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ISIS Makes Threats to Burn 21 Men Alive around Important Kurdish Holiday of Newroz
The terror group known as ISIS has carried out brutal attacks and executions across parts of Iraq and Syria it controls. Now ISIS has threatened to burn 21 men alive during a Kurdish holiday.
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Los Angeles Lakers Make NBA History by Placing Jeremy Lin, Jordan Clarkson In Backcourt
Even though their current season isn’t going well, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to place Jeremy Lin and Jordan in backcourt. That move on Tuesday night marked the first Asian-American backcourt in NBA history.
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Syrian Christians Talk About Their Escape from ISIS; Some Support Assad’s Regime
Syrian Christians shared their stories on what life was like under the terror group known as ISIS. Some of them even threw their support behind Syria’s president Bashar al-Assad.
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BBC Ends Relationship With Jeremy Clarkson; ‘Top Gear’ Hosts Declare ‘End to An Era’
The British Broadcasting Corp. officially announced on Wednesday that it will not renew its contract with controversial “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson after completing its investigation on the fracas incident that happened on March 4.
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UK Street Preacher Convicted Of Making Sermons Denouncing Homosexuality
Christian street preacher Michael Overd was convicted on Monday by a United Kingdom court of a public order offense in relation to a sermon he preached about homosexuality. The judge even lectured him about the Bible verses he cited to defend his stance.
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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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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.
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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.
