CBN Christian World News

• India Targets Religious Freedom and Christian Ministries, 22,000 Groups Hit Already

  India's government took a surprising blow this month when nationwide protests forced a high government official to resign. The success of that civil uprising is giving hope to others who are standing up to the government. That includes Christians, who are calling on lawmakers to drop measures that threaten freedom of religion.

• Venezuela Quake Toll Passes 5,500, Operation Blessing Provides 70,000+ Meals and More

  It's been just over a month since the June 24 earthquakes devastated Venezuela. The death toll is now above 5,500 as teams removing debris continue to find bodies. More than 23,000 people are living in temporary locations. CBN's Operation Blessing is on hand to help those who've lost their homes.

• The Cockroach Revolt: India’s Students Turned an Insult Into a Movement

  While capitalist democracies celebrate Indian leaders and draw up trade and military agreements, a deep unrest among young students across India is taking on ominous tones. On Monday, July 20 — the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session — that unrest arrived at the gates of power itself.

• Are the End Times Upon Us? Israel, the Rapture and the End of Days

  Author Todd Hampson is on a mission to help people understand the rapture, a biblical construct that often sparks a variety of reactions among Christians.

• Superbook Opens the Door for Gospel in Japan

  More than four decades ago, the late Dr. Pat Robertson introduced the Bible to Japan through CBN's Superbook, an animated Bible series originally created for Japanese children. 

• A Million Women Praying for Nigeria July 25 After 3,500+ Christians Killed by Muslims in 2025

  A global prayer movement is crying out on behalf of Nigeria's Christians as the West African country has become the most violent spot in the world for Christians. In 2025 alone, more than 3,500 Christians were killed at the hands of Islamic militants. Reports indicate that the number could be as high as 7,000.

• America's Softening Toward Islam: Are We Embracing the Religion That Many Are Desperate to Escape?

  America's recent softening to Islam in the wake of widespread cultural acceptance will inevitably lead us down a risky path. As someone who grew up under radical Islam and is now free, I am frightened by subtle signs many Americans seem to be missing. 

• From Ukraine to the Jungles of Papua New Guinea: A Love Story That's Changing Countless Lives

  Fifteen years ago, a young Ukrainian couple left everything behind to follow what they believed was God's calling to one of the most remote places on earth. They arrived with little more than faith, a dream, and no idea how profoundly their lives, and the lives of countless others, would be changed. 

• 5 of the World’s Most Dangerous Places for Christians: Shocking Persecution Stories

  As Christian persecution rages, Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International, continues sounding the alarm on the dire state of affairs.

• 'I Saw Jesus in My Dreams 3 Nights in a Row': TikToker Preached Islam to 100K, Now He Follows Jesus

  A TikTok creator from Birmingham, England who spent years defending Islam to more than 100,000 followers is speaking out about his decision to embrace Christianity — describing the theological doubts, death threats from former supporters and a series of vivid dreams involving Jesus.

• Socialist Takes Charge in UK, 7th New Prime Minister in Just a Decade

  King Charles asked Labour Party leader Andy Burnham to form a new government today, making him Britain’s seventh prime minister in just a decade.   

• From Cartels to Christ: Colombia's Murder Capital Being Redeemed Through Soccer and Faith

  In a country plagued by violence, a remarkable transformation is taking place. Once mainly known for drugs and murder, one Colombian city is witnessing a revolution sparked by faith and fútbol. 

• World Cup Glory Is Fleeting – Eternal Significance Is Found in Christ

  As the world anticipates the thrilling finale of the 2026 World Cup — where legends have been made, hearts broken and entire nations riding the emotional rollercoaster of every key play — competitors and fans alike are reminded of the electric rush that comes with the pursuit of glory. 

• UK Denies Entry to Christian MP Convicted of Hate Speech

  Finnish Parliament Member Päivi Räsänen says she has been banned from traveling to the UK after the British government revoked her electronic travel authorization (ETA), after first approving it. 

• Police Arrest Man Who Threatened to Shoot Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage

  London police have arrested a man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage. 

• Ex-Psychic's Advice for TikTok Star 'Alex Reads Tarot' Who Renounced the Occult for Jesus

  Alex Reads Tarot — a now-former occult content creator — shocked fans late last month, when she announced she was deleting all her previous TikTok content and would no longer perform Tarot card readings because she had become a Christian.

• Conservative Politician Ann Widdecombe Murdered in Possible Act of Terrorism

  Former politician Ann Widdecombe, a social conservative, was killed in a “targeted attack,” though the motivation is still under investigation, British counterterror police said Tuesday.

• 30,000 'Trojan Horses': Europe and Britain Face Muslim Domination and Escalating Threat of Civil War

  Although Muslims remain a small percentage of the population in the European Union and United Kingdom, their numbers have grown to over 50 million, making Islam the fastest-growing religion there. There are now more than 30,000 mosques across the EU.

• Death Toll Passes 4,500, Operation Blessing Bringing Hope to Venezuelan Earthquake Survivors

  The death toll from two Venezuelan earthquakes on June 24th has climbed past 4,500 as more bodies are being discovered in the rubble. The survivors, many with no homes, now face the risk of disease due to a lack of sanitation, clean water, and a shortage of medical care.

• Built to Endure: How Finland Built a Nation Ready for War, Helping to Make NATO Stronger

  Given an 800-mile border with Russia and a history shaped by war, Finland has spent decades designing a culture to withstand crisis. Beneath the streets of Helsinki, there's an entire second city. Infrastructure currently used for daily life was built for the possibility of war