China: A tragic suicide note from an 18-year-old girl who took her own life in April has sparked renewed conversations online about the immense academic pressure faced by children in China. In her letter, the girl, who was in her final year at a prestigious high school in Bengbu, Anhui province, expressed the overwhelming stress [...]
Algeria: More than 7,000 people, mostly from Niger and sub-Saharan Africa, were forcibly relocated from Algeria to the Assamaka Desert in Niger in April and May 2025 due to irregular administrative circumstances. Without access to food, drink, or medical care, these people are traveling across the desert in trucks in extreme weather, such as drought, [...]
An Islamist group in Bangladesh has threatened nationwide rallies on May 23 if their demands are not met, including the abolition of the interim government's reforms commission. They claim proposed reforms to religious inheritance laws insult the majority’s beliefs. The group also demands a ban on the Awami League, led by exiled former Prime Minister [...]
In April, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity reported 610 transportation-related accidents across the country, resulting in 628 deaths and 1,207 injuries. Road accidents were the most significant, with 567 incidents killing 583 people. Motorcycles were involved in the highest number of fatal accidents—229 deaths from 215 crashes. The Chittagong division recorded the highest number of accidents, [...]
Djibouti: Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are working in hazardous conditions while overseeing migrants at a military base in Djibouti. The government aimed to deport a group of migrants to conflict-ridden South Sudan, but U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy instructed the government to allow them the opportunity to properly contest their deportations. The judge did [...]
Indonesia: Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that his ministry has created a cultural talent management program that is closely aligned with initiatives to improve the dance arts environment in Indonesia. By providing mentoring, training, and encouraging public participation, this program aims to foster artistic ecosystems, particularly in dance. The government also recognizes the importance [...]
Stroke is a growing health threat in Bhutan, affecting more young people due to high blood pressure, diabetes, and poor lifestyles.Globally, stroke causes over 6.5 million deaths yearly, and Bhutan is seeing a sharp rise in cases. In rural Bhutan, limited access to care and poor stroke awareness worsen outcomes. Many strokes go unnoticed or [...]
Gaza: Newborns and unborn babies are severely affected by the difficult circumstances. According to the UN, due to severe food shortages, one in ten newborns is either underweight or born prematurely. There has also been a rise in miscarriages, stillbirths, and birth defects. Poor nutrition is creating new dangers during pregnancy, and childbirth has become [...]
Mongolia: Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has stepped down following a failed vote of confidence, which came after weeks of protests against corruption. He made his resignation known after Parliament did not support him in the confidence vote held the day before. Public anger has been rising over the extravagant lifestyle of the prime minister's [...]
Japan: After more than a hundred years, Japan has revamped its prison system with new regulations that prioritize rehabilitation rather than punishment in an effort to address the country's high rates of reoffending. This reform, which has been implemented for the first time in 118 years, applies to individuals who commit crimes after the law [...]
