After five rounds of nuclear talks, Iran and the U.S. remain at odds. Iran insists on continuing uranium enrichment and refuses to send its enriched uranium abroad. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the U.S. stance, calling it a violation of Iran’s self-reliance and right to peaceful nuclear development. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is purely [...]
On Saturday, around 20,000 people from the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam protested in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They were against new government plans to give women equal rights. These plans include making marital rape a crime, giving women equal rights to property and parenting, and helping more women get into politics. The Women’s Affairs Reform Commission made these [...]
The High Court ruled in favor of Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh in a defamation case against Dr. Kamarul Zaman Yusoff, a lecturer from University Utara Malaysia. The court ordered him to pay RM400,000 for two Facebook posts from 2017 that falsely accused Hannah of trying to spread Christianity and turn Malaysia into a Christian nation. [...]
Mongolia, a nation rich in minerals, is facing a critical moment as its prime minister is anticipated to request a vote of confidence in his leadership. This comes in response to claims that allegations regarding his son's extravagant lifestyle are being used to steer the country back toward authoritarianism. Since 1992, Mongolia has maintained a [...]
Nepal: Drowning is increasingly becoming a public health issue in Nepal, especially in Madhesh Province. The World Health Organization reports that Nepal has one of the highest drowning rates globally, with a mortality rate of 5.4 per 10,000 people. Abandoned open pits, unsecured ponds, and rivers claim lives and devastate families each year. In rural [...]
Japan: In March, ten university students from Niigata Prefecture traveled to Texas to explore agriculture and climate change as part of a Japan-U.S. exchange program. During their six-day visit, the Japanese students collaborated with their Texan counterparts. The Texas students are expected to visit Niigata Prefecture this August. This initiative is supported by the U.S.-Japan [...]
As the world gets ready to observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning about the rising number of teenagers using tobacco in the Middle East. Jordan has one of the highest teen smoking rates in the world, with 33.9% of teenagers using tobacco. This year’s theme, “Bright [...]
West Bank: Israeli forces conducted raids on foreign exchange shops in various cities in the West Bank, such as Ramallah and Nablus, alleging that the parent company has ties to terrorist organizations. They are targeting Al-Khaleej Exchange Company because of these alleged connections. The owners of money exchange businesses suspected by Israel of channeling funds [...]
Somalia: Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has accused the federal government of suppressing the people of Mogadishu after security forces detained a group of journalists along with citizens they were interviewing on the street. He condemned the administration for limiting press freedom and targeting journalists, claiming that the government fears public opinion and restricts [...]
Senegal: A Senegalese court has charged a fifth minister from the previous administration with corruption as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye intensifies his anti-corruption efforts. Amadou Mansour Faye, a former minister of community development, is accused of misappropriating over $4.6 million in public funds in Senegal, according to reports. Currently, he serves as the mayor of [...]
