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Afghanistan Military Massively Surrenders To Taliban As US Withdraws

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021

Many Afghan military units surrender to the Islamist militant Taliban group as American troops withdraw, a report said Thursday.

Russia Prohibits Austrian Airlines To Enter Moskou

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021

Russia has prevented an Austrian Airlines flight from entering Moscow because it refused to cross over Belarusian airspace.

Belarus President Condemns Sanctions, Defends Detention Journalist On Plane

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021

Belarus’ authoritarian president has condemned Western nations for imposing sanctions after he ordered a Ryanair flight to land in his country where an opposition journalist was detained.

US to move sole aircraft carrier in Asia-Pacific to the Middle East

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021

In a rare move intended to facilitate the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier is expected to be redeployed from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, Voice of America reports.

‘US Seeks To Resume Nuclear Talks With North Korea’

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021

The United States has “signaled a desire” to resume stalled nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the South Korean president reportedly said Wednesday.

Nigeria Boat Tragedy Kills 150 Mainly Women And Children

Posted on Thursday, May 27, 2021

More than 150 people, including many women and children, were feared drowned after an overloaded boat sank in a river in north-western Nigeria, officials said Thursday.

Russia deploys 3 nuclear-capable bombers to Syria

Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria, a move that could strengthen Moscow’s military foothold in the Mediterranean.

IAEA chief: Iran’s uranium enrichment now at levels of ‘countries making bombs’

Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has said Iran is enriching uranium to levels that only countries seeking to make atomic weapons reach, and that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program can no longer be returned to…

Cyclone Yaas Hammers Eastern India, Bangladesh

Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021

A powerful cyclone made landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh Wednesday, causing at least two deaths, flooding and damage to structures.

Biden and Putin will have summit meeting in Geneva next month

Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Amid rising tensions over a variety of issues between them, US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet face-to-face at a summit in Geneva on June 16, the Times of Israel reports.

EU Bans Belarus Airlines Over Detention Journalist

Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The European Union on Tuesday banned Belarusian airlines from European skies after a flight was diverted to Minsk on Sunday and a dissident journalist arrested.

Mysterious air base pops up on volcanic island off Yemen

Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

A mysterious air base is being built on a volcanic island off Yemen that sits in one of the world’s crucial maritime chokepoints for both energy shipments and commercial cargo.

Chinese Propaganda Outlet Paid Millions to American Newspapers and Magazines, Records Show

Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

A news agency controlled by the Chinese Communist Party paid millions of dollars to American newspapers and magazines over the past six months, even as U.S. officials have sounded the alarm on Beijing's propaganda activities.

Super blood moon and total lunar eclipse will be seen on Wednesday

Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Skywatchers are anticipating a doubly spectacular display during pre-dawn hours on Wednesday, as a super blood moon and a total lunar eclipse become visible across the western USA, and parts of South America and Asia. This will be…

EU Sanctions Belarus After It Diverts Plane And Detains Journalist

Posted on Monday, May 24, 2021

The European Union on Monday introduced new sanctions on Belarus after Minsk forced a passenger plane flying over its airspace to land and detained a Belarusian opposition journalist onboard.

Deputy U.S Treasury chief sees G7 support for 15%-plus global minimum tax

Posted on Monday, May 24, 2021

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said he anticipates strong support from the G7 industrial democracies for the Biden Administration’s proposed 15%-plus global minimum corporate tax, which in turn should help solidify support in the U.S. Congress for…

U.S. agencies examine reports of early COVID-19 infections in Wuhan lab

Posted on Monday, May 24, 2021

U.S. intelligence agencies are examining reports that researchers at a Chinese virology laboratory were seriously ill in 2019 a month before the first cases of COVID-19 were reported, according to U.S. government sources who cautioned that there is…

Russia Raises Concerns Over U.S. Implementation of Arms Control Treaty

Posted on Monday, May 24, 2021

Russia's foreign ministry on Monday raised concerns over Washington's implementation of the New START nuclear arms control treaty and said the number of U.S. launchers and bombers exceeded the agreed limit.

WHO chief: We must vaccinate 10% of the global population by September, 30% by December

Posted on Monday, May 24, 2021

The World Health Organization pushed member countries Monday to join a campaign to vaccinate 10% of the global population by September and 30% by December, dubbing the shortfall of COVID-19 shots in poorer places a “scandalous inequity” that…

IAEA: Iran will extend inspection deal, won’t delete footage of nuclear sites

Posted on Monday, May 24, 2021

The UN nuclear watchdog and Iran have agreed to extend an understanding to monitor Tehran’s activities by one month, the agency said Monday, with talks ongoing in Vienna try to save the 2015 nuclear deal.

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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

• 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
• Bangladesh Opposition Leader Returns Home After 17 Years, Draws Massive Crowds
• Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
• Eritrean People-Smuggling Suspect Extradited To Netherlands For Trial Amid Concerns

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