Israeli Army Launches New Operation in Northern West Bank

WEST BANK: The Israeli military has revealed a new "counterterrorism" mission in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. The military and the internal security service stated together that they "started working as part of a wide counterterrorism effort in the region of northern Samaria," which is a biblical name for a section of [...]

U.S. Forces Launch Strike Against ISIS-Somalia Target

SOMALIA: On November 25, 2025, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) carried out an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia. This strike took place near the Golis Mountains, around 66 km southeast of Bossaso. AFRICOM, together with the Somali Armed Forces and the Federal Government of Somalia, is actively working to reduce [...]

Senegal’s Tourism Hit as United Airlines Ends Direct Washington–Dakar Route

SENEGAL: Senegal’s Tourism Faces Setbacks as United Airlines Stops Direct Flights from Washington to Dakar. United Airlines has decided to end its flights from Washington Dulles to Dakar starting in March 2026, which will affect travel and tourism. These flights began in May 2025 and ran three times a week on a Boeing 767-300. The [...]

Iraq Urged to Strengthen Protections for Women Online

The United Nations in Iraq, together with the National Directorate for Women in Iraq and the High Council for Women and Development in the Kurdistan Region, launched the 2025 “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign through events in Baghdad and Erbil. UN Deputy Special Representative Ghulam Mohammad Ishaqzai said that while Iraq has [...]

Bhutan Leads Region in Teen Tobacco and Alcohol Use Despite Ban

Bhutan has banned tobacco sales, yet it still has the highest number of teenage tobacco users in South-East Asia. A WHO report shows that nearly one-fourth of Bhutanese teens smoke, and many also use other tobacco products. Among 5,809 surveyed students, around 1,700 reported using tobacco, making teen users about 9.4% of the population. [...]

Predator Sedatives Easily Accessible in Tehran Despite Public Outcry

Behind normal storefronts in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, a covert trade in fast-acting sedatives commonly used as rape drugs is thriving. These substances leave victims conscious but defenseless and often unable to remember what happened. Research by Iran International shows these drugs are easily purchased in markets with almost no enforcement or public awareness. A contact [...]

Kuwait Calls for Global Action on Disability Rights and Inclusive Support for Children

KUWAIT: Kuwait urged the global community to honor its commitments to the rights of people with disabilities. They emphasized the importance of including children with disabilities in all programs, even when resources are tight. These comments were made by Kuwait’s Permanent Representative during a speech at the annual UN World Conjoined Twins Day. In 2024, [...]

Geologic Instability and Dam Risks in Tibet Raise Alarms Over Potential Displacement

TIBET: The recent failure of the newly built 758-meter-long cantilever Red Flag (Ch: Hongqi) bridge in Drakpar (Baowan) Village, located in Barkham (Ma’erkang), Ngaba (Aba) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, highlights the serious dangers linked to large-scale infrastructure projects in Tibet. This event shows a significant risk for similar disasters in the future due to China's [...]

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar Migrants in the U.S.

MYANMAR: The Trump administration decided to end temporary asylum protections for almost 10,000 people from Myanmar living in the United States. The Trump administration is revoking the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that was granted to these individuals in 2021, despite Myanmar still being governed by a military regime known for its harsh actions and human [...]

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