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Russia Mourns Coronavirus Patients Killed In Fire

Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Russia is mourning the death of at least five coronavirus patients who died early Tuesday when a fire broke out in a hospital in St. Petersburg. The tragedy in Russia's second-largest city, followed two other deadly blazes at…

Iran Warship Hit By ‘Friendly Fire,’ 19 Killed

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Iran's navy says nineteen sailors were killed and 15 others injured when an Iranian warship accidentally fired an anti-ship cruise missile at another Iranian naval vessel.

Italian Aid Worker Returns Home After 18 Months In Captivity

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

A young Italian woman arrived in Italy after 18 long months as a hostage in eastern Africa, where she had been an aid worker. Silvia Romano, 24, returned from Somalia late Sunday to a homeland still suffering from…

Britain’s Johnson Warns Anxious Nation Most Lockdown Measures Remain

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that most coronavirus lockdown measures would remain until at least June 1, and he announced a "conditional plan" for reopening British society.

Coronavirus Overshadows Europe’s 75th Anniversary of War Liberation

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Leaders of Europe attended subdued ceremonies over the weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe while facing a perceived new war against an invisible enemy, the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Still Spreading From China to White House

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Nations on Monday struggled to balance public and economic health amid mounting pressure to reopen economies despite an uptick in coronavirus cases ranging from China to even the White House.

Turkey’s Erdogan calls to ‘revitalize’ relationship with EU amid coronavirus pandemic

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2020

Turkey has revived its bid for membership in the European Union (EU), calling to 'revitalize' their relationship and citing the coronavirus pandemic as a clear demonstration of the need for unity.

China ramping up COVID-19 disinformation campaign on Twitter, State Dept. says

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2020

China’s Communist Party and government are stepping up the use of Twitter to spread disinformation that Wuhan was not the origin of the coronavirus outbreak and that China is helping the world recover, the State Department said.

World Red Cross Day Overshadowed By Pandemic Concerns

Posted on Saturday, May 9, 2020

The World Red Cross Day celebrating the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was overshadowed Friday by concerns that the coronavirus would spread to overcrowded refugee camps.

U.S.-led Forces Attack Islamic State in Syria

Posted on Friday, May 8, 2020

U.S.-led coalition forces have reportedly hit back against an Islamic State cell in Syria. They captured a midlevel leader linked to increasing attacks by the terror group in the Deir el-Zour countryside, the Voice of America (VOA) network…

Freedom House: ‘Hungary No Longer Democracy’

Posted on Friday, May 8, 2020

A leading democracy watchdog has suggested that Hungary has become the first non-democratic European Union member state, prompting an angry reaction from the government. Washington-based Freedom House also warned that Poland is heading towards the same direction.

Putin-Trump call focuses on coronavirus, arms control, oil

Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed progress in combating the coronavirus pandemic along with arms control issues and oil prices in a phone call Thursday, the White House and the Kremlin said.

US moving Patriot anti-missile systems from Saudi Arabia as Iran tensions ease

Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2020

The United States will be relocating four Patriot missile batteries from Saudi Arabia that were deployed amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Naikon, Group Tied to China’s Military, Deploys Debilitating New Cyberattack Tool

Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2020

On the morning of Jan. 3, an email was sent from the Indonesian Embassy in Australia to a member of the premier of Western Australia’s staff who worked on health and ecological issues. Attached was a Word document…

Hungary Rejects Treaty On Violence Against Women

Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2020

Rights group Amnesty International has condemned the Hungarian parliament's rejection of an international treaty to combat violence against women amid a coronavirus pandemic. "This decision is extremely dangerous," said David Vig, Amnesty's Hungary director. "It comes at a…

UN experts say South Sudan peace deal is at risk

Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2020

UN experts are concerned South Sudan’s peace deal is at risk because unity government partners are arguing about security and resources instead of implementing the terms of the 2018 agreement, VOA News reports. A panel of experts on…

World Rushing To Find Vaccine After $8 Billion Pledge

Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Donors have pledged 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) for developing a vaccine against the new coronavirus disease COVID-19. But after the online-meeting with world leaders, banks and organizations, officials warned more money might be necessary.

Iran Cancels Annual ‘Death to Israel’ Rallies Because of COVID-19

Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Iran officially called off its annual anti-Israel al-Quds Day rallies due to the coronavirus outbreak.

U.S., Britain to begin post-Brexit trade negotiations

Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The United States and Britain will begin negotiations Tuesday on a post-Brexit free-trade agreement.

‘Mind boggling’ 122 million jobs lost in India, says think tank

Posted on Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The world’s biggest lockdown forced 122 million people out of jobs in India last month, according to estimates from a leading private sector think tank.

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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

• 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

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