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Syria Aleppo Crisis Update: Evacuations to Begin as Opposing Forces Agree on Truce, Ceasefire Back on Track
Evacuation of civilians and rebel troops may start anytime Thursday as both sides finally come to a compromise on conditions for the ceasefire.
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Russia Hacked Election Probe Update: Kremlin Denies Interfering In US Elections
Putin denies any involvement with the US elections in favor or Donald Trump. Russian spokesman calls the allegations "absolute nonsense."
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War On Terror Update: Three Key ISIS Leaders Killed – Pentagon
An airstrike conducted by coalition forces in ISIS stronghold Raqqa killed three ISIS leaders responsible for planning the Paris attacks and a thwarted plan to attack Belgium.
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Syrian War Update: Government Regains Control of Aleppo, Rebels Agree to Leave
Agreement finally reached to end the Syrian civil war as rebel fighters, including civilians have been granted safe passage for evacuation.
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Russia Hacked Election Probe: Some Republican Believe It is True, Contrary To What Trump Insists
Republican stalwarts have reasons to believe in pushing for a probe into the Russian hacking allegations that could have influenced the last elections.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
