NEPAL: New Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Vows Transparency, Makes Mental Health a Top Priority
NEPAL: The new Minister for Health and Population, Dr. Sudha Sharma, made her first decision to offer psychological counseling to people hurt during the Gen Z protest. Upon her appointment, Dr. Sharma addressed the media and pledged transparency regarding the procurement of medical supplies and equipment. She also committed to fighting corruption in the health [...]
Jordan and Iraq Discuss Energy, Trade, and Regional Stability
King Abdullah II of Jordan and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid met in Amman to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation between their nations. Discussions at Basman Al-Zaher Palace focused on advancing joint electricity projects, improving trade flow, and easing cross-border movement of goods and people. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability, [...]
Two Killed, Five Injured in Zubair Oilfield Fire in Iraq
A fire at Iraq’s Zubair oilfield on Sunday killed at least two workers and injured five others, some critically, officials confirmed. The blaze erupted during welding operations near a pipeline carrying crude oil to storage tanks. Firefighters battled for several hours before bringing the fire under control by mid-afternoon, according to the Basra Oil [...]
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Discuss Joint Efforts to Eradicate Polio
PAKISTAN: Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel met in Riyadh to talk about ending polio in Pakistan. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, the Saudi team praised Pakistan's efforts to fight polio and promised to keep working together in the future. The country has reported at least 30 cases of [...]
Gaza Families Move North Amid Ongoing Shortages of Water and Food
WEST BANK: In the occupied West Bank, OCHA reported that violence is continuing due to the olive harvest season, which started on October 9. There have been over 85 attacks by settlers on Palestinian farmers and their land, disrupting the harvest, injuring more than 110 people, and damaging over 3,000 trees in 50 villages. [...]
Over 5,000 Somalis Flee to Europe in Eight Months Amid Rising Economic Struggles and Insecurity
SOMALIA: Migration analysts link the rise in Somali migration to several key issues, such as insecurity, unemployment, and the lack of sufficient economic opportunities within the country. Somalia is still undergoing state-building, and during this process, it continues to face serious economic difficulties. Experts note that many Somali families see Europe as a destination [...]
FDR Calls for Peaceful October 31 March to Protest Government Overreach
SENEGAL: On October 31, the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) will organize a peaceful march to protest against "the excesses of the current government." This event aims to criticize the government's policies, which many believe are authoritarian and harmful to the nation. The current administration has introduced measures that endanger [...]
