Minority Safety Concerns Rise After New Government Takes Power

Fresh allegations of minority persecution have emerged in Bangladesh following the electoral victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. In Chandpur, a 25-year-old physically challenged woman was reportedly abducted and gang-raped after attending a kirtan. She identified three alleged attackers, but no arrests have been reported so far, heightening fear within the local minority community. [...]

Survivors Detail Torture and Forced Cybercrime in Trafficking Networks

A report by the United Nations Human Rights Office reveals widespread abuse in cybercrime scam operations across Southeast Asia. Based on testimonies from 19 survivors, victims were trafficked into fortified compounds in countries including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, and the UAE, where they faced torture, sexual abuse, food deprivation, debt bondage, and coercion [...]

Over 1,000 Displaced as Flooding Worsens in Northern Sabah

Severe flooding has intensified in northern districts of Sabah, displacing more than 1,000 residents by Friday night. According to the Sabah State Disaster Command Centre, 1,070 people from 376 families have been evacuated in the districts of Kota Marudu and Pitas, with Pitas being the worst affected, impacting 30 villages. Multiple temporary evacuation centres [...]

Climate & Debt Swap Programme

Mauritania is developing a climate-linked debt swap programme to address financial and environmental challenges. The initiative aims to reduce debt burdens while funding sustainable development projects. Climate change has significantly impacted Mauritania’s ecosystems and livelihoods. This programme aligns with global efforts to integrate climate action into financial systems. It is expected to support projects [...]

Home Demolished in Northern Jordan Valley Village

Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across several areas of the West Bank, detaining 24 Palestinians during operations that included home searches and reported property damage. According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club, the arrests were made under the claim that the individuals were “wanted.” In the Northern Jordan Valley village of Ein al-Beida, bulldozers [...]

Power Struggle Intensifies Within Iraq’s Shiite Alliance

Political tensions are rising within Iraq’s Coordination Framework alliance as former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Qais al-Khazali, leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, engage in a growing public dispute. The alliance, formed in 2022 to counter the movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, is now experiencing internal fractures as competition increases over the next prime [...]

Bhutan Hosts Second National MCH Fair to Promote Safe Motherhood

The Ministry of Health of Bhutan, in collaboration with the JICA Bhutan Office, organized a one-day Mother and Child Health (MCH) Fair on February 13, 2026, at the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital under the theme “For Positive Pregnancy Experiences and Outcomes.” The event promoted awareness on maternal and neonatal health, bringing [...]

Rights Group Reports 24 Children Killed in Iran Protests

At least 24 children, including a three-year-old, were reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces during nationwide protests in Iran, according to the HANA Human Rights Organization. The organization stated that it verified the identities of the victims through field research and cross-checking multiple sources. According to its findings, the shootings were not [...]

BNP Wins Landslide Victory in February 12 Polls

In the February 12 general election in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a decisive victory, securing 49.97% of the vote and 209 seats, a significant increase from its 30.81% vote share and 140 seats in 1991. The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (Jamaat) also made remarkable progress, winning 31.76% of the vote and 68 seats, [...]

388 Arrested in Major Online Gambling Crackdown

Police arrested 388 suspects in a large-scale operation against online gambling syndicates following raids on 17 business premises and homes across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Penang. The operation targeted individuals and companies believed to have developed back-office systems, online gambling platforms, and promotional materials aimed at victims both locally and internationally. Those arrested included [...]

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