https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/unicef-warns-afghanistan-could-lose-up-25000-female-health-workers-teachers-2026-04-28 The article reports that the UNICEF warned Afghanistan could lose over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if current restrictions on women and girls continue. Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, they have banned women from many jobs and limited girls’ education to about age 12, which has already affected at least 1 million girls…. Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/uae-says-iran-cannot-be-trusted-over-hormuz-peace-efforts-an-impasse-2026-05-01 The article explains that the United Arab Emirates warned that Iran cannot be trusted when it comes to managing or negotiating access to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil. A senior UAE official said there is deep mistrust of Iran’s intentions, especially as efforts to end the ongoing conflict have reached a deadlock. Even… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/afghan-refugees-stranded-pakistan-border-amid-renewed-fighting-2026-04-30 The article explains that hundreds of Afghan refugees are stranded at the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, especially at the Torkham crossing, as the fighting between the two countries has intensified. Pakistan has been forcing Afghan refugees to leave unless they have valid visas, and since 2023, it has already expelled over 2 million Afghans. Many of the refugees stuck at the… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-power-plants-civilian-war-crimes-88b8ca1bc8e5cc8adabaf6c34e93e597 This article reports that Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges, warning that such actions could occur if Iran does not meet U.S. demands during the ongoing conflict. The statement has drawn significant concern from legal and military experts, who argue that such widespread attacks on civilian infrastructure could potentially constitute war crimes… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/un-iran-us-strait-hormuz-bahrain-resolution-640e644b57df5c762ed9c57ef87b0427 This article reports that the United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a revised resolution proposed by Bahrain aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route. The original proposal included authorization for military force to ensure safe navigation, but due to opposition from key powers such as Russia, China, and… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-trump-lebanon-april-7-2026-421ee64fdc9a5c26460df8119c7d1b3f This article reports that Donald Trump issued a stark warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran does not agree to a deal before a set deadline. The United States demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, or face major military strikes targeting infrastructure such as bridges and… Read more »
link to article- https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-war.html Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have intensified into a deadly cross-border conflict, drawing less global attention than other regional wars but causing significant humanitarian harm. Since late February, Pakistan has launched extensive airstrikes targeting Afghan military positions, though many strikes have hit civilian areas, killing at least 75 people and displacing over 115,000, according to the… Read more »
link to article- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn53zvlglg7o The article examines how the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is becoming harder to resolve as escalation intensifies. Despite claims by Donald Trump and US officials that Iran’s military capabilities have been significantly weakened, recent events suggest otherwise. Iran has demonstrated continued operational strength, including launching long-range missiles and targeting sensitive sites… Read more »
Link to article- https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/nx-s1-5757172/iran-defiant-trump-hormuz President Donald Trump claimed the United States is engaged in productive negotiations with Iran to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, now in its fourth week, and announced a five-day delay in planned U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. However, Iran’s government denied that any direct talks are taking place, calling such claims misleading. Despite this… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-defence-exports-surged-62-41-billion-fiscal-year-march-2026-04-02 India’s defence exports for the fiscal year to March reached $4.11 billion, a jump of more than 62% from the previous period, according to a government statement. The sharp rise marks one of the most significant annual growth rates in recent years and highlights India’s steady emergence as a key player in global defence manufacturing. Defence Public Sector Undertakings… Read more »
