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Iraq, Saudi Arabia Sign Deal to Combat Drug Trafficking

Iraq and Saudi Arabia have signed a 17-point memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in combating drug trafficking and illegal chemical precursor movement. The agreement, announced by Iraq’s Ministry of Health, emphasizes shared intelligence, technical collaboration, early warning systems, prevention strategies, and improved border surveillance. Iraq hailed the pact as a milestone in regional cooperation, [...]

Bhutan Faces Rising Public Health Crisis from Alcohol Use

In Bhutan, alcohol has shifted from being a cultural companion to a serious public health and social crisis, contributing to domestic violence, accidents, illnesses, and mental health disorders. Drinking is still normalized, with abstinence often stigmatized. Experts argue that Bhutan needs a long-term, multi-sectoral strategy, not fragmented policies, to address the issue. While alcohol sales [...]

Study Finds Two-Thirds of Garment Workers Married Before 18

An icddr,b study on female garment workers in Bangladesh revealed serious concerns about their reproductive health and exposure to violence. Conducted from 2022–2024 among 778 workers aged 15–27 in Dhaka and Gazipur slums, the study found that two in three women were married before 18, and 65% had their first pregnancy before 18. One-third faced [...]

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