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Syria’s Deadly Landmine Crisis

Syria is heavily affected by landmines and unexploded bombs from years of war. Many people, including children like nine-year-old Huda al-Dahr, have been injured or killed by mines. After the fall of Assad’s regime, over a million people returned to their homes, but many areas remain dangerous because of mines left behind. Mine clearance teams, [...]

North Korea Opens New Beach Resort To Boost Tourism

North Korea has opened a new beach resort called Wonsan Kalma on its east coast, hoping to boost tourism. The resort was supposed to open in 2019 but faced delays and only welcomed local tourists from July 1, 2025. It has hotels, malls, restaurants, and a water park, though details are hard to confirm. North [...]

Tackling Gender Inequality In Laos

Gender inequality is still a big issue in Laos. Many women and girls face challenges in education, work, and leadership. Fewer girls complete their education, and women often earn less money than men and are more likely to work in low-paid or informal jobs. While women make up nearly one-third of parliament, only about 22% [...]

Jordan Evacuates 23 More Gaza Children for Urgent Medical Care

The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army carried out the sixth medical evacuation of child patients from Gaza on Wednesday, transporting 23 children and 47 family members under the Jordan Medical Corridor initiative. Nineteen of the children will receive care in Jordanian private hospitals, while four will be sent to Turkiye for treatment, with the support of [...]

Turkey Agrees to Boost Water Flow to Iraq in Key Deal

In a significant diplomatic development, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has agreed to increase the flow of water to Iraq following a request from Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani during a high-level meeting on July 1, 2025. Erdoğan approved an increase in water releases from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to 420 cubic meters per [...]

Israelis Set a Palestinian Village Ablaze in West Bank Attack

West Bank: The outskirts of the village, once a place where families grazed sheep, cultivated crops, or enjoyed evening strolls, have turned perilous. The violence in Kafr Malik triggered a series of confrontations between settlers and Israeli security forces in the region. Soldiers shot and injured an Israeli youth, leading hard-right Israelis to clash with [...]

Somalia marks 65th independence anniversary amid ongoing conflict and political divisions

Somalia: Somalia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on July 1, 1960, along with the unification of its northern and southern regions. This celebration occurs against the backdrop of a 34-year conflict and ongoing political divisions that hinder national unity. In the capital, Mogadishu, major streets were closed to traffic, and security measures were [...]

France Returns Military Base to Senegal as Part of Broader Withdrawal

Senegal: France has transferred a military base to Senegal as part of a larger withdrawal of its troops from the West African nation. Senegal's President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye announced late last year that France, the former colonial power, must close its military bases in Senegal by 2025. This process began in March with the initial [...]

Critical Malnutrition Crisis Hits Polisario Captives, UN Reports

Western Sahara: According to a recent UN investigation, catastrophic malnutrition rates are currently affecting the Tindouf camps, which are controlled by the Polisario and located in Algeria. The findings highlight the harsh conditions endured by thousands of Sahrawis who are trapped in these remote camps. The malnutrition rate stands at 13.6%, the highest since 2010, [...]

Students With Disabilities Face Barriers to Higher Education

Despite growing efforts to promote inclusive education in Bhutan, students with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in pursuing higher education beyond Class 12. A lack of essential  support services in colleges and universities such as trained sign language interpreters, deaf support officers, and counsellors proficient in Bhutanese sign language means that many students with [...]

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