Majority of Youth Say Mob Justice Rising in Bangladesh

A recent youth-focused survey conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (Sanem) and ActionAid Bangladesh reveals that 71.5% of young respondents believe mob justice is becoming a normal part of life in Bangladesh. The study surveyed 2,000 individuals aged 15 to 35 across the country from May 20 to May 31, 2025. The [...]

Cambodia Foils 59 Human Trafficking Cases, Rescues 118 Victims

In the first half of the year, Cambodia's General Department of Immigration intercepted 59 suspected human trafficking cases involving 118 victims—mostly Cambodian women lured into illegal marriages with foreign men. With help from Chinese authorities, many were rescued. Lt. Gen. Sok Veasna said officers used behavioral profiling to detect victims, who were often manipulated through [...]

Grassroots Efforts in East Lombok Tackle Child Marriage

Indonesia: Child marriage continues to be a significant problem in various areas of Indonesia, particularly in East Lombok, despite the government establishing 19 years as the legal minimum age for marriage. The ongoing occurrence of these cases underscores the critical need for enhanced public education and grassroots initiatives to better safeguard women and children. Efforts [...]

Ending Child Labour Requires Collective Efforts

Nepal: The importance of collaborative efforts among the three levels of government and other relevant organizations was emphasized in the fight against child labor, a significant issue in Nepal. It was suggested that child labor could be eliminated by creating an environment where children are not compelled to work and are provided with proper education. [...]

Campaigning Kicks Off for Japan’s Upper House Election

Japan: Official campaigning for the House of Councillors election in Japan began on Thursday, set for July 20. This election is a significant challenge for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his minority government as citizens face increasing living costs. Ishiba aims for the ruling coalition, comprising his Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito party, to [...]

Malaysian Police Foil Terror Cell Using Social Media and Messaging Apps

Malaysian police have uncovered a network of Bangladeshi nationals linked to the Islamic State (IS), using social media and messaging apps to spread extremist ideology and recruit from Malaysia’s migrant worker community. According to Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, the group targeted Bangladeshi laborers in factories, construction sites, and petrol stations. The [...]

Jordan Evacuates 23 More Gaza Children for Urgent Medical Care

The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army carried out the sixth medical evacuation of child patients from Gaza on Wednesday, transporting 23 children and 47 family members under the Jordan Medical Corridor initiative. Nineteen of the children will receive care in Jordanian private hospitals, while four will be sent to Turkiye for treatment, with the support of [...]

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