COVID-19 Rise In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has seen a rise in COVID-19 cases after weeks of low numbers, with 79 new cases reported last week compared to just a few in April. The total cases in 2025 have reached 204, which is still 43% lower than the same period in 2024. Two Covid-related deaths occurred, both [...]

Thailand’s COVID-19 Cases Peak; Flu Vaccination Expanded

Thailand’s COVID-19 infections have peaked for 2025, with cases expected to decline steadily, said Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin. Despite improvement, he urged continued caution, especially for high-risk groups like the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Over 65,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in one week, mostly among people aged 20-39. The rainy [...]

Indonesia Urges Vigilance Amid Mild COVID-19 Rise

President Prabowo Subianto met with Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin to discuss the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. Budi confirmed the uptick but emphasized that current case numbers remain low and manageable. The Health Ministry has issued an advisory urging the public to maintain hygiene, wear masks in crowded spaces, and seek medical [...]

Unreached Persians Of The Middle East

The Persians, predominantly residing in Iran and found in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, represent the second-largest unreached people group (UPG) in the Middle East’s 10/40 Window. With a regional population of over 39 million, only 0.98% identify as Christian, reflecting the strong Islamic stronghold within Persian society. Islam, specifically Shia, has been deeply rooted in [...]

Covid-19 Cases Surge Again In Thailand

Thailand reported 52,917 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths between May 18 and 24, with Bangkok, Chonburi, and Samut Prakan among the hardest-hit provinces. The dominant JN.1 variant, while less severe, continues to spread rapidly. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) urged the public to take precautions, especially during the rainy season and school term, [...]

Eritrea Marks 34 Years of Independence with Calls for Unity

Eritrea's 34th Independence Day on 24th May 2025 was commemorated with the theme "Our Cohesion: Our Armour" as an affirmation of the country's cohesion and strength. The celebrations lasted for a week, which included colorful parades, concerts, art shows, and cultural performances across the country. In the capital city of Asmara, roads were decorated with [...]

Death Of Kim Shin-Jo, Only Captured North Korean Assassin

Kim Shin-jo, the sole captured member of a 1968 North Korean commando group dispatched to kill South Korean President Park Chung-hee, passed away on 09th April'2025 at 82. Kim and his team entered Seoul in January 1968 but were halted after an intense gunfight near the Blue House. Most of the commandos were killed, and [...]

Saudi Arabia: The Epicenter of Islam

Saudi Arabia, as the home of the two holiest sites in Islam (Mecca and Medina), is seen as a significant point of reference for Islamic practices, and many Muslims around the world look to Saudi Arabia's moon sighting to mark important events like the start and end of Ramadan. In Saudi Arabia, the moon sighting [...]

Labor Abuses In Saudi Arabia

Migrant workers, making up 42% of Saudi Arabia’s population, face widespread labor abuses. Human Rights Watch has documented issues like illegal recruitment fees, wage theft, and dangerous working conditions, especially in mega-projects like NEOM. Due to the practice of ‘Kafala System’ under which a migrant worker's legal status is tied to their employer (the sponsor) [...]

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