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Rising Public Violence In Türkiye

Violence in Türkiye is rising and becoming more visible in public places. A new report shows incidents increased sharply in 2025, with many attacks now happening between strangers instead of within families. Men are responsible for about ninety-five percent of cases, showing a strong link between violence and social ideas about masculinity. The major reason [...]

War In Iran Spreads Into Iraq And Syria

The war between Iran, Israel, and the United States has started to spread into nearby countries like Iraq and Syria. In recent weeks, rockets and drones have been fired from parts of Iraq towards military bases in Syria that host US troops. These attacks are often carried out by armed groups linked to Iran. The [...]

North Korea’s Forced Labor System Abroad

A new report says North Korea runs a state-backed labor programme that sends thousands of workers abroad and earns about US$500 million each year. Many workers are sent to Russia and China to work in construction, factories, and other jobs. According to the rights group Global Rights Compliance, workers face very harsh conditions. They often [...]

Laos Balances Growth And Dependence On China

Laos has tried to grow its economy by working closely with China and using its natural resources like rivers, forests, and minerals. This helped the country build roads, dams, and railways, and reduce poverty. But it also created problems. Laos borrowed a lot of money, especially from China, and now has high debt. When COVID-19 [...]

Houthi Warning Raises Shipping Risks

A new threat is growing for global trade and shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz has already become very difficult to use after strikes linked to the US and Israel against Iran. Now, the Houthis in Yemen are warning that they may also block the Bab El-Mandeb Strait. This narrow waterway connects the Red Sea [...]

Vietnam Fuel Price Surge Amid Global Oil Crisis

Vietnam has seen a sharp rise in fuel prices after the government increased petrol and diesel costs due to global supply fears. Petrol prices went up by more than 20 percent, while diesel rose by nearly 34 percent in one step. Since the conflict began in late February, fuel prices have increased greatly, making life [...]

UN Warns Of Rising Conflict And Civilian Crisis In Lebanon

The United Nations is worried about rising fighting between Israel and Hezbollah near the Blue Line in southern Lebanon. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon reported heavy exchanges of fire and strong airstrikes. Many civilians are suffering, and over 1.2 million people have fled their homes. Thousands are staying in crowded shelters with limited space [...]

Iranian Missiles Strike Israel, Causing Damage And Injuries

Iranian missiles hit different parts of Israel, causing damage, injuries, and fear among people. In one attack, a missile struck a building and caused part of it to collapse, leaving debris scattered across the area. Emergency teams rushed to help and search for anyone trapped under the rubble. Several people were injured, though most injuries [...]

New Thai Leader Elected

Anutin Charnvirakul has become the new prime minister of Thailand after winning a strong vote in parliament. He received support from 293 lawmakers, showing that his coalition has clear control in the lower house. His victory marks a win for the conservative establishment after years of political conflict with pro-democracy groups. Anutin promised to improve [...]

Farmers And Herders Clash In Nigeria

In Nigeria, the conflict between herders and farmers has been going on for a long time. This conflict has been causing fear in many rural communities. In states like Plateau, the conflict arises mainly due to issues of land and water. Farmers in this area are mostly Christians, while the herders belong to the Fulani [...]

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