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Vietnam’s Growth Masks Rising Human Rights Concerns

Vietnam is emerging as a key global partner, with countries such as the US, EU, Japan, and others seeking to deepen trade and security ties due to its rapidly growing economy and strategic position in Asia. But behind the scenes, Vietnam remains one of the most repressive countries in Southeast Asia. People are being jailed [...]

Lebanon Calls For Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions With Israel

On 20th October’2025, Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon and flew drones over Beirut and other areas, raising tensions once again. The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah, but Lebanon sees this as a serious threat to its sovereignty. Lebanese officials are under pressure from the United States to disarm Hezbollah, but say the Lebanese [...]

Israel Receives Captive Bodies Amid Ceasefire Disputes

Israel has received the bodies of two more citizens from Hamas as part of the ceasefire agreement. One was an elderly man who died in captivity, and the other was a soldier killed during the Hamas attack on October seven. In total, Hamas has returned the remains of fifteen Israelis, and more are expected. Israel [...]

Unreached Groups In War Areas

Many people living in conflict zones belong to groups that have not heard about Jesus or the Christian faith. These unreached groups face huge challenges because war and violence make it very hard for anyone to share new ideas or beliefs with them. They often live in remote places or in dangerous areas where outsiders [...]

Domestic Violence Rising In Tajikistan

Domestic violence in Tajikistan is rising. In the first six months of 2025, officials reported 2,121 cases, 277 more than in the same period in 2024. Most incidents involved women (1,763 cases), an increase of 256. Men experienced 251 cases, which is actually fewer than before. Sadly, 102 women and 30 underage girls died by [...]

Türkiye’s Child Labor Crisis

In 2025, child labor in Türkiye is still a major concern, with economic necessity and systemic shortages being drivers of the issue. The Türkiye Statistical Institute (TurkStat) documented that the children's labor force participation rate of 15–17-year-olds rose to 24.9% in 2024 compared to 22.1% in the year before, showing an increasing trend in child [...]

Moroccan Youth Demand Reform in Peaceful Protests

In Morocco, young people have been protesting for more than two weeks. A group called GenZ 212, made up of online youth, asked people to hold peaceful sit-ins in many cities on 18th October’2025. They want the government to change how schools and hospitals work. They also want less corruption and help with the high [...]

Brunei’s Fight to Diversify Its Economy

Brunei, a small but wealthy nation, is under pressure to diversify from a petroleum-based economy. Since its oil reserves are going to last around 30 years, the government is looking at diversification measures like other richer Gulf nations. These involve developing tourism, trade, and the attraction of skilled personnel. Yet, because Brunei is so small [...]

Hidden Suffering Of Lao Girls

In Laos, many young girls from poor and ethnic minority communities are being forced or tricked into sex work. Some girls are as young as ten years old. They are promised good jobs, but end up in hidden places in the capital city where foreign men from Japan, China, and South Korea come to exploit [...]

Türkiye Expels Foreign Christians On Security Claims

The Türkish government has been sending many foreign Christians out of the country, saying they are a threat to national security. Since 2020, more than 200 Christian workers and their families, about 350 people, have been forced to leave. Many of these people have lived in Türkiye for a long time and have done nothing [...]

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