Asia

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

RSS Asia
  • Gaza: UK and other countries put pressure on Israel 23 May 2025
    The UK has suspended trade talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and imposed sanctions on West Bank settlers in response to Israel’s escalating military operations in Gaza, which foreign secretary David Lammy called ‘morally unjustifiable’. The UK has joined France and Canada in demanding an end to military expansion and…
  • Indonesia: civic groups condemn proposal to call Soeharto a national hero 23 May 2025
    A controversial proposal to name former Indonesian president Soeharto a national hero has sparked widespread international condemnation. Over thirty civic groups issued a joint statement warning that such an honour would whitewash Soeharto’s 32-year authoritarian rule, marked by systemic corruption and grave human rights abuses. The groups cited atrocities during…
  • Malaysia: commitment to fight against invasive fish species 23 May 2025
    In Malaysia, invasive fish species like the suckermouth catfish are threatening the nation’s rivers and native aquatic life. Originally introduced for aquariums, the hardy suckermouth has proliferated in polluted rivers, outcompeting local species, spreading disease, and causing environmental damage such as riverbank erosion. The Klang Valley, along with many other…
  • Two thousand Iranians turning to Jesus every day 15 May 2025
    Over two thousand Iranians are reportedly turning to Christ each day, according to the Bible Society. Despite the severe risks in a nation where leaving Islam can carry a death sentence, underground Christianity is flourishing. One 92-year-old woman evangelises on public transport by inviting strangers to help her read the…
  • Gaza: UN relief chief describes horrendous conditions 15 May 2025
    In an address to the Security Council, UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that Gaza’s 2.1 million residents are enduring famine-like conditions after a ten-week aid blockade. He condemned the ongoing displacement of civilians, destruction of hospitals, and systematic denial of humanitarian access by Israel, urging immediate global intervention…

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