Rising Waters Force New Relief Centres to Open in Northern Malaysia

In Perak, 2,496 victims from 857 families have been evacuated, with the Kerian and Perak Tengah districts newly affected. Twenty-four temporary relief centres are operating, including two new ones in SK Kampung Dew (Kerian) and SM Layang-Layang Kiri Parit (Perak Tengah). The Larut Matang, Selama, and Manjung districts remain heavily impacted. In Kedah, the [...]

QC to Construct Solar-Powered Desalination Plant in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI: Qatar Charity (QC) has started building a solar-powered seawater desalination plant in Dalaf, located in the Obock region of Djibouti. This project is an important step towards sustainable development and will improve access to clean water for the local community. As the second desalination plant of its kind in Djibouti, it aims to provide [...]

Indonesia Launches New National Initiatives to Enhance Workplace Safety

INDONESIA: On Friday, Indonesia’s Manpower Minister Yassierli announced that the government is increasing its efforts to improve the country's occupational safety and health (OSH) system. This initiative includes a series of strategic reforms designed to create workplaces that are safer, healthier, and more productive. OSH is not just a requirement but an essential part of [...]

Gaza Health Crisis Poised to Last for Generations, Warns WHO Chief

GAZA STRIP: Gaza is facing a health "disaster" that will impact future generations, according to the director-general of the World Health Organization. Since a ceasefire with Hamas began on October 10, Israel has permitted more medical supplies and aid to enter Gaza. However, Dr. Tedros noted that these supplies are still not enough to [...]

Mongolia’s Political Turmoil Seen as Quiet Struggle for Presidential Power

MONGOLIA: A conflict within Mongolia’s ruling Mongolian People’s Party has turned into a public struggle between Prime Minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar and Parliament Speaker Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan. This political fight has caused a standstill in governance at a crucial time for the economy. However, the true battle might be happening behind the scenes, where President Ukhnaagiin [...]

Jordan, Palestine Strengthen Ties on Family Welfare and Women’s Empowerment

Jordan’s Minister of Social Development, Wafa Bani Mustafa, met with Maher Khudair, Chief Justice of the Palestinian Supreme Shariah Court, in Amman to strengthen cooperation on social and family welfare issues. The talks focused on empowering women and children, protecting families, and improving care for the elderly. Both sides agreed on the need to [...]

Fears Grow Over Child Marriage and Gender Discrimination in Iraq

Human Rights Watch has denounced Iraq’s recent amendment to its 1959 Personal Status Law, warning that it undermines women’s rights and reinforces gender inequality. Passed in January, the amendment allows Iraqis to choose between civil or religious laws for family matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody. Under this change, the Shiite [...]

Bhutan’s Schools See Sharp Drop in Bullying Through Compassion and Connection

Across Bhutan, bullying in schools is declining as education shifts from punishment to compassion. Guided by the School Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the Guidelines for Anti-Bullying Mechanisms in Educational Institutions launched by Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck in 2022, schools are fostering empathy, connection, and emotional intelligence among students. Programs such [...]

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