Cambodia Urges Thailand to Release 18 Detained Soldiers

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 [...]

AfDB Approves $214.4 Million for South Sudan–Ethiopia–Djibouti Transport Corridor

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, [...]

Sumatra Floods: Indonesia’s BNPB Reports 604 Dead, 468 Missing

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 [...]

Months After Nepal’s Gen-Z Protests, Supreme Court Issues Show-Cause Notice to Sushila Karki’s Interim Government

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 [...]

Journalism in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: ‘A Battleground and a Lifeline’

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 [...]

Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar Reinforces Discipline with Strategic New Appointments

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 [...]

China and Japan Vessels Face Off Near Disputed Islands as Tensions Escalate

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 [...]

Jordan Foils Major Drug Smuggling Plot in Al-Rusaifa

Jordanian authorities announced that they stopped a major drug-smuggling attempt after two months of monitoring a criminal network. Officers discovered 1.2 million illegal pills hidden inside a road roller in a warehouse in Al-Rusaifa near Amman. Anti-narcotics teams carried out raids on Sunday, arresting 10 suspects and seizing the drugs, which were worth millions of [...]

Iraq Urges US to Reevaluate Travel Advisory Amid Improved Security

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein urged the United States to reconsider its travel advisory for Iraq, saying the country’s security situation has improved. His comments came during a meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas, who visited Iraq to strengthen bilateral relations. Both sides discussed ways to enhance political, economic, and security cooperation. [...]

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