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Thursday, 15 February 2024 22:16
Malaysia: fifty years since revival
In 1973, Solomon Bulan resigned as a secondary school advisor in Bario, Malaysia, confessing his lack of personal conviction. His emotional confession triggered a community-wide revival marked by repentance and reconciliation. The movement, known as the…
Thursday, 15 February 2024 22:13
Indonesia: ex-army strongman claims election victory
Former army general Prabowo Subianto, 72, has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election with nearly 60% of the vote, according to unofficial results from state-owned Antara, CNN Indonesia, and Reuters. Prabowo has said, ‘I will nurture,…
Thursday, 15 February 2024 21:38
South Africa: cost of peace-keeping force in DRC
South Africa's contingent of 2,900 soldiers deployed to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to cost just over R2 billion (£850 million), as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission…
Friday, 09 February 2024 10:14
Labour cuts £28bn green investment pledge by half
Labour has halved its commitment to green investments, reducing its annual pledge from £28bn to less than £15bn. This decision, a significant shift under Keir Starmer's leadership, has caused unrest among environmentalists, unions, and some in…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:40
Global day of prayer for the Buddhist world this Saturday
IPC's Global Day of Prayer for the Buddhist World, on 10 February, is a unified prayer initiative coinciding with the Chinese New Year. It aims to gather millions to pray for Jesus to be known across…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:38
Super Bowl performer Usher says faith keeps him ‘centred’
Usher Raymond IV, renowned for his two-decade-long music career, attributes his stability to his faith, especially as he gears up for his performance at Super Bowl 58. Usher, who began singing in his church choir at…