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Germany Tightens Asylum Rules to Cope With Massive Refugee Influx
German lawmakers approved a raft of measures on Thursday to tackle the refugee crisis, including speeding up asylum and deportation procedures, facilitating the construction of asylum shelters and lowering cash incentives for economic migrants.
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Consumers and Refugees Seen Driving German Growth, Offsetting Weaker Demand From China
The German government expects strong private consumption and increased state spending on refugees to drive growth in Europe's largest economy this year and next, offsetting weaker demand from China and other emerging markets.
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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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Identifying anger triggers in parenting & how to handle it with grace and hope
Every parent faces moments when patience wears thin, but anger doesn’t have to define your parenting.
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On AI: How do I defend the beacon of truth as a new idol rises?
AI is quietly eroding the foundation of our faith, even becoming a modern idol. In the face of this unprecedented technological storm, how do I stand firm and defend the beacon of truth?
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Stream of Praise kicks off 2025 with special Women’s Worship Night
Stream of Praise (讚美之泉) will hold its first special event of 2025, a women-only worship night, on January 13 at 7 p.m. Pacific Time at its Worship Center in Tustin, California.
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Chinese Online School of Theology launches 2025 advanced courses for pastors and believers
The Chinese Online School of Theology (COST, 漢語網絡神學院) has announced its second-quarter advanced courses for 2025, designed to offer opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry training to pastors and believers worldwide.