Asia

World Prayer Centre Continent Rooms

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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Find relevant, up to date prayer points for this region below:

RSS Asia
  • Philippines: angels direct operations for UK missionary 20 February 2026
    Yorkshire missionary Andy Newlove has shared remarkable stories of God’s faithfulness during fifteen years serving in the Philippines. His life, he says, began with a miracle. After a miscarriage, doctors doubted his mother would carry a child to term, but she prayed and dedicated her son to God. Andy was…
  • China: top carbon emitter becomes renewable energy superpower 20 February 2026
    While Donald Trump’s administration is pedalling back on American commitment to green energy, China is rapidly expanding renewable energy across its vast landscapes, building huge solar and wind installations to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. In some desert regions, solar panels are not only providing shade but also slowing land…
  • Syria: Alawite women living with fear after targeted violence and kidnapping 20 February 2026
    In western Syria, families live with fear after reports of kidnappings targeting women from the Alawite minority. Survivors describe being seized by armed men, beaten, threatened, and sometimes assaulted while held in secret locations for days or weeks. Human rights groups have recorded dozens of cases since the overthrow of…
  • Myanmar: ASEAN leaders divided about how to deal with junta 20 February 2026
    Regional leaders in Southeast Asia are divided over how to respond to Myanmar’s ruling military junta.  After the coup in 2021, ASEAN called for an immediate end to violence, constructive dialogue, the appointment of a special envoy, humanitarian assistance, and a visit by a regional delegation – conditions that the…
  • Middle East: Trump and Netanyahu meet as Iran talks continue 13 February 2026
    Rising tensions in the Middle East frame a significant meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. Israel is seeking a comprehensive agreement restricting Iran’s nuclear programme, missile development, and support for regional proxy groups, while Iran has signalled willingness to limit nuclear activity in exchange for sanctions relief…