-
NBA Rumors: Washington Wizards Give Up Kevin Durant Free Agency; Jeremy Lin, Taj Gibson Offers From John Wall Team Confirmed
The Kevin Durant free agency train appears to have no plan of stopping in the Washington Wizards locker room. While the rest of the NBA teams, including the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, are looking into ways to sign the Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star, the John Wall team opted to move on and target other basketball players. With the possibility of signing Kevin Durant off the table, the Washington Wizards are said to be eyeing Jeremy Lin of the Char

-
NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Hint At Al Horford Free Agency Deal; James Harden, Jason Terry Excited For Hawks Star
The Houston Rockets are expected to make a serious effort in landing high-caliber free agents this offseason. Although they failed to outdo their performance in the 2014-15 NBA season, the James Harden team still managed to snag a playoffs spot last year. So, the Houston Rockets remain to be a favorable destination for some free agents. Moreover, the exit of Dwight Howard from their roster gives them a massive salary cap space. Hence, Houston Rockets can present a lucrative contract to their tar

-
NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Confirm Dwight Howard Free Agency Deal; Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony Welcome Big Man
The New York Knicks appear to be keeping their promise of a better team to Carmelo Anthony. While the entry of Kristaps Porzingis in the NBA team helped them improve their standing in the league, the basketball group still failed to make it to the playoffs. Hence, it came as no surprise when reports of Carmelo Anthony plotting a way out started to circulate. However, it looks like the deal with Derrick Rose finally showed the seriousness of the New York Knicks in becoming champions. In addition

-
NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Rudy Gay Trade Final; DeMarcus Cousins Next In Line
The Sacramento Kings got wrapped up in locker room drama in the past NBA season. Despite the powerful players in the roster, the DeMarcus Cousins squad failed to make an impact in the league. Moreover, free agents are reportedly staying away from the Sacramento Kings due to the group's lack of chemistry and abundance of issues on and off the court. To resolve the situation, the front office reportedly wants to revamp the roster. That is, a Rudy Gay trade and a DeMarcus Cousins exit are said to b

-
NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Sign Joakim Noah; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Target Pau Gasol Next
The San Antonio Spurs are considered as very strong contenders in the Western Conference. Although they fell victim to Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, their failure to face the Golden State Warriors before the 2016 NBA Finals did not diminish the star power in the Kawhi Leonard squad. Hence, stars like Kevin Durant and Hassan Whiteside remain interested in potentially signing with the San Antonio Spurs. In addition to the two free agency hotshots, reports are rife that Joakim Noah of the Chi

-
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.

-
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.

-
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.

-
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.

-
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.
