--- title: Pray the News | Geopolitics description: Geopolitics | Pray the news is a weekly newsletter covering local and international events. You'll receive short prayer prompts and updates on significant issues around the world. image: https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/2.png --- [![Anglican Missions logo](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/anglican-missions-and-awa.png)](http://www.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSROOM HOME](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSLETTER](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/enews) - [PRAY THE NEWS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray) [DONATE NOW](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/donate/) # PRAY THE NEWS In a world filled with constant news, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the overwhelming negativity, conflict and need around us. Within those headlines is a powerful place to pray. Pray the News is a weekly blog published by Anglican Missions to enrich the intercessory prayer life of the church as we pray into the biggest social, cultural and geopolitical headlines facing the world. We believe that prayer makes a difference and is an active engagement with the heart of God. Sign up to receive updates every Thursday on issues that we can pray into - together. # FILTER BY: - [ALL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/all) - [Conflict](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/conflict) - [Africa](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/africa) - [Disasters](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/disasters) - [Geopolitics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/geopolitics) - [Human Rights](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/human-rights) - [World News](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/world-news) - [Climate](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/climate) - [Gaza](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/gaza) - [Middle-East](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/middle-east) - [Politics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/politics) - [Food Security](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/food-security) - [Holy Land](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/holy-land) - [Pacific](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/pacific) - [United States of America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/united-states-of-america) - [Environment](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/environment) - [International Relations](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/international-relations) - [Asia](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/asia) - [Central America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/central-america) - [New Zealand](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/new-zealand) - [Updates](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/updates) - [health](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/health) - [Europe](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/europe) - [Finance](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/finance) - [Iran](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/iran) - [Protests](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/protests) - [Sudan](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/sudan) - [Ukraine](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/ukraine) - [Water](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/water) Geopolitics ### [26/02 • CUBA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/260226) Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis has intensified, driven by acute fuel shortages caused by American fuel blockades. Anglican Missions Feb 26, 2026 Geopolitics ### [22/01 • IRAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/220126) Protests that began in late December have spread across Iran, driven by deep economic hardship, political frustration, and long standing grievances. Anglican Missions Jan 22, 2026 Geopolitics ### [08/05 • DIPLOMATIC OPENINGS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/080525) Amongst all the stories of war, conflict and disaster, moments of dialogue and diplomacy (however small) matter deeply. Anglican Missions May 8, 2025 Geopolitics ### [06/03 • DIPLOMACY](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/060325) Diplomacy isn't just about negotiations at a conference table—it’s about building trust and ensuring the well-being of nations and people. Anglican Missions Mar 6, 2025 Conflict ### [31/10 • UNRWA](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/241031) UNRWA’s presence in Gaza safeguards hospitals, clinics, and UN premises that are explicitly protected under international law. Anglican Missions Oct 31, 2024 Conflict ### [19/09 • NUCLEAR DIPLOMACY](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240919) In recent years there has been a significant escalation in nuclear weapons production by the globe’s superpowers. Anglican Missions Sep 19, 2024 Geopolitics ### [18/07 • IMMIGRATION](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240718) We cannot ignore the anti-immigration positions being provoked by politicians. Anglican Missions Jul 18, 2024 World News ### [11/07 • HUMANITARIAN LAW](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240711) International Humanitarian Law is a set of rules that govern how wars can be fought. These laws are being broken. Anglican Missions Jul 11, 2024 World News ### [13/06 • WORLD ELECTIONS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240613) Elections around the world carry incredibly high stakes as they occur under a growing shadow of increasing political division and extremism.  Anglican Missions Jun 13, 2024 Conflict ### [23/05 • UKRAINE](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240523) In the past week, Russian forces have intensified their offensive in the Kharkiv region, pushing deeper into Ukrainian territory. Anglican Missions May 23, 2024 [1](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/geopolitics/page/1) [2](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/geopolitics/page/2) © 2025 Anglican Missions [Privacy Policy](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/privacy-policy/)