Child malnutrition in Bangladesh is a critical concern, with nearly one in four children stunted, 22% underweight, and 11% suffering from wasting. Poor dietary practices such as lack of exclusive breastfeeding and insufficient food diversity further aggravate the issue. This malnutrition crisis negatively affects children's health, learning, productivity, and contributes to a national economic loss [...]
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed his government’s support for freedom of expression and peaceful protest. His remarks followed the “Torun Anwar” rally in Kuala Lumpur, which drew around 18,000 demonstrators. In a Facebook post, he thanked police, emergency workers, and volunteers for maintaining order. Anwar praised their professionalism and discipline during the large public [...]
A deadly border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has killed 33 people, mostly civilians, over three days. The fighting, involving jets, tanks, and artillery, forced over 170,000 people to flee their homes. Despite the violence, civilians on both sides expressed a deep desire for peace, calling each other “siblings” and “friends.” Evacuees are taking shelter [...]
DJIBOUTI: Somalia and Djibouti are demonstrating that it is feasible to create systems that safeguard public health and build trust, even in difficult and complex situations. Both nations have made significant progress by implementing national pharmacovigilance systems, which are essential for monitoring and ensuring the safety of medications. In Djibouti, the SLL program aims to [...]
INDONESIA: The government intends to reconstruct homes for 1,500 refugees in West Papua who were affected by the conflict in Maybrat District, enabling them to reunite with their families. The housing reconstruction will focus on providing essential services, infrastructure, and access to education and healthcare. He expressed optimism that this collaboration would be carried out [...]
Japan is known as a difficult place for Christian missions, called "hard soil" and a "graveyard" for missionaries. Christianity began there in 1506, but faced strong opposition. Early leaders like Oda Nobunaga welcomed Christianity, but later rulers persecuted Christians, banning the religion for over 260 years. Despite this, underground Christians kept the faith alive. Today, [...]
Women and girls in Afghanistan face serious human rights abuses under the Taliban. They are not allowed to go to school, work, or move freely. The justice system does not protect them. Instead, it is used to punish and silence them. The United Nations special rapporteur, Richard Bennett, says these actions are part of a [...]
Indonesia has a big problem with the education system. Almost all children attend school, but many still struggle to read or perform basic math operations effectively. One reason is that many teachers are not well-trained. More than 80% of teachers failed a national skills test, and their salaries are very low. In the past, the [...]
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan is the eldest son of King Mohammed VI, born on May 8, 2003, in Rabat. He studied at the Royal College in Rabat, where he learned Arabic, Amazigh, French, English, and Spanish. In 2020, he earned his high school diploma with honors and then studied international relations at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). He holds the [...]
In Brunei, the Dusuns are an ethnic minority mostly living in the Tutong District. They traditionally follow animist beliefs and worship a spirit god called Derato. Their main religious ritual is called Temarok, held after the rice harvest. Another important event is Adau Gayoh, celebrated on May 1st. Many Dusuns have now converted to Islam [...]
