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Health Crisis Looms Over Flood-Wracked South Asia; Children Most Vulnerable
South Asia's ruinous flood, which have affected millions and forced many to become homeless, is becoming a greater health concern as the threat of waterborne continues to rise.
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Militant: Taliban 'Might Stop Killing Hostages'
The Taliban in Afghanistan “might stop killing hostages” temporarily, reported a high-ranking commander for the militant group as the deadline loomed for the lives of 21 South Korean captives.
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Priests Arrested for Refusing to Register with Chinese Gov't
Three Catholic priests in China who refused to join the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association were arrested by eight police officers, a human rights group reported Saturday.
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Taliban Militants Kill Second Male Korean Hostage
The Taliban in Afghanistan shot dead a second male South Korean hostage, a spokesman said late Monday.
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Taliban: 1 Korean Christian Hostage Killed
One of the 23 Korean Christian hostages in Afghanistan was killed Wednesday and more would be killed if the demands of the Taliban were not met, said a purported spokesman for the militant group.
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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.
