On Aug. 13, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) said it opposed directives requiring the singing or playing of the Hindu-nationalist song “Vande Mataram” at official events in India. The NBCC, from the majority Christian state of Nagaland, joins a chorus of leaders from other minority religio
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By ICC Fellow Lisa Navarrette On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Christians gathered for worship inside Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus. Families sat together, prayers were spoken, and the familiar rhythms of worship continued in a city with a healthy Christian population for ...
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Countries: Mexico, Chile, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Peru . KEY FIGURES 86M people across the region potentially exposed to El Niño impacts 30M people at risk of humanitarian needs due to El Niño impacts 1.8M people targeted for food assistance in Hait...
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. The Report #31 provides an update on IOM's response to the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026. According to the latest official information, 107 transitory camps remain operational with a capacity for 25,212 people, of whom 23,901 remain accommodated. During the ...
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. HIGHLIGHTS Conflict and drought-like conditions worsen food insecurity and displacement. US$15 million in OCHA Humanitarian Funds supports early action on drought-like conditions. Very high acute malnutrition levels are reported in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile. New funding e...
