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Controversial Pastor Terry Jones Arrested with 3,000 Kerosene-Soaked Koran on September 11
Pastor Terry Jones, famous for burning Korans, was released on bail this morning after being arrested on Sept. 11 in a truck full of nearly 3,000 kerosene-soaked copies of the Muslim holy book.
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Ariel Castro Dead: Cleveland Kidnapper Has Hanged Himself in Prison Cell
Ariel Castro is confirmed dead after he was found hanging in his cell in central Ohio. Prison medical staff performed CPR before he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Release Date, Specs, Features Unveiled: 5.7-Inch AMOLED Screen, Faux-Leather Back
JK Shin, Samsung’s President and CEO, has just unveiled the line’s latest addition - the Galaxy Note 3 – at the IFA 2013 in Berlin, Germany.
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Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Registration Ended After Overwhelming Response
The registration for Chick-fil-A's free breakfast promotion ended on Sept. 4 after overwhelming responses from the restaurant chain's customers nationwide.
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Kim Jong-un's Ex-Girlfriend Hyon Song-wol Executed in North Korea
Kim Jong-un’s ex-girlfriend and a dozen well-known North Korean musicians were executed by firing squad on Aug. 20 for allegedly making sex tapes and selling them, according to South Korea’s leading newspaper.
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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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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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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
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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.
