Iran (MNN) — Last week, indirect talks between Iran and the US mediated by Oman ended with hope for another round of negotiations. Yet within Iran, dialogue is dangerous as the government cracks down on dissenting voices.

Nigeria (MNN) — On Tuesday, radical Muslim militants attacked two villages in western Nigeria and killed at least 162 people. It is the deadliest Islamist attack Nigeria has seen in several months.

Pakistan (MNN) — Freedom fighters and security forces in Balochistan, Pakistan clashed this weekend to a degree not seen for decades.

Pakistan (MNN) — This December, the Islamabad High Court of Pakistan issued a ruling ending the practice of employing only Christians in highly dangerous and undesirable sanitation and sewerage jobs.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (MNN) — Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a peace accord on December 4. However, the troubles with the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have not ended.

Iran (MNN) — What started as economic frustration may now be momentum. Protestors in Iran – mostly shopkeepers and students – were in the streets again Wednesday for the fourth day in a row, calling out Iranian leadership for economic failures and abuse of power.

Nigeria (MNN) — The Nigerian government says 100 more children have been released after a mass kidnapping in northern Nigeria last month. More than 300 children and teachers were taken from a Catholic school on Friday, November 21. Fifty children escaped soon after the attack, which means that today more than half of the victims remain in captivity.

Afghanistan (MNN) — Another round of peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan failed last week. Yet both nations claim they will maintain their shaky ceasefire. Tensions have run high since the October 9 explosions in Kabul, with disputes over cross-border terrorist activities near the core of the conflict.

Pakistan (MNN) — Pakistan intensifies deportation efforts amid clashes with Afghanistan, claiming all Afghan refugees are a threat to national security.

Nigeria (MNN) — For many at a Catholic school in northwest Nigeria, last Friday began a nightmare that hasn’t ended yet.

Mali (MNN) — Security conditions in Mali are rapidly deteriorating, prompting the African Union to call for urgent international action.

Bangladesh (MNN) — On Monday, the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia.

Pakistan (MNN) — A 48-hour, temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan began Wednesday and is set to expire today.

Bangladesh (MNN) — After delays due to the challenging nature of sending short-term missionaries in a country like Bangladesh, Unknown Nations now has a team there working to encourage local believers.

Indonesia (MNN) — Bali, an island paradise, is grappling with a nightmare. Torrential rains last week unleashed the worst flooding locals have seen in a decade — destroying homes, markets, and claiming 18 lives. Four people are still missing. The province declared a state of emergency.

India (MNN) — Christians in India’s Uttarakhand State expect increased punishment for breaking anti-conversion laws, as legislation to expand existing penalties awaits final assent from the region’s governor. Carefully yet deceptively worded, the proposed amendment purports to protect religious minorities while licensing their maltreatment.

International (MNN) — A new report outlines how India, China, Indonesia, and Pakistan, four of the world’s five most populous countries, systematically persecute Christians. Greg Kelley with Unknown Nations says mistreatment of believers is neither new nor unexpected. 

Sudan (MNN) — The war in Sudan has brought famine on top of catastrophic damage to people’s lives. Many now survive on the bare minimum.

Nigeria (MNN) — Food insecurity plagues Nigeria, but it’s not just because it’s the lean season till September. More and more farmland is falling to attacks by militant Fulani herdsmen

Nigeria (MNN) — Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling for prayer as believers face unrelenting attacks from Fulani herdsmen.