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Tensions Rise Between Eritrea And Ethiopia

Eritrea and Ethiopia are facing serious tensions over access to the sea and control of ports. Eritrea’s Foreign Minister accused Ethiopia of preparing for war and said Ethiopia’s actions insult Eritrea’s independence. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Gideon Timothy, said Eritrea has violated Ethiopia’s sovereignty by controlling areas in northern Ethiopia and interfering in its internal [...]

Afghanistan’s Silent Climate Crisis

Afghanistan is suffering a silent climate emergency that hits children and families hard. Recent earthquakes have reduced homes to rubble, leaving people like Amanatullah grieving the loss of his children, while harsh winters and drought make life even more difficult. Millions struggle to access safe water, and many drink contaminated water, which leaves them sick. [...]

Darfur Violence Escalates

Civilians in El Fasher, a city in western Darfur, are facing terrible violence and danger. The paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken control of the city, and many people are trapped inside, unable to leave. Hundreds of civilians, including women, children, and sick or wounded people in hospitals and schools, have been killed. [...]

Millions Face Hunger In South Sudan

Millions of people in South Sudan are facing a serious hunger crisis. Almost half of the country’s population may not have enough food in the coming months. In some areas, thousands of people are already living in extreme hunger and cannot find enough to eat. The crisis is caused by ongoing fighting, heavy floods, people [...]

Afghan Women Face Growing Oppression

Women in Afghanistan are facing very hard and dangerous conditions. Since the Taliban took power again in 2021, women’s rights have been taken away step by step. Girls are not allowed to attend most schools, and women are banned from many jobs and public places. Many are forced to stay at home and depend completely [...]

Türkiye Reports High Rates Of Violence Against Women

Türkiye’s first major survey on violence against women in ten years shows that many women still face serious abuse. The 2024 study interviewed over 18,000 women and found that nearly 3 in 10 experienced psychological violence, while others faced economic, physical, or even digital abuse. Divorced and less-educated women were the most affected, and younger [...]

Lao Education Struggles

Laos is facing a serious education crisis at home. Many students are dropping out of secondary and high schools, especially in poorer provinces like Attapeu, Sekong, and Savannakhet. The reasons include economic struggles, not enough teachers, and schools lacking proper buildings and dormitories. In some areas, students have to travel long distances to get to [...]

Natural Disasters And Inflation Hit Türkish Tourism

Türkiye has long been a popular place for tourists, famous for its sun, sea, and beaches. But recently, fewer people are visiting. One reason is that wildfires have burned large parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts for several years in a row. These areas are very important for holiday resorts, and fires make tourists [...]

Trump To Meet New Syrian President At White House

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa at the White House next week. This is the first meeting between the leaders since al‑Sharaa became Syria’s president last year. He took over after Bashar al‑Assad was removed from power. Al‑Sharaa’s government has been working to rebuild Syria and improve its relationships with other [...]

Longtime North Korean Official Kim Yong Nam Dies At 97

Kim Yong Nam, a long-time North Korean official, has died at the age of 97. He was not part of the ruling Kim family but served under three generations: Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Il, and Kim Jong Un. Kim Yong Nam worked in diplomacy and politics for most of his life. From 1998 to [...]

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