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Race for Prime Minister Heats Up Amid Deepening Coalition Divisions

JAPAN: Komeito's exit from the ruling coalition has added more uncertainty to Japan's political scene, with focus now shifting to the prime minister selection vote that is set to happen in the Diet next week. Koichi, the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party, is aiming for the top position, and the result will rely [...]

Afghan Officials Report 15 Civilian Deaths in Clashes Along Pakistan Border

PAKISTAN: Fifteen civilians lost their lives, and many others were injured in new fighting along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Tensions have increased between the two countries since last week’s explosions in Afghanistan, including two that happened in Kabul, which were blamed on Pakistan. In response, the Taliban government started an offensive in areas [...]

Somalia to Add Swahili as New Subject in National Curriculum

SOMALIA: Somalia will add Swahili, the common language of East Africa, to its national curriculum, according to an announcement from the president. Currently, English is the main language used for teaching most subjects in secondary schools across the country, and Arabic is the only other required second language. However, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated that [...]

Senegal Confirms 17 Deaths Amid Rare Rift Valley Fever Outbreak

SENEGAL: Senegal's health officials have reported 17 deaths linked to a significant outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), marking the country's worst situation in many years. Rift Valley Fever is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes that mainly impacts livestock, including cattle, goats, and sheep. Mosquito bites or contact with sick animals, particularly during [...]

Sahrawi Cause Gains Strong Backing at UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee Sessions

WESTERN SAHARA: The Sahrawi cause gained renewed and stronger backing during the talks at the United Nations General Assembly’s Special Political and Decolonization Committee. Representatives from various countries emphasized the UN's duty to the people of Western Sahara and their undeniable right to self-determination, as stated in relevant UN resolutions. They noted that over [...]

Enhancing Education: A Strategic Investment in Kuwait’s Future

KUWAIT: A well-educated and skilled workforce is essential for the social and economic growth of countries. As nations face rapid changes in education, technology, economy, society, and the environment in the 21st century, they are updating their educational systems to adapt to these shifts and meet the fast-changing needs of the job market. In this [...]

Tibetan Delegates Speak Out at Conference on Religious Freedom in China

TIBET: The International Republican Institute, along with ICT, the Office of Tibet, and other organizations dedicated to promoting religious freedom in China, organized the event "Faith Under Siege." The event attracted a diverse group of supporters for various causes, including Tibetans, Uighurs, Hong Kong residents, Southern Mongolians, Chinese Christians, and others. "Faith Under Siege brought [...]

Myanmar Scam Centers Thrive Despite Crackdown, Exploiting Musk’s Starlink Network

MYANMAR: Scam centers in Myanmar, which are accused of stealing billions from victims worldwide, are growing quickly just a few months after a crackdown aimed at shutting them down. New buildings have been appearing rapidly within the heavily secured areas around Myawaddy, located on the Thailand-Myanmar border. In February, Myanmar's pro-junta militias that guard these [...]

Survey Finds Alarming Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Youth in Maldives

MALDIVES: The phrase "iPad kids" has become a common, though concerning, way to describe a generation that has been glued to screens since they were little. We've all noticed them: the quiet child in a restaurant, eating while fixated on a YouTube video; the toddler in a stroller, who suddenly wakes up when the 'Cocomelon' [...]

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