Cold Air Mass Deepens Weather System Across Jordan

Jordan is experiencing a deepening weather system caused by a cold, moist air mass advancing into the eastern Mediterranean and aligning with a surface low-pressure system. This combination has increased atmospheric instability, resulting in significant temperature drops and the formation of vertically developed thunderclouds capable of producing heavy rain and hail. Rainfall is expected to [...]

Iraq Mobilizes Aid After Deadly Kurdistan Floods

Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rains struck parts of Iraqi Kurdistan, causing significant destruction, shutting down major routes, and resulting in three deaths and at least twelve injuries. In response, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered government agencies to provide urgent humanitarian aid and directed both the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry [...]

RSF: Iran Among Top Jailers of Journalists in 2025

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says Iran is one of the world’s top countries that jail journalists, after China, Russia, and Myanmar. The report says 21 journalists are in prison in Iran, and one is missing. RSF also warns that journalists are facing deadly risks in war zones like Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan. Almost 43% [...]

‘Kuwait Has Never Abandoned Humanitarian Work’

KUWAIT: Nasreen Rubaian, the head of the UNHCR office in Kuwait, stated that Kuwait—through its government, civil society, and media—"has always supported humanitarian efforts," even as global crises grow and funding decreases. During an annual meeting with journalists, Rubaian described 2024 as one of the toughest years for the UN system. She referred to it [...]

Human Rights Defender Tsering Tso Placed Under House Arrest

TIBET: Tsering Tso, a Tibetan human rights advocate and professional tour guide, has been put under house arrest at her home in Trika. She faces accusations of forging an identity card and inciting "social unrest." According to sources, officials have placed strict limits on her movement and other basic rights. Her lawyer, Liang Xiaojun, who [...]

Myanmar Airstrike on Tea Shop Kills 18 Watching Football Match

MYANMAR: An airstrike conducted by Myanmar’s military hit a tea shop in the upper-central region of Sagaing, resulting in at least 18 civilian deaths and injuring 20 others. This attack is part of a troubling trend of frequent and deadly airstrikes aimed at armed pro-democracy groups as the country nears elections set for later this [...]

India–Maldives Joint Military Drill Highlights Counterterror Training Across Diverse Terrains

MALDIVES: The troops from the Southern Command of the Indian Army, based in Pune, started the Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin with the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Tuesday. This exercise focuses on Counter-Insurgency and Counter-Terrorism (CI-CT) operations in jungle, semi-urban, and coastal areas. It involves the armed forces of both nations, [...]

Libya and the Netherlands Discuss Political Developments in Tripoli Talks

LIBYA: Libya's acting Foreign Minister, Al-Taher Al-Baour, met with the Dutch ambassador to Libya, Arian Vollenreef, to talk about recent political changes. Their meeting took place at the foreign ministry in Tripoli. They discussed working together on development, migration issues, building skills, and supporting national institutions. Al-Baour highlighted Libya’s dedication to improving relations with the [...]

Youth Unemployment Remains Major Challenge in Bhutan

Labour Minister Ugyen Dorji said that during the 12th Five-Year Plan, there will be over 82,000 job seekers, most of them youth. Unemployment remains a big problem, rising to 12% in the 11th Plan. The government plans to create 67,000 jobs, including 20,000 through a direct employment scheme, with many aimed at youth. The [...]

Bangladesh Approves New Five-Year Term for Election Monitors

The Election Commission (EC) has finalized the registration of 81 domestic election observer organizations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The EC published the official list on its website, signed by Md. Ruhul Amin Mallik, director of the Public Relations Wing. Earlier, 73 organizations were initially shortlisted, with the public invited to submit claims [...]

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