution failed to substantiate the charge.

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  Jan 24, 2026

  NHS drops case against Christian nurse accused of ‘misgendering’ pedophile

  A British nurse investigated for “misgendering” a trans-identified pedophile has had the disciplinary case against her dropped. The case was closed by hospital officials after months of internal proceedings and public controversy.

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  Jan 24, 2026

  Evangelicals decry Egypt's new Easter paid leave policy. Here’s why

  Egypt’s new decree granting Easter paid leave to Christian private-sector workers has drawn condemnation from Evangelical leaders and rights advocates for excluding public employees and dividing holidays by denomination. A legal petition is now pending before the Administrative Court seeking full recognition of Easter Sunday as a national public holiday for all citizens.

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  Jan 20, 2026

  Alleged victim of CofE clergy abuse claims Sarah Mullaly ‘misled public’

  The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has been accused of misleading the public over the status of a clergy abuse case. A complainant, known as Survivor N, has said the denominational leader's claim that the case had been “fully dealt with” is contradicted by ongoing proceedings.

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  Jan 20, 2026

  World Relief says 4K resettled refugee families it resettled could be impacted by DHS vetting operation

  The Evangelical humanitarian organization World Relief says refugee families it has helped resettle in Minnesota may be vulnerable to detainment and removal, as thousands of resettled refugee families in Minnesota face renewed immigration scrutiny as a U.S. Department of Homeland Security operation launches intensive background checks.

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  Jan 20, 2026

  AI videos of child sexual abuse surged in 2025 as Grok faces investigation

  Artificial intelligence-generated videos depicting child sexual abuse surged by more than 26,000% in 2025, amid growing concern over Grok, an AI chatbot now under investigation for producing similar content. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced an official inquiry into Grok and its parent company, xAI.

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  Jan 19, 2026

  Baku’s release of Armenian prisoners framed as progress in peace talks

  Azerbaijan has released four Armenian prisoners in a development that officials in Yerevan described as a significant step in peace efforts between the two countries. The men were handed over at the Khakari Bridge and are now in Armenian territory, though some groups called it an “incomplete exchange.”

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  Jan 18, 2026

  Court case may decide fate of religious symbols in public buildings

  The European Court of Human Rights is reviewing a case that could determine whether religious symbols may be displayed in courtrooms and other public buildings. The case arises from complaints by Greek atheists who say the presence of Christian icons violated their right to a fair trial and religious freedom.

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  Jan 17, 2026

  Man pleads not guilty to killing pastor, 5 others including 7-year-old child in murder spree

  A 24-year-old man accused of killing a pastor, a child and four others pleaded not guilty this week to 11 charges linked to a string of shootings in Clay County, Mississippi. Prosecutors said they will pursue the death penalty if he is found mentally competent.

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  Jan 15, 2026

  Iran temporarily shut airspace as strains deepen with US; Qatar base personnel asked to evacuate

  Iran abruptly shut down its airspace to commercial traffic for over four hours early Thursday amid heightened tensions with the United States over Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests, prompting global aviation reroutes. Separately, the U.S. reportedly advised some personnel at a key military base in Qatar to evacuate.