• Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

  Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  

• Pakistani Christian wins legal battle to restore religious identity

  A Pakistani Christian man has won a significant legal battle to reclaim his religious identity after being falsely registered as a Muslim, bringing attention to the challenges faced by religious minorities in the country.

  

• Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

  After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

  

• World Evangelical Alliance begins global search for new secretary general

  The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has officially launched a global search for its next Secretary General, following the resignation of Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher in March 2024 due to health reasons. The new leader is expected to be introduced at the 2025 WEA General Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

  

• Is euthanasia an act of medical complicity? Column by Myung-Jin Lee, "A doctor is a healer, not a killer"

  A growing debate surrounding physician-assisted suicide (PAS) has raised fundamental ethical questions about the role of doctors in society. Should medical professionals, whose primary duty is to heal and preserve life, be permitted to assist in ending it? While some argue for the right to die with dignity, others warn of the dangerous implications of normalizing euthanasia. The essence of medical ethics is at stake, and the global medical community continues to grapple with this contentious iss