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US Announces New Sanctions Against Syria

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Syria, tightening pressure on President Bashar al-Assad and his government, amid concerns the war-torn country’s population will suffer.

Turkey Eyes Libyan Bases for Lasting Military Foothold, Source Says

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Turkey and Libya’s internationally recognized government are discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in the North African country, a Turkish source said on June 15, with a view to a lasting Turkish presence in the south…

Hezbollah: US sanctions will “starve” Syria and Lebanon

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

The leader of Lebanese terror group Hezbollah said Tuesday that new US sanctions are intended to “starve” both Syria and Lebanon, the Times of Israel (ToI) reports.

North Korea Deploys Troops Amid Increasing Tensions with South Korea

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

A day after destroying an inter-Korean liaison office, North Korea continued to increase tensions with South Korea Wednesday, when Pyongyang announced it was sending troops to the Kaesong Industrial Zone and to Mt. Kumgang, both areas that had…

US Condemns Russia’s 16-Year Sentence for Alleged American Spy

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The United States has condemned Russia for sentencing an ex-marine to 16 years in a high-security prison for spying, charges he vehemently denies.

White Silence’ in Budapest As Hungarians Mourn Virus And Policy Victims

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Hungarians dressed in white have braved pouring rain to mourn those who died of the government’s coronavirus measures and COVID-19 patients who passed away. Their ‘White Silence’ rally in Budapest was, at times, interrupted by the tolling of…

Scientists made 1 small edit to human embryos. It had a lot of unintended consequences.

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020

A human embryo editing experiment gone wrong has scientists warning against treading into the field altogether.

Egypt: Ethiopia Rejecting ‘Fundamental Issues’ on Nile Dam

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia on June 14 said talks would continue later this week to resolve their dispute over a Nile River dam that Ethiopia is constructing, even as Cairo accused Addis Ababa of rejecting “fundamental issues” at…

With a bit of oomph, Brexit deal feasible in July, says UK’s Johnson

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Leaders from Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday that talks on their future relationship should be stepped up to clinch a deal, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggesting an agreement could be reached in July with…

Europe’s Reopens Borders But Concerns Remain Over Pandemic

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Borders reopened across Europe on Monday after three months of coronavirus lockdowns. But many restrictions persist and remain unclear how willing Europeans will be to travel this summer.

Russia and Turkey cancel talks on Libya and Syria

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Russia and Turkey have postponed scheduled talks about their respective and opposing roles in conflicts in Libya and Syria, the Washington Times reported.

Hungary Faces Court Case For Emptying Hospitals In Pandemic (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2020

A human rights group supports a European court case against Hungary for "failing to protect its citizens" and "causing death" by emptying hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

Air Force sends F-35s to Middle East to possibly deter Iran

Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2020

The Air Force is sending F-35s to the Middle East to escort ships, deter potential enemies, conduct reconnaissance and, of course, support ongoing combat operations in the U.S. military's Central Command region.

UN links items in arms shipments and missile attacks to Iran

Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2020

The United Nations says it has determined that Iran was the source for several items in two arms shipments seized by the United States and for debris left by attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil installations and an international…

North Korea Firing ’Warning Shots’ At U.S.

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020

North Korea has fired diplomatic warning shots at the United States saying their relationship “shifted into despair” and suggesting it may launch nuclear-capable missiles.

Dozens of Migrants Drown off Coast Tunisia

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020

While much of the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic, many migrants continue to die in the Mediterranean Sea, trying to reach Europe. In the latest incident, authorities say that the bodies of 46 people have been recovered…

Twitter ‘Deletes’ China’s Communists, Zoom ‘Deletes’ Dissidents

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020

U.S. social media giants have reacted differently to China’s mounting censoring pressure, Worthy News monitored Friday.

Russia, Seeking to Bolster its Influence, Steps Up Intervention in Libyan Conflict

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Russia is reportedly stepping up its involvement in the Libyan civil war, which has in recent years has become a heated proxy conflict drawing in numerous foreign players, driven by a range of motives.

Slovakia School Attack Kills One, Injures Five

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020

A knife-wielding man fatally stabbed a school deputy head and injured at least five in northern Slovakia before being killed by police, officials say.

Desperate Migrants Drift To Britain

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020

British and French officials say migrants fleeing war, persecution, and poverty are using increasingly desperate measures to reach Britain. In the latest case, four migrants tried to cross the English Channel on a makeshift raft made from two…

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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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