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Hong Kong election results: Monumental win for pro-democracy parties in de facto referendum
On Sunday, over
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U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Bill
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that aims at protecting the human rights and autonomy and freedoms of Hong Kong, which sends a message of hope to many pro-democracy protestors in the former British colony handed back to China in 1997, while drawing condemnation from Beijing.
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Trump Administration to Allow 872 Refugees Into U.S. This Week
The U.S. government has granted waivers to 872 refugees to allow them entry into the nation this week, despite President Donald Trump's executive order on Friday banning entry of refugees from any country.
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Full Text of Trump's Executive Order on Refugee Immigration Suspension, Seven Muslim Nations Ban
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suspended the entire U.S. refugee resettlement program for at least 120 days while tough-vetting rules are established by executive order. Moreover, Trump's order banned all foreign nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States at least for the next 90 days.
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Religious Leaders Call for 'Mercy, Not Sacrifice' as Trump's Executive Order on Immigration Ban Goes into Effect
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday suspending the entire US refugee resettlement program for at least 120 days while "extreme-vetting" rules are established; U.S. religious leaders are urging the new administration to remember to base the new policies on mercy and compassion while ensuring the security of the nation.
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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.
