Tag: social issues

A 23-year-old man in Azerbaijan has avoided prison following a statutory rape charge involving a 13-year-old girl. The case raises ...

As tensions simmer following allegations of grooming involving UK officials, Pakistan’s potential collaboration with Elon Musk's Starlink could signal a ...

Israeli teens are increasingly opting for jail sentences instead of military service, citing moral objections to the army's role in ...

The rise of radical and fundamentalist Islamic elements in Bangladesh is reshaping the socio-political landscape. Increasingly bold groups challenge secular ...

Vietnam has been ranked as the second happiest country in Southeast Asia, following Singapore, according to recent findings. This ranking ...

Bangladesh's textile industry is grappling with the implications of recent regime changes, facing pressures from shifting labor policies and international ...

The Central Asia & Türkiye Youth Talks, organized by the World Bank Group, aim to empower young leaders through dialogue ...

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are implementing measures to combat sorcery and charlatanism, responding to growing public concern over fraudulent practices. These ...

Uzbekistan maintains its position as the leader in Central Asia's fertility rates, with an average of 2.8 children per woman. ...

Recent violence in India has been linked to a controversial Bollywood film, prompting widespread unrest. Critics argue that the film's ...

A new UNICEF report reveals alarming statistics in Tajikistan, where 1 in 3 children experiences severe food poverty. The findings ...

East Timor, once a battleground for independence, has emerged as an unlikely stronghold of Catholicism in Asia. This article explores ...

Pope Francis' recent visit to East Timor has ignited controversy, as local leaders debate the impact of his presence on ...

In Cambodia, the tradition of nautical birth highlights ongoing maternal challenges, as many women face limited access to healthcare and ...

Recent reports from Syria reveal that hundreds of minorities, including Christians, have been killed amid ongoing violence and conflict. The ...

Turkmenistan is increasingly seeking to engage with the international community, marking a departure from its long-standing isolationist policies. Recent diplomatic ...

In "Myanmar: The Devil You Know," Mizzima explores the complex political landscape of Myanmar following the military coup. The article ...

In a recent statement, a prominent adviser asserted that allegations of minority persecution in Bangladesh are exaggerated. This claim comes ...

Human Rights Watch's "World Report 2025" reveals concerning human rights trends in Kyrgyzstan, highlighting increased repression of dissent, restrictions on ...

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict and crisis, the voices of women remain tragically absent from global dialogues. Highlighted ...