Countries: World, Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . Despite the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East and Persian Gulf, Iranian nationals lodged only around 800 applications. Iranians thus remain outside the main appli
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda . About On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Children are disproportionately affect
A few months ago, my elementary-age sons insisted Jesus had sinned: “He wasn’t perfect, Mom. Remember how he got angry in the temple?” I was surprised they had come to this conclusion on their own. But when I reflect on most cultural expressions of anger, I understand why they would conflate anger w
Jesus’ paired parables of the hidden treasure and the precious pearl in Matthew 13:44–46 endlessly intrigue me. Each is fewer than 35 words. Jesus in the first parable compares the kingdom of heaven to a treasure hidden in a field. When, by a stroke of luck, a man stumbles over it, he gleefully sell
On the evening of May 23, Andrei Murzin’s phone alerted him about the possibility of an overnight Russian attack. The professor and program director at Kyiv Theological Seminary faced a choice: Stay in his 15th-floor apartment—an option that made him a little nervous—or spend the night in his garage
. Executive Summary Overview Since October 7, 2023, the West Bank has faced severe movement restrictions that disrupt daily travel, restrict access to the workplace, and constrain local trade. More gates and checkpoints, coupled with widespread job losses and ongoing delays in public wage payments,
. Around the world, travelling “home” often evokes a nostalgic feeling of returning to familiar places, spending time in cozy family gatherings, and experiencing the warm sense of belonging associated with home. For Ukrainians, this is often not the case, as many native homes have been damaged or de
Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Lebanon . Context The December 2024 overthrow of the Assad-led government has had a myriad of consequences for prospects for peace and stability in Syria, raising cautious hope for pathways towards durable solutions for internally displaced persons and refuge
. Sherer Direct Relief has taken a step to address emerging gaps in HIV treatment following changes in U.S. government aid, delivering a specialized antiretroviral medicine to Rwanda for treating children with HIV. While Direct Relief has long supported care for HIV-related opportunistic infections
. HIGHLIGHTS WFP has commenced the first phase of institutional food deliveries to priority health and social care facilities in La Paz and El Alto, providing 2 MT of food commodities to support continuity of meal services. WFP has reinforced surge response capacities and humanitarian logistics arra
. Executive summary This report uses anonymised mobile operator data from Vodacom Congo to map population movements out of the three health zones — Bunia, Mongbwalu and Rwampara — that account for the vast majority of confirmed and suspected cases in the 2026 DRC Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak. The aim o
Countries: Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, World .
Countries: World, Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay . L’organisation a appelé à des investissements soutenus dans la préparation, l’action anticipative et les syst
. The casualty toll continues to be updated as the rescue operation continues. The war has intensified this year, with Save the Children analysis of UN data showing that over two children have been killed or injured each day during the first four months of 2026 – a 27% increase compared with the pre
. Executive Summary The humanitarian system is entering a phase of structural transformation. The weaknesses identified since the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit and the Grand Bargain — fragmentation, duplication, limited interoperability, insufficient localisation, and lack of collective efficiency
. BRIDGE is a four-year project implemented by PDRF to improve the climate and disaster resilience of water-stressed communities in the cities of Antipolo and Baguio City, through funding support from the Global Affairs Canada. The ceremonial signing marks a significant milestone in the Foundation’s
Countries: World, Cook Islands, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kiribati, Micronesia (Federated States of), New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Uganda, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 26 May 2026: Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 24 May 2026, dengu
Countries: Myanmar, Japan . JAPAN On 3 June 2026, Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi continued to affect large parts of Japan, bringing torrential rainfall, strong winds and heightened risks of flooding and landslides across several regions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the storm ma
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Key Updates • Project HOPE’s team is in Uganda and working closely with government officials to support surveillance measures, contact tracing efforts, and prevent further spread. • Project HOPE, working with partners and suppliers, will be distr
. HIGHLIGHT CERF: two decades of rapid response, with the fund remaining a vital pillar in the face of crises and resource shortages. A new allocation from the Regional Humanitarian Fund (FHRAOC) prioritising a localised response, involving 40 partners, the majority of whom are national NGOs. Measle
Countries: World, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . Executive Summary This third Annual Impact Report (AIR) marks the conclusion of a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) phase for hulo, providing the first conso
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. A Window of Opportunity More than a decade after the onset of conflict, Syria is entering a fragile yet consequential phase. The political developments of 8 December 2024 have contributed to a noticeable shift in the operating environment for businesses across the country. While challenges remain
Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Iraq . The Islamic Republic of Iran is host to one of the largest protracted refugee populations in the world, with 1.65 million forcibly displaced people of different documentation statuses in the country. Iran has generously provided protection a
Countries: Italy, World .
Ukraine (MNN) — Monday night, June 1, Russia struck Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine with more than 70 missiles and over 650 drones. It was the third heavy assault on Kyiv in less than a month. Previous strikes on May 13–14 and 23–24 in Kyiv and other locations were just as devastating, if not m
Canada (MNN) — Concern over Bill C-9 in Canada has mobilized thousands of people. In previous stories, we've covered Bill C-9, its potential risks, ways Christians can respond prayerfully, and its significance in a broader global context, including developments in Finland. Since then, Canadians acro
Uganda (MNN) — Last month, a Mission Cry shipping container headed to Uganda was delayed at sea by geopolitical tensions, but it has now finally reached the country. Jason Woolford with Mission Cry says, “This container has finally been able to hit the port. It's been released… and it has already be
Two Montagnard Vietnamese Christian men — Pastor Siu Yúi, 68, and church member Siu Dok, 40 — were recently arrested in Gia Lai Central Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region. Both men were charged with “religious teachings” to mobilize ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s Central Highla
Three leaders of Maizhong Reformed Church — Pastor Zhang Sen, Pastor Chang Shun, and Elder Ma Tao — have been reportedly denied access to God’s Word while in prison in China. The three men were arrested in June 2025 when the church was raided. Communist officials charged them with being part of a cu
Alayan Johnson, a 22-year-old Christian auto-rickshaw driver in Punjab, Pakistan, was shot by police after being mistaken for a suspect. Now, police are reportedly pressuring him to call off an investigation into the shooting. In a video statement from his hospital bed, Johnson recounted the terrify
With nearly 20 Christians gathered inside for prayer, Buddhists threw stones at Zion Church on May 21 in Southern Sri Lanka. According to local sources, at around 8 p.m., during prayers, a loud noise was suddenly heard on the roof. The congregation soon realized that stones were being deliberately t
For decades, non-Muslim communities throughout Malaysia have operated under a quiet, frustrating reality. Due to a chronic shortage of land available for non-Islamic places of worship — referred to administratively as “Rumah Ibadat Selain Islam” or “RISI” — thousands of churches have found their onl
A worship service at the Misi Sejahtera Church (GMS) in the Glugo area of Panggungharjo Village in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was interrupted by Islamic extremists on Sunday morning, May 24. About 15 members of the Islamic Jihad Front FJI (Laskar), led by Abdurahman Abu Zaki, also known as Darohman, a
In 2013, my family moved from Chicago to Los Angeles so I could work on a PhD. My wife returned to the (paid) workforce, and I took on the daytime caregiving role for our children, who were two and four. I learned the slow and sometimes frantic rhythms of wrangling preschoolers, fitting my graduate
In seeking a welcome for the runaway slave, Onesimus, Paul banks on his history with Philemon, and risks his own resources, modeling radical Christian love.Watch Now
Alister McGrath remembers life as an atheist back in the late 1960s. He believed only what could be proven to be true. And he judged religious believers for trusting in an irrational fantasy. Looking back, though, he can see an emotional basis for what he thought were purely rational conclusions. He
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