Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan Pledge to Boost Bilateral Trade to $100 Million Amid Inter-Governmental Commission Talks

PAKISTAN: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan are looking to boost their trade volume to $100 million. To achieve this, both countries signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen their economic and technical partnership. This initiative took place during the 5th Session of the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Inter-Governmental Commission (IGC), which focused on trade, economy, science, and [...]

RM2.7 Million Drug Syndicate Busted in Major Police Raids

Malaysian police have dismantled a major international drug trafficking syndicate operating across the country and using sea routes to smuggle drugs abroad. Ten suspects aged 29 to 70 were arrested during coordinated raids in Muar, Batu Pahat, and Cheras on July 21. Authorities seized 61.3kg of methamphetamine, 51.3g of ecstasy pills, and luxury items, totaling [...]

Cambodia Demands Return of Soldiers Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Cambodia has called for the immediate return of 20 soldiers captured by Thai forces shortly after a ceasefire was established, ending days of intense border clashes over disputed territory. Negotiations are ongoing, but Thailand maintains that the detainees must first undergo legal proceedings. The recent conflict—one of the most violent in decades—displaced nearly 300,000 people [...]

Border Infiltration Foiled by Northern Military Zone

The Northern Military Zone reported on Thursday that it successfully prevented an infiltration attempt along the northern border. The incident occurred within the zone's designated area of responsibility. A single individual attempted to cross the border illegally. Border guards responded promptly and apprehended the person.The suspect was handed over to the proper authorities. An investigation [...]

Iraq to Pioneer Women and Child Poverty Metrics Globally

Iraq has significantly reduced its national poverty rate to 10.8% from 2018 to 2024, as announced by Minister of Planning Mohammed Ali Tamim. This progress was shared during the launch of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report. The report examines poverty beyond income, identifying developmental gaps and social deprivations. Iraq collaborated with the UNDP and [...]

West Bank Palestinians Plunge Into Crisis as Settlers Sever Vital Water Supply

WEST BANK: In the village of Susiya, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinians believed their situation couldn’t get any worse as Jewish settlers attacked them repeatedly and destroyed their beloved olive trees. Then, armed settlers began to target their water sources. The people of Susiya accuse these Israeli settlers of cutting water pipes and [...]

Ethiopian Strike on Somali Base Deepens Tensions Amid High-Level Bilateral Talks

SOMALIA: Ethiopian soldiers, who are backing the Jubaland regional forces, carried out a strong attack on a base of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in the border town of Dolow on Sunday. This happened just hours after a stressful diplomatic meeting between leaders from Somalia and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The peace efforts, [...]

Calls for Reparations Spark Renewed Scrutiny of France’s Colonial Legacy in Senegal

SENEGAL: At a notable roundtable event at the African Memorial Square in Dakar, Senegal, historians, journalists, pan-African activists, and descendants of soldiers from the colonial period came together to call for accountability from the French government. This gathering, led by groups like the Association of Descendants of Senegalese Soldiers, the Front for the Withdrawal of [...]

Sahrawi Children Receive Warm Welcome at Asturias Regional Parliament in Spain

WESTERN SAHARA: The program gives Sahrawi kids the chance to spend their summer in Asturias with local families. This offers them a break from the tough conditions they face in the Sahrawi refugee camps. They get to enjoy a milder climate than what they experience in the camps, where temperatures can get very hot. Living [...]

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