LIBYA: The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has declared that anti-scorpion venom serum is now available across the country. Hospitals and health centers throughout Libya are distributing this serum. This news arrives as southern Libya sees an increase in scorpion stings with the arrival of summer, following earlier shortages of antivenom in local hospitals [...]
MALI: A former prime minister of Mali, now ruled by the military, has been accused of damaging the state's credibility due to his social media comments. Moussa Mara expressed his "unwavering support for prisoners of conscience" on X. He has recently been a strong critic of the military government. The junta took power after coups [...]
EGYPT: On Wednesday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized Egypt's strong dedication to fighting human trafficking. He described this battle as a “moral and humanitarian duty.” Madbouly explained that tackling this crime, which disrespects human dignity and endangers community safety, is not only a legal responsibility but also a commitment rooted in the values that [...]
CHINA: Flooding claimed the lives of 31 residents at an elderly care home located on the outskirts of Beijing. Videos showed emergency teams navigating through water that reached their chests as they worked to rescue those trapped inside the facility in the Miyun District. Many of the deceased were reportedly unable to move. Local officials [...]
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, student-led rallies marked the anniversary of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, calling for democratic reforms and a "new Bangladesh." The newly formed National Citizen Party, led by Nahid Islam, unveiled a 24-point agenda seeking a new constitution and deeper democratic transformation. Simultaneously, the student wing of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party [...]
INDONESIA: The Deputy Minister of Education highlighted the government's dedication to creating schools that are free from violence through various important programs from the ministry. Other key initiatives include creating a helpful pocketbook as a guide for schools; involving community groups, psychologists, and legal experts in helping victims recover; regularly checking in on and assessing [...]
DJIBOUTI: The U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard joined forces with Djiboutian troops for a program focused on sharing skills in cybersecurity and radio communications. This initiative included teaching sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. Participants practiced monitoring networks, detecting threats, and using important [...]
GAZA STRIP: People living in Gaza are cautiously optimistic about news of a short break in fighting to let aid into the area, but many believe this relief should lead to a bigger, long-term solution for the worsening crisis. For several months, the over two million residents of Gaza have struggled with severe shortages of [...]
NEPAL: The monsoon has caused 116 injuries in Nepal. Flooding led to seven injuries, while lightning strikes caused 95, and landslides resulted in 14. Sixteen people are still missing after the floods and landslides from the monsoon, and the search for them is ongoing. The monsoon has caused serious damage in Nepal, impacting both people's [...]
MONGOLIA: Mongolia sees democratic and representative systems that involve cooperation among many nations and public involvement as vital for peace and stability. The country will keep its promises to the international community and work closely with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and other global parliaments to create a more peaceful future. Mongolia follows a foreign policy [...]
