Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that Iraq aims to begin exporting refined petroleum products globally by 2030, marking a major shift in the country’s energy strategy. Speaking at the Iraq Energy Conference 2026 in Baghdad, he emphasized that energy policy now shapes not only economic growth but also social, political, and educational [...]
Bhutan achieved a 76.98 percent pass rate in the Class VIII Board Examination 2025, with 12,039 out of 12,143 students passing from 168 schools nationwide, reflecting broad participation across government and private institutions. The national merit list was topped by Sidanth Bhandari of Loselling Middle Secondary School with 94.6 percent, followed closely by Sangay [...]
Reports indicate that more than 36,500 people were killed in just 48 hours during Iran’s national uprising, marking an unprecedented level of violence in the history of repression under the Islamic Republic. This equates to 18,250 deaths per day—one life lost every five seconds. The scale of the killings far surpasses casualty rates seen in [...]
Mauritania has strengthened its security capacity through the receipt of military equipment from the United States. This support is part of broader efforts to stabilize the Sahel region, which continues to face extremist threats.The new equipment is expected to enhance border security and counterterrorism operations. Mauritania has been viewed as a relatively stable partner in [...]
A nationwide study in Bangladesh reveals a serious substance abuse crisis, with early exposure among adolescents and high vulnerability among youth. About one-third of users began taking drugs between ages 8–17, while most others started between 18–25. Unemployment, peer pressure, mental stress, family instability, and easy drug availability (reported by nearly 90%) are major risk [...]
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Cambodia’s economy is under significant pressure from a property sector downturn, returning migrant workers, and rising global trade barriers, according to the World Bank’s December 2025 update. GDP growth is expected to slow from 4.8% in 2025 to 4.3% in 2026 as domestic demand weakens, while banking sector risks rise and household incomes fall [...]
Guinea-Bissau’s transitional leadership announced that national elections would be held on December 6, 2026. This declaration followed the military coup that halted the previous electoral process. Authorities claimed that conditions would allow for free and fair elections. The announcement was meant to reassure both citizens and international observers. However, doubts remain about whether the [...]
Jordan’s Eastern Military Zone successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics into the country using balloons equipped with advanced electronic guidance systems. Border Guard units detected the balloons within their area of responsibility and engaged them, bringing them down along with their illicit cargo inside Jordanian territory. The operation was carried out in coordination [...]
Dr. Hussein Allawi, Adviser to the Iraqi Prime Minister, reaffirmed that Iraq is making intensive diplomatic and security efforts to keep the region away from war and will not allow its territory to be used for attacks on neighboring countries. He emphasized Iraq’s neutral stance, commitment to regional stability, and adherence to its constitution. Through [...]