Maldives: Twelve Apply For Vacant Supreme Court Seats

Maldives: Twelve people have applied for the two vacancies on the Supreme Court. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) opened applications for the positions last month following the dismissal of two Supreme Court judges. The applicants, who sent in their documents before the deadline, are a mix of serving and retired judges and prominent legal professionals. [...]

Libya: Over 222,000 Sudents Sit National Preparatory Exams

Libya: Over 222,000 Libyan students are currently taking their final basic education certificate exams. These exams are being conducted at the same time throughout the country, including in remote and conflict-affected regions. According to the ministry's data, there are 162,724 students in the public education system, along with 52,910 from private institutions. Additional participants include [...]

USAID Funding Cuts in Mali Jeopardize Local Language Learning Program Empowering Thousands

Mali: Doumbia is one of thousands of individuals currently stranded in Mali, a nation suffering from extreme poverty and insecurity, where 70% of its population, which is at least 22 million, lacks basic literacy skills. The recent funding cuts from USAID coincided with the withdrawal of support from Mali's other European development partners following the [...]

Egypt, France Coordinate Ahead of UN Ocean Conference To Combat Plastic Pollution

Egypt: Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, conducted a virtual meeting with France's Minister for Ecological Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, to enhance collaboration in preparation for the United Nations Ocean Conference. The discussion also addressed the ongoing international talks aimed at establishing a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution under the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC). [...]

Cambodia Commutes Sentences of 296 Inmates on Visakha Bucha Day

On Visakha Bucha Day 2025, Cambodian Prime Minister Dr. Hun Manet announced that the King has reduced the prison sentences of 296 inmates, including 28 women. Most of them had their sentences shortened by 3 to 12 months. However, four prisoners were not given any clemency because they were found guilty of serious crimes like [...]

Long Advantageous, Harvard’s China Ties Become a Political Liability

China: Harvard University's connections to China, which have historically been beneficial for the institution, are now seen as a drawback as the Trump administration accuses the university of being influenced by Beijing-backed operations. The administration has taken steps to revoke Harvard's ability to admit foreign students, claiming that the university promotes antisemitism and collaborates with [...]

Iran-US Nuclear Talks Yield Progress Despite Challenges

The latest nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. have ended. Iran said the talks were difficult but helpful for understanding each other.The U.S. found the talks encouraging and said they were both direct and indirect. The meeting lasted over three hours and covered technical issues. Both countries agreed to keep talking in the future. [...]

Libya and Algeria Strengthen Economic Ties Through Maghreb Bank Cooperation

Algeria: Libya and Algeria have reiterated their dedication to enhancing financial and economic collaboration during high-level discussions that took place alongside the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Algiers. A key focus of their conversation was the Maghreb Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade's role in fostering regional integration. Both ministers highlighted [...]

Over 1,400 Lives Lost in Malaysia to Lorry Crashes in Six Years

A new study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) found that over the past six years, at least 1,457 people have died in accidents involving lorries and trailers. Most of these deadly crashes happened on highways. On average, one person dies every 36 hours in such accidents. The study showed that speeding, [...]

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