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‘Kuwait Has Never Abandoned Humanitarian Work’

KUWAIT: Nasreen Rubaian, the head of the UNHCR office in Kuwait, stated that Kuwait—through its government, civil society, and media—"has always supported humanitarian efforts," even as global crises grow and funding decreases. During an annual meeting with journalists, Rubaian described 2024 as one of the toughest years for the UN system. She referred to it [...]

Human Rights Defender Tsering Tso Placed Under House Arrest

TIBET: Tsering Tso, a Tibetan human rights advocate and professional tour guide, has been put under house arrest at her home in Trika. She faces accusations of forging an identity card and inciting "social unrest." According to sources, officials have placed strict limits on her movement and other basic rights. Her lawyer, Liang Xiaojun, who [...]

Myanmar Airstrike on Tea Shop Kills 18 Watching Football Match

MYANMAR: An airstrike conducted by Myanmar’s military hit a tea shop in the upper-central region of Sagaing, resulting in at least 18 civilian deaths and injuring 20 others. This attack is part of a troubling trend of frequent and deadly airstrikes aimed at armed pro-democracy groups as the country nears elections set for later this [...]

India–Maldives Joint Military Drill Highlights Counterterror Training Across Diverse Terrains

MALDIVES: The troops from the Southern Command of the Indian Army, based in Pune, started the Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Tuesday. This exercise focuses on Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism (CI-CT) operations in jungle, semi-urban, and coastal areas. It involves the armed forces of both nations, [...]

Libya and the Netherlands Discuss Political Developments in Tripoli Talks

LIBYA: Libya's acting Foreign Minister, Al-Taher Al-Baour, met with the Dutch ambassador to Libya, Arian Vollenreef, to talk about recent political changes. Their meeting took place at the foreign ministry in Tripoli. They discussed working together on development, migration issues, building skills, and supporting national institutions. Al-Baour highlighted Libya’s dedication to improving relations with the [...]

AfDB Approves $214.4 Million for South Sudan–Ethiopia–Djibouti Transport Corridor

DJIBOUTI: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has greenlit $214.47 million in funding to launch the second phase of the South Sudan-Ethiopia-Djibouti Transport Corridor Project. This important regional project aims to enhance trade, improve connections, and stimulate economic growth in all three countries. In Djibouti, the focus will be on upgrading the 18-kilometer Dikhil-Mouloud section, [...]

Sumatra Floods: Indonesia’s BNPB Reports 604 Dead, 468 Missing

INDONESIA: The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that the recent floods and landslides in Sumatra have resulted in 604 deaths, with 468 individuals still unaccounted for. The government is working to create access to remote areas. One road that has started to reopen is the Tarutung-Padangsidimpuan route, thanks to the efforts of the Public [...]

Months After Nepal’s Gen-Z Protests, Supreme Court Issues Show-Cause Notice to Sushila Karki’s Interim Government

NEPAL: Nepal is facing a major political crisis after the Supreme Court issued a show-cause notice to the interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. Her appointment and the dissolution of Parliament—initiated by President Ramchandra Paudel—are being challenged by KP Sharma Oli’s CPN-UML party as unconstitutional. The turmoil began after violent Gen Z–led [...]

Journalism in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: ‘A Battleground and a Lifeline’

GAZA STRIP: Over 260 media workers lost their lives in the recent fighting in Gaza, marking the deadliest conflict for journalists in many years. This issue received attention at the UN Headquarters during a forum that discussed the risks and challenges of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory. “This seminar encourages us to think about [...]

Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reinforces Discipline with Strategic New Appointments

MONGOLIA: Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar has strengthened his power by making several strategic appointments, tightening control over his government after he survived a no-confidence vote in October. These actions show a careful plan to shape the political scene and ensure stability within the ruling Mongolian People’s Party. Signs of this consolidation appeared with important [...]

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