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Paralympic ''Blade Runner'' Oscar Pistorius Charged with Murder of Girlfriend
South African Paralympic and Olympic “Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, who died of four gunshot wounds at the athlete’s home, on Valentine’s Day in South Africa.
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Iranian-American Pastor Sentenced to Eight Years in Iran Prison is Being Tortured
Iranian-born American Pastor Saeed Abedini has been sentenced to eight years of prison in Iran and is reportedly being tortured in prison as an appeal against his 8-year sentence is being filed.
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A Principal with Conscience - CUHK’s Principal Joseph Sung Supports Hong Kong Student Strike
As the anti-national and moral education campaign grows stronger, Hong Kong Federation of Students (HKFS) has decided to go on strike next Tuesday. Chinese University of Hong Kong Chancellor Joseph Jia-Yiu Sung, who was voted as Hong Kong’s favorite university principle, supports and encourages students to participate in this campaign. He is given the title of “a principal with conscience” because of his strong support for students.
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Thousands Hong Kong Students Boycott Classes, Demanding Full Withdrawal of National Education
More than 1,000 university students in Hong Kong boycotted classes last Tuesday in protest against the pro-Beijing “patriotism” curriculum that was introduced at the beginning of this month.
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Hong Kong Citizens Protest Against ''Unbalanced'' Chinese Patriotism Curriculums
Thousands of students, teachers, and families in Hong Kong protested since the beginning of this month against the government’s plan to introduce “unbalanced” Chinese patriotism classes, also known as the “moral and national education.”
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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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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
