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Japan: A Hard Mission Field For Christianity

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, [...]

Afghan Women Face Ongoing Rights Abuse

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’s Learning Crisis: Quality Over Access In Schools

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: Morocco’s Future Leader

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 [...]

The Dusuns In Brunei

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 [...]

Starvation in Gaza Devastates Communities and Threatens Future Generations

GAZA STRIP: Starvation is not only taking the lives of Palestinians in Gaza one by one, but it is also dismantling Palestinian society and causing lasting harm to both their physical and mental well-being. When the body is deprived of food, it starts to break down its own muscle and organs for energy, leading to [...]

Woman Dies from Snakebite in Menstrual Shed in Kanchanpur

NEPAL: The practice is most common in Sudurpaschim Province, where social stigma and superstition continue to thrive despite legal prohibitions. A 28-year-old woman died from a snake bite while staying in a menstrual shed in Kanchanpur district. Chhaupadi, a deeply entrenched social custom in western Nepal, requires menstruating women to isolate themselves from their homes—usually [...]

Mongolian Students Secure Five Medals at 55th International Physics Olympiad

MONGOLIA: The 55th International Physics Olympiad wrapped up in Paris, the capital of France. Mongolian students secured two silver and three bronze medals during the event. The Olympiad gathered some of the best young physicists globally, challenging them with high-level theoretical and experimental tasks that fostered their analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Previously, [...]

EU and Japan Pledge Joint Action to Bolster Free Trade and Economic Security

JAPAN: Leaders from the European Union and Japan have formed an alliance to enhance economic collaboration, promote free trade, and combat unfair trade practices, as both regions encounter increasing challenges from the United States and China. They also expressed their commitment to maintaining "a stable and predictable rules-based free and fair economic order." Additionally, the [...]

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