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‘Hotdogs’, ‘Bacon’, ‘Ham’, Cannot Be Used In Menus As Part Of Halal Certification Process in Malaysia, Company URLs Could Be Affected As Well
A huge hue and cry has been raised when Auntie Anne's, a US pretzel chain franchise operator applied for ‘halal’ certification across all 45 stores in Malaysia, only to see the application rejected because the word ‘dog’ was on one of the menu items, among other factors. A&W Malaysia's URL has also been changed, removing the word 'beer' in the process.

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Malaysian State’s Islamic Department Releases Google Play App That Lets You Report on Shariah Crimes
JAIS, the Islamic Department of Selangor in Malaysia, has just released a free Android app which allows you to snitch on Shariah crimes. This is a gross violation of one's privacy if left unchecked.

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Roger Goodell: NFL wants to protect players with $100 million pledge
It looks like the NFL is going to look further into protecting the safety of players on the field with a $100 million pledge. This is a show of force that depicts how talk is cheap, backing it up with action.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Does Not Come With DX12 Support At Launch
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will not support DX12 when it launches this August 23rd.

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Smart Contact Lenses ‘Talk’ To Your Phone
A pair of contact lenses do not just let you see clearer without the hassle of spectacles or glasses, but what if they are now smarter with connectivity to your smartphone? Could the science fiction world now be a step closer to reality?

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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).

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[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”

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Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People
Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”
