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Israel Strikes Yemen’s Hodeida Port Again

Israel launched new airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi-controlled port of Hodeida, warning Yemen could face the same fate as Iran. This marks the second Israeli strike on the port in a month. The attacks follow repeated Houthi missile and drone launches at Israel in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Israel claims it targeted Houthi military infrastructure, [...]

Boat Capsizes In Vietnam, Dozens Dead

A tourist boat named Wonder Sea Boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden thunderstorm, killing at least 37 people and leaving five missing. The boat was carrying 48 passengers, mostly Vietnamese families from Hanoi, and five crew members. More than 20 children were on board. Ten people, including a 14-year-old boy trapped [...]

Hezbollah’s Disarmament Challenge In Lebanon

Lebanon’s new government faces a tough challenge in convincing Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, to give up its weapons and become just a political party. The US says Hezbollah must disarm for Lebanon to get international aid and political stability. But Hezbollah’s leader refuses, saying they will keep their arms until Israel fully withdraws from Lebanese [...]

Israel Bombs Yemen Port Over Threats

Israel carried out another airstrike on Yemen’s Hodeida port, saying it was targeting Houthi military sites. This is the second time in a month that Israel has attacked the port. Israel says the Houthis have been firing missiles and drones at Israel to support Hamas in Gaza. According to Israeli officials, the port was being [...]

Iran Faces Major Water Crisis as Rationing Begins in Cities

Iran may soon start water rationing in most areas due to decades of poor planning and worsening climate change. Some cities have already begun rationing, with reports of water cuts and low quality in Tehran and other provinces. People are facing increasing water shortages and outages, especially during ongoing extreme heat. A lawmaker blamed the [...]

Tibetan Environmental Activist Freed from Chinese Prison, Faces Strict Gag Order

TIBET: Tibetan environmental activist Tsongon Tsering was released from prison on July 8 after spending more than eight months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) Prefecture, Sichuan Province, as reported by the Dharamshala-based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). Despite his release, the 29-year-old faces significant restrictions that limit his fundamental freedoms. The [...]

Over 20,000 Displaced as Myanmar Junta Torches Homes Near World Heritage Site

MYANMAR: Approximately 150 junta soldiers have been setting fire to villages in the Mandalay Region township. These villages are located near Chauk Township in the Magwe Region, separated by a small river and situated along the Bagan-Chauk road, about 16 kilometers from Bagan. This historic area is one of the few tourist spots that has [...]

Bhutanese Youth Abroad Face Job Hurdles Despite Higher Pay

A survey of over 1,000 Bhutanese youth working abroad found that career growth and low wages in Bhutan push many to seek jobs overseas. Most are working in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain, mainly in service and sales sectors. About 45% now earn significantly more than before, but job satisfaction is only moderate.Female workers make [...]

Libya Hosts an Estimated 4 Million Irregular Migrants

LIBYA: During an international meeting on irregular migration held in Tripoli, Libyan Interior Minister Emad Trabelsi emphasized that his government's primary concern is the voluntary return of migrants. The high-level meeting, chaired by Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, included the participation of the Interior Ministers from Italy and Malta, the Greek Minister of Migration [...]

Mali’s Junta Secures Indefinite Mandate Amid Criticism of Power Grab

MALI: In a move widely perceived as an effort to maintain its grip on power against the clear wishes of the populace, the ruling military junta in Mali, headed by General Assimi Goita, has been granted an additional five-year presidential mandate. This approval came from the country's transitional parliament following the passage of a bill. [...]

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