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Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra, a World Heritage Site, Falls to ISIS Control
The terror group known as ISIS continued its bloody rampage across Syria on Wednesday, this time taking control over the ancient ruins of Palmyra.
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Co-Author of Landmark Gay Marriage Study Urges Retraction After Irregularities in Data Emerge, Citing Potential Fraud
The co-author of a landmark study on same-sex marriage has stated that it should be retracted, citing that the data could be suspect.
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Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Update: Model Janice Dickinson Files Defamation Lawsuit against Comedian
American comedian Bill Cosby has faced many accusations of rape by various women. Now model Janice Dickinson has filed a lawsuit against him for defaming her reputation.
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Santa Barbara Oil Spill: Up to Five Times More Oil Than Estimated Spilled across 9 Miles of California Coastline
The cleanup from the oil spill off a Santa Barbara County beach continued on Thursday as its damage spread to nine miles of pristine California coastline. Federal investigators also continued their investigation on the factors behind the pipe’s leakage near Refugio State Beach.
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Clash of Clans Update May 2015: Matchmaking Algorithms Changed as ‘Trophy Dumping’ Addressed
The company behind mobile strategy game Clash of Clans has released an update this month that altered multiplayer algorithms and addressed the problem known as “trophy dumping.”
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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.
