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China: Stampede In Shanghai Leaves 35 People Dead, 42 Injured
China’s state media has reported that at least 35 people were killed in a stampede at a New Year’s celebration in Shanghai, China early Thursday morning.
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Mass Shooting In Canada Leaves Eight People Dead
A Canadian man shot and killed eight people in a murderous rampage before turning the gun on himself in Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday. It is the worst mass violence event in that Canadian city since 1956.
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Final Moments of Doomed AirAsia Flight Involved 'Unbelievably' Steep Climb
Investigators may have found the crash site of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, based on the wreckage and bodies recovered so far. However, radar-based data indicated that the plane may have faced a steep climb before crashing.
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‘To Write Love on Her Arms’ Based on Real-Life Story; Justin Bieber’s Mom Pattie Mallette Releases Its Trailer
Pattie Mallette, most famously known as the mother of Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber, has released a trailer for her upcoming feature film "To Write Love on Her Arms," which focuses on a young Florida woman dealing with the downward spiral of addiction, depression and abuse.
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'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton Talks about ‘The Amazing Race’ and Her Next Project
Bethany Hamilton, the “Soul Surfer” who bounced back from a tiger shark attack back in 2003 and continued surfing the waves, recently completed “The Amazing Race” with her husband, Adam Dirks. She talked about the couple's overall experience on the CBS show along with her next project.
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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.
