West Bank: A 5th-century church and an ancient Christian cemetery were severely vandalized by Israeli settlers in Taybeh, the last Christian town in the West Bank. The priests from the Latin, Greek Catholic, and Greek Orthodox churches in Taybeh issued a strong appeal to the international community, expressing their grave concern over the escalating and [...]
Pakistan: Authorities in Pakistan have apprehended the owners of a pet lion that attacked a woman and her two young children after it got loose. The woman and her children, aged five and seven, suffered injuries to their arms and faces but are currently in stable condition, according to officials. The police have charged the [...]
Somalia: On Monday, Al-Shabaab militants took control of the strategic town of Moqokori in central Somalia after fierce battles with government forces and allied clan militias. Located in the Hiran region of Hirshabelle state, Moqokori was one of the first towns liberated by Somali forces during a significant offensive that began in the summer of [...]
Senegal: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the Senegalese government to promptly free news commentator Bachir Fofana, who has been ordered by a judge to remain in detention until July 9 as his trial continues. Fofana faces charges for allegedly publishing false information regarding a vehicle purchase contract for the National Assembly. The government has [...]
Western Sahara: The media group "Equipe Media" has condemned the ongoing detention of Sahrawi journalist Bashir Khadda by Moroccan authorities, describing the conditions as "degrading and inhumane." They are urging immediate action to address the violations faced by Sahrawi journalists in Moroccan prisons. The team highlighted that at least six other Sahrawi journalists are also [...]
Kuwait: The report emphasized the crucial importance of trust, generosity, and community support in enhancing human well-being. It pointed out that interpersonal trust, especially among unfamiliar individuals, has a more significant effect on happiness than financial contributions or volunteering efforts. Kuwait's position in the 2025 report showcases its successful balance of economic stability, quality of [...]
Tibet: Chinese authorities have confirmed the construction of a new hydropower dam on the upper reaches of the Machu River (Yellow River) in eastern Tibet, which will necessitate the relocation of residents from at least twenty villages. Local governments report that the displacement process is already in progress. A directive from the People’s Government of [...]
Maldives: So far, 8,396 individuals have reached out for assistance from the mental health helpline. The helpline aims to improve the quality of services for those dealing with various mental health challenges through sustainable measures. A key goal of the helpline is to provide initial support to individuals of all ages who are experiencing mental [...]
Libya: Libya's Internal Security Agency has released a statement regarding the case of Abdul Moneim Al-Marimi, a citizen who passed away shortly after being taken into custody. The agency extended its condolences to Al-Marimi's family and emphasized its dedication to transparency, explaining that he was detained in late May based on "detailed intelligence and documented [...]
Egypt: Egyptian authorities have detained 48 drivers for drug use as part of a nationwide effort to enhance road safety. This initiative follows widespread public anger over a series of fatal accidents on the Regional Ring Road, which links six provinces and is infamous for its high accident rate. The road's safety has been compromised [...]
