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11/25/2025   ( ICC ) Chinese authorities released Pastor Zhang Shaojie, a 59-year-old Christian, from prison on Nov. 16, after he completed a 12-year prison sentence. The pastor overjoyed at his release. “Coming out of prison during this month of Thanksgiving has been full of God’s grace,” said Shaojie. “I have seen the Holy Spirit’s presence every day.” The pastor also stated that he was “deeply grateful for the help and support of the international community.” Officials det

11/17/2025   ( Morning Star News ) On November 17, India’s Supreme Court issued notice to the Rajasthan government regarding the state’s “anti-conversion” law, which allows officials to demolish homes and seize property based on mere allegations of forcible conversion. The government must reply to the constitutional challenge to the law within four weeks. The Supreme Court is dealing with challenges to other similar laws from around the country. The anti-conversion law was pa

11/17/2025    ( Morning Star News ) In a landmark move to protect children, especially girls, from forced marriages, a provincial assembly in Pakistan passed a new law that sets 18 as the legal age for marriage in Balochistan Province and introduces stern penalties for those involved in child marriages. Under the legislation, an adult male contracting a child marriage, and anyone who facilitates it, will face two to three years imprisonment and a fine. All officials who regi