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As military strikes ripple across Iran and the broader Middle East, many Christians around the world are watching in grief, confusion and prayer. Iranian Christian refugees who fled persecution now find themselves praying for a moment that once seemed impossible.

Iran confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, after joint US-Israeli strikes demolished his Tehran compound and eliminated dozens of the regime’s top officials.

Following reports of Ayatollah Khamenei’s death in a joint US-Israeli strike, supporters hail a historic turning point, as hopes rise for freedom and regime change in Iran.

Sydney Archbishop Kanishka Raffel has accused Senator Pauline Hanson of “hateful words”, igniting debate over radical Islam, free speech, and whether criticism of ideology constitutes incitement under new hate speech laws.

Following the Bondi Beach attack, the story of Nabeel Qureshi highlights Islam’s contested foundations and urges Australians to confront rising radicalism with informed conviction and Christian clarity.

Australia’s new intelligence chief warns Islamic extremism remains a top threat, as global rivalry intensifies and democratic resilience faces mounting pressure at home and abroad.

After fleeing Iran’s regime and surviving a sinking boat, Arya now defends the Australian flag, saying it symbolises the freedom that saved his life.

Barnaby Joyce’s call to tame “literal” religion raises deeper questions about truth, tolerance, and whether Christianity’s exclusive claims actually underpin Australia’s freedoms.

After Pauline Hanson reignites debate, this piece examines what defines a “good Muslim”, exploring faith, apathy, radicalisation and the challenge facing Western nations.

The 2026 Open Doors watchlist reveals worsening global persecution, with North Korea again leading and Syria surging amid instability, extremism and growing hostility toward Christians.

Thousands rallied in Melbourne backing Iran’s pro-democracy movement, with former MP Keith Wolahan urging support for regime change and warning of rising Islamist extremism at home.

Leaked documents reveal the New Zealand Defence Force used fictional Evangelical Christian “insurrectionists” in war games, sparking debate over ideology, military training, and narrative warfare.

Australia’s recent unrest reveals a fading Christian moral consensus. As anti-Semitism rises and institutions drift, believers must reckon with a culture no longer breathing the “Christian air” they assumed.

The Palestinian Authority’s draft constitution omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, entrenches Sharia law, and formalises “martyrs” payments—raising serious doubts about coexistence and the viability of a traditional two-state solution.

Australia’s calls for unity raise deep questions: what truly binds us together? Beyond comfort and civility, lasting community comes from grace, shared purpose, and transcendent commitment to God.

Indigenous Friends of Israel states that Grace Tame should be stripped of her Australian of the Year award. Her anti-Israel protest chant incited violence and promoted dangerous rhetoric.

Barnaby Joyce defends his defection to One Nation, warning of economic collapse, mass migration pressures and political “sanitisation,” pledging to restore conservative principles and national resilience.

A look at how crowds are steered toward quick, emotional choices in times of crisis — and why this pattern keeps repeating through history, from the jeering crowd at Christ's crucifixion to the anti-ICE raids in Minnesota.

Thousands marched in Melbourne on Australia Day, voicing concerns over new hate speech laws, mass immigration, and freedom of speech, while proudly showing their support for national pride and traditions.

Two radical Islamic terrorists showed Australia just how evil antisemitism could be.  “Hate speech and gun laws will fix that.”  Many disagreed.  The government has ways to fix that, too.