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As a biblical counselor, I often work with people struggling with the slow process of sanctification. Believers trapped in the idea of total, instantaneous transformation wonder why it’s so hard to sh
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. The dashboard provides an overview of humanitarian health services across Afghanistan, showing coverage, population reached, and overall progress toward annual health targets. It highlights coordinated efforts by partners to deliver essential health services to communities in need.
Countries: Papua New Guinea, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Myanmar, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu . The Pacific Humanitarian Monitor (PHM) is a monthly open-source intelligence summary produced by the HADR Institute unde
. Catastrophic Levels of Food Insecurity (IPC5) risk in Bay and Bakool: FEWSNET assesses a plausible risk of IPC Phase 5 in Bay–Bakool Agropastoral zones between June and September 2026 in the event of a second consecutive failed Gu harvest, and between October 2026 and January 2027 under an extreme
Countries: Kenya, Somalia . WFP reached 1.2 million crisis-affected Kenyans and refugees in June through food assistance and resilience building interventions. There is a growing likelihood of an El Niño event based on the latest forecasts. WFP and partners are working on readiness and anticipatory
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. DENGUE CASE REPORTING During the 28th week, 7633 suspected dengue cases were reported across all 26 districts, compared to 7891 cases in the previous week, reflecting an 3.3% decrease. The Western Province accounted for 53.6% of total cases, with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) contributing 3.
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Cumilla, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Sylhet Current situation, 16 July 2026: Heavy rainfall has caused flash floods and landslides in Chattogram Division, the Chattogram Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar, and
Countries: Lebanon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, occupied Palestinian territory, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • While the conflict in the Middle East showed signs of de-escalation at the end of the June reporting per
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. KEY FINDINGS • The national Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) without top-up increased by 14% compared to May (551,046 SDG), reaching 629,981 SDG. The highest observed values were recorded in Kassala state (748,940 SDG), North Darfur state (694,160 SDG), and South Kordofan state (676,945 SDG). At t
. This case study explores how women-led collective action can transform a traditional agricultural practice into a more structured, sustainable and market-oriented livelihood. In Qalqilya, Oxfam in OPT, in partnership with the Rural Women’s Development Society (RWDS), supported 17 women from five r
Afghanistan (MNN) — The Taliban says it will not back down from enforcing Sharia law despite international outcry. Vice and Virtue Minister Khalid Hanafi defended the arrest of women accused of not dressing appropriately, claiming that human rights in Afghanistan are protected under “Islamic princip
Yemen (MNN) — The Yemen-based political and militant group known as the Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia July 13, breaking a four-year, informal truce. The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of bombing Sanaa airport, which is under Houthi control. Yemen’s exiled and largely powerless government clai
United States (MNN) — More than half of Americans think civil war could happen in a few years, according to research from Statista. Partisanship is at an all-time high in the United States. A 2025 Pew Study showed that over 80 percent of Americans do not think Republicans and Democrats can even agre
. Converging Crises, Fragile Food Systems in Africa Across Africa, 149 million people are facing acute food insecurity — and the crises driving hunger are piling up. In Converging Crises, Fragile Food Systems, Mercy Corps examines how conflict, climate extremes, economic shocks, and disease outbreak
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Countries: Malawi, Mozambique . Description The measles outbreak in Nsanje District continues to worsen, affecting several communities, particularly those along the Malawi–Mozambique border. As of 17 July 2026, the district had recorded 188 suspected measles cases, including 76 laboratory-confirmed
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Description Bangladesh has experienced widespread flooding, flash floods, riverine inundation, and landslides across its south-eastern and north-eastern regions following several days of exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall. The emergency was initially triggered by a
. Description Entre la madrugada del jueves 16 y el sábado 18 de julio de 2026, un frente cálido seguido de una masa de aire húmeda e inestable generó tormentas fuertes y puntualmente severas en gran parte del territorio uruguayo, con mayor intensidad en los departamentos del norte y este (Salto, Ta
. Description Las Direcciones Regionales del SENAPRED mantienen el monitoreo continuo en cada una de las comunas en coordinación con el Sistema Nacional de Prevención y Respuesta ante Desastres (SINAPRED), en base a sus procedimientos de coordinación a nivel regional. Cabe señalar que el Ministerio
. Description Heavy rainfall from 15–17 July triggered flash floods and landslides across Lai Chau Province, with Muong Than Commune being the worst affected. In response to the severity of the disaster, the Lai Chau Provincial People's Committee declared a state of disaster emergency for Muong Than
. Description On Wednesday, July 15, a wildfire has broken out in the forest area located between the mountainous communes of Ounaine, in Taroudant Province, and Ijoukak, in Al Haouz province, west-central and southwestern Morocco. The fire spread rapidly due to a combination of strong winds, high t
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Description of the EventDate of event 05-07-2026 What happened, where and when? Since 5th July 2026, Cox’s Bazar District has experienced an intense heavy monsoon rainfall associated with a monsoon depression over the Bay of Bengal. Although the system later weakened
. Description of the EventDate of event 05-06-2026 What happened, where and when? On the night of April 24 to 25, 2026, Mali was confronted with a series of coordinated armed attacks on a scale not seen since the 2012 rebellion. These attacks were carried out simultaneously by the Group for the Supp
. Description of the EventDate of event 29-06-2026 What happened, where and when? On 29 June 2026, the Autonomous District of Abidjan was hit by an episode of exceptionally intense rainfall occurring during the peak of the rainy season, which generally extends from May to July. These precipitations
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. 17 July 2026 Jean Arnault, Officer in Charge of the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL), yesterday briefed the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) alongside Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacr
. [...] REDUCING RODENT INFESTATION RISKS: AN INTEGRATED SITE MANAGEMENT APPROACH At A12 site in Gaza city, Beit Lahia Development Association, with support of IOM, implemented a comprehensive package of site management activities to improve living conditions amidst a severe rodent and insect infest
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. Situation Report No. 26Earthquakes in Venezuela19 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Authorities report 1,388 aftershocks since the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck on 24 June. Official toll: 5,208 people dead and 16,740 injured. The United Nations system and its partner organizations
. BACKGROUND As the largest provider of shelter assistance in Gaza, IOM plays a central role in supporting displaced and conflict-affected households through a network of locally based partners. IOM cocoordinates the Shelter Cluster, strengthening the coherence and effectiveness of the shelter respo
. This risks reversing some of the fragile gains achieved over the last several months when WFP scaled up its food assistance efforts in Sudan to support communities at-risk of famine. Here are the latest updates on food security and WFP’s operations in the area and across the country. Food insecuri
. How changing environments influence the spread of vector-borne diseases and what it means for children’s health and well-being. Highlights Vector-borne diseases are transmitted to humans through agents such as mosquitoes, ticks or flies. Pathogens that cause vector-borne diseases can be viral, bac
. Context Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October 2025 as a Category 5 storm, causing catastrophic damage across the country and marking the most powerful hurricane in the island’s recorded history. The hurricane caused significant damage particularly in the western and north-wester
. Lineamientos para Espacios Educativos y de Bienestar Infantil en Campamentos Transitorios. Este documento ofrece orientaciones para la creación y funcionamiento de espacios educativos seguros, inclusivos y protectores dirigidos a niños, niñas y adolescentes en contextos de emergencia. Incluye crit
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