Rights Groups Urge UN to Free Iranian Activist

Iranian human rights activist Reza Khandan has not been allowed to visit his wife, Nasrin Sotoudeh, a well-known human rights lawyer, for over nine months because she refuses to wear the mandatory hijab during prison visits.Khandan, who is serving a 3½-year prison sentence for opposing Iran’s hijab law, began a sit-in protest on September 30.Twelve [...]

Heavy Rains Devastate Bhutan: Floods and Landslides Wreak Havoc

Heavy rain in Bhutan on October 4–5 caused flash floods, landslides, and bridge damage across many areas, including Haa, Chhukha, Samtse, Paro, Wangdue Phodrang, and Thimphu. The floods destroyed roads, bridges, homes, and cut off several communities from help. In Haa, bridges and roads were washed away. In Chhukha, the Wangchhu River overflowed and [...]

Cambodia Reaffirms Peace Commitment Amid Ceasefire Strain

Senate President Hun Sen urged the United States to closely monitor Thailand’s erection of barbed wire along the Cambodia-Thailand border, calling it a violation of the July 28, 2025 ceasefire agreement. Speaking with U.S. Charged Affaires Bridgette L. Walker, Hun Sen emphasized Cambodia’s commitment to peace and restraint, while seeking restored border relations with Thailand. [...]

Five IKM Students Killed in Tuaran Road Tragedy

Five students from Institut Kemahiran MARA (IKM) Kota Kinabalu, aged 19–20, were killed in a fatal road accident involving a Toyota Wish MPV and a lorry trailer on Jalan Sulaman, Tuaran. According to Utusan Malaysia, a spokesman for the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that the team received an emergency call about the accident [...]

Safadi Chairs Arab Ministerial Committee on Jerusalem

Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi chaired the Arab Ministerial Committee meeting at the Arab League headquarters, focused on confronting Israel’s illegal policies in occupied Jerusalem. He also participated in the 164th ordinary session of the Arab League Council, handing over the presidency to the UAE. The session addressed the Palestinian cause, [...]

Iraq and Oman Seal 24 MoUs to Boost Cooperation

Iraq and Oman signed two agreements and 24 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani’s visit to Oman. The accords cover a wide range of sectors, including taxation, visa waivers, legal and judicial cooperation, tourism, education, housing, media, banking, energy, oil, industry, ports, and logistics. They also include plans for joint projects [...]

Iran Faces Currency Crisis Amid Nuclear Deal Standoff

Iran’s government and central bank claim the steep currency decline is driven by political uncertainty rather than economic weakness. France, Germany, and the UK the remaining European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal have given Iran a one-month deadline to resume talks with the US, allow UN inspections, and account for enriched uranium stockpiles. These [...]

No Registered Churches Leaves Believers Vulnerable

In Bhutan, Christianity is not officially recognised, and all citizens are assumed to be Buddhists. Converting to Christianity is viewed with suspicion, and converts often face pressure to return to Buddhism. Since no churches are registered, Christians meet secretly in homes, but these gatherings are considered illegal and risk punishment. Believers also face discrimination from [...]

Fresh Clash Erupts at Chittagong University, Students Injured

Fresh violence erupted between Chittagong University (CU) students and local residents near Gate No. 2, following earlier clashes sparked by the alleged assault of a female student by a guard. The conflict escalated with brickbats, sticks, and stones, injuring many students and damaging nearby homes. Over 100 students were injured in the initial clash, with [...]

New Procurement Bill Criminalizes Political Interference

The newly passed Government Procurement Bill makes political interference in government contracts a criminal offence, punishable by up to RM500,000 in fines or five years in jail. PKR Youth defended the bill against criticisms from an anti-graft group, saying it ensures greater transparency and oversight. The law requires open tenders for mega projects, conflict-of-interest declarations, [...]

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