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Chinese Yale Student Jumps to Her Death on Golden Gate Bridge, Bringing Into Question University’s Withdrawal Policies
Yale student Luchang Wang has become the latest casualty on San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge, jumping to her death there. Yale's withdrawal policy has come under scrutiny in light of her death.
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India Marks Gandhi’s Assassination Anniversary, but Some Praise His Assassin Instead
People across India paid their respects on the 67th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was shot and killed by an assassin as he walked to a prayer meeting in Delhi. However, some right-wing groups in India have praised Gandhi's assassin instead to mark the occasion.
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Egypt’s President al-Sisi Cuts Short Ethiopia Trip after 32 People Killed in Sinai
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shortened his trip to Ethiopia Friday after the Egyptian wing of Islamic State, commonly known as ISIS, took credit for killing at least 45 soldiers and police officers in the Sinai Peninsula.
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Explosion Rocks Mexico City Maternity Hospital, Leaving 3 Dead, 73 Injured
A fuel truck exploded in a Mexico City maternity hospital on Thursday, killing three people and injuring dozens. Mexican officials reported that everyone had been accounted for in the blast.
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Middle East Refugee Crisis: Christian Leaders Ask for Help, Organizations Respond
A group of Eastern Christian leaders met in Lebanon to address the situation of Christian refugees in the Middle East and call on the international community to stop supporting terrorism. A few organizations have stepped up to help alleviate the crisis as best they could.
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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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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.
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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.
