A new report from the Habitat Association shows that young people in Türkiye are facing serious economic and psychological problems. Half of the youth are not working, and among those looking for jobs, only 16% feel hopeful about their future. Most young people earn very little, with two-thirds making under 30,000 TL (Turkish Lira) per [...]
Street children in South Sudan face many daily struggles and dangers, especially in the capital, Juba. Many of these children come from poor or broken families, often affected by years of war and violence. Some have lost their parents, while others run away from abuse at home. Without money or support, they drop out of [...]
The future of about 8,500 people held in the al-Hol and Roj camps in northeast Syria is unclear after the government announced the camps would close. For years, these camps held women and children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters. Many were never charged with crimes and lived in very poor and dangerous conditions. On [...]
A harsh winter storm has struck Afghanistan, resulting in the death of at least 61 persons and injuring as many as 110 others. This is after the storm destroyed or damaged approximately 458 homes in at least 15 provinces. Many had lost their lives due to the roofs of their houses collapsing, avalanches, and frostbite. [...]
Morocco is facing strong and unstable weather this week, with cold air bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds across many regions. The national weather service says the conditions will feel very wintery, especially in the mountains and high plateaus. Snow is expected in the Middle and High Atlas, Rif, and eastern high areas, with [...]
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the second phase of the US-brokered Gaza plan is getting closer, but important problems remain. Under President Donald Trump’s plan, Israel would pull back more troops, an international force would enter Gaza, and Hamas would disarm so rebuilding could begin. However, Hamas says it might only “freeze or store” [...]
In Sudan, the army chief, General Abdel‑Fattah al‑Burhan, has rejected a proposed ceasefire from international mediators, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. He stated that the plan would weaken the army, dissolve the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and allow the rebel paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to [...]
Heavy rain in central Vietnam caused deadly floods and landslides, killing at least seven people, injuring many others, and leaving thousands stranded. In Khanh Hoa province, a major landslide crushed a bus traveling through the Khanh Le pass, killing six people and trapping passengers until rescuers arrived hours later. Other landslides blocked important mountain roads [...]
The tropical region of central Indonesia experiences a rainy season that begins in September and lasts until April. This season has already seen disastrous landslides in the Central Java region due to heavy rains. Homes have washed away. So far, the landslides have killed at least 18 people, with dozens still missing. Search efforts are [...]
Israel has received the bodies of two more citizens from Hamas as part of the ceasefire agreement. One was an elderly man who died in captivity, and the other was a soldier killed during the Hamas attack on October seven. In total, Hamas has returned the remains of fifteen Israelis, and more are expected. Israel [...]