Child Hunger Crisis: One in Four Stunted in Bangladesh

Child malnutrition in Bangladesh is a critical concern, with nearly one in four children stunted, 22% underweight, and 11% suffering from wasting. Poor dietary practices such as lack of exclusive breastfeeding and insufficient food diversity further aggravate the issue. This malnutrition crisis negatively affects children's health, learning, productivity, and contributes to a national economic loss [...]

Cambodia–Thailand Border Conflict Kills 33, Civilians Flee

A deadly border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand has killed 33 people, mostly civilians, over three days. The fighting, involving jets, tanks, and artillery, forced over 170,000 people to flee their homes. Despite the violence, civilians on both sides expressed a deep desire for peace, calling each other “siblings” and “friends.” Evacuees are taking shelter [...]

Jordan Downs Drone Smuggling Drugs at Border

The Jordan Armed Forces successfully stopped a drug smuggling attempt using a drone on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Southern Military Region along Jordan’s western front. Border Guard forces detected, tracked, and downed the drone before it crossed further inland. The drone was carrying narcotics, which were seized and handed to the appropriate authorities. [...]

Tragic Mall Fire in Iraq Claims 61 Lives

A fire broke out at the Corniche Hypermarket in Kut, Iraq, killing at least 61 people, with many others injured or missing. The five-story shopping center had only opened a week earlier. Most victims died from suffocation in bathrooms, and 14 bodies remain unidentified. Videos showed flames tearing through the mall as firefighters rescued people, [...]

Iran Faces Major Water Crisis as Rationing Begins in Cities

Iran may soon start water rationing in most areas due to decades of poor planning and worsening climate change. Some cities have already begun rationing, with reports of water cuts and low quality in Tehran and other provinces. People are facing increasing water shortages and outages, especially during ongoing extreme heat. A lawmaker blamed the [...]

Bhutanese Youth Abroad Face Job Hurdles Despite Higher Pay

A survey of over 1,000 Bhutanese youth working abroad found that career growth and low wages in Bhutan push many to seek jobs overseas. Most are working in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain, mainly in service and sales sectors. About 45% now earn significantly more than before, but job satisfaction is only moderate.Female workers make [...]

Military Jet Crashes Into School in Dhaka; Dozens Injured

A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into Milestone College in Uttara around 1:30 PM, killing at least 19 people and injuring 164 others. The plane had taken off shortly after 1:00 PM. Many students and teachers were trapped and injured in the crash. Emergency services, including the army and fire department, rushed to the scene [...]

Malaysia Protests U.S. Envoy Nominee Over Anti-Islam Posts

Dozens of Malaysians protested outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur over the nomination of Nick Adams, a controversial influencer, as U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, known for his “alpha male” image and social media posts critical of Islam and supportive of Israel, sparked outrage in the Muslim-majority country. Protesters called on the U.S. to [...]

Jordan Sends 50 Aid Trucks to Gaza Amid Growing Crisis

Jordan sent 50 trucks with food supplies to northern Gaza on Thursday to help people affected by the ongoing war. The aid was organized by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), with help from the Jordanian army and the World Food Programme (WFP). The supplies are part of Jordan’s emergency efforts to respond to the [...]

Drone Attacks Hit Multiple Oilfields in Iraqi Kurdistan

On Wednesday, a drone attack hit the Ain Sifni oilfield in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdistan, which is run by U.S. company Hunt Oil. This was the second attack on the same site in one day and is part of a growing series of strikes on oilfields in the Kurdistan region. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP), which operates [...]

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