Iran-Israel Ceasefire Begins After Final Missile Exchange

A ceasefire between Iran and Israel came into effect on Tuesday, following intense exchanges of fire just minutes before the truce deadline. The ceasefire was reportedly facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced that both nations had agreed to a “complete and total” cessation of hostilities. Despite the agreement, Iran launched a final round [...]

Bhutan and Thailand Strengthen Ties in Historic Royal Visit

From April 25–28, 2025, Bhutan warmly welcomed Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand for a historic State Visit—their first to the Himalayan kingdom. The royal couple received a grand and heartfelt reception, greeted not only by Bhutan’s King and Queen but also by enthusiastic citizens across the country. Schoolchildren lined the streets with [...]

Bangladesh Sees 392 New Dengue Cases, 2 Deaths in 24 Hours

Bangladesh has recorded its highest single-day toll of dengue-related hospitalizations this year, with 392 patients admitted in the past 24 hours. According to data from the Directorate General of Health Services, two more people have died from the mosquito-borne disease—one within Dhaka North City Corporation and the other in Barishal Division outside the city corporation [...]

Students Lead Peaceful Anti-Corruption Rally in Kota Kinabalu

A peaceful, student-led anti-corruption rally took place in Kota Kinabalu, organized by Suara Mahasiswa and attended by over 100 people, mainly students from University Malaysia Sabah. The protest, named Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0, demanded clean governance, action on corruption, and solutions to ongoing water shortages affecting the university. The rally was approved by police, who [...]

Japan Issues Heatstroke Alerts as Temperatures Soar

Japan: Extreme temperatures led to heatstroke warnings in various areas of Japan, with many individuals requiring emergency medical assistance in Tokyo. The scorching weather has dominated news coverage in the country, which faced its hottest summer on record last year, driven by climate change and severe heatwaves worldwide. Each summer, Japanese authorities encourage the public, [...]

Mongolia’s Prime Minister Appoints New Cabinet Ministers

Mongolia: On June 17, 2025, Mongolia's Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav introduced the nominees for government positions to the State Great Khural. He emphasized that during times of success, lessons learned, and challenges, it is essential to work more intelligently, justly, and efficiently. The Prime Minister called on his fellow ministers to collaborate with a unified [...]

Nepal Police Hunt for Journalist Who Exposed Political Family’s Business Dealings

Nepal: Three weeks ago, Dil Bhushan Pathak reported on the alleged investments of a member of a political family. On June 11, Kathmandu's district court issued an arrest warrant for him after the family filed a complaint with the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police. Pathak is being pursued under Nepal’s Electronic Transactions Act, a law [...]

Collegium Proposes New Curriculum to Enhance Midwifery Education

Indonesia: The Midwifery Collegium and the National Health Council (KKI) have introduced a framework to develop a new curriculum for midwifery education. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of midwifery training and promote the health of mothers and infants. By improving midwifery education, the goal is to strategically lower maternal and infant mortality rates, [...]

Egypt Lays Foundation Stone for Djibouti’s First Solar Power Plant

Djibouti: Egypt and Djibouti have inaugurated the first solar power plant in the village of Omar Kaji, located in Djibouti's Arta region. This initiative is a collaboration between Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and Djibouti’s Ministry of Energy. The project is anticipated to serve as a prototype for future partnerships, as talks are [...]

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