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Clinton Makes Historic Trip to Burma
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Burma on Wednesday in the first visit by a secretary of state to the country in more than half century.
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Earthquake 2011: China Quake Causes Hundreds of Houses to Collapse
Mainland China has experienced two moderate earthquakes Tuesday morning, one of which appears to have caused significant damage.
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Gaddafi Dead: Libyan Rulers to Put Dictator's Killers on Trial
Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council has announced Thursday that it plans on putting the killers of the former leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi on trial.
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Gucci Faces 'High-End' Sweatshop Claims in China
World-renowned Italian fashion house Gucci is coming under scrutiny over claims that the company is employing people under sweatshop conditions at its stores in China.
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Torrential Rains and Massive Floods Leave Tens of Thousands Stranded in India
The Indian states of Iash Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have been struggling with surging floodwaters that have left tens of thousands of people stranded and have affected millions.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
