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US to Have Permanent Troop Presence in Poland as Defense Pact Agreed

Posted on Monday, August 3, 2020

The United States will establish a permanent military presence in Poland as it deploys around 1,000 additional U.S. troops there, Poland‘s Defense Ministry said on Friday.

Revolutionary microchip hailed as ‘generational’ breakthrough that will upend defense tech

Posted on Monday, August 3, 2020

An energy-efficient microchip under development combines different types of processors into one chip and is expected to revolutionize commercial and defense technology, the advanced semiconductor’s inventor says.

Hurricane Isaias moving toward the Bahamas

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2020

A powerful storm bearing down on the Bahamas was officially declared a hurricane late Thursday night, after it caused power outage and downpours in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Fox News reports. The US National Hurricane Center…

As China, Cuba, Saudis Line Up For UN Human Rights Council Seats, Democrats Want to Rejoin Too

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020

At a time when the Chinese Communist Party is eyeing another three-year term on the U.N. Human Rights Council, a pledge in the Democratic Party’s draft 2020 platform for the U.S. to return to a body plagued by…

US is ‘Satan,’ Israel is its ‘Chained Dog,’ But Twitter Gives Ayatollah’s Tweets a Pass

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020

Iran’s supreme leader, in a tweet Wednesday that was not flagged, restricted, or blocked by Twitter, called the United States “Satan” and labeled Israel America’s “chained dog,” drawing fresh attention to questions about the platform’s content policies.

Space Force on alert: Behind Russia’s mysterious testing of deadly anti-satellite weapons in orbit

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020

Last week, the head of the U.S.'s newest military branch, the Space Force, cautioned publicly for the first time that Moscow had undertaken at least two concerning anti-satellite weapon tests in recent months, in a potential bid to…

Iran fires ballistic missiles from underground for 1st time, during major drill

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched underground ballistic missiles for the first time, as part of an exercise involving a mock-up aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, state television reported Wednesday.

Russia and China in Talks About Building a Joint Moon Research Base

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020

Looking to strengthen its space cooperation with China amid heightened geopolitical tensions with the United States, Russia is in talks with Beijing about the possibility of building a joint lunar research base.

Concerns Growing Over Press Crackdown in Hungary

Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2020

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has urged the European Union to help end an alleged government crackdown on independent media in Hungary.

Saudi Arabia Proposes Political Resolution to Yemeni Government, But No Deal to End Standoff

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Saudi Arabia has presented a resolution to implement the stalled Riyadh agreement, the Saudi state news agency said in a statement, but there was no announcement of a deal to end a standoff between nominal allies under a…

Google is working on “smart tattoo” for the human body

Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Tech giant Google has announced it is developing a smart tattoo that will turn the human body into a touchpad through embedded sensors. The "SkinMarks" project seeks to create the next generation of wearable technological devices, Google reported…

China Shuts Down US Consulate in Retaliatory Move

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020

Chinese officials entered and took control of the U.S. Consulate in the city of Chengdu early on Monday, 72 hours after ordering its closure in retaliation for the U.S. decision to shut China’s consulate in Houston. Secretary of…

New poll shows global lack of confidence in government handling of COVID-19

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020

A new survey has shown that citizens around the world are losing confidence in their governments over their handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Yahoo News reports. Publishing their report on Saturday, Kekst CNC communications consultancy said: "In most…

Ukraine, Pro-Russian Rebels Launch Tense Ceasefire

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020

Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists began a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine on Monday as part of efforts to end their six-year conflict.

German Court Sentences Ex-Camp Guard Over Mass Murder

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020

A German court has convicted a 93-year-old former Nazi SS concentration camp guard for complicity in the murder of thousands of prisoners. Bruno Dey was among the last World War Two-era Nazi suspects to face trial in Germany.

80 Journalists Resign From Hungary’s Leading News Site

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020

Some 80 journalists have resigned from Hungary’s leading news website Index.hu amid mounting government pressure on independent and critical media.

Trump and Putin talk on phone about arms control and COVID-19 economic recovery

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone Thursday and discussed arms control and economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Washington Times reports. Although this is the first time the…

Europe On Edge Amid Rise Of Coronavirus Infections

Posted on Monday, July 27, 2020

Spain and several other European nations are taking new measures to halt an increase in reported coronavirus cases. The decisions come amid fresh warnings by authorities of a widespread "second wave" of infections.

China orders US to close Chengdu consulate as spying spat worsens

Posted on Friday, July 24, 2020

China on Friday ordered the United States to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, in retaliation for the closure of China's Houston consulate earlier this week.

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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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