Lebanon is on the brink of a profound crisis following decades of political incompetence, economic meltdown, and the recent war with Israel. Lebanese youth are without hope as jobs disappear, houses are leveled, and even the most essential commodities such as food, water, and electricity are beyond their reach. According to a UN report, more [...]
On 26th August, thousands of Israelis marched in the country, calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to approve a ceasefire and halt a scheduled attack against Gaza City. The biggest demonstration occurred in Tel Aviv, with participation from families of the hostages still being held by Hamas. Protests also occurred in Jerusalem, on highways, and [...]
Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) cause 41 million deaths yearly, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. In Bhutan, 72% of deaths are due to NCDs, with cardiovascular diseases alone causing 28%. Risk factors include tobacco use (31.4%), harmful alcohol consumption (40.2%), low fruit and vegetable intake (74.6%), physical inactivity (18.3%), high blood pressure (30.3%), and rising [...]
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned Tehran would abandon restraint in any new war with Israel. He said future conflicts would expand to new geographic areas and possibly economic and political arenas. Ghalibaf stressed that Iran’s military had corrected weaknesses exposed in June’s 12-day war. He pointed to recent naval missile drills as a [...]
On August 26, villagers and demonstrators of nationalist origin joined at Ban Nong Chan in Thailand's Sa Kaeo province and declared the border area Thai territory and called for Cambodians to leave the region. On the day of the protest, there was chanting, objecting to soldiers, and the removal of fences. Although tensions have for [...]
At least 27 people were killed and several others injured when armed men attacked a mosque during morning prayers in Unguwan Mantau village, Katsina State, northern Nigeria. The attack happened in the early morning as worshippers gathered. No group has claimed responsibility, but such violence is common in northern and central Nigeria, where herders and [...]
Niger had heavy rains that caused massive floods, killing a minimum of 47 individuals and displacing over 56,000. Authorities indicate that 30 people died when their houses collapsed, and 17 other individuals drowned. A total of about 70 others were injured. The floods hit 7,754 houses in 339 neighborhoods and villages. Nearly 300 animals also [...]
Tajikistan will be saving $4–6 million annually by implementing a new system based on satellites to track droughts and better manage water. The project began in Uzbekistan in 2025 and will arrive in Tajikistan in 2027. Agriculture is of significant importance in Tajikistan; agriculture constitutes 22% of the country's economy, and most individuals rely on [...]
In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people in El Fasher, North Darfur. During the raid, they took away eight women, including two girls, to an unknown place. The local committee said more than 20 people have gone missing from the camp because of many RSF attacks. They [...]
In June, a video showed a 16-year-old girl being gang-raped in Juba, South Sudan, by young men from a rival gang. This caused great anger. The police arrested over 600 youths to stop gang violence, but many were later freed. Some families said innocent children were also taken and forced to join the army. Fighting [...]
