Egypt: Egypt has initiated a new national program aimed at establishing itself as a leader in clean technology innovation within the region, with backing from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and financial support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Ali Abu Sena, the head of Egypt’s Environmental Affairs Agency, led the first steering [...]
China: China's Communist Party is getting ready to formalize the roles of various commissions and groups within its main decision-making body, the Central Committee, by establishing new regulations that clarify their often vague responsibilities. These rules were examined by the Politburo, a 24-member leadership group, during a meeting led by President Xi Jinping. While the [...]
Algeria: A court in Algeria has sentenced French journalist Christophe Gleizes to seven years in prison for allegedly promoting terrorism through his reporting on a football team in Kabyle, a region central to the country's separatist conflicts. Gleizes, 36, is a freelance sports journalist who frequently writes for So Foot and Society. He was arrested [...]
Indonesia: The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the state-owned air navigation company AirNav Indonesia have come to an agreement to enhance their collaborative efforts in preventing traffickers from exploiting airports and commercial flights for drug transportation. This partnership was solidified with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on drug prevention and law [...]
Djibouti: The long-lasting friendship between the United States and Djibouti has been fundamental to our joint initiatives aimed at enhancing security and economic growth in the area. We are truly grateful for Djibouti's role in maintaining regional stability and its commitment to achieving our common goal of a peaceful and thriving Horn of Africa. The [...]
Iran’s judiciary announced that at least 935 people mostly civilians have been killed and over 5,000 injured in Israeli airstrikes since the war began on June 13. While Israel claims the attacks aim to stop Iran’s nuclear program, no evidence from Western intelligence or the IAEA supports that Iran was pursuing nuclear weapons. Reports suggest [...]
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has strongly condemned the rape of a Hindu woman in Muradnagar, calling it a heinous and inhuman act that has deeply shocked the nation. He demanded exemplary punishment for the perpetrators, whom he described as enemies of human civilization. Fakhrul accused certain vested quarters of attempting to politicize [...]
Thailand’s recent unilateral closure of its borders with Cambodia has drawn sharp criticism for violating international norms and fundamental human rights. This move, perceived as a breach of diplomatic cooperation and goodwill, has led to widespread confusion, fear, and suffering—particularly among vulnerable communities living near the border. While Thai authorities attempt to portray a peaceful [...]
Gaza: Mediators are ramping up their attempts to negotiate a new ceasefire and a deal for the release of hostages in Gaza, but talks with Israel are currently at a standstill. These remarks were made as US President Donald Trump stated that "significant progress" has been achieved since the conclusion of the 12-day conflict between [...]
Nepal: In the previous fiscal year, the National Human Rights Commission investigated 55 torture complaints and recommended compensation in 17 cases, as well as action against 16 individuals involved in torture. However, no criminal charges were filed against any of the offenders. According to records from the Advocacy Forum Nepal, at least 10 instances of [...]
