Turkey hosts one of the largest refugee populations in the world, with more than 3 million registered Syrian refugees, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency. Economic pressures have made access to stable employment difficult for many displaced individuals and vulnerable citizens alike. In response, job training for refugees in Turkey has become a strategy to […]
When the lights go out at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the world watches. Billions of global viewers tune in, and Formula 1 has transformed Bahrain into more than just a recognizable name in international sport. Beyond the roar of engines and celebrity spotlights, however, the Grand Prix has delivered more than media attention; it has […]
Many of the people in South Sudan are, literally, struggling to survive. A myriad of households stand to experience catastrophe by May 2026. Opposition between government and resistant forces are causing further displacement, limiting access to food and hindering humanitarian aid. The risk of famine continues to spread, especially with the re-emergence of cholera outbreaks. […]
The island of Saint Lucia is one of the most highly coveted holiday destinations in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, revealed the weaknesses of a tourism-based economy already susceptible to changing weather patterns and natural disasters. While the Saint Lucian economy has since recovered, international and grassroots projects continue in their efforts to fortify […]
Dominica is a small island country in the Eastern Caribbean with a population of around 70,000. Historically, the Caribbean has been one of the regions that HIV/AIDS has affected the most in the world, with an overall incidence rate surpassed only by Africa. Considered an epidemic in the Latin American-Caribbean region since the beginning of […]
Homelessness in Wallis and Futuna does not fit the typical image of people sleeping on city sidewalks. Instead, it resembles situations in places like Fiji, manifesting through housing insecurity and overcrowding that quietly impact residents’ lives. With rising climate risks and high prices for goods, families increasingly rely on informal support systems and French-backed programs […]
Madagascar is a unique and vibrant environment that contains some of the most exotic creatures in the world and the people are just as fascinating as the animals; they embrace nature and live off the land. But in contrast to the rich nature and culture, food security and living conditions in Madagascar are far from […]
The small, independent country of Andorra is situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Due to its small size and minimal engagement in world politics, the news does not often discuss Andorra. However, the gender wage gap in Andorra remains a persistent issue. With tourism being a main source of income for the […]
Renowned for its pristine beaches and sparkling waters, the Seychelles attracts huge numbers of tourists each year. Comprising 115 islands, the archipelago is estimated to have a population of 135,000 as of 2026. Classified as a high-income country, the Seychelles has the highest GDP per capita in Africa. Yet, despite this economic status, disability and […]
Many acknowledge Central Asia for its untapped, often overlooked energy resources. While the age of oil and gas has started to come to an end, Central Asia’s relevance in the energy space still remains. Kyrgyzstan opening its first solar power plant at the end of 2025 sheds light on the possible use of clean energy […]
