Asian countries have dominated the Henley Passport Index for several years now. Countries like Japan, Singapore, and South Korea consistently rank in the top spots among the world’s most powerful passports, offering their citizens visa-free access to many countries. This is a testament to the diplomatic relations these countries have established and maintained with countries worldwide.

The numbers are striking: in the 10 richest countries in the world the average yearly per-capita purchasing power it is over $110,000, in the 10 poorest is less than $1,500. The worst part is that poverty is often likely to foster more poverty.

As an elevated town from the nearby plain and valley, hill stations offer a stunning retreat. Away from the chaos of urban hustle and bustle, its clean atmosphere and exclusive nature uplifts one’s physical and mental being. Especially, the splendour of the tropical wet climate in South Asia accounts for some of the most majestic hill stations in the world. So, get set to relax and explore the 5 best hill stations in South Asia.

The webinar explored different things that we can celebrate about how evangelicalism has thrived in the region of Asia: deep sacramental dimension to spirituality, pursuit of harmonious relationship among people and with the rest of God’s creation, a strong sense of being a collective community, emphasis on radical discipleship and holistic transformation, and an intentional focus on the younger generation.

By some measures, East Asia seems like one of the least religious regions in the world. Relatively few East Asian adults pray daily or say religion is very important in their lives. And rates of disaffiliation – people leaving religion – are among the highest in the world. Yet, the survey also finds that many people across the region continue to hold religious or spiritual beliefs and to engage in traditional rituals.

Over the past two decades, most indicators of peacefulness have deteriorated, according to the 2024 Global Peace Index. Old and new conflicts, and our political and cultural polarization, are the main culprits.

How do you celebrate Father's Day? Is Father's Day the same everywhere? Whether you and your father-figure in life are craving for knowledge, or want to adopt a certain tradition for your own Father's Day, there are many different countries to learn from that have their own unique history and customs on this special date. So, we made a list about 20 Father's Day traditions from around the world, including its celebrations in Asia.

Places such as Iraq, Syria, the Palestinian Territories, and, to a lesser degree, Egypt and Lebanon have seen a continuation of the historic exodus of Christians during the past decade alone. The decline is especially significant when one considers that these communities are among the oldest Christian communities in the world.

There is no shortage of global headlines that make grim reading. But while the world’s eyes are focused on Russia’s looming assault in Ukraine, the war in Gaza and China’s naval provocations in the South China Sea, far less attention is being paid to the war, genocide and famine in Africa’s third-largest country.

At the centre of the argument for polycentric mission is the suggestion that mission is no longer something that only Western Christians get to do in other parts of the world. Mission in the 21st century must involve all Christians worldwide.