EGYPT: On Monday, Egyptians cast their votes in the second phase of parliamentary elections. This voting takes place in 13 governorates and is under strict security measures after the first round faced problems. Voting will continue until Tuesday across 73 constituencies, where 1,316 candidates are competing for 141 individual seats. To prepare for this election, [...]
CHINA: Beijing has criticized Japan's missile deployment on an island just 110 km (68 miles) from Taiwan, calling it “extremely dangerous.” They argue that this move increases regional tensions and military conflict as the relationship between the two Asian nations worsens. More than two years after starting its economic security strategy, the European Union is [...]
ALGERIA: Laurent Nuñez's appointment has already changed the way people talk about things. He mentioned that looking back at the 1968 agreements “is not on the agenda” and highlighted how important it is to bring back security cooperation between the two countries. However, strong disagreements still exist, especially around deportation processes and travel documents. While [...]
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, killing at least five people, including one child. More than 450 people were injured across the country. The epicentre was near Narsingdi district, about 30 km from Dhaka. Buildings shook violently, causing panic as people rushed outdoors for safety. Makeshift structures collapsed, and several students were injured in a [...]
The Eastern Military Region intercepted a drug-smuggling attempt at dawn on Thursday. Smugglers used balloons equipped with primitive guidance devices to transport narcotics. The attempt took place along the region’s front and within its area of responsibility. Border Guard forces detected the suspicious airborne objects early. The operation was carried out in coordination with security [...]
Iraq defeated the UAE 2–1 in a dramatic Asian playoff second leg on Tuesday, securing a place in the intercontinental playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took place at Basra’s Palm Trunk Stadium with thousands of supporters present. After a scoreless first half, the UAE scored first in the 52nd minute. Iraq [...]
Gakiling Gewog in Haa Dzongkhag is struggling with major roadblocks after heavy rain on October 4, 2025, and Cyclone Montha. Landslides and floods cut off the Haa–Samtse highway, the Gewog Centre road, and several farm roads. Fuel for machines cannot reach the area, slowing road clearing. Although the Haa side was reopened on November [...]
Private clinics in Iran have been asking nurses—mostly women—to agree not to marry or have children as a condition for being hired. Iran’s Nursing Organization chief, Ahmad Nejatian, said this is illegal and unethical. He explained that because most nurses are women of childbearing age, they have the right to marry and become mothers. [...]
Bangladesh is facing a wave of violence with more than 30 crude bomb blasts and many buses being burned. Two more bombs exploded near Dhaka airport, but no one was hurt. The interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has increased security, sending soldiers and tightening checkpoints. A government office in Gopalganj [...]
Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalated this week after a Cambodian villager, Dy Nai, was reportedly killed during a cross-border shooting incident. The clash happened two days after a Thai soldier lost his foot to a land mine, which Thailand blamed on Cambodia—prompting Thailand to partially suspend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Cambodia evacuated about 250 families [...]
