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Brexit: Next days ‘decisive’ for hopes of deal, says EU’s Ursula von der Leyen

Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2020

The coming days in the Brexit negotiations will be "decisive" as to whether Britain and the EU are able to agree on a free trade deal, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

UK announces “freedom pass” scheme for people testing negative for COVID-19

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The British government announced a new COVID-19 community-testing plan Monday, under which people who test negative for the virus in certain regions may face fewer restrictions, Forbes reports. Dubbed “freedom passes” by UK media, the lower restrictions would…

France Violently Dismantles Migrant Camp

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Amid a mounting public outcry, France's interior minister on Tuesday ordered an internal police investigation into police violence against migrants fleeing war, persecution, and poverty. He made the announcement after security forces were filmed tossing migrants out of…

Germany Wants Controversial Coronavirus Vaccines To Reach Poor Nations

Posted on Tuesday, November 24, 2020

After Pope Francis urged “solidarity”, German Chancellor Angela Merkel demands the distribution of controversial coronavirus vaccines among poorer nations. Her appeal comes as countries rush to start with coronavirus vaccinations before Christmas, despite fresh concerns they impact people’s…

China Pushing For A Global COVID QR Code To Track Travel, Limit Exposure To Coronavirus

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping wants other nations to adopt a coronavirus tracking system that uses QR codes to track travel during the pandemic.

Vaccination to Be a ‘Necessity’ for Overseas Travel, Qantas Says

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2020

Qantas Airways Ltd. plans to require future international passengers to have a Covid-19 vaccination before they fly, and said it’s likely to become a requirement at airlines across the world.

Beijing-Controlled News Outlet Paid US Newspapers Millions To Publish Propaganda This Year

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2020

An English-language newspaper controlled by the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda department paid U.S. media companies nearly $2 million for printing and advertising expenses over the past six months, even amid heightened scrutiny over Beijing’s disinformation efforts in the…

Britain signs interim trade deal with Canada amid continued negotiations with EU

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2020

While still trying to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union, the United Kingdom has been able to agree to an interim trade deal with Canada, Fox News reports. The agreement offers a source of business…

US exits Open Skies Treaty citing Russian violations

Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2020

The United States exited the Treaty on Open Skies on Sunday, six months after the Trump administration signaled it would. The administration cited repeated Russian Federation violations of the treaty designed to allow unarmed aerial surveillance flights by…

‘North Korea Detains, Starves, COVID-19 Patients in Camps’

Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2020

North Korea is hiding coronavirus patients in ”quarantine camps” where they are left to starve to death, Christian aid workers revealed.

IFF Report: Global Debt hits staggering new record of over $272 trillion in Q3 2020

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2020

The Institute of International Finance (IFF) has issued a quarterly report showing that global debt has surged by over $15 trillion since 2019, reaching a massive new record of over $272 trillion in Q3 2020. The IFF also…

Hungary Praising Trump For Supporting Persecuted Christians

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2020

Hungary, where believers suffered under communism, has praised "the Trump administration" for raising the issue of persecuted Christians amid concerns about terror attacks.

EU leaders clash over Hungary and Poland budget veto

Posted on Thursday, November 19, 2020

European Union leaders argued at a summit Thursday over Poland and Hungary's attempts to block the passage of the EU budget and coronavirus rescue package.

U.S. Targets al Shabaab Leaders With Sanctions

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The U.S. State Department hit East African al Qaeda affiliate group al Shabaab with a series of sanctions to hold the group accountable for recent terrorist attacks.

US hits Iran with new sanctions as Pompeo warns against easing pressure

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The United States hit Iran with new sanctions on Wednesday, as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the case that undoing the actions of the Trump administration would be foolish and dangerous.

Saudi Arabia may acquire nuclear weapons if Iran does

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Saudi Arabia has announced it will consider obtaining nuclear weapons if Iran acquires them, the Times of Israel reports. The Saudi Minister for foreign affairs Adel al-Jubeir made the announcement during a recent interview with the German news…

Trump to cut troop levels in Afghanistan but stops short of full withdrawal

Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

President Donald Trump will sharply reduce the number of U.S. forces in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500 by mid-January, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday, stopping short of a threatened full withdrawal from America’s longest war after fierce opposition…

Iran warns of ‘crushing response’ after Trump said to mull strikes on nuke sites

Posted on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Iran warned on Tuesday of a “crushing response” in the wake of reports US President Donald Trump convened top advisers last week to ask if he had options to strike Iranian nuclear sites during his final weeks 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

• 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
• Violence Erupts After Quran Burning Near Asylum Center In Netherlands

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