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Cambodia Reaffirms Peace Commitment Amid Ceasefire Strain

Senate President Hun Sen urged the United States to closely monitor Thailand’s erection of barbed wire along the Cambodia-Thailand border, calling it a violation of the July 28, 2025 ceasefire agreement. Speaking with U.S. Charged Affaires Bridgette L. Walker, Hun Sen emphasized Cambodia’s commitment to peace and restraint, while seeking restored border relations with Thailand. [...]

Five IKM Students Killed in Tuaran Road Tragedy

Five students from Institut Kemahiran MARA (IKM) Kota Kinabalu, aged 19–20, were killed in a fatal road accident involving a Toyota Wish MPV and a lorry trailer on Jalan Sulaman, Tuaran. According to Utusan Malaysia, a spokesman for the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that the team received an emergency call about the accident [...]

EU Ambassador to Djibouti Visits Italian Naval Vessel ITS Caio Duilio Under ASPIDES Mission

DJIBOUTI: The EU Ambassador to Djibouti, Ionete, visited the Italian Naval Unit ITS CAIO DUILIO, part of Operation ASPIDES. During her visit, the Force Commander provided a detailed briefing on the mission, explaining its goals, activities, and strategic significance. The ambassador also met with the international team that assists in the mission's tactical command. Ambassador [...]

Government Establishes Framework to Guide Ethical AI Development

INDONESIA: The government has created a system to ensure that AI development follows ethical standards. The draft of the AI Ethics Guidelines highlights these ethical values, which are important because they remind AI developers that their work affects basic human rights during the development, use, and implementation of AI. Some key ethical principles for AI [...]

Israel Escalates Gaza City Strikes Amid UN Warning on Mass Displacement

GAZA STRIP: Residents report that Israeli forces are increasing their attacks on the outskirts of Gaza City as the military prepares for a ground offensive to take control of the area. Hospitals have stated that over 30 Palestinians, including women and children, have died in Israeli strikes, mainly in the northern and western parts of [...]

Children’s Fund Budget Set for Distribution in Three Priority Areas

MONGOLIA: The National Council for Children of Mongolia, which is headed by the Prime Minister, held its regular meeting. During this meeting, they decided to distribute this year’s budget of MNT 7.8 billion from the Children’s Fund into three main areas. This money will go towards buying important equipment for early diagnosis and treatment of [...]

Japan, South Korea Close to Finalizing Defense Minister Exchange Deal

JAPAN: The governments of Japan and South Korea are close to finalizing a deal that would allow their defense ministers to visit each other and have regular talks between defense officials, according to The Yomiuri Shimbun. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani is thinking about traveling to South Korea early this month for discussions with his South [...]

The Dusuns In Brunei

In Brunei, the Dusuns are an ethnic minority mostly living in the Tutong District. They traditionally follow animist beliefs and worship a spirit god called Derato. Their main religious ritual is called Temarok, held after the rice harvest. Another important event is Adau Gayoh, celebrated on May 1st. Many Dusuns have now converted to Islam [...]

Youth In Laos: Overcoming Early Marriage And Leading Change

Young people in Laos are trying their best to make their communities better, but they still have numerous challenges. Early marriage is a major issue; nearly one in every five girls marries before the age of 18. It usually puts an end to their education and risks early pregnancy, poor health, and poverty. Most girls [...]

Hope And Healing For Children In War-Torn Yemen

In Yemen, years of conflict have buried numerous explosive devices in the ground, threatening lives, particularly children. Humanitarian groups are supporting awareness sessions that teach people how to remain safe. The sessions educate families on how to identify and report harmful objects, preventing death and injury. Between March and May 2025, more than 81,000 individuals [...]

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