(2025-12-05). Syria Eyes Economic Rebound as Sanctions Ease and Refugees Return. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria is emerging from a 14-year civil war and attempting to re-enter the global financial system following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime last year. At the Reuters NEXT conference, central bank Governor AbdulKader Husrieh outlined a rare moment of economic optimism: sanctions are easing, refugees are returning, and new partnerships with global financial institutions …
(2025-12-05). Rooted in Tradition: Pakistan's Madrassa Reform Stalemate. devdiscourse.com Sindh writer and educator Assadullah Channa has sharply criticized Pakistan's persistent failure to reform its madrassa system, branding it a 'chronic national weakness' fueled by clerical control and political timidity, as reported in the Pakistan Observer. Despite numerous initiatives, madrassas largely evade government oversight, serving as isolated hubs for religious and ideological learning.
(2025-12-05). Unilateral coercive measures impede realization of HR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that unilateral coercive measures violate and impede the realization of human rights, including the right to development,…
(2025-12-05). Chinese boy lost after US detention, helper's last call in fire: weekly roundup. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Japan's Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait…