Rising Costs Across Essentials and Services Worry Consumers

Inflation rose to 3.55% in November 2025, driven by continued increases in both food and non-food prices, according to the National Statistics Bureau. Food inflation was the main contributor at 4.67%, with notable rises in food and non-alcoholic beverages, while non-food inflation reached 2.75%, led by higher costs for clothing, restaurants, health services, and transport. [...]

Nazaha Refers 1,035 Individuals to Prosecution in Major Anti-Corruption Drive

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha) has sent 1,035 individuals to the Public Prosecution in 2025 due to suspicions of corruption-related activities, illegal profits, and breaches of financial disclosure rules. Nazaha explained that these referrals result from cases involving suspected corruption, unlawful enrichment, incorrect financial disclosure statements, or not filing disclosures on time [...]

Evidence Emerges of Chinese Government Crimes Committed in Tibet in 2025

TIBET: In 2025, the Chinese government (CCP) increased its restrictions and oppressive policies against Tibetans, affecting their religion, culture, language, education, and environment. The CCP sent armed forces to stop Tibetans from celebrating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and arrested more than 80 people for protesting illegal mining. They also tore [...]

Inside Myanmar’s ‘Sham’ Election: Living in Constant Fear

MYANMAR: On the surface, Yangon appears to be a typical, lively city. In the downtown areas, people rush by street vendors while diners sit under umbrellas. Buses and cars fill the roads as they move along. At sunset, young folks stop to take pictures in front of the famous Sule pagoda, which shines against a [...]

President Reiterates Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility on World Braille Day

MALDIVES: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that the government is dedicated to creating a society where everyone can access information and opportunities without obstacles. He emphasized how important Braille is for helping people with visual impairments learn, gain independence, and maintain their dignity. The President finished by reiterating the Administration's promise to build a [...]

Libyan Watchdog Urges International Probe Into Ongoing Human Rights Abuses

LIBYA: Libya Crimes Watch documented various abuses, such as unlawful killings, arbitrary arrests, and military actions in residential areas. They noted a constant lack of proper investigations and accountability. The organization’s monitoring reported that two children died, one civilian was injured, and a detainee at Ubari Prison passed away due to worsening health issues. They [...]

Aid Cuts Push Rohingya Children Toward Starvation in Bangladesh Camps

In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, families face extreme hardship as humanitarian aid funding has dropped by 63%. Newborn babies are delivered in overcrowded, poorly equipped rooms with unreliable electricity, while pregnant women fear hunger due to repeated food ration cuts. UNICEF nutrition centers are overwhelmed, treating around 300 malnourished children every [...]

India–Jordan Economic Forum Opens in Amman

The India Economic Forum opened in Amman alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan, bringing together leaders from over 20 major Indian companies and Jordanian private-sector firms across key industries such as manufacturing, energy, ICT, healthcare, infrastructure, logistics, and finance. The forum aims to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties and promote partnerships [...]

Three Decades and Three Interim Governments: A Troubled Path to Stability

NEPAL: Nepal's political scene is quite unstable. Interim governments have served as a link between crisis and stability. Over the past thirty years, three of these governments stand out: Krishna Prasad Bhattarai's government in 1990, Khilraj Regmi's government in 2013, and Sushila Karki's government in 2025. Each of these governments emerged from a political stalemate. [...]

Heavy Rains Worsen Dire Conditions for Displaced Gazans, UN Warns

GAZA STRIP: According to UN agencies, heavy rainfall over the past week has made the already tough living conditions worse for the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. UNICEF spokesperson Jonathan Crickx told the BBC that the weather overnight was "horrendous," with rain so heavy that he observed up to 15 [...]

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