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Thailand Parliament Set To Approve New Prime Minister

Thailand’s parliament will meet on March 19 to vote for a new prime minister after the general election on February 8. The House Speaker announced the date for the vote. The current caretaker prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, is expected to win because his party has formed a coalition with other [...]

Deadly Bombings Rock Maiduguri, Nigeria

A series of deadly bombings has shaken Maiduguri in Nigeria, leaving many people killed and injured. The attacks happened in crowded places, including a market, a post office, and a hospital, during the evening when people were breaking their Ramadan fast. At least 23 people were killed, and more than 100 were hurt, with many [...]

Niger Rejects EU Call To Free Bazoum Amid Rights Concerns

More than two years after the military coup in Niger, former president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife are still being held without a clear legal reason. On March 11, the European Parliament passed a resolution asking for their immediate release and also raised concern about others detained after the coup. Niger’s government strongly reacted by [...]

Tajikistan Boosts Forensic Tools To Fight Crime And Terrorism

In Tajikistan, strengthening forensic and ballistic expertise is becoming very important for national security and criminal investigations. With support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre, the country has received advanced forensic equipment to improve its capabilities. In November 2025, high-precision digital comparison microscopes were delivered to [...]

Sudan Conflict Fueled By Foreign Powers And Spreads Regionally

The civil war in Sudan is approaching its fourth year, and the conflict shows no clear sign of ending. Fighting continues between the national army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Control of territory has changed several times, but neither side has achieved a decisive victory. The war has also [...]

Arrests Over Corruption In South Sudan

Authorities in South Sudan have recently arrested several current and former officials linked to the country’s oil and financial sectors. The arrests began on February 24 and included former finance ministers, senior banking officials, and other government figures. Among those detained are Bak Barnaba Chol and Marial Dongrin Ater, as well as former Bank of [...]

Saudi Arabia Faces Renewed Drone Attacks

Iran has continued its drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, with a new wave on Monday (March 16, 2026) involving about 63 drones aimed at the Eastern Province and Riyadh. Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed all the drones, adding to more than 230 drones and over 30 missiles already shot down in recent attacks. The [...]

Detention Without Trial In Eritrea

Oppression in Eritrea has been widely reported by international organizations and news outlets for many years. The government has been accused of restricting freedom of speech, controlling the media, and imprisoning people without proper trials. One example is the case of Eritrean cartoonist Biniam Solomon, who has recently been released from prison after spending about [...]

Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Conflict

The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan has become more serious. Fighting began after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghan border provinces in February 2026, saying it was targeting militant groups responsible for attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban government denied this and said the strikes killed civilians and violated its territory. Since then, both sides [...]

Missionaries Build Relationships To Share Gospel In Central Asia

In Central Asia, there is an unreached people group where fewer than 2% of the people follow Jesus. Many men from this group travel to work in other countries for long periods, sometimes up to two years, before returning home. Missionaries like Ross and Dianna Evans spend years building friendships with these men and their [...]

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