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Iran Attacks Shake Gulf States

Tensions are rising across the Gulf after Iran launched missiles and drones at several countries. In Saudi Arabia, two drones targeted the Saudi Aramco refinery in Ras Tanura. The drones were intercepted, but falling debris caused a small fire. Oil supplies were not affected. In Kuwait, debris injured two workers at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery. [...]

Rising Tensions Between Eritrea And Ethiopia

Tensions are rising again between Eritrea and Ethiopia, raising fears of another war in the Horn of Africa. The two countries have a long and troubled history. Eritrea became independent from Ethiopia in 1993, but it later fought a deadly border war. In 2019, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made peace with Eritrea and even [...]

War Between Afghanistan And Pakistan Escalates

Afghanistan and Pakistan are now in a serious war after weeks of rising border clashes and mutual attacks. Pakistan says it launched airstrikes on cities like Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia under a military campaign it calls Operation Ghazab lil Haq, claiming this is a response to Afghan forces attacking its troops near the shared border [...]

Holiday Homes Flooded At Uluabat Lake

The rising waters of Uluabat Lake in the northwestern part of Türkiye have engulfed holiday homes following weeks of torrential rain and melting snow. The water level in the lake rose rapidly and overflowed into the Karacabey Plain, engulfing agricultural land and extending to the Akcalar neighborhood in Bursa. Most of the small homes, bungalows, [...]

Uncertain Future After Syria Camp Closures

The future of about 8,500 people held in the al-Hol and Roj camps in northeast Syria is unclear after the government announced the camps would close. For years, these camps held women and children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters. Many were never charged with crimes and lived in very poor and dangerous conditions. On [...]

North Korea Women Return To Asian Cup

The North Korea women's national football team is back in a big football tournament for the first time in over ten years. They are playing in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia, starting in early March. North Korea used to be one of Asia’s best women’s teams, winning the Asian Cup three times [...]

Christian Persecution In Laos

In Laos, Christians face serious persecution under the country’s Communist government and strong local traditions. The government officially recognizes only three churches: the Lao Evangelical Church, the Catholic Church, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Other Christian groups must meet secretly. Many churches do not have permanent buildings, and baptisms are often not allowed in public, [...]

Growing Faith: Christianity In Vietnam

The Christian faith in Vietnam has been growing under the radar during the years of warfare, suffering, and transition. During the Vietnam War, the number of churches was small, and some Christians needed to disband or go underground. There was a time of difficulty in Vietnam after the war, and religion was under close observation. [...]

Child Marriage And Its Impact In Laos

Child marriage is still common in Laos and is increasing among younger girls. About 30.5 percent of women aged 20 to 24 were married before age 18, and 17.4 percent gave birth before age 18. The findings provide a clear national picture of how child marriage affects girls, their children, and the country. The results [...]

Northern Nigeria Restarts Schooling Amid Risks

Schools in northern Nigeria are gradually reopening after being closed for months owing to the kidnapping of students, which is a sign of hope and fear at the same time. In November of last year, students were abducted in mass from schools, leading states to close schools in a bid to safeguard students. However, schools [...]

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