Food Prices Hit Rural and Urban Families Hard

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. [...]

Iran–US Talks Considered as Tensions Rise

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 [...]

Release of Opposition Leader & Promise of Inclusive Government

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 [...]

Mob Killings and Lawlessness Spark National Alarm

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 [...]

Kingdom Celebrates King Abdullah II’s 64th Birthday

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 [...]

Iraq Targets Global Export of Refined Oil by 2030

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 Records 76.98% Pass Rate in Class VIII Exams

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 [...]

36,500 Dead in 48 Hours: A Scale of Violence Without Precedent

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 [...]

US-Mauritania Security Cooperation

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 [...]

Drug Crisis Exposes Bangladesh’s Youth to High Risk

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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