Rice Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Costs

Rice farmers in the Mekong Delta and Thailand are struggling as rising costs and global conflicts affect the rice trade. In Vietnam, farmer Nguyen Thanh Giang says diesel, fertilizer, and transport prices have increased sharply, while rice selling prices remain almost the same, making farming less profitable. Many farmers are thinking about reducing or stopping [...]

Rice Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Costs

Rice farmers in the Mekong Delta and Thailand are struggling as rising costs and global conflicts affect the rice trade. In Vietnam, farmer Nguyen Thanh Giang says diesel, fertilizer, and transport prices have increased sharply, while rice selling prices remain almost the same, making farming less profitable. Many farmers are thinking about reducing or stopping [...]

Yemeni Teachers Struggle As Salaries Collapse

In Yemen, many teachers are facing very hard times because their salaries are too low and often delayed. One teacher, Mohammed Salem, works three jobs a day just to survive. After teaching at a government school, he also teaches at a private school and then works at a hotel at night. Even with so much [...]

Fuel Crisis Threatens Laos Economy

The recent war in the Middle East is causing new economic problems for Laos, a nation already struggling after the COVID-19 crisis. Rising global fuel prices and supply shortages are making life harder for people, as the country depends heavily on imported fuel. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has asked citizens to reduce [...]

South Sudan Crisis Forces Mass Civilian Flight

Fighting in South Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands of civilians to leave their homes after repeated evacuation orders from both the military and opposition forces. Since late 2025, clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition have increased, especially in Jonglei state. Both sides have ordered [...]

Thailand Farmers Struggle With Fuel And Fertilizer Crisis

Farmers in central Thailand are struggling as fuel shortages and rising prices affect their crops. Many petrol stations are empty, and diesel, needed for water pumps and machinery, is hard to find. Thanadet Traiyot, a rice farmer in Ayutthaya, says he has to carefully manage his pumps because he doesn’t have enough fuel to run [...]

Saudi Arabia Backs Talks To Secure Hormuz Strait

Pakistan recently hosted important talks with regional countries to discuss the ongoing conflict involving Iran and ways to reduce tensions. Officials from countries like Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt met in Islamabad to find peaceful solutions. A key focus of the discussions was the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas [...]

Eritrea Fights To Protect Children Amid Rising Global Deaths

Eritrea has made progress in improving child health over recent years, but the global rise in child deaths in 2025 was a serious concern. In Eritrea, children under five have benefited from vaccination programs, better nutrition, and improved access to health care. Mothers and babies have been receiving more medical attention than in the past, [...]

Afghanistan Hit By Deadly Floods And Storms

Severe flooding, landslides, and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan have caused great damage and loss of life. At least 17 people have died, and 26 others were injured in the past 24 hours, according to officials. Rescue teams are still checking affected areas, so the number of victims may rise. The disaster has impacted 13 [...]

Reaching The Unreached With Technology And Care

Many unreached people groups are located in areas where it is extremely difficult to share the Gospel. In the Middle East and North Africa, they are mostly Muslims. Directly sharing the Gospel may not only be watched but also rejected. These people are mostly going through a series of wars and violence. Women and children [...]

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