43 people died in water accidents in July, including 14 children

MONGOLIA: In July 2025, there were 43 fatalities from water-related accidents in Mongolia, with 14 of the victims being children. The increase in deaths is linked not only to natural dangers but also to human carelessness, especially a lack of supervision and awareness. Many incidents happened near lakes, rivers, and ponds, particularly where children were [...]

29-Year-Old Man Arrested for Assaulting Grandparents with Tool

JAPAN: Police in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, have taken a 29-year-old man, who is unemployed, into custody for allegedly trying to kill his grandparents, who are both in their 80s, by striking them with a tool. Takahashi lives in a separate house on the same land but was present at his grandparents' home when the [...]

Pakistan Begins Deportation of Registered Afghan Refugees

PAKISTAN: According to the United Nations, Pakistan has begun deporting registered Afghan refugees before the deadline for them to leave. This action could result in more than 1 million Afghans being sent back to their home country. The UNHCR stated that this method of returning Afghans violates Pakistan’s international responsibilities. The UNHCR is urging the [...]

Somalia: “Unseen and Unsafe” – Street Girls in Garowe Face Growing Risks

SOMALIA: Every night, a hidden crisis occurs in the heart of Somalia. In Garowe, groups of street-connected children, both girls and boys, gather in roadside booths, marketplaces, and empty buildings to find safety and shelter as they try to survive. These kids, some as young as ten, have been pushed aside by poverty, displacement, and [...]

Diplomatic Agenda: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Embarks on New International Mission

SENEGAL: Prime Minister Sonko will officially visit Turkey from August 6 to 10, 2025, as stated in a note from the Senegalese ambassador in Ankara. This trip aims to boost diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Senegal and Turkey. The schedule includes several key meetings, featuring a Senegalese-Turkish economic forum. This event will gather business [...]

Bhutan’s Children Face Climate Crisis Despite Green Leadership

Bhutan, renowned for its carbon-negative status and climate leadership, faces a deeper concern—how vulnerable its children are to the growing impacts of climate change. With over 41% of its population under 18, children are especially at risk from flash floods, shortened winters, and infrastructure challenges due to the country’s terrain and scattered settlements. Although Bhutan [...]

Iran’s Medicine Crisis Deepens Amid Soaring Prices, Shortages

Iran is facing a severe medicine crisis marked by shortages, skyrocketing prices, and poor-quality or expired drugs, deepening public frustration. Iranians are struggling to access essential medications, hygiene products, and treatments, with basic items like menstrual pads, insulin, and asthma sprays becoming unaffordable or unavailable. Many have turned to foreign markets to obtain reliable medicines. [...]

Go to Top