MONGOLIA: The 55th International Physics Olympiad wrapped up in Paris, the capital of France. Mongolian students secured two silver and three bronze medals during the event. The Olympiad gathered some of the best young physicists globally, challenging them with high-level theoretical and experimental tasks that fostered their analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Previously, [...]
JAPAN: Leaders from the European Union and Japan have formed an alliance to enhance economic collaboration, promote free trade, and combat unfair trade practices, as both regions encounter increasing challenges from the United States and China. They also expressed their commitment to maintaining "a stable and predictable rules-based free and fair economic order." Additionally, the [...]
PAKISTAN: In the past 48 hours, at least 13 individuals, including nine children, have lost their lives and three others have been injured due to incidents related to monsoon rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the provincial disaster management authority. The PDMA has already issued a letter to all district administrations urging them to implement [...]
WEST BANK: For three decades, Mohammad Abu Zahra, a Palestinian from the southern West Bank, was employed in construction in Israel. This job offered a relatively good salary, significantly higher than what similar work would pay in the West Bank. Over 21 months into the conflict, the number of work permits has not recovered. Most [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
