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Hostility Toward Christians In Türkiye

A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice says Christians in Türkiye face legal, social, and government hostility. The report explains that the government restricts churches, interferes with leaders, and limits foreign missionaries and visitors. Christian institutions cannot own property, open bank accounts, hire staff, or interact fully with authorities. Some churches are [...]

Syria Alawite Protests Turn Violent

On November 25, 2025, several thousand members of Syria's Alawite minority took to the streets of several coastal and central cities-including Latakia, Tartus, and Homs-to express their discontent with the government, demanding political change, the release of detained community members, and protection from violence. The protest in Latakia turned perilous when security forces fired shots [...]

Few Voices Reach North Korea

The flow of outside news into North Korea is shrinking fast. Free North Korea Radio (FNK), based in Seoul, has broadcast uncensored foreign news into North Korea for two decades. But this year, big government-funded broadcasters from the United States and South Korea stopped broadcasting, after funding cuts and policy changes. As a result, foreign [...]

Laos Takes Urgent Steps To Fix The Economy

The government of Laos has begun urgent economic reforms to help the country recover from a growing crisis. Inflation has soared, and the national currency, the kip, has lost much of its value, making daily life hard for many people. To fight this, officials aim to stabilize prices and support the currency through better monetary [...]

Taiz Governor Survives Deadly Attack

At least five people were killed in a gun attack on the motorcade of a Yemeni government official in Taiz province. The attack targeted Taiz Governor Nabil Shamsan, and two other people were wounded. Authorities reported that two attackers were killed during the shootout. No group has taken responsibility for the attack, and officials are [...]

Deadly Floods Devastate Vietnam

Severe flooding in Vietnam has caused major damage and loss in the south-central region over the past week. The rainy season became extremely intense, bringing almost two metres of rain to some areas, which is about the amount the region usually gets in an entire year. The heavy rain led to dangerous floods and landslides [...]

Lebanon Faces Rising Israeli Strikes

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon have created a very serious and growing crisis. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the country is facing a “war of attrition” because Israel is carrying out repeated and almost daily airstrikes. These strikes mainly target Hezbollah members and their positions, but many civilians are also being harmed. A recent attack in [...]

Israel’s Food Waste Crisis

Food waste has a strong effect on Israel’s economy. Last year, Israel threw away 39% of the food it produced, causing a loss equal to 1.3% of the country’s GDP. A new report by Leket Israel and BDO shows that the average household wasted food worth NIS 10,785. Although each person now wastes less food [...]

Monsoon Floods Hit Southeast Asia

Heavy rains from the late monsoon have caused severe flooding in Thailand and Vietnam, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. In Thailand, rivers overflowed, and some of the dam water had to be released, flooding nearby towns and villages. Many people are stranded without electricity, food, or clean water, and some streets are [...]

Wave Of Kidnappings In Nigeria

In the last week, northern and central Nigeria have faced several shocking kidnappings that have frightened many families. More than 200 children and staff were taken from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state during a night attack by gunmen known locally as bandits. A few days earlier, over 20 Muslim schoolgirls were kidnapped from [...]

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