No Registered Churches Leaves Believers Vulnerable

In Bhutan, Christianity is not officially recognised, and all citizens are assumed to be Buddhists. Converting to Christianity is viewed with suspicion, and converts often face pressure to return to Buddhism. Since no churches are registered, Christians meet secretly in homes, but these gatherings are considered illegal and risk punishment. Believers also face discrimination from [...]

Fresh Clash Erupts at Chittagong University, Students Injured

Fresh violence erupted between Chittagong University (CU) students and local residents near Gate No. 2, following earlier clashes sparked by the alleged assault of a female student by a guard. The conflict escalated with brickbats, sticks, and stones, injuring many students and damaging nearby homes. Over 100 students were injured in the initial clash, with [...]

New Procurement Bill Criminalizes Political Interference

The newly passed Government Procurement Bill makes political interference in government contracts a criminal offence, punishable by up to RM500,000 in fines or five years in jail. PKR Youth defended the bill against criticisms from an anti-graft group, saying it ensures greater transparency and oversight. The law requires open tenders for mega projects, conflict-of-interest declarations, [...]

Cambodia Urges UNDP Support for Urgent Mine Clearance

Senior Minister Ly Thuch of Cambodia met with Enrico Gaveglia, the new UNDP Representative, to talk about the serious danger of unexploded bombs left in the country. These bombs are found in schools, health centers, and farmland, putting people’s lives at risk. Thuch asked UNDP to help find more resources for clearing the bombs and [...]

Iraq Launches First-Ever National Migration Plan (2025–2030)

Iraq has launched its first national migration plan (2025–2030), a five-year strategy to ensure safe, orderly, and regular migration. The plan aims to create opportunities for work, education, and family reunification, while strengthening migration governance and supporting national stability and development. Around two million Iraqis live abroad, over 58,000 have returned in the past seven [...]

Iran Warns of Expanded War if Conflict with Israel Resumes

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned Tehran would abandon restraint in any new war with Israel. He said future conflicts would expand to new geographic areas and possibly economic and political arenas. Ghalibaf stressed that Iran’s military had corrected weaknesses exposed in June’s 12-day war. He pointed to recent naval missile drills as a [...]

Egypt calls for immediate international intervention in Gaza crisis

EGYPT: The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed that Cairo is very worried about the Israeli government's decision to continue with a large military operation in the Gaza Strip. Egypt firmly criticized Israel for increasing its actions and occupation in both the West Bank and Gaza. It accused Israel of committing ongoing crimes against civilians [...]

Beijing Responds as Ukraine Rejects China Peacekeeping Role

CHINA: China stated that it is willing to take a "helpful role" in solving the Ukraine crisis. The statement comes after Russia proposed that China could be one of the countries ensuring Ukraine's safety in a peace agreement, which Ukraine has turned down. China has consistently acted transparently regarding the Ukraine situation, maintaining an impartial [...]

US Praises Bangladesh for Sheltering Rohingya Refugees

The United States praised Bangladesh for sheltering over one million Rohingya refugees. Washington also thanked other countries in the region that provide refuge to people fleeing Myanmar. The statement came from US State Department spokesperson Thomas “Tommy” Pigott. The US reaffirmed its support for Rohingyas and other ethnic groups facing violence in Myanmar. Bangladesh has [...]

Cambodia Urges Thailand to Build Trust for Peace Talks

Cambodia has urged Thailand to cooperate in fostering a climate of trust to peacefully resolve disputes and restore normalcy between the two nations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nong Sakal reaffirmed Cambodia’s support for an ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to monitor the ceasefire, alongside the Interim Observer Team (IOT). He emphasized joint measures for mutual benefit, including [...]

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