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Tajikistan’s Debt Dependency On China

Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Tajikistan faced significant economic hardship and turned to foreign partners for support, particularly China. Over time, China became one of its biggest lenders and investors, funding roads, factories, and energy projects. While these projects contributed to Tajikistan's development, they also increased the country’s debt, which has now grown [...]

Sudan War Creates Massive Humanitarian Crisis

The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan has led to one of the most serious humanitarian crises globally. Starting from April 2023, around 14 million individuals have been internally displaced or forced to leave their homes, with millions of individuals fleeing to neighboring nations such as Chad, [...]

South Sudan Crisis Forces Mass Civilian Flight

Fighting in South Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of civilians to leave their homes after repeated evacuation orders from both the military and opposition forces. Since late 2025, clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition have increased, especially in Jonglei state. Both sides have ordered [...]

Severe Floods Shut Schools In Saudi Arabia

Severe flooding in Saudi Arabia has forced authorities to close schools and suspend classes in several regions. Heavy rainfall caused streets and roads to become flooded, especially in areas like Riyadh and Al Ahsa. Water covered roads and made travel difficult for people. Many schools and universities were closed to keep students and teachers safe. [...]

Eritrea Abuses Force Players To Flee

Seven players from the Eritrea national football team have gone missing after a historic win against the Eswatini national football team. The team won 4-1 on aggregate to reach the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 19 years. However, only three of the 10 locally based players returned home. [...]

Gunmen Kill 11 At Picnic In Herat

Gunmen opened fire on civilians at a popular picnic spot in Afghanistan, resulting in at least 11 deaths. The attack took place on 10th March in the Enjil district of Herat. Initially, officials reported four deaths, but seven more injured later died. The unidentified attackers, armed and on motorcycles, targeted people near Deh Mehri village, [...]

Thailand Farmers Struggle With Fuel And Fertilizer Crisis

Farmers in central Thailand are struggling as fuel shortages and rising prices affect their crops. Many petrol stations are empty, and diesel, needed for water pumps and machinery, is hard to find. Thanadet Traiyot, a rice farmer in Ayutthaya, says he has to carefully manage his pumps because he doesn’t have enough fuel to run [...]

Nigeria Faces Worsening Child Malnutrition Crisis

Nigeria is facing a severe hunger crisis, with millions of children at risk of malnutrition. In northern Katsina State, hospitals are overwhelmed as mothers bring weak and sick children for urgent care. Aid groups warn that about 6.4 million children could become acutely malnourished by the end of 2026. The International Committee of the Red [...]

30 Villagers Killed In Niger Border Attacks

At least 30 villagers were killed in a series of attacks in western Niger near the border with Nigeria, according to the governor of the Tahoua region. The attacks happened on 26th March, when heavily armed men on motorbikes raided three remote villages in the Birni N’Koni area. The governor said the attackers also stole [...]

Tajikistan Under Fire For Religious Restrictions

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom says Tajikistan should again be named a country of particular concern for serious violations of religious freedom. The report focuses strongly on Tajikistan and explains that the government keeps tight control over religious life. The report says authorities often target independent Muslims who do not follow the state’s [...]

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