The Uzbek government has significantly strengthened marriage regulations to prevent genetic mutations caused by incest. According to foreign media outlets such as the Times of Central Asia, an English-language media outlet in Central Asia, on the 29th (local time), Uzbek authorities expanded the scope of regulations on incest by banning marriage between uncles, aunts, nephews, and men and women within the same 8th degree of kinship. Uzbekistan's existing family law only prohi

A Saudi Arabia-led coalition carried out airstrikes on the Southern Transitional Council (STC), a Yemeni separatist group backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), killing 20 fighters on August 2nd (local time). The STC, which controls parts of southern Yemen, announced its intention to pursue independence within the next two years. According to AFP and other news outlets, an STC official stated that 20 fighters were killed in airstrikes targeting two military bases in Al-Kha

Central Asian Kyrgyzstan is set to significantly expand social support for doctors in the public health sector. The government plans to resolve the outflow of medical personnel by doubling doctors’ salaries and prioritizing the supply of apartments eligible for low-interest mortgage loans. According to Times of Central Asia (TCA), a Kyrgyzstan media outlet, on the 5th (local time), Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov said during a recent visit to a national me

Türkiye said on the 8th (local time) that it would provide support if requested by the Syrian interim government in relation to the situation in which the Syrian interim government and Kurdish armed groups are clashing. According to TRT Haber, Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense said in a statement that day, “After casualties occurred due to attacks by terrorist organizations, the Syrian government launched counter-terrorism operations in Aleppo,” adding, “If Syria request

Turkish authorities announced on the 30th (local time) that they have arrested an additional 357 suspects involved in the Islamic State (IS) in a joint operation conducted in 21 provinces including Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya. According to Ali Yildirim, the Turkish Interior Minister, a total of 110 people were arrested in Istanbul, of whom 41 were involved in the shooting incident in Yalova the day before. It is reported that these individuals were planning to launch terror

Human rights groups have reported that the number of executions in Iran this year has reached at least 1,500, a threefold increase from three years ago. The BBC reported on the 28th (local time) citing the Norwegian-based human rights monitoring group "Iran Human Rights" that at least 1,500 executions had been confirmed by early this month, and more executions have taken place since then. (Omitted) According to Amnesty International, Iran is the second-most prolific execution

As Myanmar held its first election under military rule on the 28th (local time), the stories of Rohingya refugees who were denied the right to vote are being highlighted. Foreign media outlets, including The Star, reported that while the Myanmar military government is promoting the goal of this general election as the restoration of democracy and peace, the 1.1 million Rohingya refugees who have been stripped of their voting rights are once again excluded from that peace. The

After the shooting incident at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australia, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged Jews living in Western countries to "come home (to Israel)". According to AFP and The Times of Israel, on the 21st (local time), Saar said at an event celebrating the last day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, "Jews have the right to live safely anywhere. But we are well aware of what is happening now." He added, "Today, Jews are being hunted all over the world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the shooting incident at a Hanukkah festival in Sydney, Australia on the 14th (local time). According to Reuters, Netanyahu described the shooting as a "cold-blooded murder" and claimed that Australia's policies are encouraging anti-Semitism in the country. He further criticized the Australian government, saying, "Australia has done nothing to stop the spread of anti-Semitism in Australia," and added, "You have allowed this

At least 8 people were killed and 18 injured in a bomb attack at a mosque in the Wadi al-Da'hab area of Homs, Syria on the 26th (local time). According to AP, the attack occurred in a mosque in the Wadi al-Da'hab area, where the Alawite minority sect resides. When the bomb exploded during the prayer, the windows of the mosque were shattered and the interior furnishings were severely damaged. The Syrian state-run SANA news agency reported that the explosive device was likely i

(The photo above is not related to the content.) Hello? My name is Sevinchbonu, and I live in Uzbekistan. As the third daughter-in-law in a family of three brothers, I dedicated myself to my large family of 17 people, always obedient and kind, never saying "no." From the age of 16, I prayed at dawn to Allah and worked as a seamstress. Whenever I had the chance, I learned new skills through many YouTube channels and other sources, always longing for a better and more beautiful

The German government has repatriated a Syrian national criminal to his home country for the first time since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. This is a measure taken in accordance with a new agreement between Germany and Syria, which allows for the regular repatriation of certain criminals and security threats. On the 23rd (local time), Deutsche Welle (DW) reported that the German Interior Ministry said, "We have repatriated a serious criminal to Damascus, the c

Israel is considering a new attack on Iran within six months. If implemented, it is inevitable that the already fragile situation in the Middle East, where Donald Trump's mediation is bringing about a new wind, will face another major upheaval. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the 24th (local time) that Israeli authorities are reviewing new military actions to prevent Iran from rebuilding its ballistic missile program. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a

The United States is considering additional operations after conducting dozens of airstrikes in Syria targeting the Islamic State (IS) group. Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Shara is faced with the challenge of aligning with US President Donald Trump to restore normalcy in the country while appeasing hardliners within the country who oppose the US offensive. The US online media outlet Axios added, “We used more than 100 precision-guided bombs targeting ISIS infrastructure a

On the 22nd (local time), AFP and Reuters reported that at least three people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, northern Syria. After the clashes, both sides agreed to a ceasefire, but tensions remain over the integration of the SDF into the government forces, which Turkey accuses the SDF of refusing to do. (Excerpt) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Çavuşoğlu said at a press conference after mee

The diplomatic conflict between India and Bangladesh over the repatriation of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who lost power in a protest and fled to India, has deepened as both countries have summoned each other's ambassadors to protest. On the 18th (local time), according to Indian media such as Reuters and NDTV, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that it had summoned the Bangladeshi Ambassador to India, Mohammed Riyaz Hamidullah, to convey a

The sentencing of Christian converts in Iran to heavy prison terms is raising growing international concerns. In particular, Aida Najaflou (44), who was imprisoned in Evin Prison with spinal fractures and rheumatoid arthritis, was sentenced to 17 years in prison despite her deteriorating health. According to Article 18, Najaflou was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison along with five other Christians in October 21st. She was sentenced to 10 years under Article 500 of th

Pakistan is accusing India of "unilaterally discharging Indus River water," weaponizing the water and reigniting the conflict between the two countries over the Indus River. According to AP and AFP on the 20th (local time), Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Israr Dar sent a letter to India on the 19th, protesting against the irregular discharge of water from the Chenab River, a tributary of the Indus River. Dar said that the volume of water in the Chenab Ri

(The above photo is unrelated to the content.) Hello? I'm Noor, who returned to Syria from Lebanon. As a Syrian refugee, I accepted Jesus through the Twelve Disciples School community in Lebanon a few years ago and recently returned to Syria. After returning to Syria and declaring my intention to spread the gospel, I've realized just how complex this country is. Syrians are very strict in their religious beliefs and pay great attention to every detail. They are required to we

The number of deaths from floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra Island has exceeded 1,000. According to Reuters, EFE, and AFP on the 13th (local time), the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency reported that over the past two weeks, 1,330 people have died and 218 are missing in three provinces of North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh due to floods and landslides caused by recent heavy rains. The number of injured in 52 areas of three provinces, including Aceh,