Asia Azerbaijan The “Freedom for Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan” Union has released a new list of political prisoners, which includes the names of 392 individuals, an increase of 17 people compared to the list published in June which contained 375 names
Asia Israel All 20 remaining living hostages have returned to Israel, after two years in Hamas captivity; US President Trump personally joined celebrations
Asia Yemen Bakeries across the Yemeni city of Taiz launched a comprehensive strike to protest against a new directive by local authorities mandating the sale of bread by weight at a fixed price
Asia Brunei Entries are open for the next Micro Bootcamp, a basic two-weeks entrepreneurship training program in English and Malay
Asia Japan The World Exposition in Osaka has attracted over 25 million visitors, according to an estimate released by organizers, ahead of its closing yesterday; 158 countries and regions took part in the closing ceremony of the six-months event
Asia Azerbaijan 7.788 tons of tea have been harvested in the first eight months of 2025, Azernews reports citing the State Statistics Committee; production decreased by 5,2% on same period 2024 but tea exports increased by $90.000, or 2%, in value
Asia Armenia Armenian freight transporters are encountering serious difficulties following changes in Russia’s migration policies; many are banned from entering for periods ranging from 3 to 10 years for violating the 90-day stay policy
Asia Bangladesh A 41% hike in service charges at Chattogram Port would make it the most expensive in the region and business leaders warn that this would erode Bangladesh's competitiveness at a time when the nation's vital export sector is already under strain
Asia Tajikistan New report shows how teachers are also often assigned to participate in cleanup campaigns, cotton harvesting, and mass public events; the prestige of the profession is declining, teaching becomes less profitable, and respect for educators is eroding
Asia Syria More black flags are appearing in Southern Syria as ISIS is repositioning itself, taking advantage of the security uncertainty following the regime's collapse
Asia Uzbekistan The excavation of the foundation pit for the reactor of the small-scale nuclear power plant has commenced in Forish district, Jizzakh province
Asia Turkey Nearly 1.500 young people gathered at Taksim Mosque in Istanbul early Sunday for a morning prayer organized by the Türkiye Youth Foundation, a powerful moment of unity and spiritual devotion
Asia Maldives Ducks and fish at a popular public park in the Hulhudhoo district of Addu City, Addu Atoll, have been dying en masse, sparking allegations of foul play