And other brief news stories from Christians around the world.

London-based theological institute celebrates the academic success of 15 Muslim-background students, many of whom have suffered family rejection and political repression.

Wise as serpents or naïve as doves? WEA defends why it co-sponsored a UN human rights forum organized by the Islamic Republic, after accusations of legitimizing a persecutor.

Annual watchdog report expands to Latin America, continues to cite China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia among 28 nations restricting minority faiths.

Culture war in a crust: the surprising connection between Club Q, Iran, and pumpkin pie.

Christian advocate: The uprising in Tehran coincides with the rising disillusionment with Islam and the growth of the underground church.

Naghmeh Panahi and Mariam Ibraheem came together when the leaders that fought for escape from persecution failed to help them escape from domestic violence.

How an Iranian teenager found Christ and launched a mission to equip persecuted believers.

(UPDATED) After unprecedented ruling asserts practicing Christianity at home is not a national security threat, a prosecutor drops charges against eight converts and says apostasy is not a crime under Iranian law.

As satellite ministry becomes one of the few ways under the Taliban to reach local believers, SAT-7 Afghan pastor reflects on the gospel impact of the US military withdrawal.