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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 [...]

Mass Displacement In Lebanon After Escalation

More than a week after the latest conflict escalation on 2 March, thousands of families in Lebanon have been forced to flee their homes because of Israeli evacuation warnings and heavy airstrikes. Authorities say more than 667,000 people have now registered as displaced, and the number continues to grow every day. Around 120,000 people are [...]

Iran-Backed Militias Step Up Attacks

Iran-backed militias across the Middle East are increasing attacks against Israel, the United States, and their allies during the growing conflict with Ali Khamenei’s government. Groups linked to Iran have launched missiles, drones, and rocket strikes, but most have avoided a full-scale confrontation. In Lebanon, Hezbollah has fired missiles and drones toward Israel after the [...]

Thai Election Boosts Anutin, Weakens Reformers

On 8 February, Thailand had an election. The Bhumjaithai party, led by Anutin Charnvirakul, won the most seats, but not enough for a full majority. Anutin will stay as prime minister and work with the Pheu Thai party to form a government. Bhumjaithai did very well in local areas, partly because Anutin’s strong stance on [...]

Deadly Attack Hits Ngoshe Village In Borno

On March 4, 2026 (Wednesday), armed men attacked the village of Ngoshe in Borno state, Nigeria. Many civilians were killed, but the exact number is not known. The attackers struck in the evening while people were breaking their Ramadan fast. They also targeted a nearby military base and a camp for displaced people. Local reports [...]

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