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Hamas Co-founder's Grandson John Calvin Granted Temporary Sanctuary in the US
U.S granted temporary sanctuary to the Christian grandson of the co-founder of notorious Hamas terrorist group in West Bank until it is deemed he is safe to be backed in his homeland.
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Ailing Iranian Christian Convert Detainee Goes on Hunger Strike to Protest Iran’s Maltreatment against Her
A devoted Christian convert from Islam, who Iran authorities arrested in 2013 because of her religion, went on hunger strike to protest the maltreatment she is getting from officials of Evin prison facility.
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Alleged 'Blasphemous' Comment In Social Media Triggered a Fracas in Nigeria Leaving a Christian and Three Other Dead
Four people were killed as a group of young Muslims went berserk because one of the victims, a Christian, posted in his social media account comments they considered blasphemy to Prophet Mohammed in Pandogari town in central Nigeria.
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At Least 700 Women and Children Migrants Drowned in Latest Shipwrecks Off Mediterranean Sea
At least 700 migrants, mostly Eritrean women and children, drowned in their perilous attempt to reach Italy's shores. Their journey ended in a shipwreck on the Mediterranean Sea in a span of three days.
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Islamic Scholars Say Quran Mistranslated: Martyrs for Islam Get 'Raisins,' Not 'Virgins'
Is martyrdom in Quran a deception? Islamic scholars answered it with a "yes," but American renown radio host Rush Limbaugh thinks the matter of interpretation will remain unsettled.
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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.
