Vice president welcomes new baby, Alec Neel Vance
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India (MNN) — Persecution has skyrocketed in the Indian state of Odisha since the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took control in the state government in 2024, yet continued Bible shipments provide hope. Jason Woolford with Mission Cry says the government’s public acceptance of Christ
Turkmenistan (MNN) – Almost three decades since her abusive husband turned to Christ, Maya from Turkmenistan recalls his transformation with clarity. “He started reading the Bible, and he said, ‘I did many bad things, my wife, I am sorry.’ He said, ‘I want to apologize, and I want to change my attit
Venezuela (MNN) — It’s been nearly a month since twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The death toll crossed the 5,200 mark over the past weekend, and that number will keep rising. But the work of recovery is increasingly grim. “Many of the deceased are being buried in un
. Highlights This Global Annual Results Report on Goal Area 1 of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025 presents results on child nutrition and development. The overall aim of this work is to ensure that every child, including every adolescent, survives and thrives with access to a nutritious and diver
. Highlights ‘The Global Annual Results Report 2025 on Goal Area 3 of the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022–2025 presents results on the child protection programme, policy and advocacy efforts supported by UNICEF and its partners around the world to protect and fulfil every child's right to live free from
. Situation Report No. 27Earthquakes in Venezuela20 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Authorities report 1,405 aftershocks since the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck on 24 June. Official toll: 5,278 people dead and 16,740 injured. The United Nations system and its partner organizations
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Micronesia (Federated States of), Uganda, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . Overview In the first half of 2026, the CFE continued to enable WHO to respond rapidly to health emergencies worldwide. WHO released more than US$ 10 million from the CFE to ad
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders at large with vital and up-to-date information on the availability of essential health resources and services, help them identify gaps, and determine prioritie
Countries: Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan . Overview The Greater Horn of Africa (GHoA) Food Insecurity and Health Crisis remains a Grade 2 emergency under the WHO Emergency Response Framework, affecting six countries across the WHO African Region and WHO Eastern Mediterranean
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders with vital, up-to-date information. This system is dedicated to monitoring the availability of critical health resources and services, thus playing a crucial r
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders with vital, up-to-date information. This system is dedicated to monitoring the availability of critical health resources and services, thus playing a crucial r
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. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders with vital, up-to-date information. This system is dedicated to monitoring the availability of critical health resources and services, thus playing a crucial r
Countries: Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . MTMпроводит опрос международных трудящихся-мигрантов в Казахстане в одиннадцати областях и трех городах Казахстана. Выборка локаций проведения опросов был основан на результатах Базовой оценки мобильности (BMA) МО
Countries: Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . MTM implements the International Migrant Workers Survey in Kazakhstan with international migrant workers in various locations including eleven provinces and three cities. The selection of survey locations was info
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Countries: Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan . MTM Қазақстанның 11 обылысында және 3 қаласында халықаралық еңбек мигранттарымен сауалнама жүргізді. Сауалнама жүргізілетін орындарды таңдау ХКҚҰ-ның ұтқырлық бойынша жүргізілген бастапқы бағалау (BMA) нәтижелерін
Countries: Libya, Sudan, World . During the March–April 2026 reporting period (Round 62), the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) identified 943,748 migrants across 100 municipalities and 641 communities in Libya. Most of the migrant population was con
Countries: Libya, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan .
. 1. Introduction The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS1), implemented by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, provides timely and accurate geospatial information on ongoing and forecasted natural hazards and man-made disasters to support decision making and actions. Its prod
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. Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, Palestine, remains in solitary confinement after being detained for one and a half years. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is outraged by the treatment of healthcare workers, most of whom are being detained in dire conditions, without j
. Key Messages Crisis! (IPC Phase 3!) outcomes are expected in Karo-Peli province between June 2026 and September 2026. Household incomes will be insufficient to purchase basic food commodities at high prices. Households will be forced to limit both the quantities and the number of meals per day and
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. Description of the Event Date of event 30-10-2025What happened, where and when? On 19 October 2025, the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reported that Tropical Wave No. 40 was moving towards the Caribbean Sea, with potential for cyclonic development. Between 20 and 21 October, the IMN conti
. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOLSummary of revisions to the operation In the Simplified Early Action Protocol for Heatwave, the Albanian Red Cross (ARC) planned the following key interventions: •Multi-purpose cash assistance for 300 vulnerable households (approx. 825 people) to cover increased costs related
. The humanitarian situation in North Kordofan continues to deteriorate. Between 1 and 19 July, 21 drone-related incidents were recorded, resulting in civilian casualties, damage to critical infrastructure, and further disruptions to the already limited access to essential services. Access to sexual
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . Key updates: WASH Cluster partners continued delivering life-saving assistance to populations affected by drought, flooding, AWD, displacement, and increasing return movements from Iran and Pakistan. Partners reached 707,701 people with
. Gaza Strip Situation Update Humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip remain dire, with most of the population – 1.9 out of 2.1 million people – displaced and exposed to ongoing health and environmental risks. Access restrictions and operational constraints continue to disrupt humanitarian deliver
. Messages clés • L’épidémie d’Ebola continue à s’étendre dans des zones déjà confrontées à des niveaux élevés d’insécurité alimentaire. • La couverture de l’assistance alimentaire reste insuffisante pour les cas confirmés, leurs familles et les contacts. Malgré les efforts des partenaires, 2.62M (9
. The fourteenth Situation Report provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 17 to 19 July. Highlights Between 17 and 19 July, IOM continued its multisectoral response in transitory camps and affected communities
. Content Background Lebanon continues to face significant humanitarian consequences following the escalation of hostilities in March 2026, which triggered widespread displacement, civilian casualties, and further damage to infrastructure and essential services across the country. Despite subsequent
Members of the Beth-El Tabernacle Church of Christ Alpha Omega Congregation (GBT KAO) in Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, have claimed that various parties obstructed their efforts to build a church building. On July 15, they reported the leader of Leyangan Village in East Ungaran District
Overcome by thirst after working under the sweltering summer heat in Pattoki, Pakistan, a Christian brick kiln worker reached for the closest water cooler and took a sip. Doing so cost him his life. The worker, a 39-year-old man named Sadique, had just finished stacking bricks before he took the dri
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