Since July 16’2025, the Taliban have arrested many women and girls in Kabul for not following strict dress rules. A new Taliban order from August 2024 says women must fully cover their bodies and faces in public. These arrests are part of the Taliban’s efforts to control women and remove them from public life. Women [...]
An unreached people group in Central Asia has less than 2% of its population following Jesus. Many men from this group travel to nearby countries for work, often staying away from their families for up to two years. They typically work in places such as markets, shops, and restaurants. Family is very important, and multiple [...]
Gender inequality is still a big issue in Laos. Many women and girls face challenges in education, work, and leadership. Fewer girls complete their education, and women often earn less money than men and are more likely to work in low-paid or informal jobs. While women make up nearly one-third of parliament, only about 22% [...]
Landmines in Syria have caused great harm to children. Many kids, like nine-year-old Huda al-Dahr, have been badly injured or killed by explosions while playing or working near their homes. Landmines and unexploded bombs are scattered across many areas, especially where fighting took place. Children are often the most vulnerable because they cannot always see [...]
Morocco is becoming a top travel destination because of its rich culture, warm weather, and beautiful landscapes. Tourists love visiting the colorful souks, historic palaces, and relaxing desert retreats. Cities like Marrakech, Casablanca, and Fez offer a mix of old traditions and modern comforts. To meet the growing number of visitors, airlines are adding more [...]
Brunei’s civic space is rated as “repressed” by international human rights organizations. The country is ruled by an absolute monarchy, and the Sultan holds full power under a state of emergency in place since 1962. There are no laws that protect freedom of speech, assembly, or association. Strict laws like the Sedition Act and Penal [...]
INDONESIA: The Deputy Minister of Education highlighted the government's dedication to creating schools that are free from violence through various important programs from the ministry. Other key initiatives include creating a helpful pocketbook as a guide for schools; involving community groups, psychologists, and legal experts in helping victims recover; regularly checking in on and assessing [...]
DJIBOUTI: The U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard joined forces with Djiboutian troops for a program focused on sharing skills in cybersecurity and radio communications. This initiative included teaching sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. Participants practiced monitoring networks, detecting threats, and using important [...]
GAZA STRIP: People living in Gaza are cautiously optimistic about news of a short break in fighting to let aid into the area, but many believe this relief should lead to a bigger, long-term solution for the worsening crisis. For several months, the over two million residents of Gaza have struggled with severe shortages of [...]
NEPAL: The monsoon has caused 116 injuries in Nepal. Flooding led to seven injuries, while lightning strikes caused 95, and landslides resulted in 14. Sixteen people are still missing after the floods and landslides from the monsoon, and the search for them is ongoing. The monsoon has caused serious damage in Nepal, impacting both people's [...]
