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Hungary Has Seaport Again After Century Of Open Wound

Posted on Monday, February 1, 2021

Hungary has a seaport again more than 100 years after losing most of its territory. Landlocked Hungary purchased a 32-hectare area with a 300-meter-long (0.2 miles) coastline for 31 million euros in northeastern Italy, officials confirmed.

Iran says it will install 1,000 centrifuges at nuclear plant in next 3 months

Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2021

Iran said Thursday it plans to install 1,000 new centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility within three months and that its scientists had exceeded previous goals for uranium enrichment.

COVID-19: Paris protests over privacy law boil over amid anger at coronavirus restrictions

Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2021

Thousands of demonstrators in Paris were met with water cannon as protests against a new privacy law attracted larger crowds keen to air their grievances over coronavirus restrictions and France's slow vaccine rollout.

UK set to formally apply for trans-Pacific trade bloc membership

Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2021

Britain will next week formally apply to join a trans-Pacific trading bloc of 11 countries, with negotiations set to start later this year, the government has said.

Myanmar Leader Suu Kyi Detained In Coup

Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2021

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who became the controversial de facto leader of Myanmar, has been detained under house arrest by the military in an apparent coup, her party confirmed.

Thousands of Russian Protest Despite Mass Detentions

Posted on Sunday, January 31, 2021

Thousands of people have been detained in unauthorized protests across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, activists said Sunday.

Russia’s Kremlin Critic Navalny Condemns Detention Amid More Protests

Posted on Saturday, January 30, 2021

Russia's most prominent opposition leader, who survived poisoning with a nerve agent, has condemned his detention as "blatantly illegal." Alexei Navalny commented at an appeal hearing via a video ahead of planned protests.

China Is Collecting Americans’ DNA To ‘Control The World’s Biodata’

Posted on Saturday, January 30, 2021

The Chinese government may be aiming to collect and exploit biometric information from Americans in an effort to "control the world’s biodata."

The Netherlands In Civil War Mode After Curfew Riots In Christian Fishing Town (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021

The historic Dutch town of Urk is an unlikely place for riots. This picture-perfect place is famous for its churches, and religion has always played a vital part in daily life. But last weekend, frustration boiled over into…

Poland’s near-total abortion ban takes effect amid nationwide protests

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021

A near-total ban on abortion has taken effect in Poland and triggered a new round of nationwide protests three months after a top court ruled that the abortion of congenitally damaged fetuses is unconstitutional.

Iran Enriched ’17 Kilograms’ Of 20 Percent Enriched Uranium, Exceeding Goals

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021

Iran's parliament speaker says the country has produced 17 kilograms of 20 percent-enriched uranium within a month, as Iranian officials continue to dismiss international calls for Tehran to return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Biden temporarily suspends arms sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021

The newly inaugurated Biden administration announced Wednesday it has temporarily suspended arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, DW reports. Noting it is standard practice for a new administration to review arms deals worth…

Holocaust Survivors Receive Coronavirus Vaccines Amid Tensions

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021

Hundreds of Holocaust survivors in Austria and Slovakia have received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine despite concerns about possible side effects and amid mounting antisemitism.

Russian parliament OKs New START nuclear treaty extension

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021

The lower house of Russian parliament on Wednesday quickly approved the extension of the last remaining nuclear arms control pact days before it’s due to expire.

Iran Will Take Steps Next Month to Curb Short-Notice IAEA Inspections: Official

Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2021

Iran threatened on Tuesday to block short-notice inspections of its nuclear facilities, demanding Washington reverse economic sanctions before it returns to compliance with a nuclear deal that President Joe Biden aims to restore.

US B-52 bomber flies over Gulf again in message to Iran

Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2021

A US B-52 heavy bomber flew over the Persian Gulf, the US military said on Wednesday, in the sixth such flight since November 2020 -- and the third this year.

US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The U.S. military is exploring the possibility of using a Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia and an additional two airfields in the kingdom amid heightened tensions with Iran, the military said Tuesday.

US, Russia agree to extend ‘New START’ nuclear arms treaty

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The United States and Russia "agreed in principle" to extend the New START arms treaty by five years, the Kremlin reported on its website Tuesday following a phone call between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir…

Declassified U.S. intelligence bolsters Wuhan lab theory in coronavirus outbreak

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

U.S. intelligence findings recently declassified by the State Department provide fresh evidence for the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic likely began at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, China’s sole high-security laboratory that has links to the country’s military.

China President says US may trigger next Cold War

Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday that US efforts to isolate China may trigger a “new Cold War,” the Washington Times (WT) reports. President Xi made his remarks during a video speech to the World Economic Forum in…

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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

• 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
• Iran and Russia Seal $25 Billion Nuclear Power Deal Amid Sanctions Tensions
• UK to Roll Out Digital ID System by 2029 to Tackle Illegal Immigration

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