Malaysia Reports First Covid-19 Death of 2025 Amid Slight Case Rise

Malaysia reported its first Covid-19 death of 2025 in the 24th week of the year. The person who died had serious health problems and had not taken a second booster shot. So far, the country has seen 21,738 Covid-19 cases this year. Last week, cases rose by 14%, reaching 3,379, but the Health Ministry says [...]

Iraq Reports 19 Deaths from Congo Fever in 2025, Urges Livestock Safety

Iraq has recorded 19 deaths and 123 total cases of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever so far this year, with the highest number reported in Dhi Qar province. The disease, transmitted through tick bites or contact with infected animal blood during slaughter, mainly affects those working in the livestock sector. The fatality rate ranges from 10% to [...]

Barisal Division Sees Highest Spike in Latest Dengue Infections

Bangladesh reported 212 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 6,678 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Out of the new cases, 197 were from Dhaka and 15 from other regions. Barisal Division (excluding city areas) reported the highest number of new infections with 110 [...]

Tehran Residents Flee as Israeli Airstrikes Rock Capital

Tehran is in panic as residents flee the capital following intense Israeli airstrikes that targeted military and government buildings. The strikes caused explosions and thick smoke, hitting even residential areas and worsening fear among civilians. The Iranian capital, already suffering from economic hardship and energy shortages, is now overwhelmed with anxiety and traffic chaos. Civilians [...]

Nuclear Talks Collapse as Israel Hits Iranian Sites, Iran Retaliates

Iran and Israel have exchanged deadly attacks for the third straight day, killing dozens and injuring hundreds. Iranian missile strikes hit Israeli cities, killing at least ten people and wounding 200, while Israeli strikes killed 78 in Iran. Targets included military bases, nuclear sites, air defences, and oil depots, raising fears of a wider war. [...]

New NATO Office to Boost Regional Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation

Jordan signed an agreement with NATO to open the Alliance’s first liaison office in the Middle East, located in Amman. The office aims to enhance political dialogue and regional cooperation on security, counterterrorism, and crisis management. It will also support joint efforts in cybersecurity, civil protection, science, and climate response. Jordan was praised as a [...]

Islamist Group Threatens Protests Over Reforms

An Islamist group in Bangladesh has threatened nationwide rallies on May 23 if their demands are not met, including the abolition of the interim government's reforms commission. They claim proposed reforms to religious inheritance laws insult the majority’s beliefs. The group also demands a ban on the Awami League, led by exiled former Prime Minister [...]

Bangladesh Road accidents killed 583 in April 2025

In April, Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity reported 610 transportation-related accidents across the country, resulting in 628 deaths and 1,207 injuries. Road accidents were the most significant, with 567 incidents killing 583 people. Motorcycles were involved in the highest number of fatal accidents—229 deaths from 215 crashes. The Chittagong division recorded the highest number of accidents, [...]

BNP Questions Govt’s COVID-19 Readiness Amid New Variant Threat

BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has expressed concern over the Bangladeshi government's lack of visible preparation for a potential new wave of COVID-19, especially as new variants spread in nearby countries like India. Speaking at a press briefing, he pointed out past shortages of oxygen, test kits, and essential medical supplies, particularly [...]

Stroke Risk Soars in Bhutan: 70% Found High-Risk in National Screenings

Stroke is a growing health threat in Bhutan, affecting more young people due to high blood pressure, diabetes, and poor lifestyles.Globally, stroke causes over 6.5 million deaths yearly, and Bhutan is seeing a sharp rise in cases. In rural Bhutan, limited access to care and poor stroke awareness worsen outcomes. Many strokes go unnoticed or [...]

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