Derick Ho, Christian Post

Ecumenical delegation visits North Korean churches

Amidst growing tensions and diplomatic negotiations for peace and security on the Korean peninsula, a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) visiting churches in North Korea this week.

CSW welcomes East Timor’s call for arms embargo on Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed a call from the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, for a UN arms embargo on Burma’s military regime.

Aid agencies launch fresh appeal after Indonesian earthquake

Aid agencies are making an urgent appeal for support to help victims of two earthquakes in Indonesia that have claimed more than 500 lives as they work overtime to aid the victims of Tropical Storm Ketsana and a tsunami in south-east Asia.

Fiji also bans Methodist choir contests

After cancelling Methodist Church’s annual conference and national choir competitions, the interim government has also banned the regional choir contests much to the dismay of the Church's leaders.

Fijian Church cancels conference for fear of more arrests

Fiji’s Methodist Church has cancelled its annual conference for fear of more arrests after two months of confrontation with the interim government.

Chinese authorities release Sichuan house church leaders

Chinese local authorities have released all 18 house church leaders arrested in Langzhong city, Sichuan province, on June 9.