(AP) For months, experts have warned of a potential nightmare scenario: After overwhelming health systems in some of the world’s wealthiest regions, the coronavirus gains a foothold in poor or war-torn countries ill-equipped to contain it and sweeps through the population. Now some of those fears are being realized. In southern Yemen, health workers are leaving their … [Read more...] about Worst Virus Fears Are Realized in Poor or War-Torn Countries
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‘Many People Have Come to Faith in Jesus’—Columbian Pastors Risk Their Lives to Bring the Gospel
(Open Doors) Throughout the world, COVID-19 and the lockdowns that prevented people from working for months has created a global crisis. Recently, our ministry partners shared about the risks they and other pastors in Colombia are taking to bring food, supplies and Bibles to the towns and villagers they serve. Every day, Pastor Leandro Holguin* walks through the streets of … [Read more...] about ‘Many People Have Come to Faith in Jesus’—Columbian Pastors Risk Their Lives to Bring the Gospel
Hong Kong Pastors Face Arrest, Extradition to China With New Security Laws
(Fox News) China’s blueprint for national security in Hong Kong puts pro-democracy activists, including pastors and religious leaders, at risk of being extradited to and tried in mainland China, a Christian persecution watchdog warns. A draft of the new national security laws was passed by China Friday, which targets four new levels of criminal offenses in Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Pastors Face Arrest, Extradition to China With New Security Laws
Masks, Travel Restrictions, Testing as Virus Cases Surge
(AP) Coronavirus case numbers are rising to dire new levels in several U.S. states and around the world, potentially wiping out two months of progress in fighting the pandemic and prompting governments and businesses to impose new restrictions. Indonesia exceeded the 50,000 mark for confirmed infections on Thursday as the government allowed businesses to reopen amid … [Read more...] about Masks, Travel Restrictions, Testing as Virus Cases Surge
Hard-Line Hindu Relatives Threaten to Kill Christian’s Children in Uttar Pradesh, India
(Morning Star News) His father away from home due in part to coronavirus travel restrictions, a 12-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh, India heard relatives angry at his family for refusing to renounce Christ pounding on the door late last night (June 18). “It was past 11’o clock in the night when we heard them banging on the door and shouting,” he said. “Five men along with my … [Read more...] about Hard-Line Hindu Relatives Threaten to Kill Christian’s Children in Uttar Pradesh, India