China Adopts New Policies to Address Growing Needs of Both Elderly and Youth

CHINA: China is undergoing a significant change in its population structure. According to government data, the number of people aged 60 and older has already exceeded 300 million and is expected to reach around 390 million by 2030. This shift will move China from being a moderately aged society to one that is severely [...]

Bangladesh Dengue Crisis Deepens: 4 More Deaths, 1,143 New Cases

Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak continues to worsen, with four new deaths and 1,143 new hospitalizations reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total death toll to 263 and total infections to 65,440 in 2025.Currently, 2,733 patients remain hospitalized nationwide, including 930 in Dhaka. Most patients [...]

Ten South Koreans Arrested in Cambodia Amid Expanding Cybercrime Crackdown

Ten South Koreans have been arrested and two rescued in Cambodia for allegedly taking part in major online scam operations, South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said. Earlier, Cambodia had sent back 64 South Koreans accused of running “pig butchering” scams — schemes that trick victims online before stealing their money. Officials say Cambodia’s [...]

Rising Waters Force New Relief Centres to Open in Northern Malaysia

In Perak, 2,496 victims from 857 families have been evacuated, with the Kerian and Perak Tengah districts newly affected. Twenty-four temporary relief centres are operating, including two new ones in SK Kampung Dew (Kerian) and SM Layang-Layang Kiri Parit (Perak Tengah). The Larut Matang, Selama, and Manjung districts remain heavily impacted. In Kedah, the [...]

QC to Construct Solar-Powered Desalination Plant in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI: Qatar Charity (QC) has started building a solar-powered seawater desalination plant in Dalaf, located in the Obock region of Djibouti. This project is an important step towards sustainable development and will improve access to clean water for the local community. As the second desalination plant of its kind in Djibouti, it aims to provide [...]

Indonesia Launches New National Initiatives to Enhance Workplace Safety

INDONESIA: On Friday, Indonesia’s Manpower Minister Yassierli announced that the government is increasing its efforts to improve the country's occupational safety and health (OSH) system. This initiative includes a series of strategic reforms designed to create workplaces that are safer, healthier, and more productive. OSH is not just a requirement but an essential part of [...]

Gaza Health Crisis Poised to Last for Generations, Warns WHO Chief

GAZA STRIP: Gaza is facing a health "disaster" that will impact future generations, according to the director-general of the World Health Organization. Since a ceasefire with Hamas began on October 10, Israel has permitted more medical supplies and aid to enter Gaza. However, Dr. Tedros noted that these supplies are still not enough to [...]

Mongolia’s Political Turmoil Seen as Quiet Struggle for Presidential Power

MONGOLIA: A conflict within Mongolia’s ruling Mongolian People’s Party has turned into a public struggle between Prime Minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar and Parliament Speaker Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan. This political fight has caused a standstill in governance at a crucial time for the economy. However, the true battle might be happening behind the scenes, where President Ukhnaagiin [...]

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