As the world gets ready to observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning about the rising number of teenagers using tobacco in the Middle East. Jordan has one of the highest teen smoking rates in the world, with 33.9% of teenagers using tobacco. This year’s theme, “Bright [...]
West Bank: Israeli forces conducted raids on foreign exchange shops in various cities in the West Bank, such as Ramallah and Nablus, alleging that the parent company has ties to terrorist organizations. They are targeting Al-Khaleej Exchange Company because of these alleged connections. The owners of money exchange businesses suspected by Israel of channeling funds [...]
Somalia: Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has accused the federal government of suppressing the people of Mogadishu after security forces detained a group of journalists along with citizens they were interviewing on the street. He condemned the administration for limiting press freedom and targeting journalists, claiming that the government fears public opinion and restricts [...]
Senegal: A Senegalese court has charged a fifth minister from the previous administration with corruption as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye intensifies his anti-corruption efforts. Amadou Mansour Faye, a former minister of community development, is accused of misappropriating over $4.6 million in public funds in Senegal, according to reports. Currently, he serves as the mayor of [...]
Western Sahara: As support for Morocco's stance on Western Sahara continues to grow, UK politicians have made strong appeals for their government to align with major powers like the US and France by recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over its southern provinces or at least endorsing the Moroccan Autonomy Plan as the most viable and credible solution [...]
Kuwait: The meteorological department has announced that temperatures are anticipated to rise once more above 50 degrees. On Friday, they recorded a temperature of 51 degrees Celsius in Mitribah, located near Abdaly in northern Kuwait, with temperatures over the past two days ranging between 48 and 50 degrees in most regions. The department predicts hot [...]
Tibet: China seems to have struck back against a Tibetan dissident once more. Initially, his household was cut off from electricity and water, and now he has been taken into custody, according to reports from his family to human rights organizations. Kelsang, a 42-year-old Tibetan residing in Serdak Township, Dêngqên County, Chamdo Prefecture, in the [...]
Myanmar: Hundreds of political prisoners held at Magway Prison in central Myanmar have been denied medical care following beatings and torture by prison officials. On April 13, violence broke out outside the prison when members of a local resistance group launched an attack on junta soldiers present there. Two political prisoners lost their lives during [...]
Maldives: Twelve people have applied for the two vacancies on the Supreme Court. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) opened applications for the positions last month following the dismissal of two Supreme Court judges. The applicants, who sent in their documents before the deadline, are a mix of serving and retired judges and prominent legal professionals. [...]
Libya: Over 222,000 Libyan students are currently taking their final basic education certificate exams. These exams are being conducted at the same time throughout the country, including in remote and conflict-affected regions. According to the ministry's data, there are 162,724 students in the public education system, along with 52,910 from private institutions. Additional participants include [...]
