SPAIN: At least 12 have died and 23 others are missing in wildfires near Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province. VIETNAM: A speedboat carrying 32 tourists from INDIA and four crew members capsized Saturday just a half kilometer (0.3 miles) from shore, killing 15. VENEZUELA: The twin earthquakes death toll has risen toContinue reading “Floods, Fires and Other World News”
Tag Archives: Iran
Death Tolls Rise in Venezuela Earthquakes, Europe Heatwave
VENEZUELA: The death toll from June 24’s twin earthquakes has risen to nearly 3,000, with close to 13,000 injured and perhaps 50,000 still missing. EUROPE: A new study says more than 20,000 deaths June 22-28 may have been caused by the present heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires fed by wind, drought and heatContinue reading “Death Tolls Rise in Venezuela Earthquakes, Europe Heatwave”
Yet More Earthquakes and Other News
VENEZUELA: The death toll in Wednesday’s simultaneous earthquakes is now past 1,400, with more than 3,200 injuries, as rescuers continue to search for survivors among some 50,000 still missing. Since Wednesday’s four, earthquakes have also rocked PAPUA NEW GUINEA (M5.5) Thursday; JAPAN (M6.1), PHILIPPINES (M6.7) and NICARAGUA (M5.2) on Friday; and AFGHANISTAN (M6.1) and PAKISTANContinue reading “Yet More Earthquakes and Other News”
Myanmar’s Horrific War
While the world turned its attention to Iran after the assassination of perhaps 40,000 of its citizens in January, the peoples of Myanmar continue trapped in a gruesome war waged by their own terrorist regime. The brutal ruling junta has continued bombing its citizens since it took control by force in 2021. Countless homes, churches,Continue reading “Myanmar’s Horrific War”
USA Headline Prayers
A plan to target Sunday’s White House Ultimate Fighting Championship event with explosive drones and sniper fire was thwarted by the FBI, thanks to a brave mother, who called authorities late June 10 concerned about her son Tycen’s purchase of large firearms. (Ana Faguy, BBC, Jun 17) The UFC event drew about 4,300 spectators onContinue reading “USA Headline Prayers”
War Drives Muslims to Jesus
The deeper the darkness, the brighter Christ’s light shines. Thanks to Islamic radicalism and an extremely oppressive government, Iran already has the fastest growing underground Christian church in the world, with perhaps a million or more new converts. But the present war promises to drive all the more Muslims into the Kingdom of God. “EveryContinue reading “War Drives Muslims to Jesus”
Pakistan, DRC, Philippines, Belgium, Middle East Headlines for Prayer
PAKISTAN: At least 24 died and more than 50 were wounded in a Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) suicide car bomb attack on a train carrying military personnel in Quetta Sunday. Lord, please comfort those who mourn. We ask You for the heart of every Baloch, that they will hunger for Truth, seek You with allContinue reading “Pakistan, DRC, Philippines, Belgium, Middle East Headlines for Prayer”
Iran and the Kurds
Join us today through May 24 for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. Nearly 8 million Kurds live in Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world. They have long been oppressed by the government, but with recent protests and now a war, the Kurds have come under allContinue reading “Iran and the Kurds”
Mass Shootings and Other Headlines for Prayer
UKRAINE: At least six died and 15 others were injured in a mass shooting in Kyiv‘s Holosiivskyi district on Saturday. The shooter, a 58-year-old man born in Moscow, RUSSIA opened-fire on civilians and then entered a supermarket and took hostages before police killed him. USA: A man killed eight children ages 3-11, seven of themContinue reading “Mass Shootings and Other Headlines for Prayer”
Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China
Join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. ETHIOPIA: Terrorists have launched several deadly assaults against Christians in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region over the past two months. More than 20 Christians were martyred in February in separate attacks inside a church and against OrthodoxContinue reading “Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China”
World News Holy Week and Beyond
PAKISTAN: A truck rammed into a crowd of 200 at high speed, injuring at least 60 members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Klasske, Gujranwala, during an Easter sunrise procession on April 5. (Ayyaz Gulzar, Radio Veritas Asia, April 6) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Due to the threat of ongoing missile and drone attacks duringContinue reading “World News Holy Week and Beyond”
Prayer for This Week’s Headlines
ISRAEL: Close to 200 people were injured by Iranian strikes in Dimona and Arad yesterday, 11 of them seriously. Last Monday, amid a barrage of missiles from Iran, one struck just 350 meters from Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Monday. IRAN: After the arrests of over 50,000 protesters in January and theContinue reading “Prayer for This Week’s Headlines”
Christians in Iran Ask for Prayer
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, a father of worldwide terrorism whose regime executed perhaps 40,000 of his own countrymen in two days, died in an air strike during Operation Epic Fury. The joint US and Israeli attack on leaders and military targets came after talks with Iran aimed at stopping their production of nuclearContinue reading “Christians in Iran Ask for Prayer”
Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes
As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Winter Olympic Games these next two weeks in Italy, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV: Only seven of the 20 countries ratedContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes”
Winds of Revival: Iran, Nigeria, India, Philippines and Across the World
Here at the Prayer Wall, we have been praying for the nations to awaken to Christ. Read today’s exciting report of how He is answering, and join us February 18-March 19 for this year’s 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Pray for these new believers to grow strong in their faith and to reachContinue reading “Winds of Revival: Iran, Nigeria, India, Philippines and Across the World”
Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains
Pray with us for those suffering and grieving, as well as those who have caused the suffering, that they will recognize their need for Christ, turn to Him and be saved: IRAN: Between 5,000 and 20,000 died in recent protests against the regime. CHILE: Wildfires killed 19 and forced about 50,000 to evacuate. SPAIN: AtContinue reading “Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains”
2026 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or join the Prayer Wall by entering your email below, and receive the daily posts in your inbox each morning. Open Doors’ World Watchlist reports 4,849 Christian martyrs worldwide in 2025, 4,491Continue reading “2026 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians”
Iran Protests and Internet Blackout
Spiraling inflation, with a devaluation in currency of more than 40% in recent months, has made the purchase of everyday items nearly impossible for people in Iran to afford. Political and religious oppression, extreme drought, corruption, clashes with Israel, and other unrest have only added to the boiling pot, as scores of oppressed citizens haveContinue reading “Iran Protests and Internet Blackout”
World News for Prayer
IRAN: At least 20 people died, 51 were injured and nearly 1,000 were arrested in recent protests demanding freedom. TURKEY detained 357 Islamic State suspects on Dec 30, after a deadly clash in Yalova province, where three police officers and six IS militants died. Nine other security officers were injured. JAPAN experienced several earthquakes, includingContinue reading “World News for Prayer”
PRAYER WALL 