Bangladesh has recorded its highest single-day toll of dengue-related hospitalizations this year, with 392 patients admitted in the past 24 hours. According to data from the Directorate General of Health Services, two more people have died from the mosquito-borne disease—one within Dhaka North City Corporation and the other in Barishal Division outside the city corporation [...]
A peaceful, student-led anti-corruption rally took place in Kota Kinabalu, organized by Suara Mahasiswa and attended by over 100 people, mainly students from University Malaysia Sabah. The protest, named Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0, demanded clean governance, action on corruption, and solutions to ongoing water shortages affecting the university. The rally was approved by police, who [...]
Cambodia has banned Thai fruit and vegetable imports following a deadly border clash that killed a Cambodian soldier. Tensions have escalated, with both countries imposing retaliatory measures, including media bans, visa limits, and border closures. The dispute, rooted in colonial-era border maps, continues to stir strong nationalist sentiment. Thousands rallied in Phnom Penh to support [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
