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Russian-led Alliance In Kazakhstan As Police Kill Dozens

Posted on Thursday, January 6, 2022

A Russian-led military alliance dispatches peacekeepers to Kazakhstan after the country's president asked for help in controlling anti-government protests, which killed dozens.

Kazakhstan President Fires Security Chief As Deadly Protests Spread

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Kazakhstan's president declared a state of emergency and asked for regional military support as protests sparked by rising fuel prices turned deadly in the oil-producing Central Asian nation.

North Korea reveals it tested hypersonic missile that travels ‘five times faster than speed of sound’

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

North Korea has fired a hypersonic ballistic missile that successfully hit a target - its second test in a matter of months.

Syrian and Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops attacked on anniversary of Soleimani strike; none killed

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Bases housing U.S. forces across Iraq and Syria were attacked Wednesday as part of a series of assaults that began Monday on the two-year anniversary of the American airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassim Soleimani. No Americans were…

French President: ‘Ban Unvaccinated From Social Life’

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

President Emmanuel Macron has warned those unvaccinated against COVID-19 that they will be banned from social life in the European Union country.

US-led coalition carries out strikes against ‘imminent threat’ in Syria

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

The US-led coalition on Tuesday carried out strikes against rocket sites in Syria that posed a threat, a coalition official said.

US-led coalition: Attack with 2 armed drones foiled in Iraq

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Two explosives-laden drones targeting an Iraqi military base housing U.S. troops in western Anbar province were destroyed on Tuesday, a coalition official said.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea

Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2022

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, the first such launch in about two months amid long-dormant international diplomacy on the North’s nuclear program.

COVID Pass Injected As Microchip Raises Concerns (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

A Swedish firm producing injectable microchips for humans entered the New Year wishing that its product would be used globally as a COVID-19 health pass, despite worries among Christians.

Trump Endorses Hungary’s Prime Minister

Posted on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

In a controversial move, ex-U.S President Donald J. Trump has endorsed Hungary’s hardline prime minister, Viktor Orbán, who seeks a fourth consecutive term in office.

Biden: ‘Decisive Response If Russia Invades Ukraine’

Posted on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden promised Ukraine that the United States and its allies would, in his words, "respond decisively" if Russia moved to invade its pro-Western neighbor. Biden made the pledge in a New Year's phone call with…

Iran Nuclear Negotiations to Continue in Vienna

Posted on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Negotiations resume Monday in Vienna about restoring the 2015 international agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, after the parties took a break for the new year.

Saudi defenses intercept, destroy five drones targeting the kingdom

Posted on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Saudi Arabian air defenses intercepted and destroyed five drones launched by the Yemeni Iran-aligned Houthi movement toward the kingdom, the state news Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.

Five Global Powers Pledge to Avoid Nuclear Conflict

Posted on Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Five world powers have agreed to work together to stop the further spread of nuclear arms and to avoid nuclear conflict, according to a joint statement.

Troubled World Rings In New Year

Posted on Monday, January 3, 2022

A troubled world began ringing in its New Year anxious about the coronavirus pandemic, disasters, and wars, including possible one in the heart of Europe.

‘God Calms Storm For Philippines Ferry’

Posted on Monday, January 3, 2022

An inter-island ferry carrying about 500 passengers faced a severe storm in the Philippines but arrived safely after prayers calmed strong winds, a passenger told Worthy News.

Russia Warns US Of Relations Breakdown Between Nuclear Superpowers

Posted on Monday, January 3, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned U.S. President Joe Biden that imposing new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine will completely break down relations between the two nuclear superpowers. Putin made the comments in a 50-minute phone call with…

Dutch Police Target Crowds Protesting Corona Restrictions

Posted on Monday, January 3, 2022

Outnumbered Dutch police used batons as they tried to halt thousands of people rallying in Amsterdam against Europe’s strictest Coronavirus measures.

South Africa Parliament Burning After Funeral Bishop Tutu

Posted on Monday, January 3, 2022

South Africa’s Parliament complex in Cape Town was on fire Sunday shortly after the funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was the nation’s spiritual voice against apartheid.

Austria Starts New Year With Suicide Law

Posted on Sunday, January 2, 2022

Austria rang in the New Year with a law allowing assisted suicide to adults deemed to suffer too much to stay alive, despite opposition from church leaders.

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World Christian News brings together stories from every corner of the globe that affect the Body of Christ — from persecution reports and revival movements to political shifts and humanitarian crises. We cover these events through the lens of Scripture, seeking to inform, equip, and inspire believers everywhere.

Today’s Top World Christian News

• Knife Attack Near Suriname Capital Kills Nine, Including Five Children
• Zelenskyy Seeks In US Seeks Security Guarantees Amid Fresh Attacks (Worthy News Radio)
• Japan Massive Highway Crash Kills Two, Injures 26 as Holiday Travel Begins
• Much of Kyiv Without Heat After Deadly Strikes In Freezing Temperatures (Worthy News Radio)
• Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Plans U.S. Trip For Talks With Trump Amid Continued Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
• Europe’s Monarchs Call For Unity And Compassion In Christmas Addresses

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