Japan: A Hard Mission Field For Christianity

Japan is known as a difficult place for Christian missions, called "hard soil" and a "graveyard" for missionaries. Christianity began there in 1506, but faced strong opposition. Early leaders like Oda Nobunaga welcomed Christianity, but later rulers persecuted Christians, banning the religion for over 260 years. Despite this, underground Christians kept the faith alive. Today, [...]

The Dusuns In Brunei

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 [...]

RSF War Crimes In Sudan Conflict

In Sudan’s ongoing civil war, human rights lawyers accuse the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of attacking villages in North Kordofan, killing nearly 300 people, including children and pregnant women. The RSF has been fighting the Sudanese army for control of western Sudan, including areas like North Kordofan and Darfur. Lawyers say the RSF [...]

Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 20 Years In Coma

The House of Saud is the royal family that rules Saudi Arabia. It started in the 1700s with Muhammad bin Saud. The country of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 by Abdulaziz Al Saud. Since then, his sons and grandsons have ruled. The family is very rich and powerful, mainly because of the country’s oil. [...]

Mass Return Of Afghan Refugees

On 19th July 2025, more than 1,500 Afghan refugee families returned to Afghanistan from neighboring countries. A total of 1,576 families went back home in just one day. Among them, 81 families came from Pakistan, while 1,495 families returned from Iran. The refugees received help at the border crossings. In recent months, the number of [...]

11 Missing After Boat Capsizes Near Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands

Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 11 people who went missing after a boat capsized near the Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra province. The boat had 18 people on board, including 10 local government officials. It left Sikakap, a small town, and was heading to Tuapejat when it overturned on 14th July’2025 in the morning. [...]

Christianity Severely Persecuted In North Korea

In North Korea, the government treats Christianity as a serious threat and the “greatest sinner.” Owning a Holy Bible, praying, or gathering in secret can lead to torture, imprisonment in harsh labor camps, or even execution. Families are punished too, sometimes detained for generations, just for one person’s faith. The state has set up only [...]

Christian Hope And Help Amid Lebanon’s Crisis

In Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, the Christian community remains steadfast in the face of war and economic hardship. Families are assisting the displaced who have lost their homes, providing food, shelter, and care. One elderly widow went so far as to take 13 strangers into her small house, relying on her faith for strength. New religious [...]

Risking Everything To Share The Gospel In North Korea

Sharing the Gospel in North Korea is extremely dangerous. The government sees Christianity as a serious threat. Owning a Bible, praying, or talking about Jesus can lead to prison, torture, or even death. Families of believers can also be punished. Some Christians try to send Bibles and Gospel messages into North Korea by balloons or [...]

Eritrea’s Endless Rule: 32 Years Of Power Without Reform

Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki has ruled the country for 32 years without holding elections. Once seen as a hopeful reformer, he promised democracy in the 1990s but later became increasingly authoritarian. After a war with Ethiopia in 1998, elections were postponed, and in 2001, the government shut down independent media and jailed critics. The 1997 [...]

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