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In parts of Central and East Africa, a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has raised questions about whether global aid cuts have weakened early warning systems. Health workers and international experts warn that fragile health services, already strained by conflict and debt, are struggling to keep up with fast-moving infections.   At the same time, maternal and child health programs face pressure, ra...

The United Arab Emirates and the Philippines are stepping up efforts to protect overseas workers. As labor migration continues to grow, both countries are developing new policies to improve worker safety, rights, and long-term support.   Around 2.4 million Filipinos work overseas, especially in the Gulf, where they are essential to sectors such as healthcare, construction, shipping, and domestic service. Their remittances support millions ...

Border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continue to draw attention as political debate and security concerns grow along shared frontier areas. The long-running disputes involve unclear boundary lines, local community pressure, and national pride, making resolution difficult and slow.   Historical disagreements between Cambodia and Thailand stem from colonial-era mapping decisions and shifting territorial interpretations. These issues...

The battle over the next Dalai Lama has already begun, and it is not just a religious question. It is a power struggle over Tibet’s future, China’s authority, India’s role, and the survival of one of the world’s most visible spiritual institutions.   As the 14th Dalai Lama approaches his 91st birthday in July, the question of succession is moving from distant concern to immediate geopolitical crisis. Beijing says it...