International Christian Concern reports that at least 20 Yemeni Christians have recently been arrested simply “for the crime of following Christ,” many taken from their homes or off the streets in areas controlled by the Houthi movement. Some are confirmed to be held in Houthi-run prisons, while others have disappeared, likely facing torture or even death because of their faith. Human rights observers note that this crackdown actually reveals a quietly growing Christian presence in Yemen, significant enough to draw…

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding across parts of Thailand and Malaysia, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes as rivers overflow and roads are submerged. Authorities report that at least 11,000 people have been affected in Malaysia alone, with 60 temporary shelters opened to host families who were suddenly displaced by rising waters. Landslides linked to the prolonged heavy rain have also stranded hundreds in remote areas, complicating rescue efforts and raising concerns about further casualties and…

Overnight flash floods swept through Nairobi after intense rains, killing at least 10 people and leaving others missing as cars were carried away and homes were inundated in low-lying neighborhoods. Floodwaters forced the temporary closure of parts of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, disrupting flights at East Africa’s busiest hub and hampering emergency and commercial movements. Authorities and aid workers are now racing to clear debris, restore basic services, and assist families whose houses, belongings, and livelihoods were damaged or destroyed…

Sri Lanka is still reeling from the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which brought unprecedented rainfall that triggered deadly landslides in the central highlands and caused rivers to overflow, flooding towns across the country. At least 212 people have been killed, thousands more have been displaced, and key roads and bridges remain destroyed or blocked, leaving many communities isolated and hard to reach. The military and emergency services are struggling to reach stranded families, airlifting people from compromised dams and relocating…

Clashes between Pakistani and Afghan border forces have escalated into days of shelling along multiple points of their shared frontier, forcing tens of thousands of civilians to flee their homes. The UN reports that more than 115,000 people have been displaced inside Afghanistan and around 3,000 inside Pakistan in the past week, as artillery and drone strikes hit border posts and nearby communities, including during evening Ramadan meals. With no negotiations scheduled and both sides vowing to continue operations, families…

Israeli air and artillery strikes across Beirut, southern, and eastern Lebanon have killed more than 120 people and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes under mass evacuation orders. The UN human rights chief has warned that these sweeping displacement orders, affecting elderly people, the sick, and those with disabilities, may violate international humanitarian law and amount to forced transfers. The International Committee of the Red Cross is struggling to evacuate patients from hospitals and move vital medical supplies…

The UN secretary-general has warned that Gaza is facing an “Israeli-made humanitarian crisis” as border crossings have been shut since Saturday, cutting off vital aid to a displaced and war-weary population already living amid devastation. With Rafah and other crossings largely closed, humanitarian agencies are being forced to stretch dwindling food, fuel, and medical supplies, while families struggle to survive in ruined homes, overcrowded shelters, and makeshift camps. The wider war between Israel and Iran is further complicating efforts to…

Nearly 170 people have been killed in a large-scale attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area, in one of the deadliest incidents of violence reported this year. The assault, which local officials linked to intercommunal and politically driven tensions, comes on top of an already severe displacement crisis that has seen millions uprooted by conflict and flooding across the country. Humanitarian agencies warn that repeated attacks, combined with climate shocks and limited services in overcrowded sites, are stretching communities and…

Iranians and others across the Middle East awoke to a region in turmoil after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s supreme leader and triggered a second day of large-scale attacks. Israel’s military launched new waves of strikes against targets it calls part of “the Iranian terror regime” in the heart of Tehran, while Iran continued firing missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. bases in Gulf states, Iraq, and Jordan. Iran also announced the closure of the strategic Strait of…

On February 28, 2026, the Middle East entered a state of high-intensity conflict as the United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury” (also known in Israel as “Roaring Lion”), a massive joint military offensive against Iran. U.S. and Israeli forces carried out coordinated air and sea strikes across Iran, targeting military infrastructure, missile facilities, and command centers in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Bushehr. Explosions were reported near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, who was moved to a secure…