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First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Japan To Highlight Empowering Girls through Education
First Lady Michelle Obama went to Japan on Thursday to showcase her efforts to helping girls finish their educations, asking for cooperation with her Japanese counterpart.
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Reelection of Israeli PM Netanyahu Places Intense Pressure on President Obama and Current U.S.-Israel Relationship
Despite media reports claiming otherwise, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu survived a tough reelection campaign in the Jewish state. His unexpected strong campaign victory could drastically affect the current diplomatic relationship between Israel and the United States.
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March Madness Bracket 2015 Predictions: Google Releases Infographics on Trends from NCAA Men’s Basketball Regular Season
Many Americans have filled out brackets and are watching the results of March Madness at the NCAA men’s basketball tournament play out in real time. Now Google has gotten in on the fun, releasing its own bracket and several infographics on the annual American phenomenon.
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Christian Singer Bob Dylan Talks About Influence of Rev. Billy Graham, Folk Music and Classic Notion of Romantic Love
Despite the fact he was born and raised Jewish, Robert Allen Zimmerman, widely known as legendary American singer Bob Dylan, had some surprising remarks about Rev. Billy Graham, comparing him to a bona fide “rock ‘n’ roll” star. He also talks about folk music and the notion of romantic love.
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Tunisia Museum Attack Leaves 20 Dead, Including 18 Tourists; National Assembly May Have Been Intended Target
A museum in Tunisia’s capital was besieged by shooters on Wednesday as they tried to attack the country’s national assembly. The melee left 20 people dead, 18 of them foreign tourists.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
