Asia and the Middle East
Afghan Girls’ Last Hope Crushed As Taliban Bans Women from Training as Midwives and Nurses
Taliban’s Ban on Women in Medical Training Strikes Final Blow to Female Professional Opportunities, Deepening Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis and Maternal Mortality Concerns
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN— The Taliban has banned women from training as nurses and midwives in Afghanistan, dealing another devastating … Continue Reading
Vietnamese Tycoon Faces Death Penalty, But $9 Billion Could Save Her Life
Truong My Lan, the billionaire property developer at the center of Vietnam’s $27 billion fraud scandal, faces a death sentence unless she can repay $9 billion—leaving the nation grappling with financial shockwaves and rare public protests from thousands of victims
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Taliban Bans Women From Nursing and Midwifery Studies in Afghanistan
Senior officials at several health training institutions confirmed the directive, citing an edict from the Taliban’s supreme leader.
Kabul, Afghanistan — The Taliban has reportedly banned women from pursuing nursing and midwifery education in Afghanistan, marking another setback for … Continue Reading
Kim Jong Un Rejects Revival of Trump-Era Talks: Tells Trump to “Screw Off”
Kim Jong Un Snubs Trump’s Call for Dialogue, Pointing to Failed Talks, U.S. Hostility, and North Korea’s Strengthened Alliance with Russia
North Korea Dismisses Revival of US Talks Under Trump’s Second Term
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made … Continue Reading
Attempted Coup D’Etat– Gunfire And Explosions Shake Damascus
Gunfire Erupts in Damascus Amid Alleged Coup Attempt as Rebel Forces Advance in Northern Syria, Seizing Key Cities
DAMASCUS, SYRIA – Gunfire and explosions shattered the calm of Syria’s capital on Saturday night, sparking rumors of an attempted coup d’état … Continue Reading
Crypto Entrepreneur Justin Sun Eats $6.2 Million Banana Artwork
Justin Sun, who outbid six other participants to secure the artwork, fulfilled a public promise to eat the banana—a fresh fruit that originally cost just 35 cents but became one of the world’s priciest due to its association with the
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Golden Horse Awards Honor LGBTQ+ Themed Films
The 61st Golden Horse Awards, held in Taiwan, celebrated the power of storytelling by recognizing films that tackled the COVID-19 pandemic and LGBTQ+ themes.
These awards, often called the “Oscars of the Chinese-speaking world”. Among the night’s highlights was “An … Continue Reading
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico, Canada Imports and 10% Tariff on China Imports
Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and 10% tariff on imports from China signaling A Bold Push Against Immigration, Drug Crisis, and Global Trade Practices
President-elect Donald Trump In a series of … Continue Reading
China Launches Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships in Global Governance
China’s Youth of Excellence Scheme Offers Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships at Central South University, Empowering Professionals to Develop Global Leadership Skills and Address International Challenges
Central South University Offers Exclusive Opportunities
China’s Central South University (CSU) is now accepting applications … Continue Reading
Tragedy in Laos: Six Foreign Tourists Die from Drinking Contaminated Alcohol
Six Tourists Die from Methanol Poisoning in Laos: Government Pledges Justice Amid Warnings Over Counterfeit Alcohol in Popular Backpacker Town
VANG VIENG, LAOS– The Lao government has expressed deep sorrow following the deaths of six foreign tourists who consumed alcohol … Continue Reading