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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.

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  • Yemen: Houthis claim downing of Saudi fighter jet 17 September 2026
    Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have released footage which they claim shows the downing of a Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jet, amid escalating regional conflict and growing concerns over global energy supplies. The Houthis say the jet was downed by a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile; they have released a video…
  • Gaza: 21 killed as damaged apartment block collapses 17 September 2026
    Twenty-one people, including five children, have died after a six-storey apartment building collapsed in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa district. The building, which was sheltering more than 100 displaced Palestinians, had been damaged during earlier Israeli strikes and collapsed overnight onto neighbouring homes and tents. Rescue teams recovered victims after hours…
  • Israel / Palestine: the response of some Christians to the proposed UK sanctions 17 September 2026
    Three Palestinian Christians in the occupied West Bank were asked this week for their opinions about the UK’s announcement of new measures targeting Israeli settlement activity. The UK plans to ban imports from Israeli settlements and restrict services supporting their expansion, with legislation expected within six to nine months. One…
  • Philippines: identifying victims of disastrous ferry fire might take months 17 September 2026
    Philippine authorities say identifying victims of the MV June Aster ferry fire could take weeks or months because many bodies were badly burned. The vessel was travelling from Manila to Coron in Palawan province when a fire began in its cargo hold and rapidly spread through the ship. Seventy-six people…
  • Iran issues dire ‘World War 3’ warning as Trump row explodes 10 September 2026
    An Iranian lawmaker has warned that escalating tensions involving Iran, the USA, Russia, Ukraine, NATO and China risk drawing the world towards a much wider conflict. Kamran Ghazanfari said that existing wars and disputes between major powers meant the international community was 'practically on the brink of World War III'.…
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