WESTERN SAHARA: The program gives Sahrawi kids the chance to spend their summer in Asturias with local families. This offers them a break from the tough conditions they face in the Sahrawi refugee camps. They get to enjoy a milder climate than what they experience in the camps, where temperatures can get very hot. Living [...]
KUWAIT: Zain’s Summer Program keeps offering hands-on training in various work settings. The program aims to give students useful skills and real-life experience to get them ready for the job market, all within a professional environment that reflects the fast-paced private sector. It started under the Future University Network—FUN platform. Each year, it continues to [...]
TIBET: Petr Pavel, the President of the Czech Republic, had a special meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He also met with Sikyong Penpa Tsering and other members of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). This visit was significant because it was the first time a foreign leader came to see the Dalai Lama. The [...]
MYANMAR: In Myanmar, feelings against China are increasing because Beijing backs the military government and gets involved in the country's issues. Norinco plays an important role by providing weapons and technology to Myanmar's military, helping with both direct sales and local arms production. Technicians from Norinco assisted in the Magwe Region to help create anti-aircraft [...]
MALDIVES: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated the Maldives' dedication to enhancing collaboration with Sri Lanka in order to reach common objectives of peace, development, and prosperity. He emphasized the strong relationship between the two nations, which is founded on sixty years of diplomatic relations, a shared historical background, and strong cultural ties. Dr. Muizzu [...]
LIBYA: A significant agreement worth $235 million has been inked between Libya’s Mellitah Oil and Gas Company and the American company Hill International, marking an important advancement in improving Libya's energy infrastructure, aimed at the modernization of the energy sector and the increase of gas production and exports. Pray that the leaders and decision-makers involved [...]
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran, weeks after striking three of its nuclear facilities. The tensions rise as Iran asserts its right to enrich uranium for civilian and medical use. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed threats, calling for respectful dialogue instead. He warned that Iran would respond decisively if attacked again. [...]
The National Council’s Good Governance Committee (GGC) raised serious concerns over the harmful use of alcohol in Bhutan during its 22nd session. Bhutan reportedly has the highest per capita alcohol consumption in the WHO South-East Asia region. Alcohol is a major contributor to health issues, including liver disease, and is also linked to domestic violence, [...]
Thailand and Cambodia fought fierce border battles from 24–29 July 2025 over disputed territory and temples. After five days of clashes that killed at least 35–38 people and displaced over 300,000 civilians, leaders met in Malaysia’s Putrajaya (with U.S. and Chinese participation) and agreed on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to begin at midnight on 28 July. [...]
In March, kidnappers in northern Nigeria’s Zamfara state took 56 people from Banga village. The kidnappers, called bandits, demanded one million naira ($655) ransom for each person. After some negotiations, the ransom was paid, and 18 people were released, mostly women and one boy. Sadly, the bandits killed at least 35 of the captives, mostly [...]
