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Libya and Algeria Strengthen Economic Ties Through Maghreb Bank Cooperation

Algeria: Libya and Algeria have reiterated their dedication to enhancing financial and economic collaboration during high-level discussions that took place alongside the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Algiers. A key focus of their conversation was the Maghreb Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade's role in fostering regional integration. Both ministers highlighted [...]

Iraq Secures $87 Billion in Foreign Investment as Economic Reforms Gain Momentum

Iraq’s Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, said that Iraq is now getting about $87 billion in foreign investment, showing that the world has more confidence in Iraq’s economy. Speaking at the Tehran Dialogue Forum, he explained that Iraq is working to grow its economy by investing in the gas industry, with plans to fully use its [...]

Over 1,400 Lives Lost in Malaysia to Lorry Crashes in Six Years

A new study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) found that over the past six years, at least 1,457 people have died in accidents involving lorries and trailers. Most of these deadly crashes happened on highways. On average, one person dies every 36 hours in such accidents. The study showed that speeding, [...]

Covid-19 Cases Surge Again In Thailand

Thailand reported 52,917 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths between May 18 and 24, with Bangkok, Chonburi, and Samut Prakan among the hardest-hit provinces. The dominant JN.1 variant, while less severe, continues to spread rapidly. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) urged the public to take precautions, especially during the rainy season and school term, [...]

Deadly Clashes In Benue Leave Over 30 Dead

More than 30 were murdered during recent attacks on three villages in Benue State in central Nigeria over the weekend, local official Ormin Torsar Victor said. The most lethal was in Aondana, where 20 were said to have been killed, including children. Killed were a father and his two sons in Tewa Biana, close to [...]

Flood Exposes Bridge Failures In Niger

A deadly flood in Niger State has exposed the dangers of poor infrastructure and inadequate drainage. After a heavy downpour, a bridge along the Lapai-Gulu Road near Duma village collapsed, sweeping away a Hilux vehicle carrying Rev. Fr. James Omeh and worshipper Charity John. Both were later found dead by local volunteers. The road, which [...]

Indonesia’s Ongoing Drug Trafficking Crisis

Drug smuggling continues to be a major problem in Indonesia, where the nation is both a destination and transit zone for illegal narcotics. During the first two months of 2025 alone, authorities confiscated 4.1 tons of different drugs, mainly methamphetamine and ecstasy, from international syndicates. The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) classified 14 foreign drug syndicates [...]

Sudan’s Ongoing Crisis

Sudan has been trapped in a brutal civil war since April 2023, driven by a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). With over 62,000 lives lost and 14 million displaced, the conflict reflects deep-rooted historical, political, and ethnic tensions. The roots lie in decades of authoritarian [...]

Rising Violence Threatens South Sudan Peace Deal

South Sudan is experiencing mounting violence between the national military and the opposition SPLA-IO militia allied to First Vice President Riek Machar, killing at least 75 civilians and displacing thousands. The violence, which has been rekindled since February with White Army militia attacks and intensified fighting in Jonglei and Upper Nile states, risks destroying the [...]

Abuse Of Kenyan Domestic Workers In Saudi Arabia

Kenyan workers employed domestically in Saudi Arabia are severely abused and exploited. They are often tricked by Kenyan recruiters and, upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, are subjected to extreme overwork, 16-hour days with no breaks or days off, as well as physical, sexual, and verbal abuse. Employers frequently confiscate passports and phones, isolating workers and [...]

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