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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 [...]

Türkiye Faces Challenges In Fighting International Drug Trafficking

Türkiye has been facing increased concerns over drug trafficking incidents in Türkiye, considering that in most of these incidents, arrests have occurred without subsequent convictions. The Spanish authorities seized 9 tons of cocaine from the ‘United S’ ship, which has led to concerns involving Türkiye in this matter. Four members of the Türkish crew were [...]

Ceasefire Fails As Syria And SDF Clash Over ISIL Prisons

Tensions between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are rising despite a recent ceasefire. The conflict escalated over ISIL prisoners who escaped from al-Shaddadi prison, with each side blaming the other. Syria’s government says the SDF released prisoners to pressure Damascus, while the SDF says the army caused the escape during [...]

North Korea Prepares For Key Party Congress

North Korea is preparing for its first Workers’ Party congress in five years, one of the country’s most important political events. The congress is expected to review past projects, set new political and economic priorities, and reshuffle senior officials. It will also give leader Kim Jong-un a chance to strengthen his control over the government [...]

Laos Boosts Education And Health Services

Laos is investing in education and health through two major projects. The Ministry of Education and Sports, with the Education Development Fund, will spend US$1.3 million to improve schools in four southern provinces: Khammuan, Savannakhet, Xekong, and Salavan. The project focuses on secondary education, upgrading classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and digital learning facilities, and supporting students [...]

Houthi Mines Devastate Yemen’s Fishing And Food Supply

For many years, the Red Sea supported the lives of thousands of Yemeni fishing families, but it has now become extremely dangerous because of naval mines. Houthi attacks at sea have killed and injured hundreds of fishermen and destroyed their boats, which are often their only source of income. Many fishermen are now afraid to [...]

Vietnam Party Meets To Choose Leaders

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party is holding its five-year congress to choose new leaders and set goals for the fast-growing economy. The most important role is general secretary, and current leader To Lam is widely expected to keep the position. Since taking office in August 2024, he has pushed strong economic reforms and promised rapid growth. [...]

Lebanon Caught In A Shifting Regional Storm

Lebanon is living through a deep crisis after years of political failure, regional conflict, and economic collapse. One year into President Joseph Aoun’s term, leaders still disagree on a clear national vision, while citizens struggle with poverty, insecurity, and loss of trust. Lebanon’s problems are closely linked to its surroundings, especially Syria and Israel. The [...]

Israel Demolishes The United Nations Agency’s Headquarters

Israel has begun demolishing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem after passing new laws banning the agency’s activities. Police and Israel Land Authority officers arrived with bulldozers and took control of the site. UNRWA strongly criticized the move, calling it a serious [...]

Two Deadly Crane Accidents Shake Thailand

In only two days, Thailand saw two devastating construction crane accidents that led to renewed fears over safety standards. The first and most deadly incident happened when a crane fell on a moving passenger train in northeast Thailand, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 60 others. The train, carrying mostly students and [...]

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