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China’s Machu River Dam Project Threatens to Displace 20 Tibetan Villages

Tibet: Chinese authorities have confirmed the construction of a new hydropower dam on the upper reaches of the Machu River (Yellow River) in eastern Tibet, which will necessitate the relocation of residents from at least twenty villages. Local governments report that the displacement process is already in progress. A directive from the People’s Government of [...]

Mental Health Helpline Assists 8,396 People

Maldives: So far, 8,396 individuals have reached out for assistance from the mental health helpline. The helpline aims to improve the quality of services for those dealing with various mental health challenges through sustainable measures. A key goal of the helpline is to provide initial support to individuals of all ages who are experiencing mental [...]

Internal Security Responds After Citizen Dies in Custody

Libya: Libya's Internal Security Agency has released a statement regarding the case of Abdul Moneim Al-Marimi, a citizen who passed away shortly after being taken into custody. The agency extended its condolences to Al-Marimi's family and emphasized its dedication to transparency, explaining that he was detained in late May based on "detailed intelligence and documented [...]

Thailand Tightens Cannabis Rules To Limit Use

Thailand has changed its cannabis policy, now allowing cannabis use only for medical purposes. As of June 2025, buyers must show a doctor’s prescription to get cannabis, and licensed shops must follow strict rules. These include keeping sales records, undergoing inspections, and not advertising or selling online. The public health minister said the goal is [...]

Attacks Target Nigeria’s Christians

In Nigeria’s Benue State, about 200 Christians were killed in a violent attack by Islamist Fulani militants. The attackers shouted “Allahu Akbar,” burned homes, and used guns and machetes to harm people. Many victims were sheltering in a Catholic mission. The pope and the U.S. State Department condemned the attack, calling it part of ongoing [...]

Struggles Of Women In Conflict-Hit Niger

In Abala and Tillabery, Niger, most people rely on farming, herding, and trade. But violence and insecurity have made these jobs dangerous. The government’s rules, like closing markets and banning motorcycles, have made things even harder. Women, already facing limits on their freedom and land rights, have lost many small ways they used to earn [...]

Bali Ferry Sinks: Deaths And Missing Passengers

A ferry carrying 65 people sank near Bali, Indonesia, on July 3, 2025. The boat, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, left East Java’s Banyuwangi port but sank soon after due to bad weather. So far, six people, including a three-year-old boy, have died, and 29 survivors have been rescued. About 30 people are still missing. Rescue [...]

Egypt Detains Nearly 50 Drivers for Drug Use in Crackdown Following Deadly Crashes

Egypt: Egyptian authorities have detained 48 drivers for drug use as part of a nationwide effort to enhance road safety. This initiative follows widespread public anger over a series of fatal accidents on the Regional Ring Road, which links six provinces and is infamous for its high accident rate. The road's safety has been compromised [...]

Calls Grow for China to Take Stronger Action Against Price Wars, Deflation, and Sluggish Demand

China: Beijing's recent efforts to control price wars may help alleviate deflationary pressures, but analysts caution that these measures do not adequately tackle the deeper structural issues facing the world's second-largest economy. This warning comes as the Chinese economy continues to struggle with ongoing structural challenges. Excess capacity in various sectors has kept both producer [...]

Mostaganem Province in Algeria Hosts Festival Celebrating Sahrawi Women

Algeria: This evening, the Algerian province of Mostaganem is hosting the Sahrawi Women’s Festival, themed "Memory, Identity, and Struggle." The event is organized by the General Union of Free Students and supported by the Algerian National Observatory for Civil Society. Over the course of four days, the festival will include informational exhibitions, displays of traditional [...]

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