People Crossing From Lebanon To Syria Surge

More than 125,000 people have crossed from Lebanon into Syria as of March 17, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). About half of them are children, showing how serious the situation is for families. Most of those arriving are Syrians returning home, while around 7,000 are Lebanese, showing the wider impact of the [...]

North Korea Human Rights Crisis

Recent missile launches by North Korea have gained global attention, but its long-standing human rights problems remain very serious and often ignored. On March 13, Elizabeth Salmón told the United Nations Human Rights Council that the country’s human rights situation has not improved and has even worsened over the past ten years. Her report suggested [...]

Laos Acts To Ease Fuel Crisis

The Lao government is taking urgent action to deal with a fuel crisis caused by rising global energy prices and supply problems. To help people and businesses, it has reduced fuel taxes, cutting gasoline tax from 25 percent to 15 percent and removing diesel tax completely. The government is also using subsidy funds to keep [...]

Houthi Attack Kills Civilians In Yemen Village

An artillery strike on a village in northern Yemen killed at least 10 people, including six children, and wounded more than 30 others, officials said on March 16, 2026. The explosion happened in Hajjah province during iftar, the evening meal that ends the daily fast in Ramadan. The internationally recognised Yemeni government blamed Iran‑backed Houthi [...]

Tyre Empties As War Forces Civilians To Flee

An uneasy silence has settled over Tyre in Lebanon as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah grows stronger. Many people have left after Israel told civilians to move north, but some residents remain because they cannot afford to leave or do not want to abandon their homes. Empty streets and closed shops show how much life [...]

Iran–Israel Conflict Escalates With Deadly Strikes

Fighting between Iran and Israel has become more intense, with new attacks causing deaths and damage on both sides. Iran fired cluster missiles at central Israel, including areas near Tel Aviv, saying it was revenge for the killing of Ali Larijani. The attack killed two elderly people and injured others, while buildings and public places [...]

Deadly Bombings Rock Maiduguri, Nigeria

A series of deadly bombings has shaken Maiduguri in Nigeria, leaving many people killed and injured. The attacks happened in crowded places, including a market, a post office, and a hospital, during the evening when people were breaking their Ramadan fast. At least 23 people were killed, and more than 100 were hurt, with many [...]

Tajikistan Boosts Forensic Tools To Fight Crime And Terrorism

In Tajikistan, strengthening forensic and ballistic expertise is becoming very important for national security and criminal investigations. With support from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre, the country has received advanced forensic equipment to improve its capabilities. In November 2025, high-precision digital comparison microscopes were delivered to [...]

Sudan Conflict Fueled By Foreign Powers And Spreads Regionally

The civil war in Sudan is approaching its fourth year, and the conflict shows no clear sign of ending. Fighting continues between the national army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Control of territory has changed several times, but neither side has achieved a decisive victory. The war has also [...]

Saudi Arabia Faces Renewed Drone Attacks

Iran has continued its drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, with a new wave on Monday (March 16, 2026) involving about 63 drones aimed at the Eastern Province and Riyadh. Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed all the drones, adding to more than 230 drones and over 30 missiles already shot down in recent attacks. The [...]

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