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Cambodia Urges UNDP Support for Urgent Mine Clearance

Senior Minister Ly Thuch of Cambodia met with Enrico Gaveglia, the new UNDP Representative, to talk about the serious danger of unexploded bombs left in the country. These bombs are found in schools, health centers, and farmland, putting people’s lives at risk. Thuch asked UNDP to help find more resources for clearing the bombs and [...]

Christian Hope And Help Amid Lebanon’s Crisis

In Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, the Christian community remains steadfast in the face of war and economic hardship. Families are assisting the displaced who have lost their homes, providing food, shelter, and care. One elderly widow went so far as to take 13 strangers into her small house, relying on her faith for strength. New religious [...]

Death Threats And Bans Against Afghan Women

A new UN report says Afghan women working for the United Nations in Afghanistan have received direct death threats. These threats, made in May, came from unknown people because of the women’s work with UN groups. The Taliban denied making the threats and said an investigation is happening, but a Taliban official claimed there were [...]

War Leaves Lebanese Schools In Ruins

Between September and November 2024, Israeli soldiers occupied several schools in southern Lebanon after fighting with Hezbollah. Investigations suggest that in at least two cases, the schools were intentionally destroyed, looted, and damaged, and these acts can be termed as war crimes. Over 100 schools were burned or seriously damaged, preventing thousands of children from [...]

Brunei’s Struggle To Diversify Its Economy

Brunei’s economy has not grown much in recent years and still depends heavily on oil and gas. This makes the country’s income unstable because oil prices change often and reserves are shrinking. The government wants to reduce this risk by developing other industries like tourism, digital services, halal products, and finance. A national plan called [...]

Türkiye’s Textile Industry Faces Major Crisis

Türkiye’s textile industry is facing a major crisis due to rising costs and global competition. Production has dropped to around 50–60% of normal levels. Nearly 300,000 people have lost their jobs, and over 2,100 companies have shut down. High labor costs, expensive loans, and a strong currency have made it harder for Türkish companies to [...]

Syria’s Fragile Political Future And Challenges

Syria remains very fragile after more than a decade of civil war. The country needs a political transition that is led by Syrians themselves, where everyone is included and decisions are made fairly and transparently. This transition should help Syrians choose their future peacefully and without outside interference. Right now, the political situation is unstable, [...]

South Korea Fires Warning Shots at North Korean Border Crossing

South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who briefly crossed the border between the two countries. The incident happened near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a strip of land separating North and South Korea. North Korean troops crossed the military line but later returned to their side. South Korea fired more than 10 warning [...]

Iraq Launches First-Ever National Migration Plan (2025–2030)

Iraq has launched its first national migration plan (2025–2030), a five-year strategy to ensure safe, orderly, and regular migration. The plan aims to create opportunities for work, education, and family reunification, while strengthening migration governance and supporting national stability and development. Around two million Iraqis live abroad, over 58,000 have returned in the past seven [...]

Israel’s Airstrikes In Yemen: Civilian Damage, Houthi Resilience

Israel has conducted recurrent airstrikes against Yemen for more than one year, bombing power stations, ports, fuel storage facilities, and factories in response to alleged Houthi attacks. The airstrikes have hit crucial civilian infrastructure but have not killed Houthi leaders or halted their activities. The strikes indicate Israel's air capabilities but also its failure in [...]

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