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Nigeria Joins BRICS as “Partner Country”

Posted on Monday, January 20, 2025

Nigeria on Friday was admitted as a "partner country" of the BRICS bloc of economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China in 2009.

EU and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement Ahead of Trump Presidency

Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2025

The European Union and Mexico agreed on a new trade agreement on Friday just before President Trump assumes office on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Numerous Killed In Indonesia Mall Fire

Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2025

Eight bodies were found so far after a fire broke out at one of the oldest shopping malls in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, as rescuers intensified search efforts for still missing persons, officials said Saturday.

Iran, Russia Sign Pact On Military, Trade Cooperation

Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2025

The world faced more security challenges Saturday after Russia and Iran signed a controversial 20-year “strategic partnership” that was due to worry Israel, Ukraine, and their Western allies.

North Korea’s Troops Toughen Russia’s Offensive Against Ukraine (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2025

Once dismissed as “cannon fodder,” North Korean soldiers deployed in the Russian offensive against Ukraine are now being described by their Ukrainian adversaries as disciplined and formidable fighters.

US Imposes Another Fresh Round of Sanctions on Russia

Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2025

Less than a week after imposing the broadest package of sanctions on Russia it had ever imposed, the US Biden administration on Wednesday added hundreds of fresh sanctions to intensify pressure on Moscow and assist Ukraine in defending…

Russia Launches Missiles Drones At Ukraine

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Russia launched missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities on Wednesday, one day after Kyiv claimed it carried out its most significant aerial attack of the war on Russian army factories and energy hubs hundreds of kilometers (miles)…

Ukraine Launches Largest Aerial Strike on Russian Territory to Date

Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

In its biggest aerial strike against Russia to date, Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles and UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory overnight on Tuesday, Reuters reports.

Pakistan: Violent Islamist Gang Traps Innocent People Into Blasphemy Charges, Human Rights Lawyers Say

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

An Islamist gang in Pakistan has targeted and trapped more than 450 people, including Christians, into being wrongfully charged with blasphemy, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Russia, Iran To Ink Partnership On Military Cooperation, Trade And Energy

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Moscow has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will sign “a long-awaited comprehensive strategic partnership pact” amid growing ties between the two nations.

NATO Chief: ‘Ukraine Not Strong Enough For Peace Talks With Russia’ (Worthy News Focus)

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The chief of the NATO military alliance has warned that Ukraine is not in a strong enough position for peace talks with Russia after U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump vowed to end the war between the two nations.

China’s Invasion Barges Signal Potential Invasion of Taiwan

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

China is reportedly building "D-Day style" landing barges specifically designed to deploy People’s Liberation Army (PLA) vehicles onto Taiwanese beaches, suggesting preparations for a potential full-scale invasion, according to the UK Telegraph.

Europe Must Tackle Antisemitism as Jews Leave in Thousands, Leader Warns

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The leader of a major European Jewish organization urged governments across Europe on Monday to take immediate action against the sharp rise in antisemitism, which is prompting thousands of Jews to leave the continent.

Hungary’s Jews Mourn Star Ágnes Keleti, Olympian and Holocaust Survivor

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025

Hungary’s Jewish community has remembered Ágnes Keleti, the world's oldest living and one of the most successful Olympians, until she passed away at age 103 this month.

Jewish Community Targeted In Protests Over Egypt Youth’s Death In Italy

Posted on Monday, January 13, 2025

The Jewish community and others in Italy were reeling from violent weekend protests over the death of Ramy Elgami, a 19-year-old Egyptian man, following a police chase in late November.

Islamists Seek To Topple’ Egypt’s Sisi After Ousting Syrian Leader (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Sunday, January 12, 2025

A self-declared Egyptian “revolutionary” linked to a group that ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has launched an Islamist “movement” to also topple Egypt’s leader, Worthy News, established Sunday.

Yemen Rocked By Deadly Gas Blast After Houthis Attack US Warship, Tel Aviv

Posted on Sunday, January 12, 2025

An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire, killing at least 15 people, in an area of central Yemen controlled by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, officials said.

Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover 3,600-Year-Old Tombs and Artifacts Near Luxor

Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025

Egyptian Archaeologists on Wednesday announced the remarkable discovery of 3,600-year-old rock-cut tombs and artifacts during an excavation on the west bank of the Nile near the historic city of Luxor in Upper Egypt, The Media Line (TML) reports.…

Iranian General: ‘Ouster Assad Major Defeat For Iran’ (Worthy News In-Depth)

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2025

An Iranian top commander for Syria has, for the first time, publicly admitted that Iran suffered “a major defeat” with the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, a close ally of Tehran.

US Strikes Houthi Weapons Facilities in Yemen

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2025

As Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi insurgents continue to violently disrupt US, Israeli, and Western commercial shipping in the Middle East, the US military on January 8 carried out air strikes against two of the militant group's weapons storage facilities…

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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

• Trump Warns Iran Against Renewing Nuclear Program, Says U.S. ‘Will Take Care of It’ If Necessary
• French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Resigns After Just 27 Days, Deepening Political Crisis
• Arrests In Georgia Amid Crackdown On Dissent (Worthy News Radio)
• Hundreds Of Thousands Protest In Europe Against Israel’s Gaza War As Anniversary Looms
• Aftershocks Rattle Philippines As Christians Rush Aid To Quake Survivors (Video)
• Georgia Premier Announces Crackdown After Protesters Target Presidential Palace

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