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US May Retaliate Against Russia For Hacking The Elections
The US government is set to announce measures this week in response to what it believes is an attack on the electoral process. Majority of the Senate also in support of the move.
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ISIS War Update: 97 ISIS Militants Killed In Battle To Regain Mosul From Islamic State
At least 97 ISIS militants killed in separate attacks in Mosul during the Christmas weekend. Coalition forces continue to advance to retake control of the beleaguered city from ISIS.
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Chicago Christmas Crime Wave Nets 12 Dead, Authorities Say These Were Targeted Attacks
Chicago crime wave claims victims during Christmas weekend. Police reports an increase in the number of criminal activities this year compared to statistics from 2015.
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe Makes Historic Visit To Pearl Harbor, Joins US President Obama
The historical visit, which is a landmark achievement for both countries, heralds the commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor that sparked WWII and killed more than 2000 US servicemen.
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Massive recovery operations for Russian military plane that crashes in Black Sea, all 92 passengers feared dead
No survivors have been found near the crash site as the massive recovery operations involve some 3000 people including more than 100 divers are combing through the crash area
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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.
