-
North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un Gives New Year Address
Kim Jong Un gave his annual New Year address Wednesday, praising the recent purging of top officials in the Worker's Party and threatening nuclear warfare if South Korea or the United States engage in any military skirmishes with North Korea.
-
Sammi Cheng Marries Andy Hui, to Donate New Album Proceeds to Christian Charities
Hong Kong Christian artist Sammi Cheng and Andy Hui are tying the knot and it has received more coverage than her new gospel album release. Sammi has announced before Christmas that she will be donating album proceeds to support Christian charity. She hopes to contribute goodwill to her marriage, career and philanthropy going forward.
-
Globetrotter Dennis Rodman Visits North Korea for the Third Time This Week: Can He Bring Change to Kim Jong Un?
Dennis Rodman is making his third visit to North Korea this week in preparation for an exhibition game to be played on January 8 between the North Korean basketball team and former NBA players. According to CNN, Rodman plans to stay in the country until December 23 training the North Korean basketball team.
-
Nick Vujicic Rocks KaoHsiung Stadium, More than 3,000 Taiwanese Said Yes to Jesus
Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of all four limbs, revisted Taiwan recently for his mission tour after 2 years. The evangelical event 'Fulfilling Life' held at the KaoHsiung Chong Cheng Stadium moved the crowd of 30,000 and converted 3,000 to Christ.
-
North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un Executes Uncle Jang Song Thaek, Removes Several Senior Advisers
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un executed his former adviser and uncle, Jang Song Thaek Friday. Among several other charges listed against him, Jang was accused of contesting Kim's leadership and building relationships in the North Korean military with the hopes of staging a coup.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
