WESTERN SAHARA: The Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, pointed out that the Sahrawi Republic's involvement in the Africa–Europe Summit shows a renewed acknowledgment of its status in the international community. In a statement to national media, the minister said that the summit is taking place in a friendly country [...]
The United Nations in Iraq, together with the National Directorate for Women in Iraq and the High Council for Women and Development in the Kurdistan Region, launched the 2025 “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign through events in Baghdad and Erbil. UN Deputy Special Representative Ghulam Mohammad Ishaqzai said that while Iraq has [...]
Bhutan has banned tobacco sales, yet it still has the highest number of teenage tobacco users in South-East Asia. A WHO report shows that nearly one-fourth of Bhutanese teens smoke, and many also use other tobacco products. Among 5,809 surveyed students, around 1,700 reported using tobacco, making teen users about 9.4% of the population. [...]
Behind normal storefronts in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, a covert trade in fast-acting sedatives commonly used as rape drugs is thriving. These substances leave victims conscious but defenseless and often unable to remember what happened. Research by Iran International shows these drugs are easily purchased in markets with almost no enforcement or public awareness. A contact [...]
KUWAIT: Kuwait urged the global community to honor its commitments to the rights of people with disabilities. They emphasized the importance of including children with disabilities in all programs, even when resources are tight. These comments were made by Kuwait’s Permanent Representative during a speech at the annual UN World Conjoined Twins Day. In 2024, [...]
TIBET: The recent failure of the newly built 758-meter-long cantilever Red Flag (Ch: Hongqi) bridge in Drakpar (Baowan) Village, located in Barkham (Ma’erkang), Ngaba (Aba) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, highlights the serious dangers linked to large-scale infrastructure projects in Tibet. This event shows a significant risk for similar disasters in the future due to China's [...]
MYANMAR: The Trump administration decided to end temporary asylum protections for almost 10,000 people from Myanmar living in the United States. The Trump administration is revoking the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that was granted to these individuals in 2021, despite Myanmar still being governed by a military regime known for its harsh actions and human [...]
MALDIVES: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has emphasized the government’s strong dedication to creating a Maldives where every woman and girl can live without fear of violence, whether at home, at work, in their communities, or online. This statement comes as the Maldives observes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and kicks [...]
LIBYA: Ulrika Richardson, the UN’s Deputy Special Representative and Resident Coordinator, emphasized the need to protect the independence and neutrality of Libya’s Audit Bureau. She stated that both factors are crucial for improving oversight and ensuring transparency in its reports. The meeting also covered the cooperation agreement between the Audit Bureau and the UN Development [...]
MALI: Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) announced today that it has reached an agreement that resolves all its disputes with the Government of the Republic of Mali concerning the Loulo and Gounkoto mines. All charges against Barrick, its affiliates, and employees will be dropped, and legal actions will begin to secure the [...]
