Libya: Walid Al-Arafi, the head of the media office for the Criminal Investigation Department, has reported the finding of a significant amount of narcotic pills hidden in desert trenches and wells. He announced that the joint security room operating between the Amssed and Bir al-Ashhab regions, which includes the Amssed Criminal Investigation Department, successfully confiscated [...]
Maldives: The Ministry of Education has terminated contracts with 18 companies that were awarded projects in the education sector. Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu explained that the contracts were canceled because the companies did not complete the projects despite being given several chances. These projects will now be reassigned to other firms. Minister Shafeeu noted [...]
Myanmar: Intense rainfall has affected areas of Myanmar that were impacted by recent earthquakes, hindering relief efforts and increasing the likelihood of disease outbreaks, as the death toll from the significant quakes on March 28 has reached at least 3,471. Aid workers in Mandalay, a city severely affected and close to the earthquake's epicenter, reported [...]
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining significant attention, and there is an increasing interest in harnessing its advantages. However, are there potential risks involved? On March 16, prominent Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari and Toshikazu Yamaguchi, president of The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, talked about the role of newspapers in the age of AI and strategies [...]
The ongoing protests by teachers in Kathmandu are drawing attention, as the government has reached out for dialogue to address their concerns. The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology made a public appeal, encouraging teachers to participate in discussions. Ministry spokesperson Shiv Kumar Sapkota emphasized the government's willingness to engage constructively, stating, "We warmly welcome [...]
Mongolia: Investing in education will lead to economic growth. After extensive discussions, the education package law has been approved, and we are now moving to implement it. Ensuring equal access to education is vital, and today marks a significant decision by the government. By 2030, we expect to enroll an additional 88,000 children nationwide, necessitating [...]
The United Nations children's agency has reported that at least 322 children have been killed since Israel began its renewed offensive in Gaza two weeks ago. Additionally, UNICEF has noted that at least 609 other children sustained injuries during this time. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell stated, "The ceasefire in Gaza offered a critical lifeline [...]
The Indonesian government will take swift action to investigate and address reports concerning companies that are producing or distributing rice inconsistent with the quantities and qualities mentioned on their labels. This announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri. Putri emphasized that the Ministry of Trade is dedicated to monitoring [...]
Djibouti: Badr Abdelatty, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, held a phone conversation with Abdul Qadir Hussein Omar, the recently appointed Djibouti Foreign Minister, to extend his congratulations on Omar's new role and to wish him success in his endeavors. The foreign minister emphasized the strong ties between Egypt and Djibouti, stressing [...]
On March 19, 2025, Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) monitored a sand shipment arriving at the island of Tenerife. This shipment made its way from the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Votorantim’s facilities in the industrial area of Cueva Bermeja. The cargo trucks then covered a distance of 2.5 kilometers to reach Prebetong [...]
