In Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, the Christian community remains steadfast in the face of war and economic hardship. Families are assisting the displaced who have lost their homes, providing food, shelter, and care. One elderly widow went so far as to take 13 strangers into her small house, relying on her faith for strength. New religious [...]
Brunei has made some progress in gender equality, but there are still problems. In 2024, Brunei ranked 105th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report. Women in Brunei do well in education and jobs. Many women work in high positions in government and business. 37% of managers in private companies are women, [...]
In March 2025, Niger changed its official language from French to Hausa. This move was part of a larger effort to break from its colonial past and build national pride. Only 13% of Nigeriens speak French, while nearly half speak Hausa, making the change popular among many citizens. However, this sudden shift brings major challenges [...]
Morocco’s unemployment rate slightly dropped to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025 from 13.1% last year, but deeper problems remain. Urban areas led job growth, especially in construction, services, and industry, adding 114,000 jobs. Rural areas lost 107,000 jobs, mainly in agriculture, due to drought. While rural unemployment fell to 6.2%, this was mostly [...]
In Brunei, youth employment remains a major concern in 2025. Many young people, especially graduates, are struggling to find good jobs. Unemployment among youth is still high, around 18–19%, and many of those who do work are underemployed, meaning they have jobs below their skill level or are working part-time when they want full-time work. [...]
GAZA STRIP: Twenty people have lost their lives, and many others have been hurt after four trucks flipped over in central Gaza. Reports say that crowds rushed towards the trucks and climbed on top of them, which made it hard for the drivers to steer on the bumpy roads. It’s not clear what exactly caused [...]
NEPAL: The farming industry is at a high risk of losing crops and facing unpredictable farm productivity because of decreasing rainfall. Other climate factors, like strong winds, along with insect invasions and diseases caused by climate change, are also causing issues. These uncertainties are likely to grow worse as weather conditions become more unpredictable for [...]
MONGOLIA: In July 2025, there were 43 fatalities from water-related accidents in Mongolia, with 14 of the victims being children. The increase in deaths is linked not only to natural dangers but also to human carelessness, especially a lack of supervision and awareness. Many incidents happened near lakes, rivers, and ponds, particularly where children were [...]
JAPAN: Police in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, have taken a 29-year-old man, who is unemployed, into custody for allegedly trying to kill his grandparents, who are both in their 80s, by striking them with a tool. Takahashi lives in a separate house on the same land but was present at his grandparents' home when the [...]
Western Türkiye is facing a serious water crisis due to a mix of drought and high tourist demand. In the village of Germiyan, locals once drew water from just 8–9 meters deep, but now must dig 170 meters to find any. In Cesme, a busy seaside resort, drinking water is now limited to 10 hours [...]
