EGYPT: Smoking is not allowed in any form inside health and education buildings, government offices, sports and social clubs, youth centers, and other places decided by the Minister of Health. The law requires the managers of these facilities to make sure the ban is followed and to take steps to prevent smoking. If managers do [...]
CHINA: China's foreign investment officials have promised to keep increasing market access and promoting openness, especially in working with foreign investors in the services sector this coming year. According to Chinese experts, this new phase of openness addresses both urgent needs in the domestic economy and long-term strategic goals. They also highlighted that it shows [...]
ALGERIA: The colonial mindset seeks out fresh ways to exploit people instead of feeling guilt or shame. France once controlled Algeria and built its wealth by using Algerian labor. Today, it continues to treat the descendants of those Algerians and other North Africans—who are now third- and fourth-generation French citizens—unfairly through media portrayals and police [...]
Reports indicate that more than 36,500 people were killed in just 48 hours during Iran’s national uprising, marking an unprecedented level of violence in the history of repression under the Islamic Republic. This equates to 18,250 deaths per day—one life lost every five seconds. The scale of the killings far surpasses casualty rates seen in [...]
Mauritania has strengthened its security capacity through the receipt of military equipment from the United States. This support is part of broader efforts to stabilize the Sahel region, which continues to face extremist threats.The new equipment is expected to enhance border security and counterterrorism operations. Mauritania has been viewed as a relatively stable partner in [...]
A nationwide study in Bangladesh reveals a serious substance abuse crisis, with early exposure among adolescents and high vulnerability among youth. About one-third of users began taking drugs between ages 8–17, while most others started between 18–25. Unemployment, peer pressure, mental stress, family instability, and easy drug availability (reported by nearly 90%) are major risk [...]
India will host MILAN 2026, a major multinational naval exercise, from February 15–25. The event brought together several countries to strengthen maritime cooperation. It emphasized a rules-based global maritime order and regional security. The exercise aligns with India’s broader vision for cooperative security in the Indo-Pacific. It also enhanced interoperability and trust among participating [...]
Cambodia’s economy is under significant pressure from a property sector downturn, returning migrant workers, and rising global trade barriers, according to the World Bank’s December 2025 update. GDP growth is expected to slow from 4.8% in 2025 to 4.3% in 2026 as domestic demand weakens, while banking sector risks rise and household incomes fall [...]
Guinea-Bissau’s transitional leadership announced that national elections would be held on December 6, 2026. This declaration followed the military coup that halted the previous electoral process. Authorities claimed that conditions would allow for free and fair elections. The announcement was meant to reassure both citizens and international observers. However, doubts remain about whether the [...]
DJIBOUTI: Egypt and Djibouti have agreed to cooperate on the development of a new container terminal, strengthening trade links across the Red Sea corridor. The partnership aims to enhance port capacity and improve logistics efficiency for regional and international shipping. Officials say the project will support economic growth and position Djibouti as a key maritime [...]
