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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Cambodia has urgently called on Thailand to immediately release the 18 Cambodian soldiers who have been held for 130 days. The Cambodian government said Thailand must respect the Joint Declaration on the Peace Agreement, which clearly states that the soldiers must be released promptly. Cambodia also reminded Thailand of its responsibilities under international and humanitarian [...]
DJIBOUTI: The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has greenlit $214.47 million in funding to launch the second phase of the South Sudan-Ethiopia-Djibouti Transport Corridor Project. This important regional project aims to enhance trade, improve connections, and stimulate economic growth in all three countries. In Djibouti, the focus will be on upgrading the 18-kilometer Dikhil-Mouloud section, [...]
INDONESIA: The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported that the recent floods and landslides in Sumatra have resulted in 604 deaths, with 468 individuals still unaccounted for. The government is working to create access to remote areas. One road that has started to reopen is the Tarutung-Padangsidimpuan route, thanks to the efforts of the Public [...]
NEPAL: Nepal is facing a major political crisis after the Supreme Court issued a show-cause notice to the interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. Her appointment and the dissolution of Parliament—initiated by President Ramchandra Paudel—are being challenged by KP Sharma Oli’s CPN-UML party as unconstitutional. The turmoil began after violent Gen Z–led [...]
GAZA STRIP: Over 260 media workers lost their lives in the recent fighting in Gaza, marking the deadliest conflict for journalists in many years. This issue received attention at the UN Headquarters during a forum that discussed the risks and challenges of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory. “This seminar encourages us to think about [...]
MONGOLIA: Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar has strengthened his power by making several strategic appointments, tightening control over his government after he survived a no-confidence vote in October. These actions show a careful plan to shape the political scene and ensure stability within the ruling Mongolian People’s Party. Signs of this consolidation appeared with important [...]
JAPAN: The coast guards of China and Japan have reported different versions of an encounter that took place near a group of islands in the East China Sea, which are important for both countries. On Tuesday, China's Coast Guard stated that a Japanese fishing boat had entered the waters around the Diaoyu Islands, known as [...]
