Indonesia Plans Deployment of 8,000 Troops to Gaza by June

INDONESIA: Indonesia’s army has announced plans to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza by June as part of a proposed international peacekeeping effort. The move is intended to support humanitarian operations and help maintain stability in the conflict-affected region. Officials say the deployment would be carried out in coordination with global partners and relevant [...]

Nepal Heads to Crucial Elections as Post-Protest Power Struggle Intensifies

NEPAL: Nepal is moving toward a decisive national election following the massive Gen Z–led anti-corruption protests that shook the country in 2024. The uprising forced the collapse of the previous government and led to the formation of an interim administration to stabilize the nation. Now, with nationwide elections scheduled for March 2026, both established political [...]

EBRD Invests €1.72 Billion Across Central Asia and Mongolia to Support 120 Projects

MONGOLIA: Central Asia and Mongolia received approximately €1.72 billion in funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year. The investment was directed toward 120 projects spanning infrastructure, energy, and private sector development. Officials say the funding aims to strengthen economic resilience and sustainable growth across the region. Many of the projects focus [...]

IMF Calls on Japan to Stay the Course with Interest Rate Increases

JAPAN: The International Monetary Fund has urged Japan to continue its gradual interest rate hikes as it navigates rising inflation and long-term fiscal pressures. Officials believe steady policy tightening is necessary to stabilize prices after decades of ultra-low inflation. The IMF also cautioned against cutting consumption taxes too soon, warning it could worsen public debt [...]

Power Struggle Intensifies Within Iraq’s Shiite Alliance

Political tensions are rising within Iraq’s Coordination Framework alliance as former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Qais al-Khazali, leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, engage in a growing public dispute. The alliance, formed in 2022 to counter the movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, is now experiencing internal fractures as competition increases over the next prime [...]

Bhutan Hosts Second National MCH Fair to Promote Safe Motherhood

The Ministry of Health of Bhutan, in collaboration with the JICA Bhutan Office, organized a one-day Mother and Child Health (MCH) Fair on February 13, 2026, at the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital under the theme “For Positive Pregnancy Experiences and Outcomes.” The event promoted awareness on maternal and neonatal health, bringing [...]

Rights Group Reports 24 Children Killed in Iran Protests

At least 24 children, including a three-year-old, were reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces during nationwide protests in Iran, according to the HANA Human Rights Organization. The organization stated that it verified the identities of the victims through field research and cross-checking multiple sources. According to its findings, the shootings were not [...]

Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Sagaing Region in Myanmar

MYANMAR: A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded about 87 km north of Tatkon in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, part of an area prone to frequent seismic activity. The moderate tremor was felt locally but did not immediately report widespread damage or casualties. Myanmar lies along active fault lines, including the Sagaing Fault, which has produced both [...]

Maldives President Arrives for New Cabinet’s Oath-Taking Ceremony

MALDIVES: The president of the Maldives has arrived ahead of the oath-taking ceremony for the country’s new cabinet, marking the start of a fresh chapter in governance. The event underscores a reshaped leadership team poised to implement the administration’s priorities. This cabinet lineup reflects political negotiations and strategic appointments following recent elections. Officials say the [...]

Libya’s first oil block awards in nearly 20 years

LIBYA: Libya has opened its energy sector to major international players for the first time in nearly two decades by awarding oil and gas exploration blocks to global companies, including Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, and Repsol. The state-owned National Oil Corporation offered exploration rights across key onshore and offshore basins as part of a broader effort [...]

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