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Recent Kurdish Victories against ISIS Have Brought Up Controversial Idea of Forming a New Country
The Kurds have successfully beaten back the terror group known as ISIS in both Iraq and Syria, most recently in the Syrian border city of Tal Abyad. However, in their fight, the Kurdish people also have a larger controversial goal in mind: to form a new nation.
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Obama Administration to Hostages’ Families: No More Criminal Prosecutions for Paying Ransom
White House officials announced on Tuesday that relatives of U.S. citizens abducted by terrorists and other criminal groups will be allowed to engage in private ransom negotiations without the threat of criminal prosecution. However, the U.S. government’s own policy of not paying ransom to terrorists would continue.
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Bolivia vs. Peru Live Stream Free: Copa America 2015 TV Schedule (Fubo TV, beIN Sports), Watch CONMEBOL Soccer Online, Preview
The second matchup in the quarterfinals of the Copa America tournament will take place between Bolivia and Peru on Thursday.
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U.K. Christian Charity Helps Train Churches to Counter ISIS Attacks, But Some Claim Conference is ‘Nonsensical and Ridiculous’
Christian charity Barnabas Fund, a nonprofit organization based in the United Kingdom, has planned to host a training session in London to advise churches on how to protect themselves against attacks from terror groups such as ISIS. The charity mainly provides assistance to Christians in majority Muslim countries.
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Chile vs. Uruguay Copa America 2015 Live Stream Free, TV Schedule (Fubo TV, beIN Sports), Preview
The matchups for the quarterfinals at the Copa America tournament have been set, and the first one will be played between Chile and Uruguay on Wednesday. The COPA America football game between Chile and Uruguay can be watched online via live stream below.
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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.
