SENEGAL: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are playing a growing role in empowering women across Senegal’s informal economy. Tools like mobile phones, social media, and mobile payments are helping women start and manage small businesses from home. These technologies allow them to balance household responsibilities while earning an income. ICTs also improve safety by reducing [...]
JORDAN: Around 500 children and their families participated in an inclusive recreational festival in Aqaba designed to integrate children with disabilities into cultural and entertainment activities. Organized through collaboration between cultural institutions, government bodies, and community organizations, the event featured games, theatre, art activities, and gift distribution. Leaders emphasized that such initiatives help build confidence, [...]
SOMALIA: The ongoing conflict involving Iran is worsening an already critical hunger crisis for children in Somalia. Disruptions to global shipping routes have delayed lifesaving food aid, leaving clinics short of essential nutrition supplies. As treatment becomes limited, nearly half a million children suffering from severe malnutrition face a greater risk. Rising fuel costs and [...]
NEPAL: Bahrain and Nepal have engaged in discussions to enhance protections for migrant workers. The talks focus on improving working conditions, ensuring fair treatment, and safeguarding rights. Both nations are looking to strengthen cooperation in labor agreements and oversight. Migrant workers play a vital role in the economy, making their protection a key priority. The [...]
MONGOLIA: Italy is strengthening its scientific diplomacy efforts by supporting young talent in Mongolia through collaborative initiatives. The focus is on education, research partnerships, and knowledge exchange between the two nations. Programs aim to equip students and researchers with skills for innovation and development. This cooperation reflects a growing emphasis on science as a bridge [...]
JAPAN: Japan is being urged to develop a new economic framework as it moves beyond decades of deflation. Policymakers are facing the challenge of sustaining growth in a changing global environment. Shifts in inflation, wages, and consumer behavior require updated strategies. Experts highlight the need for structural reforms to support long-term stability. The transition marks [...]
IRAQ: The dominant parliamentary bloc in Iraq, known as the Coordination Framework, has nominated Ali al-Zaidi as the country’s next prime minister. This decision followed weeks of internal negotiations to find a compromise candidate. Nizar Amidi officially tasked al-Zaidi with forming a government, though parliamentary approval is still uncertain as 167 votes are required. The [...]
IRAN: Iran’s foreign trade has sharply declined during the first month of conflict involving the United States and Israel, dealing a major blow to its already fragile economy. Non-oil trade dropped significantly—falling 30% from the previous month and 50% compared to the previous year—due to military escalation that disrupted shipping routes and regional trade ties. [...]
BHUTAN: Teachers in Bhutan are facing growing personal and professional strain due to long-distance postings that separate families for extended periods. Many married teachers live apart from their spouses and children, often serving in remote areas with limited chances of transfer. The transfer system is widely viewed as unclear and inconsistent, with some teachers waiting [...]
KUWAIT: Kuwait is advancing a unified national effort aimed at promoting and protecting human dignity across society. The initiative highlights collaboration between government institutions, civil groups, and communities. Focus areas include social welfare, rights protection, and inclusive development. Leaders emphasize the importance of shared responsibility in building a just and compassionate society. The effort reflects [...]
