Today's Top Reports
Afghanistan
Afghan girls allowed to study in Pakistan with conditions
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have agreed to allow female students to pursue higher education in Pakistan on the condition that their male guardians also receive visas to accompany them. Afghan students took entrance exams in Pakistan, while those in Afghanistan will participate online. Pakistan's Higher Education Commission is conducting the tests and plans to select up to 2,000 Afghan students, with one-third being female. Pakistan expressed gratitude to the Kabul government for allowing female candidates to study in Pakistan. The Taliban has not commented on this development. This event took place on 01/25/2025.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas releases four hostages
Hamas has released four hostage soldiers, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag, who are in good physical condition, according to military officials. Army doctors checked them upon being handed over to the IDF by the Red Cross in Gaza. No special medical intervention is needed at this time. The soldiers will undergo additional assessments by doctors and mental health officers before being taken to a hospital. This event took place on 01/25/2025.
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Philippines
Philippines survey suspended in the South China Sea
The Philippines has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea due to "harassment" and aggressive behavior from China's coast guard and navy. China claims sovereignty over the Spratly Islands, including Sandy Cay, where the incident occurred. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese vessels intercepted and drove away two Philippine vessels attempting to collect sand samples. The suspension of survey operations was a result of continuous harassment and disregard for safety by Chinese maritime forces. This event took place on 01/25/2025.
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West Bank
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners
Israel's prison service has released 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The prisoners were released from the Ofer and Ktziot prisons. Hamas had earlier freed four Israeli female hostages. Some of the freed prisoners will be deported, as Israel believes that those convicted of killing Israelis should not be allowed to return to the West Bank or Gaza. Egyptian state TV reported that 70 prisoners were released into Egypt. Palestinians celebrated the release of the prisoners in Ramallah. This event took place on 01/25/2025.
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Yemen
UN calls for release of staff held in Yemen
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the immediate release of aid staff held in Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The detentions have negatively impacted the UN's ability to assist millions of people in need. The Houthis have detained dozens of staff from the UN and other humanitarian organizations. The recent detentions come after the US placed the Houthis back on the list of foreign terrorist organizations, triggering a review of UN agencies and NGOs receiving US funding in Yemen. This event took place on 01/25/2025.
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