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China Deploys Fighter Jets at Disputed South China Sea Island
China may have just worsened the growing tension in the South China Sea by sending its fighter jets to the disputed region dubbed as Woody Island. The arrival of the military aircraft happened just days after China deployed its surface-to-air missiles on the island earlier this month.
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Lawsuit Involving BBC’S ‘Top Gear’ and Fired Host Jeremy Clarkson Finally Over
The lawsuit involving television personality Jeremy Clarkson and BBC's "Top Gear" has finally been settled. As part of the settlement, the show's former host has issued an apology to producer Oisin Tymon for assaulting him last year.
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Christian Baker in Texas Refuses to Make Wedding Cake For Gay Couple
A Christian bakeshop owner in Texas has turned down the request of a gay couple for a wedding cake for their marriage. The baker said she refused to take the order because the event where it will be used goes against her religious beliefs.
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Christian-Operated Refugee Camp for Indigenous People in the Philippines Burned
A refugee camp for the indigenous Lumad people in the Philippines was burned down at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday. Various organization and certain officials suspect that the incident was carried out intentionally by paramilitary groups backed by the country's armed forces.
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Families of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims Get Hearing Against Gun-Maker Remington
After about a year of waiting, families of the victims and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in 2012 have finally faced off against the gun-maker Remington Outdoor Company in court. However, during the hearing, the legal representative of the company noted that it has federal immunity from the lawsuit.
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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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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.
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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.
