Mongolia: A Mongolian delegation, headed by Gerelmaa Davaasuren, the Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, as well as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Confederation, is attending the 113th Session of the International Labor Conference. During the conference's plenary session, Ambassador Davaasuren delivered a [...]
Japan: Japan's main opposition party is inclined to refrain from introducing a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet, which would lead to simultaneous elections in the Diet. This political maneuvering occurs as Ishiba's minority government faces pressure to manage ongoing inflation while also negotiating tariffs with the United States. With the upper house [...]
Somalia: The Somali government has escalated its aggressive efforts to register voters for a disputed unilateral election, forcibly detaining civilians at bus stations, markets, and public areas in the capital. This has sparked widespread outrage, with videos of destroyed voter IDs being shared on social media as a form of protest. Previously, authorities closed schools [...]
Western Sahara: The long-standing issue of decolonizing Western Sahara took the spotlight as the Special Committee on Decolonization listened to passionate statements from both petitioners and delegates, showcasing differing perspectives. While some emphasized the United Nations' role in addressing this matter and expressed support for Morocco's claim to sovereignty over Western Sahara, praising its development [...]
Kuwait: The ministry offers extensive care services to approximately 4,000 elderly individuals at home through mobile service centers as part of the government's initiative to enhance the quality of life for seniors and assist their families who care for them. In a press release, Al-Enezi mentioned that the ministry's mobile teams are currently making regular [...]
Tibet: According to the latest annual report from the US State Department on access to Tibet, China continues to prevent US government officials, journalists, and other visitors from entering the region. Tibetan-Americans wishing to visit their homeland face even tougher obstacles. The State Department noted that they undergo more rigorous visa evaluations, invasive background checks, [...]
Maldives: The government has announced that two Supreme Court justices were removed to maintain accountability within legal boundaries, asserting that the highest court will continue to function despite this. Both domestic and international organizations have expressed concerns, urging authorities to permit the justices to defend themselves. Nevertheless, the Parliament’s Judiciary Committee approved their dismissal without [...]
Libya: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has predicted that desert locust swarms will continue to spread throughout Libya and North Africa in June and July. It noted that these smaller swarms are likely to start flying soon and could combine into larger groups in northern Libya, Tunisia, and northern Algeria. The FAO has urged [...]
Mali: The Wagner Group has declared its withdrawal from Mali, stating that it has completed its primary mission in the West African nation. The Russian mercenary organization has been active in Mali since 2021, collaborating with the military to combat Islamist militants. Wagner claimed it has "fought terrorism alongside the people of Mali," resulting in [...]
Egypt: Approximately 2.5 million people visit the Pyramids of Giza annually, seeking an extraordinary experience worthy of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. However, for many years, visiting Egypt's most renowned tourist attraction involved navigating through large crowds and dealing with persistent vendors. Thanks to a $30 million renovation that has transformed the [...]
