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Iran: War has devastated life for millions of refugees and displaced

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan . Essential civilian infrastructure has been damaged, exacerbating deep humanitarian needs, warned Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) during a visit to the country. “Families here in Iran, both vulnerable Iranians

Myanmar: Taw Oo District Short Update: Burma Army air strikes injured a 16-year-old girl and damaged six houses in Daw Hpah Hkoh Township (February to March 2026)

. This Short Update describes events occurring in Daw Hpah Hkoh (Thandaungyi) Township, Taw Oo (Toungoo) District. On 13 February 2026, the Burma Army dropped two bombs from a drone into Ab--- village, Way Htoo village tract, damaging six villagers’ houses. Then, on 28 March 2026, the Burma Army dro

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 1 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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Situation Report - Sri Lanka 31st May 2026 at 1000hrs

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Women Are Leaving the Church. Let’s Reverse the Trend.

For generations, it was a given that women in the church outnumbered men, both in the pews and in volunteer service. But this reality is shifting. According to Barna, as of 2025, 43 percent of American men attend church regularly, while only 36 percent of women do. Unfortunately, this isn’t simply b

Warrior Leadership Summit works to heal damage done in the name of Jesus

USA (MNN)—From June 29 to July 4, indigenous young adults from across North America will gather together for five days of learning who Jesus is—and who he isn’t—at the Warrior Leadership Summit (WLS). The event is an annual leadership and discipleship conference for Native American youth. “A lot of

Praying for winter to end: How you can walk alongside Chinese believers

China (MNN) — Chinese believers continue to need strategic prayer from Christians around the world. And the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, observed every May 24, provides a helpful opportunity to focus on the needs of the Chinese Church. China Partner's Erik Burklin says: “I think God

Three years later, ethnic violence still troubles Manipur State

India (MNN) — Consequences from the May 2023 ethnic violence in India’s Manipur State continue. A surge of kidnappings, attacks, and killings over the past two months has shaken the region yet again. The clashes first came between the chiefly Hindu Meiteis in political power and the primarily Christ

Announcing TGC’s 2026 Essay Contest for Young Adults

The Gospel Coalition invites young adults to reflect on and write about kicking unhealthy habits, committing to the church, and staying human in an AI world. Writers aged 16–25 (born between 2001 and 2010) may submit their essay to this summer’s essay contest. The winning writers will receive a priz

Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus

. Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, Minister of Communication and Medias, and the visit of WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. This high-level visit comes at a challenging time, as the country responds to an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The Ministry of Health repo

USGS Community Internet Intensity Map - Near Coast of Central Chile (2026-05-31 21:34:18 UTC 32.8047S 71.8593W M6.0 Depth: 25 km ID:us7000spqc)

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DR Congo: MSF statement on the occasion of WHO DG visit to Bunia, DRC

. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus “Two weeks after the declaration of the Ebola disease outbreak in Ituri Province, the situation is deeply alarming and a legitimate source of anxiety for communities and frontline health workers alike. Never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon aft

Ukraine: Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) - Four years of evolution: From economic shock to the protracted economic impacts of the war (2022-2025), May 2026

. KEY MESSAGES • Air attacks and damage to energy infrastructure from 2022 to 2025 had a significant and multifaceted impact on the functioning of the economy, financial infrastructure, and local markets. In particular, they limited the operating hours of local shops and financial service providers.

Pakistan Monsoon Floods 2025 - DREF Final Report (MDRPK028)

. Description of the Event Date of event 16-08-2025What happened, where and when? Heavy monsoon rains were triggered in June 2025 with severe flash flooding across Pakistan, initially affecting Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The situation e

Kenya MVD Readiness - DREF Final Report (MDRKE069)

Countries: Kenya, Ethiopia . Description of the Event Date of event 15-11-2025What happened, where and when? On 15 November 2025, the Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI) confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following laboratory testing of samples collected from a cluster of suspe

Philippines | Earthquake and Typhoons 2025 - Operation Update #4 (MDRPH057)

. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis In late 2025, the Philippines faced a series of overlapping disasters that significantly escalated the humanitarian needs on the ground. A powerful earthquake in Cebu province marked the onset of the humanitarian crisis, followed by Typhoons Tino (Ka

Egypt advances disaster risk financing through national workshop

. Government institutions, United Nations agencies, and national stakeholders gathered in Cairo for a national workshop jointly organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in coordination with the National Committee

Philippines | Cebu Earthquake 2025 - DREF Operational Update (MDRPH057)

. Description of the Event Date of event 30-09-2025What happened, where and when? On the 30 of September 2025, at precisely 9:59 PM, a strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City, marking it as the strongest recorded earthquake in Cebu province to date. The epicentre was locate

Honduras: Key Message Update - Fuel and fertilizer price increases compound delayed primera planting, May - September 2026

. Key Messages Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes remain widespread across Honduras, with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes emerging in the Dry Corridor between June and September as above-average prices, below-average labor demand, and previous harvest losses exacerbate seasonal trends. While many househo

Help Your Wife Thrive Through Motherhood

There’s a Mother’s Day meme that says, “Mom, we’ve hired a few people to fill in for you while you relax on Mother’s Day.” The picture is crowded with eight people — from a taxi driver to a chef — trying to do everything a mother does! A young husband laughs at that funny meme. But then, at some poi

Amandus Polanus: Classical Theism’s Reformed Ally

If I wanted to learn more about how the cultural values of 1950s and ’60s America have shaped contemporary literary fiction, I might ask Google or ChatGPT for an overview. The search results might present accurate and balanced information on America’s democratic tradition and the other community val

CHINA: Updates on Pastor Wang Yi, John Cao, and Criminal Charges Against Christians

As U.S. President Donald Trump flew home from Beijing after meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, we recorded this timely VOM Radio conversation with Bob Fu, founder and president of China Aid, to provide a current update about our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters in China. Chinese Chr

Reset Your Mind on Jesus: A Live Lab on Colossians 3:1–4

Paul doesn’t just want Christians to know the truths of the Bible — he wants us to set our minds on them. But what does that mean, and how do we do it?Watch Now

Can We Always Know the Purposes of Providence? Philemon 15–17, Part 3

Reading God’s providence rightly takes great faith in the power and wisdom of God, and communicating it kindly takes great humility. Paul displays both.Watch Now

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Bishops Raise Human Rights Concerns, Invite Pope to Pakistan

This month, Catholic bishops from Pakistan visited the Vatican for their special Ad Limina visit. The group included three archbishops, four bishops, and a cardinal. During the visit, the bishops went to different Vatican departments to submit their reports and meet with Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Samson

Rescue efforts underway after four climbers fall on Mount McKinley

How Long, O Lord? The Cry of the Martyrs Before the Throne of God

By Pieter Vermeulen, ICC Board Member, as part of a series, “Persecuted but not Forsaken.” As we reach the final biblical foundation of this series, the Book of Revelation brings us into a remarkable scene. Throughout Scripture, we have seen the pattern unfold. Abel’s blood cried out from the ground

Christian Groups Could Lose Property Under India's 'Dangerous' New Bill

G. Sudharshan lives with his wife, Renuka, and his children, aged 8 and 5, in a half-built rental house on the outskirts of the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. He drives an auto rickshaw—a motorized version of a pulled rickshaw—while his wife works as a domestic helper in a nearby upscale neighbo

What Does It Mean to Be a Bible-Centric Family?

This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Sissy Goff and David Thomas, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience (Bethany House, 2026) In Capable, family therapists Sissy Goff and David Thomas observe the trend of today’s kids

What's Widening The Religion Gender Gap?

The Syllabus is a column that features student opinions on timely national and international topics. We aim to highlight how evangelical students in the US are thinking about important issues and how the Christian faith informs their worldview. Students should use this link to submit a response for

Sudanese Civil War Fractures Refugee Families

Last week, Emmanuel Nwachukwu showed how Christians are coping after the loss of their church communities in Omdurman. Today, he describes the war’s impact on Christian families split apart by violence. In April 2023, Kilani Rahama heard gunshots crack through the air as he walked to church in Port

When Grace Overcomes

Why does Christ suddenly seem beautiful to some but not others? John Piper shows from John 3:1–10 how the Spirit makes Christ irresistibly compelling.Watch Now

Tomorrow May Be Too Late: Testimonies of the Damned

“I just never got around to it.” This must be one of the worst thoughts of those tormented in hell who heard the gospel in life. They passed through church doors a few times. Maybe they even admitted they were sinners. They were open to being saved — really, they were — and even planned on getting a

Finding Hope When Life Falls Apart

How do we move forward when everything around us is crumbling? How do we hold on to hope? Drawing from her experience of losing an infant son, losing her marriage, and being diagnosed with a debilitating disease, Vaneetha Rendall Risner shares questions she asked God in suffering, the beautiful ways

DR Congo: 80 Christians killed as Islamists target "worshipers of the cross"

DRC (MNN) – In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), entire Christian communities are running into the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Earlier this month, more than 80 Christians were killed in a series of Islamist attacks. “It’s really chilling, that’s for sure,” says

Ministry leader urges caution as Christians turn to AI for guidance

USA (MNN) — New findings from Barna Research show that 48 percent of practicing Christians trust their spiritual growth to artificial intelligence. One in three U.S. adults says AI is just as reliable as a pastor for guidance. Keys for Kids Ministries’ Greg Yoder calls the findings a bad sign. “It b