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Aceh Tamiang's Struggle: A Community's Fight for Survival Amidst Devastation

December 6, 2025

In the wake of catastrophic floods and landslides that have ravaged Sumatra, the people of Aceh Tamiang are facing immense challenges. The death toll has surpassed 900, with hundreds more still missing. The disaster, triggered by severe storms, has also claimed lives in Thailand and Malaysia. The s

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Bulgaria's Youth Sparks Change: Budget U-Turn After Massive Protests

December 2, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria's government has decided to pull back its 2026 budget plan. This move came after a series of large-scale protests, mostly led by young people. The demonstrations were so big that they were the largest in ten years. The biggest protest happened on a Monday. R

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Surviving the Sudden Surge: Stories from Asia's Flood Survivors

December 2, 2025

In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r

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Hong Kong's Housing Safety Concerns Ignored Before Deadly Blaze

November 29, 2025

A deadly fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has raised serious questions about safety standards and oversight. The fire, which claimed at least 94 lives, spread rapidly through the exterior scaffolding, highlighting potential hazards that residents had previously flagged. Residents

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Hong Kong's Deadly Blaze: What Went Wrong?

November 28, 2025

Hong Kong is wrapping up its search and rescue efforts after a devastating fire ripped through a large apartment building. This tragic event has left at least 94 people dead and many more missing. The fire, which started on Friday, destroyed the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, a district i

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Nigeria's School Kidnappings: A Growing Crisis

November 24, 2025

In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teach

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A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Nigeria's School Crisis

November 23, 2025

In a ray of hope, fifty students managed to break free from their captors after being snatched from a Catholic school in Nigeria. This escape happened over the weekend, and the kids are now back with their families. But the situation is still dire, with more than 250 students and a dozen teachers st

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Nigeria's School Crisis: A Growing Wave of Abductions

November 22, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorou

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Nigeria's Rising Wave of School Abductions and Church Raids

November 22, 2025

Nigeria is facing a surge in violent incidents, with recent attacks on schools and churches grabbing international attention. The latest in a string of abductions happened at a Catholic school in Niger state, where over 300 students were taken. This follows a deadly church raid just days earlier, ad

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Schools Shut in Nigeria After Church Attack

November 20, 2025

In Nigeria, schools in five areas of Kwara state have been closed. This decision came after a church was attacked, and people were kidnapped. The government is worried that schools could be the next target. The attack happened on Tuesday night. Gunmen killed two people and took the pastor and some