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Colombia: Education Under Attack 2026

Countries: Colombia, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Ara

Taliban arrests lead to an unexpected protest in western Afghanistan

India (MNN) — At least 30 women in western Afghanistan were arrested between June 6 and 7 for allegedly violating hijab dress code. The arrests aren’t a surprise under Afghanistan’s de-facto authorities, the Taliban. Many women were subsequently released, the United Nations reports. But what happene

Ukraine children find "islands of peace" at Summer Bible Camps

Ukraine (MNN) – Years into Russia's full-scale invasion, many children in Ukraine continue to carry the weight of war. Nighttime doesn't mean cozy beds, but sleeping in hallways or basements to the sound of air raid sirens. That's why Summer Bible Camps with Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) offer som

God at work in Abbattobad

Pakistan (MNN)—In May of 2011, under orders from U.S. President Barack Obama, special forces tracked down and killed Osama bin Laden—the leader of terrorist group al Qaeda and person behind the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center—in Abbattobad, Pakistan. “Osama bin Laden, he designe

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 15 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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World: REACH Framework: Applying Behavioural Science to Address Environmental Health Threats Affecting Children

. Highlights This is a practical guide designed to help practitioners and advocates apply behavioural science to protect children from environmental health threats. Grounded in evidence and real‑world experience, the guide translates behavioural insights into actionable strategies that can shift nor

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #14 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 15 June 2026, 6AM

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oPt: Minister Anand announces new funding for Palestinians amid crises in Gaza and the West Bank

Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Canada . Today’s announcement comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify and conditions in the West Bank deteriorate amid Israeli settlement expansion and rising extremist settler violence. This funding brings Canada’s total contributio

World: G7 energy billionaires pocket $300 million a day since start of unlawful US and Israel war against Iran

Countries: World, Iran (Islamic Republic of) . Billionaire wealth has so far surged by nearly $10 trillion amid the fifth global economic crisis since 2020. G7 countries slashed aid to the world’s poorest countries by $48 billion between 2024 and 2025 —a sum G7 billionaires accumulated in just nine

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #11 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 13 June 2026, 6PM

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Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Uganda, Weekly External Situation Report 04 (Data as of 07 June 2026)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Event description The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak continues to evolve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda since our last update (Sitrep #3) with data as of 31 May 2026. Democratic Republic of the Congo In the Democratic

Niger - Key Message Update: Food consumption deficits persist in areas affected by conflict, May - September 2026

. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist from May through September in the regions of Tillabéry, Diffa, and northwestern Tahoua, where insecurity has led to poor agricultural production, early depletion of food stocks, and a heavy reliance on markets for both displaced an

Chad - Key Message Update: Persistent insecurity deteriorating food security conditions in eastern and Lac provinces, May - September 2026

Countries: Chad, Sudan . Key Messages Crisis! (IPC Phase 3!) outcomes are expected to persist between May and September in the provinces of Ennedi-Est (Wadi Hawar), Wadi Fira (Dar Tama, Kobé), Ouaddaï (Assoungha), and Sila (Kimiti). Refugees continue to arrive without livelihood assets. With worseni

U.S., Iran reach agreement to end war, Trump says

World: Luxembourg and UNDP partner to tackle crises and fight inequalities

Countries: World, Luxembourg .1 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), bolstering core and flexible resources to drive sustainable development and crisis response worldwide. The contribution represents the first instalment for 2026 under the 2026–2029 Strategic Partnership Frame

DR Congo: Northeastern DRC - Bordering areas | Regional overview: mobility patterns and health access vulnerabilities - June 2026 (Update 1, 11 June 2026)

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oPt: Reported impact snapshot | Gaza Strip (10 June 2026) at 15:00

. Disclaimer: Figures that are yet-to-be verified by the UN are attributed to their source. Casualty numbers have been provided by the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Israeli authorities. The fatality breakdowns currently cited are those that the MoH in Gaza has fully identified as of 31 December 2

oPt: Humanitarian Situation Report | 12 June 2026

. Highlights The situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is rapidly deteriorating, the UN Secretary-General warns. In the West Bank, more than one third of essential medicines is out of stock and over 11,000 surgeries have been postponed since the beginning of 2026, the Palestinian Ministry

DR Congo: DRC - Ebola Response Logistics Services Quick Guide, June 2026

. Summary Quick guide to access logistics services through the Logistics Cluster in the DRC Ebola response, including specific information on transport from Entebbe to Bunia.

Shipwreck Your Ingratitude

Be filled with the Spirit . . . giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:18–20) I have a thought experiment for you (which I borrowed from G.K. Chesterton). Imagine you are sailing across the ocean and a great storm wrecks your boat

Egypt: New Arrivals from Sudan as of 11 June 2026

Countries: Egypt, Sudan .

Afghanistan: WHO EMR Polio Bulletin Issue No. 1444, Week 22 (ending on 07/06/2026)

Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen . Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) Cases:No new WPV1 positive cases reported this week. In total, 52 WPV1-positive cases have been confirmed in 2025 to date (21 from Afghanistan and 31 from Pakistan in 202

Nutrition Situation Alert: Worsening Nutrition Situation in Afghanistan

. The nutrition cluster is issuing this alert based on the latest available evidence to draw urgent attention to the deteriorating nutrition situation across Afghanistan. The peak wasting season will begin in July and will continue for at least 3-4 months, which will further exacerbate the already d

WHO Lebanon Health Emergency Situation Update #26 (04 June 2026)

Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic . Situation overview Impact of ongoing airstrikes • Lebanon’s security situation remained highly unstable over the past two weeks, with hostilities concentrated in the south and periodic strikes affecting areas near Beirut. • C

Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #13 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 14 June 2026, 6PM

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #12 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 14 June 2026, 6AM

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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 14 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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HI/ATLAS Warehouses Visit: Logistics Working Group - Partner Facilities Visit (Herat, Afghanistan): LWG Workplan 2026 (27 April 2026)

. Background and Objective As part of the Logistics Working Group (LWG) 2026 Workplan, Indicator 2.1, a joint field visit was conducted to the HI/ATLAS Afghanistan Regional Warehouses in Herat. The visit, organized in close collaboration with LWG members, aimed to enhance inter-agency coordination,

Somalia: Radio Ergo Weekly Feedback Report, Issued: 12 June 2026

. Brief Analysis The calls to Radio Ergo’s nationwide audience feedback platform in the week 4-10 June 2026 indicated a continuing mixed picture of rainfall in some areas with drought and water shortage in others. Many callers pointed out the uneven pattern of the rain. Whilst more callers spoke of

DR Congo: Genre en Bref· Comité GiHA- RDC

. Alors que la RDC fait face à sa 17e épidémie de maladie à virus Ebola — déclarée le 15 mai 2026 dans les provinces de l'Ituri, du Nord-Kivu et du Sud-Kivu — les inégalités de genre déterminent directement qui est exposé, qui peut accéder aux soins et si la riposte sera acceptée par les communautés

EAST AFRICA: Intimacy with Christ Prepares Christians for Persecution

In a Muslim village in East Africa, 47 people confessed belief in Christ. But then Christian persecution came. Radical Muslims went house-to-house, threatening new believers and demanding they return to Islam. All but two of the new Christians renounced their faith. Brother Paulo, a leader in YWAM F

Ukraine: Russian Attack Destroys IRC-Supported Hospital in Kharkiv

. The attack killed one person and injured at least four civilians, with the scale of destruction spanning across the hospital building, 18 private homes, and four ambulances. The hospital and its adjacent primary healthcare center have been supported by IRC since 2022, providing medical supplies, c

Statement: IFRC appalled by the killing of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer in North Kordofan

. Ahmed was killed while he was providing first aid to injured people following earlier attacks. He was a volunteer of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society's North Kordofan Branch. He was serving his community and supporting humanitarian activities when the incident occurred. The IFRC extends its deepe

David’s God-Entranced Song: Know It, Feel It, Say It, Sing It

When David wrote a song about becoming king, he ascribed all his victories to the God who gave them. How do we join David in such God-besotted praise?Watch Now

The Terrible Possibility of Adultery

Newly married and newly enrolled in seminary, I sat in the front row of my classes, trying to absorb everything I could. I knew I had so much to learn. One day, a seasoned professor warned us how frequently affairs can happen in normal local churches. I didn’t believe him. In my youthful inexperienc

The Heart of the Matter: Fearless Love from True Faith: Philemon 1–25

When Philemon walks away from Paul’s letter, what kind of response does Paul want to see — mere compliance or a heart full of faith in God’s promises?Watch Now

Disease Outbreak News: Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda (13 June 2026)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Situation at a glance The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers and geographic spread. As of 10 June, a cumulative of 676 confirmed cases, includi

Papua New Guinea: Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila - Disaster Management Team Situation Report No. 09 (03 June 2026)

. As of 28 May 2026, assessments have covered 279 wards in 29 LLGs, across 10 districts and 5 affected provinces. Findings indicate over 143,000 people affected, with over 127,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance, and 55 reported fatalities. Priority needs identified include food assistance

Do You See?: A Father Reflects on His Son’s Disability.

My other children have never invited their friends to my home. Autism. A mysterious spectrum of certain capacities. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where the brain locks you up until you perform certain tasks or arrange things a certain way. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), wher

Vanuatu Dengue Situation Update 03 (08 June 2026)

. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SUMMARY In Epiweek 23, two new confirmed dengue cases were reported, bringing the total to 12 cases. No hospitalizations or deaths have been recorded. Of the reported cases, 75% were from the Pango Area Council, while the remaining cases were reported within Port Vila and few from