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Strikes on Academic Institutions Raise Legal and Ethical Concerns

A series of attacks has damaged multiple universities across Iran, raising fears that academic institutions are becoming part of the expanding conflict involving Israel and the United States. At least 21 universities have reportedly been affected, including the Iran University of Science and Technology, where research facilities were heavily damaged. Iranian authorities condemn the strikes [...]

Religious Freedom Concerns Rise in Buddhist-Majority Nation

Although Bhutan is officially a secular state, it is deeply associated with Buddhism, and citizens are often expected to follow this faith. Converts to Christianity face significant discrimination and social pressure to renounce their beliefs, particularly in close-knit rural communities where suspicion can be reported to authorities. Religious gatherings and baptisms are often conducted in [...]

Urban Bangladesh Struggles with Growth and Inequality

Urban growth in Bangladesh has surged over the past decades, largely due to climate-related displacement from floods, cyclones, and river erosion. Cities—especially areas around University of Dhaka—are experiencing overcrowding and expanding informal settlements with limited infrastructure and services. Within these communities, informal mediation systems led by local elders help resolve daily conflicts and maintain relative [...]

Malaysia Urges Work-From-Home Shift Amid Energy Crisis

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged private companies to adopt flexible work arrangements, including working from home (WFH), to cope with the global energy crisis. This follows the government’s phased implementation of WFH for civil servants. The move comes amid rising global oil prices after tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, and [...]

Early Marriage Persists in Cambodia’s Rural Provinces

Child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) remains a serious issue in rural and Indigenous communities of Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri. Research involving adolescents, families, community leaders, and officials highlights key causes such as poverty, deeply rooted gender norms, limited access to education, lack of awareness about sexual and reproductive health rights, and weak enforcement of marriage [...]

Jordan on Alert as Heavy Rains Threaten Southern Region

Minister Walid Al-Masri has instructed local authorities in Karak Governorate and the Southern Ghor to stay on high alert for the next few hours due to forecasts of heavy rainfall. Special caution is advised in areas like Fifa, Al-Haditha, Al-Mazra’a, and Al-Safi, which may experience dangerous runoff water from surrounding regions. Authorities are urged to [...]

24 Dead After Bus Plunges into Bangladesh River

At least 24 people lost their lives after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district while attempting to board a ferry at the Dauladia terminal on March 25, 2026. The Dhaka-bound bus, carrying around 40 passengers—many returning after Eid holidays—fell into the river after the driver lost control when a [...]

Iraqi Christians Scale Back Easter Celebrations Amid Security Concerns

Iraqi Christians are scaling back Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter celebrations due to security concerns linked to ongoing regional conflict. Church leaders, including the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul and the Chaldean Archdiocese of Erbil, have urged the faithful to focus on prayer, reflection, and solidarity with those affected by war. Public processions and [...]

Over 1,400 Civilians Reported Killed in Iran Conflict

The Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that at least 1,407 civilians, including 214 children, have been killed in Iran since the war began on February 28, based on verified incidents gathered through its network of sources and public evidence. However, Iran International has not independently confirmed these figures. U.S. officials, including Brad Cooper of [...]

Bhutan Among 36 Nations Facing Possible US Travel Ban

The administration of Donald Trump is considering expanding its travel restrictions by adding 36 more countries to an existing list, citing concerns over visa systems, passport security, and national safety. Among the countries mentioned is Bhutan, drawing particular attention due to its generally peaceful global reputation. An internal diplomatic cable signed by Marco Rubio outlines [...]

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