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Syrian Regime Says It May Soon Regain Control of Aleppo, But UN Fears More Atrocities Reported
UN fears more lives at stake with the advances made by government troops to retake Aleppo and put an end to the Syrian Civil War. Safe passage for civilians sought.
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Cairo Church Bombing Update: Suicide Bomber Identified, Christians Angered By Attack
Suicide bomber was responsible for the Sunday church blast that killed 25 people, including the bomber, and injured close to 50 people. Most of the casualties were women and children.
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Turkey Suicide Bombings Kill 38, Injures 155 Others As Kurdish Militants Own Attacks
Suicide bombers kill 38, injures 155 more in two separate blasts near a soccer stadium. Government vows relentless crackdown on perpetrators
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Christian Church Bombing in Egypt Kills 25, Dozens More Injured during Sunday Service
At least 25 people were killed and dozens more injured when a bomb went off inside a Christian church in Cairo on Sunday.
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Trump May Seek to Amend 'One China Policy'
A little over a week after United States President-elect Donald Trump made a controversial phone call with Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen that sparked diplomatic protests from Beijing, he questions the "One China Policy."
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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.
