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Leanna Harris, Mother Whose Child Died in Hot Car, Finds Comfort in Her Faith
22 month old Cooper Harris was pronounced dead after his father left him in hot car for seven hours. The toddler's mother, Leanna Harris, says that while she is devastated by the incident, she finds comfort in her deep faith in God.

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Kong Hee's Popstar Wife Sun Ho to Testify in Singapore City Harvest's Embezzlement Case
Kong Hee's pop star wife will testify in an embezzlement case in which Hee is accused of misusing millions of church funds. The case has been called "one of the longest running criminal trials" in Singapore."

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'Hero' Alice Coachman Davis, First Black Woman US Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies at 90
The first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, Alice Coachman Davis, has died in the US at the age of 90.

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California Imposes $500 Fine for 'Wasting' Water, Encourages 'Good Stewardship' midst Severe Drought
As California experiences severe drought, state lawmakers will impose fines on citizens who "waste" water. While some feel the regulations will promote good stewardship, others feel the government is acting unnecessarily.

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Moscow Subway Train Derailment Survivors Saved by 'Miracle,' Christians Urge Prayer for Injured (Video)
Twenty-one people are reported dead after a horrific subway accident in Moscow's metro. Those who survived the crash say their rescue was a "miracle" as Christians around the city urge prayer for those injured.

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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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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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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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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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.