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Mexico’s Congress approves landmark cannabis bill

Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Mexico’s lower house of Congress on Wednesday approved a bill that would decriminalize cannabis for recreational, medical and scientific uses, bringing it a step closer to creating one of the world’s largest markets for the plant.

Report says China in violation of UN Genocide Convention, has perpetrated genocide against Uyghurs

Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021

A recently released report declares that China has violated the United Nations' Genocide Convention and perpetrated genocide against the Uyghurs.

Russia and China planning a moon base together

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Russia and China announced on Tuesday plans to develop a scientific research base on the moon.

China issues ‘world-first’ COVID-19 vaccine passport in boost for travel

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

To reboot the international travel industry, China has issued the world's first COVID-19 vaccine passport, which shows a user's vaccination status, recent coronavirus test results, and antibody test results, according to reports.

Bill Gates Foundation Funded Genomics Firm ‘Mining’ DNA Data Through COVID Tests

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

BGI Genomics—the Chinese Communist Party-linked genomics firm flagged by U.S. officials as “mining” the DNA of Americans—has collaborated extensively with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The National Pulse can reveal.

Rights groups: Iran uses internet shutdowns to hide human rights violations

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Rights groups have said Iran appears to be using internet shutdowns to hide government violations of human rights - and even extra-judicial killings, the Times of Israel reports.

Microsoft hack heralds new era of mass-scale cyberwar

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Last week’s discovery of a massive new cyberattack that targeted flaws in Microsoft’s Exchange Server indicates the world has entered into the age of mass-scale cyberwar, Axios reports. The Microsoft hack affected some 30,000 small businesses and organizations…

Pope Prays For Iraq’s Persecuted Christians

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Pope Francis has visited Iraq to reassure the nation’s dwindling Christian community of his prayers after years of Islamic attacks and persecution.

Iran Enriching Uranium With ‘More Advanced Centrifuges’ At Natanz

Posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

In a further move away from the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, Iran has started enriching uranium with a third cascade, or cluster, of advanced IR-2m centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz, Reuters reported on March…

Hungary’s Ruling Party Leaves Largest European Group Amid Tensions

Posted on Monday, March 8, 2021

The ruling Fidesz party of Hungary's outspoken Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has left the largest center-right political group within the European Parliament after tensions over his perceived autocratic style.

Equatorial Guinea Blasts Kill Dozens

Posted on Monday, March 8, 2021

At least 20 people were killed and more than 500 injured when explosions at a military base rocked Equatorial Guinea’s largest city, authorities said.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Married In Secret Amid Racism Claims

Posted on Monday, March 8, 2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry said Sunday they married in secret three days before their highly publicized royal wedding, as they felt “trapped” in the royal family.

Indonesia appoints evangelical Christian as national police chief

Posted on Monday, March 8, 2021

Indonesia has appointed an evangelical Christian as its new national police chief, thwarting opposition from Islamic groups in the predominantly Muslim country, the Christian Post reports. Commissioner General Listyo Sigit Prabowo was sworn in on January 27. and…

Nuclear program: Iran avoids critical resolution with agreement for talks

Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2021

A standoff between the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran has been eased, at least temporarily, by the Iranian regime's agreement to hold technical talks next month with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over…

Middle East In Biblical City of Ur, Pope Urges Inter-Religious Tolerance, Fraternity

Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2021

Pope Francis has addressed an interfaith gathering of Iraq's religious and ethnic groups in Ur, said to be the birthplace of Abraham, the common patriarch for Jews, Christians and Muslims. He drove home the need for respect and…

Pope Prays Amid Ruins of Iraqi Churches Destroyed by IS

Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2021

Pope Francis was in northern Iraq Sunday where he prayed in the ruins of churches destroyed by the Islamic state and celebrated an open-air Mass.

China tells Biden to reverse ‘dangerous practice’ on Taiwan

Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2021

China’s foreign minister warned the Biden administration on Sunday to roll back former President Donald Trump’s “dangerous practice” of showing support for Taiwan, the island democracy claimed by Beijing as its own territory.

US: Russia blocks Syria chemical weapons use accountability

Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2021

The United States accused Syrian President Bashar Assad and his close ally Russia on Thursday of trying to block all efforts to hold Damascus accountable for using chemical weapons during attacks on civilians.

North Korean nuclear activity detected, possibly extracting plutonium

Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2021

North Korea could be at it again. New activity has been detected at the Yonbyong nuclear site north of Pyongyang.

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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

• Taliban Imposes Nationwide Internet Blackout in Afghanistan Amid Morality Crackdown
• Trump Signals Harder Line on Moscow, Considers Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine
• Moldova’s Pro-Western Governing Party Wins Elections, Overshadowed By Russian Interference Allegations
• Ukraine Accuses Hungary of Violating Its Airspace With Drones (Worthy News Radio)
• U.N. Security Council Rejects Russian-Chinese Push to Delay Sanctions on Iran
• Philippines Storms Kill Dozens, Christians See Hope Amid Misery

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