Nationwide Dengue Cases Rise to 25,710; Over 1,200 in Hospitals

In the last 24 hours, Bangladesh reported 134 new dengue cases, raising the total confirmed cases this year to 25,710. Fortunately, no new deaths occurred during this period, so the death toll remains at 104. According to the Directorate General of Health Services, the highest number of new cases came from Dhaka, where both Dhaka [...]

Penang Police Bust Heroin Lab, Arrest Three

Police in Nibong Tebal, Penang, shut down a heroin processing lab on Tuesday. The raid happened in a house in Taman Tambun Permai, Bukit Tambun. Officers arrested three men connected to the drug syndicate. They seized 1.1 kg of heroin, heroin base, caffeine, and other chemicals. Drug processing equipment was also found in the house. [...]

Cambodian Village Reports Thai Force Incursions

On August 14, 2025, residents of Prey Chan village in O’Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, Cambodia, reported incursions by Thai forces. The incident allegedly involved the illegal occupation of local homes for two consecutive days. Villagers expressed deep concern over the loss of their property and personal safety. Many residents reported being unable to access [...]

Jordan Condemns Settler Attacks on Gaza Aid Convoys

Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani strongly condemned repeated settler attacks on humanitarian aid convoys bound for Gaza, the latest involving 30 trucks blocked and stoned, causing damage to four vehicles. He criticized Israeli authorities for failing to prevent such incidents, calling them violations of international law. This was the second attack in a [...]

Iraq Arrests 11 on Terror Charges in Anti-ISIS Raids

The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) announced the arrest of 11 individuals on terrorist charges across several provinces. The operations were carried out with the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, Kurdish security agencies, and local forces. Five suspects were captured in Nineveh, where army aviation supported the destruction of seven hideouts. Four individuals were arrested in different [...]

Bhutan Raises Legal Marriage Age for Women to 18

For decades, Bhutan widely practiced 18 as the minimum legal marriage age, yet the Marriage Act of 1980 still allowed girls to marry at 16. This legal contradiction was resolved on June 25, 2025, when a Joint Sitting of Parliament passed the Marriage (Amendment) Bill of 2024, officially setting the minimum marriage age for women [...]

Rights Groups Warn of Escalating Crackdown on Minorities in Iran

The U.S. State Department has condemned Iran’s death sentences against protesters from the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom movement, urging Tehran to halt executions, free unjustly detained individuals, and end its repression. The protests began after the death of Mahsa Jina Amini in morality police custody, sparking nationwide unrest. Rights groups report that detainees have faced [...]

Dhaka’s Rickety Buses Threaten Health, Safety, and Air Quality

Dhaka’s public transport fleet, dominated by rundown and poorly maintained buses, poses severe health and safety risks. These vehicles emit toxic fumes, contributing heavily to Bangladesh’s worsening air pollution, which is linked to over 159,000 premature deaths annually. Bangladesh recorded PM2.5 levels in 2023 that were 16 times higher than the WHO safe limit, making [...]

Malaysia, Bangladesh to Ink Key Trade and Defence MoUs

Bangladesh’s chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, began a three-day official visit to Malaysia at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s invitation. The trip follows Anwar’s visit to Bangladesh last year and will include an official welcoming ceremony, bilateral talks, and the signing of multiple MoUs in sectors such as defence, energy, semiconductors, and trade. The leaders will also [...]

Cambodia Demands Return of 18 Soldiers Held by Thai Forces

On August 11, 2025, Lieutenant General Maly Socheata, spokesperson for Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defense, announced that 18 Cambodian soldiers have been detained by Thai forces for 13 days, following their arrest on July 29, 2025—just hours after a ceasefire took effect. Cambodia is calling for their immediate release in line with international humanitarian law, [...]

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