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South Sudan Faces Severe Child Labor Crisis

In South Sudan, nearly two-thirds of children are involved in the worst forms of child labor, according to a new government study with Save the Children. The study surveyed over 400 households in seven states and found that 64 percent of children aged five to 17 are forced to work, face sexual abuse, theft, or [...]

Türkiye’s Unemployment Rises Slightly

Türkiye’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.6 percent in November, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. This was a small rise from the previous month. The number of unemployed people grew by 54,000, reaching about 3.1 million. Unemployment remained higher for women at 11.8 percent, while it was 7 percent for men. Youth unemployment stayed [...]

Aleppo Tensions Spark Evacuation Orders

The Syrian army has told civilians to leave parts of rural Aleppo after accusing the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of building up troops in the area. This comes after more than a week of deadly clashes in Aleppo city that have killed at least 23 people. The army declared areas such as Deir Hafer and [...]

Barriers To University For Poor Students

The application process for universities in North Korea takes place in mid-January every year, though many students and their families are not pleased about it because admission is determined by money and connections. According to reports, nothing much counts in comparison to money when it comes to choosing those to admit to universities. For a [...]

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 [...]

Struggles Of Yemen’s Youth

Many young Yemenis face conditions of extreme poverty and limited opportunities. The war that rages in their homeland has ruined jobs, schools, and the ability to lead a normal existence. There are young Yemenis who travel out of the homeland in search of jobs elsewhere, trying to return to their families with financial support that [...]

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. [...]

Rising Tensions In Southern Lebanon

Lebanon recently said it has finished the first step of disarming non-state armed groups in southern Lebanon, especially Hezbollah, but Israel questions this claim. Disarming these groups was an important part of a ceasefire agreement supported by the United States in late 2024. Reports say that large weapons storage sites were recently discovered, raising doubts [...]

Religious Pressure On Christians In Israel

Christians in Israel face different kinds of pressure depending on their background. Most Christians are Arab Christians, and many say they feel like second-class citizens because they are both Arab and a religious minority in a Jewish state. They are also a minority among Arab Muslims and feel more isolated as religious tension grows. Many [...]

Bomb Attacks Target Petrol Stations In Southern Thailand

On January 11, 11 petrol stations in Thailand’s southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala were attacked with bombs and fire, injuring four people. The explosions happened around 1 a.m., and authorities quickly secured all sites and began investigating. The Energy Ministry increased security at remaining stations and asked operators to keep enough petrol for [...]

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