World Christian News – Global Biblical Perspectives

Breaking World Christian News

Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.

Germany Re-Arrests Nazi-Crimes Suspect Who Escaped From Nursing Home

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021

One of the first women to be prosecuted for Nazi-era crimes in decades has been captured after trying to flee before her trial in northern Germany, authorities confirmed late Thursday.

Tajikistan beefs up military presence on Afghan border as tensions rise, Russia urges calm

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021

Tensions have been mounting in western Asia following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan last month, with Tajikistan reportedly beefing up its military presence on the Tajik-Afghan border in response.

Iran holds war games near Azerbaijani border

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021

Iran has announced that it is conducting large-scale military exercises near the Azerbaijani border as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.

Hungary, Netherlands Face Assassination Plots

Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021

European Union nations Hungary and the Netherlands were investigating Thursday plots to kill their prime ministers and other politicians amid mounting concerns about rising crime and fringe groups.

A Megacomet—One So Big, It Was Previously Misidentified As a Dwarf Planet!—Is Approaching Our Solar System

Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Now, scientists from the International Dark Energy Survey Project have determined that the new "megacomet", named Comet C/2014 UN271, has a diameter of a whopping 160 km! Its mass is more than ten times the mass of the…

Unidentified planes hit Iranian militias in eastern Syria

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Unidentified aircraft hit a base run by Iranian-backed militias in Syria's eastern province of Deir al Zor near the Iraqi border where Tehran has in the last year expanded its military presence, residents and military sources said on…

Tough Coalition Talks Underway in Germany

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Tough coalition talks have begun in Germany after the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) claimed a narrow victory in Sunday’s federal election. They defeated the conservative block of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel, who ruled Germany for 16 years.

Iran rejects calls to inspect nuclear site allegedly attacked by Israel

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Iran on Tuesday rejected calls by the United States and European Union to allow inspectors access to a nuclear site that was damaged during a sabotage attack in June that the Islamic Republic blamed on Israel.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea as it accuses US of hostility

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Details of the launch are being analysed by South Korean and US authorities. But Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it "could be a ballistic missile" - which can be used to carry large nuclear warheads and is…

UK Court of Appeal says Christian foster agency can refuse placements with same-sex couples

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that an evangelical foster agency that receives tax-payer funding is allowed to only place children with carers who identify as Christian, but it cannot insist that those carers be heterosexual, the…

EU, US urge Iran to let nuclear watchdog access site allegedly struck by Israel

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021

The European Union and United States on Monday urged Iran to allow inspectors access to a nuclear site, while Tehran argued the facility was exempt from a recent agreement with the United Nations watchdog.

Germany’s Leftists Beat Merkel’s Conservatives In Election

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021

Germany's center-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal parliamentary election in a significant political turnaround. The outcome came as a setback for the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel, who ruled Germany for 16 years.

Dutch Prime Minister Receives Extra Security Amid Assassination Concerns

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021

Acting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been given additional security after signals that he may be the target of an attack or kidnapping, officials confirmed Monday.

Biden Hosts In-Person ‘Quad’ Leaders Summit

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021

Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia proclaimed Friday a shared commitment to safeguarding democracy in the Indo-Pacific region, leaving unspoken their common concern about China's growing power.

Dutch Government Secretary Fired For Criticizing Corona Pass

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021

Fresh questions have been raised about the perceived crackdown on freedoms in the Netherlands after Mona Keijzer was sacked as state secretary of economic affairs in the Dutch government for criticizing the corona admission pass.

‘Germany’s Merkel Conservative Block Losing Elections, Leftists Win’

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021

In a postwar political turnaround, Germany's center-left Social Democrats (SPD) were moving towards election victory, as projected results appeared bleak for the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Prayers For La Palma As Volcano Erupts

Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021

The situation remains volatile for many living near the volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma, prompting prayers from the pope and, doubtless others. Dramatic footage emerged of a church wiped away in seconds Sunday by a…

IAEA: Iran stopping inspectors from servicing equipment

Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2021

Iran violated an agreement allowing inspectors to service monitoring equipment in the country's nuclear facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced Sunday.

Switzerland votes to make same-sex marriage legal by near two-thirds majority

Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2021

Voters in Switzerland approved a measure on Sunday making it legal for same-sex couples to get married and adopt children.

China Frees Jailed Canadians After Release Huawei Executive

Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2021

Two Canadian citizens, former diplomat Michael Kovrig and business executive Michael Spavor who were jailed in China since 2018, have been released.

What is World Christian News?

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

• Trump And Putin Plan Meeting In Budapest To Discuss Ending Ukraine War
• Syria’s New Leader Visits Moscow, Seeks to “Redefine” Ties as Putin Eyes Continued Military Presence
• Trump Says Modi Vows To End Indian Purchases Of Russian Oil Amid U.S. Pressure Campaign
• Trump Confirms CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela, Weighs Land Strikes in Expanding Drug War
• France’s Prime Minister Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Votes Amid Deepening Political Crisis
• EU Unveils Plan To Counter Drone Threats After Russian Incursions

Related Worthy News Coverage

• Christian News – All Christian headlines in one hub.
• Christian Persecution News – Reports on the persecuted Church.
• Prophecy News – Developments viewed through biblical prophecy.
• Israel Christian News – Updates from the Holy Land.
• U.S. Christian News – Updates from America.

Get Global Christian News in Your Inbox

Subscribe to the Worthy Brief for daily headlines from around the world, plus devotionals rooted in Hebraic-Christian insights.

Subscribe to the Worthy Brief →