Tackling Human Trafficking In Vietnam

Human trafficking is a serious and ongoing problem in Vietnam, mainly affecting women, children, and ethnic minorities from poor and remote areas. Many victims are trafficked to nearby countries such as China, Thailand, and South Korea, where they face forced labor, sexual exploitation, or forced marriage. Due to a lack of stringent laws and a [...]

Saudi Arabia Arrests 127 Officials For Corruption

Saudi Arabia arrested 127 government officials for corruption in January 2026, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, Nazaha, said. The arrests followed 1,543 visits to different government ministries to check for bribery, abuse of authority, or other wrongdoing. A total of 383 officials were investigated during these checks. The arrested employees worked in the Ministries of [...]

Vietnam Leadership Set At Party Congress

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party held its national congress to decide the country’s leadership and direction for the next five years. Nearly 1,600 delegates gathered for the carefully planned event, where key decisions are usually made in advance. At the congress, To Lam was selected to continue as party general secretary, the most powerful position in [...]

Barriers To University For Poor Students

The application process for universities in North Korea takes place in mid-January every year, though many students and their families are not pleased about it because admission is determined by money and connections. According to reports, nothing much counts in comparison to money when it comes to choosing those to admit to universities. For a [...]

Tackling Human Trafficking In Vietnam

Human trafficking is a serious and ongoing problem in Vietnam, mainly affecting women, children, and ethnic minorities from poor and remote areas. Many victims are trafficked to nearby countries such as China, Thailand, and South Korea, where they face forced labor, sexual exploitation, or forced marriage. Due to lack of stringent laws and a lack [...]

South Sudan Faces War Risk Amid Corruption and Political Deadlock

South Sudan's risk of returning to war is increasing, as corruption, political paralysis, and weak leadership continue to threaten peace. According to experts, the government has failed in implementing major parts of the 2018 peace agreement, while rival leaders remain divided. Reports detail how senior officials have pocketed millions in public funds through illicit contracts [...]

Human Trafficking Crisis Deepens In Laos

Human trafficking in Laos has become a serious problem, with the country now ranked in the lowest tier of the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report. It says corruption, weak law enforcement, and official involvement have allowed traffickers to act freely. Many victims are exploited in Special Economic Zones, where online scam operations and forced labor [...]

Morocco Responds to Youth Protests

In Morocco, young people have led surprising protests that pushed the government to act. The protests, sparked by the deaths of eight pregnant women in a hospital in Agadir, grew into demands for social reforms, better healthcare, quality education, and an end to corruption. In response, the government announced plans to improve public education and [...]

Court Protects Türkiye’s Opposition Leader

A Türkish court has dismissed a case that tried to remove the main opposition party’s leader, Ozgur Ozel, and cancel its 2023 congress. This decision gives relief to President Erdogan’s rivals after a long year of legal pressure. The court said the case had no substance because the party had re-elected Ozel in a special [...]

Kiir Reinstates Army Chief Amid Power Struggles

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has again replaced the head of the military, recalling Dau Aturjong and recalling Paul Nang Majok, who was himself recently dismissed only three months ago. The abrupt change was made on state television without justification. Kiir, in power since the nation became independent in 2011, is still replacing individuals [...]

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