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49 Inmates Dead At Prison Riot in Northern Mexico
A riot that broke out at a prison facility in Mexico has left 49 inmates dead and 12 others injured. The violent incident also highlighted the serious issues with the prison's system that previously went unnoticed.

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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Release date, Updates: Set Photos Confirm Some Characters Are Still Alive
The premiere of the sixth season for HBO's "Game of Thrones" is still over two months away but the television network has already released screenshots from the upcoming episodes. But aside from promoting the show, these new photos are serve as updates regarding certain characters who may still be alive.

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Christian Military Forces in Iraq Join Kurds in Fight Against ISIS
A newly formed military unit, composed of Iraqi Christians, has forged an alliance with Iraq's own forces in its on-going battle against the terrorist group ISIS. The Christian military group, known as the Nineveh Plain Forces or NPF, are currently operating in the city of Mosul in northern Iraq.

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NASA Could Face Legal Troubles For Allegedly Censoring Christian Employees, Banning the Word 'Jesus'
A group of employees at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, is threatening to sue the space agency based on charges of religious discrimination. According to the Christian group, the agency has banned them from using Jesus' name in their regular newsletters and emails.

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Grammy Awards 2016 TV Schedule and Live Stream: Nominees, Performances And Details
The 58th Grammy Awards, considered as the most anticipated music event of the year, is all set to premiere later this week. And, with just a few days before it goes live, more details about its high-profile performance, nominees and other features are already starting to come out.

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.