Thailand’s economy is facing growing pressure because of long-term conflicts in the Middle East. Rising oil prices and higher energy costs are affecting factories, small businesses, airlines, and tourism. Many factories have reduced production or closed because they cannot afford expensive fuel, electricity, and raw materials while customer demand is weak. Small and medium businesses [...]
At least 130 Nigerians in South Africa want to return home after fresh protests against foreign migrants. These protests happened in cities like Pretoria and Johannesburg, where some local people blamed foreigners for unemployment, crime, and pressure on public services. Because of rising fear and tension, Nigeria has started a voluntary plan to bring its [...]
Niger is facing growing insecurity and instability as violent extremist groups expand across the Sahel region. After a military takeover in 2023, international support for counterterrorism has weakened, leaving security forces with fewer resources and less coordination. Armed groups have taken advantage of this situation to increase attacks on villages, military posts, and civilians, especially [...]
Children’s rights in Tajikistan face several worrying challenges, according to a new report from the country’s Institute of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights (Ombudsman). In 2025, the office received 167 complaints about children’s rights, showing that many families still need help and protection. Most of these cases were about money problems, lack of child support, [...]
School children in Sudan are growing up in very difficult conditions because of the ongoing war and displacement. Many children have been forced to leave their homes and stop attending regular schools. Millions are out of school, and some have even forgotten how to read and write due to long breaks in learning. In displacement [...]
A small passenger plane crash in South Sudan has once again raised serious concerns about air safety in the country. The aircraft was flying from Yei to the capital, Juba, when it lost contact with air traffic control about 30 minutes after take-off. It later crashed around 20 kilometres south-west of Juba, killing all 14 [...]
Corruption in Saudi Arabia is being strongly addressed through recent government action. The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, known as Nazaha, carried out a large campaign in April 2026 to investigate wrongdoing in public offices. During this period, officials completed 3,041 inspection rounds across different government bodies. These efforts led to investigations involving 259 individuals and [...]
The education system in Eritrea has grown since independence, with more schools and more children attending classes than before. On the surface, this looks like progress, but the reality is more complex. The government closely controls what students learn and how teachers teach. Subjects like history and citizenship are shaped to promote loyalty to the [...]
Christians in Afghanistan live under constant fear and danger because of their faith. After the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the situation became much worse. People who leave Islam and follow Christianity are seen as traitors, and they can be punished severely. Many believers must hide their faith, meet in secret, and pretend to [...]
A new tax proposal in Türkiye has raised concerns about money laundering and illegal financial activity. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to give people moving to Türkiye a 20-year exemption on foreign income taxes, along with very low taxes on domestic income and inheritance. The goal is to attract wealthy people and bring money into [...]