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'Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson Feels ‘Intensely Relaxed’ After Reporting ‘Fracas’ Himself; BBC Would Take Financial Hit If He’s Sacked
Controversial “Top Gear” host Jeremy Clarkson may be facing a disciplinary panel headed by the British Broadcasting Corp. soon, but a source close to him indicated that he is “intensely relaxed” after it was revealed Thursday that he reported himself to the broadcaster over an altercation with a show producer.
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ISIS Accepts Boko Haram’s Allegiance, Expanding Reach of Terror in Africa and Middle East
In a move that may be considered the West’s worst nightmare scenario, the Islamic terror group known as ISIS has accepted Boko Haram’s pledge of allegiance on Thursday.
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Okla. University SAE Fraternity Update: Parents of Frat Members in Video Horrified by Racist Chants
The University of Oklahoma expelled students and Sigma Alpha Epsilon members Parker Rice and Levi Pettit on Tuesday after a video that went viral on the Internet showed them leading a racist chant. Now one of the member’s parents claimed their son made a “horrible mistake.”
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Bali Nine Execution Update: Final Legal Appeal for Two Australians Delayed Due to Lawyer’s Lack of Credentials
The final legal appeal for two Australians in the “Bali Nine” group, which was supposed to happen on Thursday, has been adjourned until March 19 after a court refused to accept credentials from a lawyer sent by Indonesian president Joko Widodo.
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Father of Executed Israeli Arab Says Son Duped by ISIS, Both Fighters in Video Identified as French Citizens
The father of an Israeli Arab indicated that he would fight alongside Israel to take out the terror group known as ISIS, which executed his son for being an alleged “Israeli spy.” In addition, France's intelligence services identified both fighters in the video as French citizens.
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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.
