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Analyst: North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un Executes Uncle’s Family for Fear of Uprising, Political Instability
According to Yohap News, multiple sources have reported that the direct relatives of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's uncle, Jang Song Thaek, have been executed. While USA Today reports that the story has yet to be confirmed by a South Korean agency, the report is in alignment with the dictator's policy to punish family members of the incarcerated for their crimes against the state.

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U.S. Responds to Kenneth Bae's Plea for Intervention, To Sent Envoy to North Korea
In response to American prisoner Kenneth Bae's plea to the United States for help with his imprisonment in North Korea, Washington has now offered to send an envoy to Pyongyang to retrieve him. The prisoner had "voluntary" addressed the media on Monday, and the United States is now awaiting a response from the North Korean government.

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Evangelist Christopher Sun Leads Father to Christ after 30 Years of Unceasing Prayers
Many Christian -- even those well-versed with the scriptures -- find it difficult to preach the Gospel to their family members. World renown Chinese-American evangelist Christopher Sun shares that same sentiment, for it took him 30 years to lead his father to Christ. He encourages believers to not give up praying for the salvation of their relatives and friends.

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Chinese Christian Study Tours First to Visit Recently Unearthed First Century Magdala Synagogue
Archaeologists had always believed that there are only 3 synagogues which belong to the First Century in Israel. They are Herodion, Masada and Gamla. Gamla was built in the Second Temple era, because one synagogue was needed at that time. Herodion and Masada were built during the period of the first Jewish revolt to struggle against the Roman rule (year 66-73), both of them were rebuilt from the buildings of King Herod.

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Vanness Wu Holds Wedding in Singapore, Leehom Wang and Wife Serenades 'The Only'
Taiwan Christian artist, Vanness Wu, married Shi Zhen Shan (Arissa) on Sunday in Singapore. Vanness Wu's artist friend Leehom Wang and his wife, Li Liang Lei, as well as former F4's Jerry Yan attended the wedding ceremony. Wang sang a special song "The Only," expressing his best wishes for the newly married couple.

 
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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”
