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Thailand’s Property Crisis Threatens Homes And Jobs

Thailand’s property sector is facing a serious crisis due to high household debt and tight bank lending. Debt is at 90% of GDP, with many housing loans close to default. Weak economic growth and cautious banks have caused fewer home sales and delays in property transfers. Developers struggle with cash flow and bond repayments, risking [...]

44 Jailed In Nigeria For Funding Boko Haram

Forty-four people in Nigeria have been sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison with hard labour for funding Boko Haram. The trials took place at a military base in Kanji, Niger State, using special courts set up for terrorism cases. Ten other suspects will face trial later, according to the country’s counter-terrorism agency. Since [...]

Hundreds Rescued After Ferry Fire In Indonesia

A ferry named KM Barcelona 5 caught fire off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Three people died, and over 500 were rescued. The ferry was traveling from Melonguane to Manado when the fire started, possibly on the upper deck. Many passengers jumped into the sea to escape the flames and smoke. Some videos showed people [...]

Egypt Launches Special Train to Repatriate Sudanese Nationals

EGYPT: Egypt has become a refuge for those escaping conflicts in neighboring countries in recent years, and it now hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees fleeing the intense conflict in their homeland. This nearly two-year-long war has led to what the United Nations calls the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. The UN estimates [...]

China Intensifies Crackdown on Strategic Mineral Smuggling, Pledges Tighter Export Controls

CHINA: Chinese authorities announced the arrest of several suspects involved in the smuggling of strategic minerals and committed to enhancing enforcement of export controls to prevent illegal shipments and technology transfers for military purposes. Officials stated that the fight against strategic mineral smuggling remains challenging. They revealed plans to establish a joint enforcement and coordination [...]

Debate Over Algeria’s Data Law Raises Concerns About Independence

ALGERIA: Promoted as a step towards meeting European standards, Algeria has introduced a draft law on personal data protection. While the initiative appears to be designed to enhance future collaboration with Eurojust, there are significant concerns among observers regarding its true motivations and level of independence. The details of the draft law are not publicly [...]

RSF War Crimes In Sudan Conflict

In Sudan’s ongoing civil war, human rights lawyers accuse the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of attacking villages in North Kordofan, killing nearly 300 people, including children and pregnant women. The RSF has been fighting the Sudanese army for control of western Sudan, including areas like North Kordofan and Darfur. Lawyers say the RSF [...]

South Sudan Opposition Rejects Peace Call

South Sudan’s main opposition party, SPLM-IO, rejected President Salva Kiir’s recent call for dialogue, saying it was not sincere. The opposition demanded the release of their detained political and military leaders as a sign of true commitment to peace. President Kiir had called for unity and reconciliation during the reopening of parliament, saying peace was [...]

Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 20 Years In Coma

The House of Saud is the royal family that rules Saudi Arabia. It started in the 1700s with Muhammad bin Saud. The country of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 by Abdulaziz Al Saud. Since then, his sons and grandsons have ruled. The family is very rich and powerful, mainly because of the country’s oil. [...]

Rising Tensions Between Eritrea And Ethiopia

The relationship between Eritrea and Ethiopia has become tense again, showing signs of a new cold war. In a recent interview, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki denied Ethiopia’s claims that Eritrean troops are still on Ethiopian land and causing problems. He said these are false accusations used to cover up Ethiopia’s war plans. Tensions escalated after [...]

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