A 2024 survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and UNFPA found that 76% of ever-married women aged 15 and above have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime, with 49% facing violence in the past year. Violence against women and girls spans physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, as well as controlling behaviors, [...]
Three anti-narcotics operations led to drug seizures worth nearly RM200 million, according to Bukit Aman’s Narcotics Crime Investigation Department. The first raid in Bentong on Jan 30 resulted in the arrest of three men and the seizure of 255 packages of suspected methamphetamine valued at RM13.25 million, with syndicates using car parks as drop-off [...]
National and Military Police dismantled hundreds of human trafficking and sexual exploitation networks in 2025, resulting in the arrest of 410 suspects, according to the Ministry of Interior. Authorities intervened in 272 cases nationwide, with those arrested—including 53 women and 43 foreign nationals—referred to provincial and municipal courts for legal action. The National Committee [...]
Jordan took part in the ministerial session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council, chaired by Algeria, with its delegation led by Ambassador Amjad Al-Adaileh. The session followed preparatory meetings of senior officials and experts. The Council approved Jordan’s proposal to establish the Arab Network for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, commending [...]
Iraqi Paralympic athletes delivered an outstanding performance on the second day of the West Asia Paralympic Games in Oman, securing two gold medals and one silver medal. Mohammed Fahd and Al-Kaed Ahmed Fahd won gold in the 200-meter race, while Idris Sami claimed silver in the same event. Adding to the success, Nader Ibrahim [...]
The National Statistics Bureau’s CPI report for December 2025 shows a continued rise in inflation, driven mainly by increasing food and non-food prices. Food inflation reached 4.36 percent, with notable increases in staples, beverages, and betel nuts, while non-food inflation stood at 2.70 percent, led by higher costs for clothing, health, restaurants, and transport. [...]
Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high as the possibility of diplomatic talks emerges alongside escalating threats. Regional officials say Iran–US talks could take place in Istanbul, potentially involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and regional intermediaries, with broader participation from Middle Eastern foreign ministers. Iran has confirmed [...]
Following the November 2025 coup, Guinea-Bissau’s military junta released opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira from detention. The release came amid growing international pressure, especially from ECOWAS, to restore democratic order. Although freed, Pereira remained under house arrest, reflecting continued political tension. The junta also pledged to form an inclusive transitional government involving major political [...]
The country is witnessing a troubling surge in mob killings, custodial deaths, election-related violence, and attacks on minorities ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. According to the Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF), mob violence deaths more than doubled in January, alongside increases in custodial deaths, unidentified bodies, and widespread political clashes. Law enforcement agencies are being [...]
The Kingdom marks the 64th birthday of His Majesty King Abdullah II on Friday. Born in Amman on January 30, 1962, he is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Princess Muna. Appointed Crown Prince in January 1999, King Abdullah assumed his constitutional duties as monarch on February 7, 1999, following the [...]