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China military and navy conduct landing exercises near Taiwan in apparent warning to US and Taiwan

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Navy held joint amphibious landing exercises near Taiwan on Friday, in what should be considered as warnings and a deterrent to the US and to “Taiwan secessionists,” China’s Communist Party-backed Global…

England lifts COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise again

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021

England celebrated the end of many grueling months of COVID-19 restrictions as of midnight Monday, but the lifting of all restrictions came amid a surge in infections and warnings about supermarket shortages, Ynet News reports. Following an intense…

US drone strikes truck in Syria used by Iran-backed militia

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2021

A United States drone attack targeted a truck of an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria on Sunday, destroying the vehicle without causing any casualties, two Iraqi militia officials said.

Europe Floods Kill 130, Over 1,000 Missing

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2021

At least 130 people were confirmed dead, and as many as 1,300 people remained missing as devastating floods hit Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Lebanon In Turmoil As Premier Steps Down

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021

Violence erupted as Lebanon plunged into political and economic turmoil Friday following the sudden resignation of the prime minister-designate.

‘Islamic State’ poses growing threat across Africa

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Last week, Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum said his country needed technological assistance from its European partners to fight jihadis. He complained of swaths of territory in Mali and Niger being taken over by the so-called "Islamic State" (IS)…

South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

The South African government plans to deploy 25,000 troops after days of widespread looting and violence.

COVID-19: WHO calls for more transparency from China about virus origins – as head says ‘lab accidents happen’

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Laboratory accidents "happen" and are "common", the head of the World Health Organisation has said as he called on China to be more transparent about the origins of COVID-19.

Prepping for a cyber pandemic: worldwide drill underway

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

The World Economic Forum kicked off its annual Cyber Polygon exercise Friday, which gives companies and governments the opportunity to participate in a simulation of a “Cyber Pandemic”.

NASA: “Moon Wobble” will cause severe flooding to US in mid-2030s

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

NASA has warned in a new study that a “moon wobble” which occurs normally every 18.6 years will contribute to an increase in severe flooding to most US mainland coastlines in the mid-2030s, Sky News reports. The warning…

Dozens Die As Flooding Hits Germany, Netherlands, Belgium

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Dozens of people were dead Thursday as the worst flooding in years struck parts of the low-lying seafaring Netherlands as well as nearby Germany and Belgium.

Dutch Investigative Journalist Peter R. de Vries Dies Of Shooting Wounds

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Dutch investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries, whose relentless coverage of the Dutch underworld made him friends and foes, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting in Amsterdam, several sources confirm. He was 64.

Rouhani warns Iran could enrich uranium to weapons-grade levels

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Iran’s outgoing president on Wednesday warned his country could enrich uranium at weapons-grade levels of 90 percent if it chose, though it still wanted to save its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.

US to evacuate under-threat Afghan interpreters as Taliban gains ground

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Thousands of interpreters who aided US and NATO forces in Afghanistan will be evacuated beginning in late July, Washington announced Wednesday, as Taliban insurgents captured a strategic crossing on the Pakistan border from government forces.

‘Down with dictatorship’: 19K protest, clash with cops over France COVID rules

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Police in Paris fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators on Wednesday, as 19,000 people protested throughout France over new coronavirus restrictions.

72 People Killed in South African Riots

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Seventy-two people have been killed in riots and looting in South Africa, police said Tuesday, amid protests over the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma.

Iranian commander said to encourage escalation against US forces in Iraq

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Visiting Baghdad last week, a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander urged Iraqi Shi’ite militias to increase their attacks on United States targets, Reuters reported Tuesday, quoting multiple Iraqi sources.

More than 140 Cubans detained or disappeared in widening crackdown by regime

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

More than 140 Cubans have been detained or disappeared in a widening crackdown by Cuba’s security forces, according to international rights advocates monitoring the aftermath of the anti-regime protests that swept the island nation on Sunday.

WHO is Developing Digital Wallet for COVID Vaccination Certification

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) is developing a digital wallet that could be used as international certification of COVID-19 vaccination in a similar way to the yellow fever vaccination card that has been used for many years, the…

Iraq COVID-19 Hospital Fire Kills Dozens

Posted on Monday, July 12, 2021

Dozens of people have died after a fire erupted in the coronavirus isolation ward at an Iraqi hospital, the second such deadly inferno at a COVID -19 unit in Iraq in three months, officials said.

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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

• US Refueling Aircraft Crash Kills Six Crew Members Over Iraq As Iran Strikes Intensify
• Iran’s New Supreme Leader ‘Likely Disfigured,’ Hiding Underground After War Strikes
• Damaged Russian Gas Tanker Drifts In Mediterranean As Hungary-Ukraine Energy Tensions Rise
• Iran Launches Drone, Missile Attacks Across Gulf As Oil Prices Surge
• Wave of Antisemitic Attacks Targets Synagogues Across U.S., Canada, and Europe
• Europe On High Alert After Belgium Synagogue Blast As Iran War Fuels Security Fears

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