SOMALIA: The number of fatalities from intense fighting between Somali federal forces and troops supporting the Jubaland administration in the border town of Balad Hawo has increased to 10, with many others reported injured. Tensions are still elevated as both factions continue to strengthen their positions, indicating the possibility of more clashes. The Gedo region [...]
SENEGAL: Women involved in fish processing in the village of Ndangane, located near the Saloum Delta National Park, have raised concerns about the negative effects of oil extraction off the coast of Sangomar. Since the Australian multinational Woodside began its operations, they have noticed a decline in their living conditions. They are calling for immediate [...]
Western Sahara: The Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, stated that the Sahrawi side is positively engaged with the United Nations' efforts and any sincere initiatives that honor the legal aspects of the conflict. The Sahrawi Republic will continue to work constructively with the United Nations and any other genuine [...]
The Jordan Armed Forces successfully stopped a drug smuggling attempt using a drone on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Southern Military Region along Jordan’s western front. Border Guard forces detected, tracked, and downed the drone before it crossed further inland. The drone was carrying narcotics, which were seized and handed to the appropriate authorities. [...]
A fire broke out at the Corniche Hypermarket in Kut, Iraq, killing at least 61 people, with many others injured or missing. The five-story shopping center had only opened a week earlier. Most victims died from suffocation in bathrooms, and 14 bodies remain unidentified. Videos showed flames tearing through the mall as firefighters rescued people, [...]
Iran may soon start water rationing in most areas due to decades of poor planning and worsening climate change. Some cities have already begun rationing, with reports of water cuts and low quality in Tehran and other provinces. People are facing increasing water shortages and outages, especially during ongoing extreme heat. A lawmaker blamed the [...]
TIBET: Tibetan environmental activist Tsongon Tsering was released from prison on July 8 after spending more than eight months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) Prefecture, Sichuan Province, as reported by the Dharamshala-based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). Despite his release, the 29-year-old faces significant restrictions that limit his fundamental freedoms. The [...]
MYANMAR: Approximately 150 junta soldiers have been setting fire to villages in the Mandalay Region township. These villages are located near Chauk Township in the Magwe Region, separated by a small river and situated along the Bagan-Chauk road, about 16 kilometers from Bagan. This historic area is one of the few tourist spots that has [...]
A survey of over 1,000 Bhutanese youth working abroad found that career growth and low wages in Bhutan push many to seek jobs overseas. Most are working in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain, mainly in service and sales sectors. About 45% now earn significantly more than before, but job satisfaction is only moderate.Female workers make [...]
LIBYA: During an international meeting on irregular migration held in Tripoli, Libyan Interior Minister Emad Trabelsi emphasized that his government's primary concern is the voluntary return of migrants. The high-level meeting, chaired by Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, included the participation of the Interior Ministers from Italy and Malta, the Greek Minister of Migration [...]
