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Frustration and Hope as World Deals with Virus and Visitors

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Hope but also frustration and uncertainty marked the world’s efforts Sunday to deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Angry North Korea To Dump Millions of Leaflets over South Korea

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020

North Korea threatened Monday to dump a whopping 12 million propaganda leaflets on South Korea as “retaliatory punishment" for materials and Bibles it received from activists.

Iceland hit by thousands of quakes and threat of volcanic eruption

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Iceland's meteorological service IMO said Monday that 3,000 tremors had been registered on the northern coast of the country.

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts 3 Ballistic Missiles Launched by Houthis: State TV

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said early on Tuesday it intercepted three ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthis, the sectarian Yemeni militia, towards the Saudi Arabian cities of Najran and Jizan, according to the Saudi state TV.

US destroys three ISIS camps in Iraq, underscoring continued need for air support

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020

U.S. Central Command Gen. Ken McKenzie has repeatedly said of late that the American force of 5,200 soldiers in Iraq will be drawing down soon, but the fight against the Islamic State is not yet complete and will…

3 Killed, 3 Injured As Terror Hits British Park

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2020

Three people enjoying a summer evening in a British park were stabbed to death in "an act of terrorism," police confirmed Sunday.

Serbia’s Populists Expected To Win Vote

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2020

Serbia's ruling populists were due to tighten their grip on power in the first European national election since the coronavirus pandemic. Voting began Sunday in the, heavily Orthodox, Balkan nation despite concerns about ongoing COVID-19 cases and what…

U.S., Russia To Hold Arms Talks Next Week In Move To Preserve New START

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2020

The United States says disarmament talks between its top arms control negotiator and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov will take place next week in Austria.

UN Nuclear Watchdog Ramps Up Pressure On Iran To Access Sites

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2020

The board of governors of the United Nations’ atomic agency issued a resolution on June 19 urging Iran to provide access to two sites where nuclear activity may have occurred in the past.

Europe’s Top Court Overturns Hungary’s ‘Authoritarian’ NGO Law

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020

The European Union's top court ruled Thursday that Hungary's legislation requiring non-governmental organizations to reveal their foreign donors is against EU rules. The Luxemburg-based Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) condemned a law that forces NGOs receiving…

UK Announces Major Breakthrough in Treatment of COVID-19

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020

The UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has announced a “major breakthrough” in the treatment of patients who are seriously ill with COVID-19. On Twitter Tuesday the NIHR said a RECOVERY trial it supported showed that the…

UK to Begin Free Trade Deal Negotiations with Australia and New Zealand

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020

The UK is set to begin negotiations on post-Brexit free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand, the Guardian reported Wednesday.

Russian Military Jets Intercepted Off Coast of Alaska

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020

On Tuesday night, for the second time in one week, US fighter jets intercepted Russian military planes off the coast of Alaska, the Hill reports. Russian aircraft have been flying increasingly closer to US airspace: in March and…

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.

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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’s Zelenskyy Plans U.S. Trip For Talks With Trump Amid Continued Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
• Europe’s Monarchs Call For Unity And Compassion In Christmas Addresses
• Bangladesh Opposition Leader Returns Home After 17 Years, Draws Massive Crowds
• Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
• Eritrean People-Smuggling Suspect Extradited To Netherlands For Trial Amid Concerns
• Millions Of Ukrainians Without Power After Deadly Christmas Strikes

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