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Another nationwide blackout hits Cuba
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (414+ words) Cuba (MNN) " The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain. Yet for one country in the Western hemisphere, fuel shortages have been critical for months already." On Friday, Cuba's president, Miguel…...
Russia: Korean missionary faces two new charges, possible 17 year sentence
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (183+ words) That's the update from persecution watchdog Voice of the Martyrs Korea, which has been advocating for the release of Missionary Park since her arrest on January 15, one week before she was scheduled to return home to Korea to retire at…...
Providing resources of hope to children in conflict areas
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (294+ words) International (MNN)No matter where in the world, every country dealing with war and conflict has a vulnerable population in commonchildren. When International Media Ministries (IMM) realized the high demand for video programming to help the younger generation in areas of…...
Caring for leaders in areas of conflict
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (330+ words) Indonesia (MNN)Working in ministry is never without challenges: spiritual, cultural, financial, relational, and more. For ministry leaders serving in high-conflict areas, those pressures and difficulties increase exponentially. That's why Patrick Anthony, of FMI, emphasizes making time for retreats with…...
How local churches use creativity to translate Scripture in difficult times
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (333+ words) Ukraine (MNN) " Creativity is a vital tool for getting Scripture into people's lives, especially during war. Dane of unfoldingWord says Bible work continues in Eastern Europe, often taking different forms depending on local needs. In one Ukrainian community, the ministry…...
Lebanon calls for international help, as all-too-familiar wartime realities set in
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (275+ words) Lebanon (MNN) " As Israel's war on the Iran-backed group Hezbollah intensifies, Lebanon has traveled back in time." "There's a great sense of "Not this again' here in Lebanon, because we're living the same style of war as we did in…...
War spreads north in Lebanon as southern villages become targets
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (368+ words) Lebanon (MNN) " The war between Israel and Hezbollah has effectively cornered civilians in Lebanon. To the south lie active Israeli forces whose strikes have already killed nearly 700 people since March 2. To the north and east, the Syrian army stands ominous…...
Three ways to pray for Canada’s religious freedom amid Bill C-9 debates
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (350+ words) Canada (MNN) " Canada continues to debate tighter hate laws as Bill C-9 moves through Parliament. While the bill is designed to protect religious groups, parts of its language could be misused. The proposed legislation would expand Criminal Code offences connected to…...
In war-torn Sudan, church planters risk everything to share Christ
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (441+ words) Sudan (MNN) " Crises like the one in Iran tend to overshadow Sudan's ongoing war. But that doesn't mean life is better on the ground. Fighting between rebel forces and the Sudanese army has killed more than 40,000 people since 2023 and forced…...
Hope under air sirens: reaching the unreached in war zones
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (322+ words) International (MNN) "Many people around the world remain unreached " not for lack of effort. But in war zones, danger and limited access often make sharing the Good News nearly impossible. At the same time, the hardship of conflict can leave…...