Jordan’s Public Debt Rises to JD44.8 Billion

Jordan’s total public debt reached JD44.804 billion by the end of February 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance. This includes JD10.219 billion owed to the Social Security Investment Fund, which increased slightly from January. Overall, public debt now equals 117.4% of the country’s GDP. In January alone, debt rose by 0.8%, and the debt-to-GDP [...]

Government Proposes Bill to Ban Smoking for Those Born After 2007

Maldives: On April 13, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration announced a decision to implement a smoking ban for future generations starting in 2007. The necessary legislative changes to enforce this ban, proposed by PNC parliamentarian Ali Ashraq from Kinbidhoo, were introduced in Parliament on Tuesday morning. The bill aims to prohibit the consumption and sale of [...]

Kuwait Thwarts Surveillance Camera Hacking Attempts, Issues Cybercrime Warning to Public

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has announced that it has detected and successfully thwarted multiple attempts to hack into surveillance camera systems nationwide as part of increased efforts to protect national security and individual privacy. In a joint statement from the General Department of Security Media and the Cybercrime Combating Department, officials noted a significant rise in [...]

Myanmar Junta Mandates Exam Retakes for Students Affected by Earthquake

Myanmar: Students at Mandalay University whose answers from the university entrance exam were destroyed in last month's earthquake will be required to retake the test in June, according to a decision made by the military regime. The 2024-25 matriculation exams took place from March 17 to 22, with 220,843 students registering and over 200,000 actually [...]

Hidden Water Crisis: Women in Bangladesh’s Hills Struggle Daily

In Bangladesh’s coastal areas, millions lack safe drinking water because of saltwater contamination. Women must walk long distances daily to find water. The Chittagong Hill Tracts also face serious water shortages. Deforestation, poor farming practices, and climate change worsen the crisis. Hilly areas lack basic water infrastructure like tube wells and rainwater collection. Transporting water [...]

Tetteh Calls for Stronger Legal and Civil Safeguards for Libyan Women

Libya: Hanna Tetteh, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, highlighted the importance of the Libyan government providing legal and civil protections for women. This support is crucial for women to fulfill their ambitions and play a significant role in the country's development. Her comments were made in response to a question about [...]

Youth Call for Change in Gender Equality Workshop

A youth-led workshop called "Breaking Barriers, Designing Equality" was held to discuss gender equality. Young people shared ideas and created messages to help bring change. They said harmful social norms stop women from growing in education and work. Issues like child marriage, domestic violence, and gender-based violence were often mentioned. Lack of economic power and [...]

Venezuela Donates Educational Supplies to Support Sahrawi Children

Western Sahara: The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, through its Ministry of Education, made a symbolic donation to Sahrawi children, which included sports equipment, school supplies, and other educational materials. The handover ceremony was held at the Sahrawi Republic Embassy in Caracas, where Mr. Michael González, the Director of International Affairs at the [...]

SSC-Khatumo Frees 25 Somaliland Prisoners in Goodwill Move During Somali PM’s Visit

Somalia: The authorities in the SSC-Khatumo region of northern Somalia released 25 prisoners of war from Somaliland, a gesture aimed at fostering goodwill during a significant visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. This release, described as a unilateral act of goodwill, was made at the formal request of Somalia’s federal government, as stated [...]

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