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Iran Vows Firm Response Amid Ongoing Nuclear Tensions

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. [...]

Bhutan Faces Crisis Over Alcohol Abuse, GGC Raises Alarm

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, [...]

Tensions Rise After Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

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. [...]

Kidnappers Kill Hostages Despite Ransom

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 [...]

Former Niger President Still Held After Coup

Former Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held in detention since a military coup removed him from power on July 26, 2023. Soldiers led by General Abdourahamane Tiani took control of the government and arrested Bazoum and his wife. They have been held at the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, without access to family [...]

Youth Unemployment Crisis In Indonesia

Unemployment in Indonesia is a big problem, especially for young people. Approximately 16% of Indonesians aged 15–24 are unemployed, which is higher than in neighboring countries such as Thailand and Vietnam. Many graduates struggle to find good jobs. Many young people avoid low-paying or informal jobs and wait for better opportunities, which can increase unemployment. [...]

Sudan’s Rival Forces Form Competing Government

A Sudanese faction headed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has established a new administration to oppose the military-dominated powers in Khartoum. The group, which is known as the Leadership Council of the Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS), appointed RSF head Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo as president of a presidential council and Mohammed Hassan Osman al-Ta'ishi [...]

Cheap Tire Shoes Help South Sudanese Cope With Crisis

In South Sudan, many people are struggling because the economy is very bad. The government can’t pay workers on time, and prices for food and goods keep rising. Because of this, more people are buying cheap shoes made from old tires. Shoemaker Emmanuel Achuil makes these shoes in the town of Wau. He carves soles [...]

Saudi Arabia Uses Travel Bans To Silence Activists

Saudi Arabia is banning many of its citizens, especially activists, from leaving the country in what human rights groups call a cruel way to silence criticism. Women’s rights activists like Loujain al-Hathloul and Maryam al-Otaibi are among those affected, with long travel bans placed on them and sometimes their family members. These bans often follow [...]

Gash Barka Acts To End Child Marriage

Eritrea’s Gash Barka region is stepping up efforts to end child marriage. At a meeting in Barentu on July 19–20, local women’s union leaders reported strong actions underway to eliminate underage marriage while also boosting women’s socio‑economic status. They highlighted progress in supporting women through small-scale farming, trade groups, income-generating activities, and vocational training done in [...]

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