While Russia itself faces subzero weather, poverty, hunger and lack of heat, much of Ukraine is also now freezing in the dark following the Kremlin’s targeted attacks on their energy sources. With icy temperatures, blackouts, and lack of heat or running water, Ukrainian cities such as Kherson and Kyiv have set up tents and otherContinue reading “Ukraine: Frozen and in the Dark”
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Russia’s Truly Cold War
With the war against Ukraine costing Russia an estimated $1 billion per day, little infrastructure is left to deal with winter’s brutality in the vast northern country, where temperatures stay below freezing for many weeks on end. Power outages, busted pipes and other heating failures are already costing lives and promising to far surpass lastContinue reading “Russia’s Truly Cold War”
Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique
As Ryan Koher of Mission Aviation Fellowship readied his plane to take vitamins to needy orphans in tumultuous northern Mozambique at the beginning of November, he and two elderly South African volunteers, W. J. du Plessis and Eric Dry, were detained. Even after a month of emprisonment, charges against them remain unclear but may involveContinue reading “Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique”
Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased
In June, the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) agreed to a ceasefire with the government. But on Monday, the TTP ended that ceasefire and ordered terrorist attacks throughout the country. Even with the ceasefire, a reported 65 or more such attacks had already taken place in the northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, killing nearly 100 people and woundingContinue reading “Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased”
Explosion in Afghanistan
An estimated 19 are dead and at least 24 injured, after a blast ripped through the Al Jihad madrasa (religious school) in Aybak, northern Afghanistan, Wednesday. Among the victims were children and other innocents. Ruled by an oppressive regime, the 99.8% Muslim country is home to 68 people groups still unreached with the gospel, andContinue reading “Explosion in Afghanistan”
Chinese Churches in UK Growing
Despite yesterday’s post that Christians are no longer the majority in the UK, Chinese churches in England have doubled and tripled in size because of the large numbers of immigrants from Hong Kong. In fact, one Chinese church in Manchester has grown from 200 to 1,200. “Almost 1 in 4 Hong Kong immigrants to theContinue reading “Chinese Churches in UK Growing”
UK Majority No Longer Christian
A new census report released on Tuesday indicates the number of Christians in the United Kingdom has dropped in the last 20 years from nearly 72% to 46.2%. Those who claim no religion are now the second largest population at 37.2%, up from 15% 20 years ago; while the number of Muslims has grown toContinue reading “UK Majority No Longer Christian”
Continued Prayers for Iran
Since protests began against Iran’s oppressive regime in September, reports have surfaced of 18,000 people arrested and more than 450 killed, including 63 children. Last week, the niece of Iran’s supreme leader was arrested for speaking out against his regime. Iran is 98% Muslim, with 84 people groups still unreached with the Gospel. and ranksContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Iran”
Italy: Deadly Landslide
A devastating landslide on the island of Ischia, Italy, collapsed buildings and swept vehicles out to sea this weekend, killing at least eight people, including three children. Rescues are underway to seek those still missing. Italy is home to 23 unreached people groups, most of those Muslim. Lord, please rescue those in danger, heal theContinue reading “Italy: Deadly Landslide”
Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees
An Ebola outbreak that began in Uganda in September has resulted in at least 55 deaths, including six healthcare workers. Of the 141 deadly hemorrhagic fever cases reported, 15 healthcare workers have been infected. This summer, more than 200 people died of hunger in Uganda. Meanwhile, nearly 70,000 refugees from Democratic Republic of the CongoContinue reading “Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees”
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