World Christian News – Global Biblical Perspectives

Breaking World Christian News

Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.

Iraq, Jordan, Egypt Discuss Closer Ties

Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020

It was a highly touted summit, with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustapha Kadhimi reaching out to potential allies Egypt and Jordan in what appeared to be a bid to loosen Iran's grip on Iraqi politics. Pro-Iranian militias have been…

US Top Diplomat Pompeo Visits Bahrain, UAE

Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he spoke Wednesday with officials in Bahrain about “the importance of Gulf unity and countering Iran’s malign influence in the region.”

Belarus Detains Opposition Leaders After Rally Against President

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Authorities in Belarus have detained two leading opposition activists following the most massive rally so far against President Alexander Lukashenko.

UN security council rejects US call for sanctions against Iran

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2020

The president of the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration’s demand to restore all U.N. sanctions on Iran, a move that drew an angry rebuke from the U.S. ambassador who accused opponents of supporting “terrorists.”

Germany: ‘Russian Dissident Navalny Likely Poisoned’

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020

A prominent German hospital treating Russian dissident and fierce Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says tests indicate that he was poisoned.

Erdogan Converts Another Historic Church into a Mosque

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reconverted another historic Byzantine church into a mosque on Friday just weeks after opening the iconic Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship.

Iran official says sabotage caused fire at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020

A fire at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility last month was the result of sabotage, the spokesman for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation told state TV channel al-Alam on Sunday.

Iran unveils two new missiles as UN fails to extend expiring arms embargo

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020

Iran announced Thursday that is has unveiled two new missiles, each of which has been named after a senior military official killed in US drone strikes this year, Fox News reports. The announcement follows a United Nations Security…

NATO Denies Assembling Troops At Belarus Border

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020

Member states of the NATO military alliance are denying allegations by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that their troops are preparing to invade Belarus. The wrangling came ahead of Sunday's expected massive protests against the authoritarian head-of-state.

Belarus Detains Key Opposition Leaders As Unrest Spreads

Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2020

Authorities in Belarus have detained the leader of striking factory workers and several opposition figures for rallying against the country’s autocratic President Alexander Lukashenko.

Poisoned’ Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Rushed To Berlin Hospital

Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2020

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been airlifted from Russia to a hospital in Berlin for suspected poisoning.

’Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Poisoned’

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been rushed to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Russia’s Siberia region after falling ill from suspected poisoning, his spokeswoman says.

World Bank Chief: COVID May Have Pushed 100M Into Extreme Poverty

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic may have driven as many as 100 million people back into extreme poverty, World Bank President David Malpass warned Thursday.

Iran Unveils Two New Missiles Amid U.S. Tensions

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Iran has displayed what it described as two new ballistic and cruise missiles, in defiance to U.S. calls that Tehran halt its missile program.

Church Leaders Urge Prayers For Belarus As Protests Grow

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Catholic and Orthodox Church leaders call for prayers for the people of Belarus, and urge the government to end a crackdown on opposition supporters.

Trump: US to demand ‘snap back’ of UN sanctions against Iran

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

President Trump said his administration will call for all United Nations sanctions against Iran to be reimposed after the United States failed to extend a U.N. arms embargo.

U.S. ends 3 bilateral agreements with Hong Kong over new law

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

In a move that is expected to further heighten tensions between Washington and Beijing, the Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong.

Hezbollah Has ‘Taken Hostage’ Lebanese People’s Future, Israel Says

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Israel‘s Foreign Ministry reacted to the verdict in the case of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri’s assassination by saying Hezbollah had “taken hostage” the future of the Lebanese people.

DOJ Arrests Former CIA Officer for Chinese Espionage

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Department of Justice on Monday announced the arrest of a former CIA officer on charges of leaking sensitive information to Chinese intelligence officials.

US, Russia still at odds over new nuclear arms treaty

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020

United States and Russia concluded two days of arms control talks Tuesday with the two sides still at odds over the US demand to include China in any new treaty, but showing signs of a possible willingness to…

What is World Christian News?

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

• Europe On High Alert After Belgium Synagogue Blast As Iran War Fuels Security Fears
• IEA Announces Record Oil Release as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shake Global Markets
• U.S. Strikes Over 5,500 Targets in Iran as Operation Epic Fury Expands
• Ships Struck Near Strait of Hormuz as Gulf Tensions Escalate
• Iranian Crown Prince Urges Citizens to Await ‘Final Call’ as Pressure Mounts on Tehran
• U.S. Destroys 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats Near Strait of Hormuz

Related Worthy News Coverage

• Christian News – All Christian headlines in one hub.
• Christian Persecution News – Reports on the persecuted Church.
• Prophecy News – Developments viewed through biblical prophecy.
• Israel Christian News – Updates from the Holy Land.
• U.S. Christian News – Updates from America.

Get Global Christian News in Your Inbox

Subscribe to the Worthy Brief for daily headlines from around the world, plus devotionals rooted in Hebraic-Christian insights.

Subscribe to the Worthy Brief →