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Afghan Women’s Health in Crisis

Afghan women are facing a very dark and dangerous future under Taliban rule. Because of extreme poverty, many families marry off girls as young as twelve, or even younger, in exchange for dowries. These marriages are often financial deals, not choices, and they force young girls into early and risky pregnancies. The situation is made [...]

Brunei School Launches Year-Long Anti-Bullying Program

In Brunei, schools are taking strong steps to fight bullying and protect students. Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) School has launched a year-long program called Hidup Tanpa Buli, which translates to 'Life Without Bullying'. The program focuses on all kinds of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and online bullying. It aims to help students [...]

Morocco Among Least Religiously Diverse Countries

A new study by the Pew Research Center shows that Morocco is one of the least religiously diverse countries in the world. Almost the entire population is Muslim, and very few people follow other religions. This includes Morocco’s provinces in Western Sahara, where Islam also dominates. The study used a “Religious Diversity Index” (RDI) to [...]

Strict Media Control In Brunei

In Brunei, freedom of the press is heavily restricted by law and the exercise of emergency powers. The constitution does not guarantee freedom of speech, and criticizing the royal family or the national philosophy, known as the Malay Islamic Monarchy, is illegal. The Sharia Penal Code punishes apostasy, insulting Islam, or claiming to be God, [...]

Press Freedom Declines In Türkiye

Press freedom in Türkiye deteriorated in 2025, with journalists facing harassment, censorship, physical attacks, and economic pressure. A report by eight international press freedom groups said the country is “extremely hostile to independent journalism.” Critical reporting is often treated as a crime or security threat, creating fear among media workers. The crackdown increased after protests [...]

ISIS Influence Grows In Syria

In Syria, the influence of ISIS affiliates is growing, even though there is no fully organized group. Many of these fighters escaped from open prisons during the conflict with Kurdish forces. Since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish fighters have lost ground, and ISIS affiliates have returned. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says he protects minority [...]

North Koreans Facing Forced Return

Many people from North Korea cross the border into China to escape poverty, hunger, and strict government control. However, life in China is often very difficult for them because the Chinese government does not recognize most of them as refugees. As a result, they live without legal protection and are always afraid of being arrested [...]

Major Corruption Scandal Uncovered In Laos

A major corruption case has been uncovered in Attapeu Province, where authorities discovered that more than 158 billion kip of government money had been stolen. Investigators also reported an additional loss of about 369,000 US dollars. The case began when the main suspect fled to a neighboring country after the first investigation started. He later [...]

Yemen Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is one of the worst in the world. Years of conflict have damaged the country’s economy, health system, and food supply. Millions of people struggle every day to find enough food, clean water, and medical care. The United Nations estimates that about 21.6 million Yemenis need humanitarian assistance, including around [...]

Vietnam Uses Stabilisation Fund As Fuel Prices Rise

Fuel prices in Vietnam have increased again, even though the government is trying to control them. The Ministry of Industry and Trade said gasoline prices rose by about 7.66%, while diesel prices increased by around 1.6%. However, kerosene prices dropped by about 7.7%. To reduce the impact of rising global oil prices, the government used [...]

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