A journey among the expectations of young people who, in the name of fighting corruption, forced to the departure of Sharma Oli's government. “Deep inequalities” are at the root of the protests, said Sister Durga Shrestha (Caritas Nepal). Now the challenge is to generate “structural changes.” For Jesuit Father Ekka, the education system must be a priority.
Reports from the Busan summit are only about trade deals. While the trial of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung (imprisoned for more than 1,500 days for Tiananmen vigils) is further postponed in Hong Kong, another independent newspaper is closing in Macau, and Radio Free Asia has come to a complete halt, stifled by cuts in US government funding. Is there still room for the fight for freedom in the era of transactional negotiations?
The government has introduced this option, as provided in the new Civil Code, in the case of divorce starting 1 April 2026. Parents can request it at the time of their separation, which includes joint parental consent for major decisions regarding their children, even after divorce.
Members of the Sudanese diaspora call for action against the UAE for supporting the Rapid Support Forces, a rebel group accused of atrocities after it captured El Fasher, where more than 2,000 people, including women and children, were killed. The Gulf state denies responsibility and announces 0 million in humanitarian aid.
The President of Sri Lanka launches the national campaign “A Nation United” in Colombo against drug dealing, consumption and crime. He denounced the presence of a “shadow state” infiltrating institutions. Substantial funds for rehabilitation and prevention were announced, as well as the creation of a National Operations Centre. The involvement of religious and civil communities is hoped for.
The Indian government wants to introduce strict rules on content generated by artificial intelligence, such as deepfakes. The measure aims to combat abuse and disinformation, but raises serious concerns about privacy and freedom of expression. Critics and legal experts warn that the obligation to label and track content could turn into a tool for digital surveillance.
