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The largest and most populous continent, with about 60% of the world’s population. Asia has the largest world economy. Countries include Israel, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, China, Russia and India. It was the birthplace of most of the world’s mainstream religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and other religions. 

Pray for the advancement of the gospel in Asia and God’s protection on Christians who face persecution in Afghanistan, China, and India.

For more in depth information on the countries in this continent, visit Prayercast or Operation World.

Prayer Alerts

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RSS Asia
  • CSW welcomes release of Zion Church pastor 23 July 2026
    Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, senior pastor of Beijing’s Zion Church, has been released after spending almost nine months in detention in China. He was among 28 church leaders arrested during coordinated raids in eleven cities in October 2025 as part of a wider crackdown on unregistered churches. Initially charged with…
  • China / Philippines: confrontation over disputed reef 23 July 2026
    Tensions between China and the Philippines have increased following a confrontation near Ren’ai Reef in the South China Sea. China has summoned the Philippine ambassador, accusing Manila of provoking the incident and defending the actions of its coastguards as lawful. The Philippines has maintained a military vessel at the reef…
  • India: opposition leader detained briefly during protests about education 23 July 2026
    There have been widespread protests over alleged failures in India’s education system, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi briefly detained during a demonstration outside Narendra Modi’s residence before being released. The unrest, after leaked medical entrance exam papers forced more than two million students to retake the tests, has intensified demands…
  • Afghanistan: at least twenty killed in flash floods, widespread devastation 23 July 2026
    Flash floods triggered by torrential rain have caused widespread devastation in Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan province, killing at least twenty people and leaving more than 100 missing. The provincial capital, Parun, suffered the greatest damage, with homes, businesses and public buildings destroyed, while dozens of residents were injured. Local authorities fear…
  • Iran: Trump threatens to bomb bridges if talks are not resumed 16 July 2026
    Tensions between the USA and Iran have escalated further as Donald Trump warned that the US could target Iranian bridges and power plants if Tehran does not return to negotiations. His remarks came as both countries exchanged fresh military strikes and the USA resumed its blockade of Iranian ports. American…
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