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Oakland Fire Updates: 36 Confirmed Dead, More Expected As 70% of the Fire Scene Searched
36 confirmed dead while more are expected as 70% of the site has been searched. Fire investigators believe the cause was electrical in nature.

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Syrian War Update: Talks For Peace Amidst War Must Push Through, Stresses EU Chief
Peace talks must continue to focus on the direction and future of Syria, according to the EU Foreign Policy chief to map out long-term solutions for the region.

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Trump May Hike Taxes by 35% For US Companies Outsourcing Abroad
Trump warns companies to stop bringing jobs overseas and taking off employment from Americans, calls tax hikes a 'punitive' measures that could end up to high costs.

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Oakland Fire Updates: 30 Dead, More Casualties Feared as 80% Of The Area Still Needs Searching
Oakland warehouse party fire claims 30 dead, more expected as authorities are still sifting through the fire scene.

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OPEC Reduces Oil Stockpile To Drive Prices Up
OPEC will lead the way in implementing the oil production cuts to speed up depletion of excessive crude oil surplus inventories to increase prices in less than a year.

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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.
