KUWAIT: Kuwait prohibits the import and local production of alcoholic drinks, but some are secretly made in hidden places without proper checks or safety measures. This puts consumers at risk of poisoning. The health ministry reported that there have been 160 cases of methanol poisoning connected to these dangerous drinks, resulting in 23 deaths. Lord, [...]
TIBET: The report on human rights practices in Tibet reveals that serious abuses against the Tibetan people are still happening. These abuses include disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrests, and limits on religious freedom. However, this report is concerning because it lacks the detailed information found in previous years. Released on August 12, 2025, the report is [...]
MYANMAR: Myanmar's military-controlled detention centers are known for severe abuse, including beatings, electric shocks, and gang rape. Since the military overthrew the civilian government in a coup in 2021, the country has been engulfed in civil war, with troops battling various pro-democracy fighters and ethnic armed groups. This conflict has led to a significant crackdown, [...]
LIBYA: The Ministry of Social Affairs held a meeting with UNICEF to assess the progress of their collaborative action plan for 2025–26. Officials from the ministry, the Women’s Support and Empowerment Office, the Higher Committee for Childhood, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UN children's agency participated in the discussions. The agenda included training [...]
MALI: France's foreign ministry announced that it is in discussions with Mali regarding the arrest of a French citizen accused of collaborating with intelligence agencies to "destabilize" the nation, labeling these allegations as "unjustified." Talks are happening to resolve any confusion and to secure the "immediate release" of the French embassy worker in Bamako. Mali's [...]
EGYPT: Egypt's Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, highlighted the need for a worldwide agreement to tackle plastic pollution, which seriously threatens both the environment and public health. She pointed out that plastic waste disrupts nature and endangers life on our planet. Awad emphasized the importance of coming together to create a clear plan that addresses [...]
CHINA: China has introduced a new type of visa for young science and technology experts as part of its effort to boost technological innovation and independence. The Talented Young Scientist Programme seeks to bring in researchers from Asia and Africa to work in China. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Young Scientists (Overseas) Fund Project invites top natural [...]
ALGERIA: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Tebessa Province in eastern Algeria, as reported by the Research Center in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics (CRAAG). The epicenter of the quake was located 10 km southeast of Negrine in Tebessa Province, according to their report. The CRAAG also mentioned that a second tremor, measuring 4.7 in magnitude, occurred [...]
INDONESIA: President Prabowo Subianto has issued a strong warning that anyone who creates shortages of basic goods and other necessary items could be sentenced to as much as five years in prison and face fines up to Rp50 billion. "My government will act decisively," he stated. "We will always take a firm stand against those [...]
DJIBOUTI: Djibouti is home to about 32,000 displaced individuals, which includes over 23,000 refugees and around 8,000 asylum-seekers, mainly from Somalia, Ethiopia, and Yemen. Approximately 85% of these people live in refugee villages like Ali Addeh, Holl-Holl, and Markazi, while the rest are found in urban areas such as Djibouti City. Women and children represent [...]
