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  Asia Family & Children Society & Culture

  12-year-old Pakistani Christian girl wins gold at South Asian Karate Championship in Sri Lanka

  By CDI Staff

  Pakistani Christian female athletes are gaining recognition for their achievements in various sports, including a recent victory by 12-year-old Aiyana Noel Arthur at the South Asian Karate Championship held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She won gold in the under-12, 40+ kg Kumite category.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions Family & Children

  Samaritan’s Purse and BGEA deploy relief teams after Texas floods claim more than 100 lives

  By Chris Eyte

  Christian aid agency Samaritan’s Purse, through its North American Ministries (NAM), and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team (BGEA-RRT) have jointly deployed staff and equipment to support communities devastated by severe flooding in central Texas, which tragically left more than 100 dead, including girls attending a Christian summer camp.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Many Canadians remain ignorant of expansion in euthanasia laws, says evangelical body

  By Chris Eyte

  Many Canadians remain unaware that euthanasia laws have expanded and further legal changes - such as allowing self-termination for mental illness alone - are proposed by lawmakers, according to the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC). 

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Migration Church & Missions

  ‘No kidding!’ Mom walks 580 miles with baby goat to raise awareness, fight human trafficking

  By Chris Eyte

  A Christian trafficking ministry leader is trekking 580 miles across three U.S. states with her pet goat named “Freedom” to raise money for trafficked women. Britney Higgs, 35, a mom-of-four children and both founder and chief executive officer of HER Campaign is aiming to raise $580,000 USD through the "Walk for Her" hiking trek, reflecting a thousand dollars for each mile walked with her goat, during her quest to raise awareness on the issue.

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  US & Canada Migration Society & Culture

  Quarter of Americans fear they or a loved one could be deported, study finds

  By Chris Eyte

  Latest figures show that a quarter of all adults in the U.S. (23%) are worrying that they, or a loved one, could be deported from the country in the near future. Pew Research Center released the findings after conducting a survey earlier last month (June 2-8, 2025). The percentage figure of those concerned about deportation has increased from 19 percent in March. It also shows the issue troubles those politically supporting the Democrats more than Republicans. 

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  Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

  Faith, songs and white banners: Panama hosts ‘Mega Celebration: Family, God’s Design’

  By Diario Cristiano

  It was 2 p.m. when the first families began gathering near Iglesia del Carmen, along Panama City’s main Vía España. Dressed in white, some carried balloons, others held signs with messages like “The family is God’s perfect design,” and all shared a common purpose: to march in defense of family values and lift a public prayer for the nation.