WEST BANK: US House Speaker Mike Johnson has made a rare and controversial visit to the Israeli settlement of Ariel in the occupied West Bank. During his trip, Johnson declared the territory as “rightfully” Jewish, a statement welcomed by Israeli settlement leaders but strongly condemned by Palestinian officials and international bodies. Critics view the visit [...]
SENEGAL: Turkey and Senegal have engaged in high-level discussions aimed at deepening collaboration in the defense industry and enhancing security cooperation. The talks focused on building strategic partnerships to improve military capabilities, technology sharing, and counterterrorism efforts. Both nations emphasized the importance of mutual trust, respect, and the exchange of expertise to safeguard national and [...]
SOMALIA: Somalia and Kuwait have signed multiple agreements to strengthen their bilateral relationship. The pacts focus on enhancing cooperation in diplomatic, political, and training sectors. This move marks a significant step toward deeper mutual engagement. Both nations aim to foster stability and shared development goals. The agreements reflect a commitment to long-term partnership and mutual [...]
WESTERN SAHARA: Mr. Mrabih Al-Mami Dai, the leader of the Political Organization Secretariat and president of the Summer University, pointed out how important it is for Sahrawi leaders to take advantage of the valuable academic materials offered during the 13th edition of the Polisario Front and Sahrawi State Summer University in Boumerdès, Algeria. The political [...]
The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) announced the arrest of 11 individuals on terrorist charges across several provinces. The operations were carried out with the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, Kurdish security agencies, and local forces. Five suspects were captured in Nineveh, where army aviation supported the destruction of seven hideouts. Four individuals were arrested in different [...]
For decades, Bhutan widely practiced 18 as the minimum legal marriage age, yet the Marriage Act of 1980 still allowed girls to marry at 16. This legal contradiction was resolved on June 25, 2025, when a Joint Sitting of Parliament passed the Marriage (Amendment) Bill of 2024, officially setting the minimum marriage age for women [...]
The U.S. State Department has condemned Iran’s death sentences against protesters from the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom movement, urging Tehran to halt executions, free unjustly detained individuals, and end its repression. The protests began after the death of Mahsa Jina Amini in morality police custody, sparking nationwide unrest. Rights groups report that detainees have faced [...]
Since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, around 50 Israeli hostages are still held in Gaza. Some are believed to be dead, while others may still be alive. Talks are happening between the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, Israel, and Hamas to reach a deal. The goal is to exchange the hostages for Palestinian prisoners, stop the [...]
Lebanon's government is planning to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, hoping to put all weapons under state control. The move comes under pressure from the U.S. following last year's deadly war with Israel, which claimed more than 4,000 lives. Hezbollah militantly resists the plan, describing it as serving Israel's interests and undermining Lebanon's [...]
Vietnam is facing strong criticism for its harsh crackdown on freedom. The government has jailed over 170 political prisoners using strict laws that ban free speech and peaceful activism. People who speak out for democracy, human rights, or the environment are often arrested and punished. Independent groups, labor unions, media, and religious organizations are not [...]
