Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party is holding its five-year congress to choose new leaders and set goals for the fast-growing economy. The most important role is general secretary, and current leader To Lam is widely expected to keep the position. Since taking office in August 2024, he has pushed strong economic reforms and promised rapid growth. [...]
On January 11, 11 petrol stations in Thailand’s southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala were attacked with bombs and fire, injuring four people. The explosions happened around 1 a.m., and authorities quickly secured all sites and began investigating. The Energy Ministry increased security at remaining stations and asked operators to keep enough petrol for [...]
A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) highlighted ongoing violence and discrimination against Christians in Türkiye. The report says Christians face armed attacks, threats, hate speech, and legal obstacles that make their lives unsafe. Recent attacks include shootings at Kurtuluş Protestant Church on New Year’s Eve 2023 and Santa Maria Catholic [...]
In North Korea, the government treats Christianity as a crime against the state, often equating religious belief with political treason because it challenges loyalty to the ruling Kim family and the state’s official ideology. According to recent reports, following Jesus or even possessing a Bible can lead to arrest, imprisonment in harsh labor camps, torture, and [...]
In the rural areas of the Philippines, many small Muslim communities are considered “the unreached,” which means they have little or no access to the Gospel and few resources to meet basic needs. Missionaries are working to reach these communities by showing care and building trust. They face challenges such as unfamiliar languages, different cultures, [...]
Religious freedom in Brunei is very limited, and the government gives special importance to Islam, which is the official religion. People who are not Muslims, such as Christians, Buddhists, and others, face many restrictions. They are not allowed to build new churches or temples easily, and only old churches from before 1984 are officially recognized. [...]
Christians in North Korea face extreme danger and isolation. The government tightly controls all information, and recently, several foreign radio stations that shared news and Christian programs were shut down. This has made it even harder for people to hear about the outside world or the Gospel. Anyone caught with a Bible, prayer, or Christian [...]
In Brunei, the Dusuns are an ethnic minority mostly living in the Tutong District. They traditionally follow animist beliefs and worship a spirit god called Derato. Their main religious ritual is called Temarok, held after the rice harvest. Another important event is Adau Gayoh, celebrated on May 1st. Many Dusuns have now converted to Islam [...]
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched a strong attack on El-Fasher, the last major city in Darfur still controlled by the Sudanese army. The RSF shelling killed at least seven people and wounded 71 others. They are trying to take full control of the city by attacking neighborhoods, the airport, hospitals, and a displacement [...]
Two days of fighting between government troops (SSPDF) and rebel forces (SPLA‑IO) in South Sudan have raised serious concerns for the country’s fragile peace. Clashes occurred in Western Equatoria and Upper Nile States, including around Mathiang and Lainya County, as rebels defended against government moves. The SPLA‑IO reported one rebel fighter and two soldiers killed, [...]