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Accountability Key to Effective Use of Government Resources

Effective management of public resources is a reflection of government integrity and a foundation of citizens’ trust. Transparency, beyond merely publishing budgets, requires clear communication about how funds are allocated, prioritized, and translated into tangible results. Global examples show that citizen participation, digital spending platforms, and open contracting can reduce corruption and strengthen accountability. Monitoring [...]

Bangladesh Marks 54 Years of Victory and Independence

Bangladesh is set to observe Victory Day, marking 54 years since the nation achieved independence from Pakistani occupation through a nine-month Liberation War in 1971. The historic victory came at the cost of immense sacrifice, with three million lives lost and nearly half a million women subjected to grave atrocities. To honor the martyrs and [...]

Cold Air Mass Deepens Weather System Across Jordan

Jordan is experiencing a deepening weather system caused by a cold, moist air mass advancing into the eastern Mediterranean and aligning with a surface low-pressure system. This combination has increased atmospheric instability, resulting in significant temperature drops and the formation of vertically developed thunderclouds capable of producing heavy rain and hail. Rainfall is expected to [...]

Iraq Mobilizes Aid After Deadly Kurdistan Floods

Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rains struck parts of Iraqi Kurdistan, causing significant destruction, shutting down major routes, and resulting in three deaths and at least twelve injuries. In response, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered government agencies to provide urgent humanitarian aid and directed both the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry [...]

RSF: Iran Among Top Jailers of Journalists in 2025

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says Iran is one of the world’s top countries that jail journalists, after China, Russia, and Myanmar. The report says 21 journalists are in prison in Iran, and one is missing. RSF also warns that journalists are facing deadly risks in war zones like Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Almost 43% [...]

Youth Unemployment Remains Major Challenge in Bhutan

Labour Minister Ugyen Dorji said that during the 12th Five-Year Plan, there will be over 82,000 job seekers, most of them youth. Unemployment remains a big problem, rising to 12% in the 11th Plan. The government plans to create 67,000 jobs, including 20,000 through a direct employment scheme, with many aimed at youth. The [...]

Bangladesh Approves New Five-Year Term for Election Monitors

The Election Commission (EC) has finalized the registration of 81 domestic election observer organizations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The EC published the official list on its website, signed by Md. Ruhul Amin Mallik, director of the Public Relations Wing. Earlier, 73 organizations were initially shortlisted, with the public invited to submit claims [...]

Cambodia Urges Thailand to Release 18 Detained Soldiers

Cambodia has urgently called on Thailand to immediately release the 18 Cambodian soldiers who have been held for 130 days. The Cambodian government said Thailand must respect the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement, which clearly states that the soldiers must be released promptly. Cambodia also reminded Thailand of its responsibilities under international and humanitarian [...]

Continuous Rain Expected to Push River Levels Above Danger Mark

The National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has issued a flood warning for Kuantan, effective from today until Tuesday. Low-lying areas near the Kuantan and Cherating river basins are at risk as continuous rain and rising river levels may push water above the danger mark. Many villages and residential areas  including Kampung Sungai Lembing, Bandar [...]

Jordan Foils Major Drug Smuggling Plot in Al-Rusaifa

Jordanian authorities announced that they stopped a major drug-smuggling attempt after two months of monitoring a criminal network. Officers discovered 1.2 million illegal pills hidden inside a road roller in a warehouse in Al-Rusaifa near Amman. Anti-narcotics teams carried out raids on Sunday, arresting 10 suspects and seizing the drugs, which were worth millions of [...]

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