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Arab Christian George Deek Works as High-Level Israeli Diplomat: 'We Must Work Together for Common Good'
Many people view Israel as a Jewish state, which has both positive and negative connotations depending on what part of the world one lives in. However, one Christian Arab diplomat from Israel is tearing down such stereotypical assumptions about his country.

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MH370 Latest Search Update: Debris Possibly Tied to Missing Malaysia Airline Plane Crash Washes Up from Indian Ocean
The mystery of what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 last year still remains unsolved. However, new airplane debris found from the Indian Ocean may possibly be tied to the doomed airliner.

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Jeremy Lin to Speak at ‘Beyond Dreams’ Beijing Charity Concert, Fundraising For Orphans; TV Broadcast to Reach 100 Million Chinese
NBA All-Star Jeremy Lin is scheduled to appear on Aug. 8 alongside other famous artists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China in a charity event in Beijing entitled “Beyond Dreams.” The event will be hosted by the POP’s Foundation, which is headed by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Ken Yeung.

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Homeless Man Carries out Stabbings at Maryland Christian Counseling Center; Missionaries Husband Stabbed to Death, Wife Critically Injured
Operators of a Christian counseling center in rural Maryland have been left heartbroken by a double stabbing attack that left one man dead. The victim has been identified as 62-year-old Chung Hwan Park of South Korea.

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Father Junipero Serra, Controversial Founder of 9 Spanish Missions in California, Focus of New Book
Friar Junipero Serra was an 18th century missionary who founded nine of California’s 21 Catholic missions and is considered one of that state’s founding fathers. However, a new book is shedding light on how his interactions with local Native American tribes have led to his current polarizing status.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.