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Türkiye’s Inflation Pressure

In January 2026, inflation in Türkiye rose faster than expected, putting pressure on households already struggling with high prices. Consumer prices increased 4.84 percent compared to December, driven mainly by a 6.59 percent rise in food and non-alcoholic beverage costs. On an annual basis, inflation slightly eased to 30.65 percent, but the decrease was small [...]

Syria’s Only Female Minister Faces Rebuilding Challenges

Hind Kabawat is the only female minister in the transitional Syrian government. Her mission is to rebuild the war-torn nation, but she has a big job ahead of her. There is poverty and destruction throughout the country, with millions of people displaced and living in tents. There are also divisions and sectarian warfare. Kabawat seems [...]

North Korea’s Harsh Rule And Inequality

North Korea is one of the most oppressive states in the world, and it continued its repression in 2025. The state had strict regulations about various aspects of the lives of citizens. The censuring, surveillance, and control of markets had become stricter. The citizens lacked food and had to bear the high cost of even the [...]

China’s Growing Influence And Debt In Laos

China’s presence in Laos has grown rapidly in recent years, with large investments, Chinese tourists, and new infrastructure projects changing life in the country. One of the biggest projects is the China‑Laos high‑speed railway linking Yunnan in China to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This railway has brought more tourists and boosted some businesses, but [...]

Vietnam’s School Violence Crisis

Vietnam is experiencing a severe increase in school violence that reveals underlying issues in child-raising and education. Since October, there have been numerous reports of violent assaults between students that have resulted in stabbing and beating, some of which have been recorded and posted on social media. Such incidents are not merely acts of misbehavior [...]

Yemen’s Displaced Face Deadly Winter

Yemen is facing a severe winter cold wave that is causing great suffering for millions of displaced families. Many people live in weak tents that cannot protect them from freezing winds, rain, or flooding. In camps near Sanaa and other areas, families struggle every night to stay warm and dry. Children and elderly people are [...]

Lebanon’s Fragile Economic Recovery

Lebanon showed a small economic improvement in 2025, but the recovery remains weak and uncertain. After years of deep financial collapse, some institutions reported modest growth, mainly due to tourism, remittances from abroad, and a stable exchange rate. Inflation slowed, and economic numbers looked better on paper. However, daily life did not improve much for [...]

More Israeli Children Speak Up About Online Abuse

Israeli children are increasingly reporting online abuse themselves, a trend that both worries and encourages child safety experts. In 2025, more than half of all reports to Israel’s National Center for Protecting Children Online came directly from children, for the first time. The center handled 16,292 cases, representing a 71 percent increase from the previous [...]

Thailand’s Flooded South Becomes Election Battleground

Southern Thailand, badly hit by the worst floods in 300 years that killed at least 145 people and damaged towns like Hat Yai, has now become a major focus in Thailand’s politics ahead of the 2026 general election. The slow recovery and public anger over how the government handled the disaster are shaping voter views [...]

Kidnapped Worshippers Return Home In Nigeria

Dozens of worshippers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have safely returned home, police have confirmed. They were among 177 people taken last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali. According to police, 80 of the victims escaped on the same day but hid in nearby villages for about [...]

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