Jordan, Palestine Strengthen Ties on Family Welfare and Women’s Empowerment
Jordan’s Minister of Social Development, Wafa Bani Mustafa, met with Maher Khudair, Chief Justice of the Palestinian Supreme Shariah Court, in Amman to strengthen cooperation on social and family welfare issues. The talks focused on empowering women and children, protecting families, and improving care for the elderly. Both sides agreed on the need to [...]
Fears Grow Over Child Marriage and Gender Discrimination in Iraq
Human Rights Watch has denounced Iraq’s recent amendment to its 1959 Personal Status Law, warning that it undermines women’s rights and reinforces gender inequality. Passed in January, the amendment allows Iraqis to choose between civil or religious laws for family matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody. Under this change, the Shiite [...]
Bhutan’s Schools See Sharp Drop in Bullying Through Compassion and Connection
Across Bhutan, bullying in schools is declining as education shifts from punishment to compassion. Guided by the School Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the Guidelines for Anti-Bullying Mechanisms in Educational Institutions launched by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck in 2022, schools are fostering empathy, connection, and emotional intelligence among students. Programs such [...]
Minister Highlights Vital Role of Laboratories in Strengthening Healthcare
KUWAIT: The Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, stated that medical laboratories are essential to the healthcare system. They play an important role in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and improving how services are delivered. He mentioned that the ministry is focused on developing this area by improving both the skills of its workers [...]
Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi Concludes Official Visit to Kollegal Tibetan Settlement
TIBET: Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi gave a public awareness talk at the community hall in the settlement. He talked about the upcoming 2026 Sikyong and Tibetan Parliament elections. He explained the election rules and regulations, stressing how important it is for people to participate actively and stay informed in a democracy. The Chief [...]
UN Mission Praises Successful Voting in 16 Municipalities and Commends Voter Turnout
LIBYA: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) celebrated the successful voting process in 16 towns across eastern, central, and southern Libya. They expressed their gratitude for the voters' dedication to democracy. The mission also highlighted the impressive turnout of 68%, as reported by the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), and was pleased that [...]
Iran Faces Renewed Unrest Amid Sanctions and Soaring Inflation
Iran’s leadership is facing growing fears of renewed nationwide unrest as United Nations sanctions deepen the country’s economic crisis. Following the collapse of nuclear negotiations, the sanctions have worsened inflation—now around 40%—and caused the rial to plummet past 1.1 million per dollar. Millions have fallen deeper into poverty, with unemployment rising and trade and oil [...]
