Youths in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City donate blood for coronavirus patients

Members of the Tibetan community under the banner of the Tibetan Youth Congress staged a peaceful protest outside the Chinese Embassy in the national capital on Tuesday, demanding freedom for Tibet and the protection of human rights for Tibetans.

Oxford University students Zoe Barclay and Petrina Lander praised India's innovative schooling at the UNHRC in Geneva. Highlighting the Akshar Foundation's model in Assam, they lauded the integration of vocational skills and peer mentorship, suggesting Western systems could learn from this holistic, inclusive approach to education.

Speaking to journalists, the State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said that since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel war, four Bangladeshis have been killed so far. Among them, one was killed in Bahrain, one in Dubai, and two in Saudi Arabia.

At the UNHRC in Geneva, Oxford student Jan Hubel praised India's National Education Policy 2020 for its focus on vocational training and entrepreneurship. Drawing from his work with the Akshar Foundation, he noted how integrating practical skills helps disadvantaged students achieve self-reliance and bridges the gap to the job market.

Former PM KP Sharma Oli cast his vote in Bhaktapur as Nepal holds its 2026 General Elections. With 18.9 million voters and a 52% youth majority, the high-stakes polls will elect 275 lawmakers. Results for the 165 first-past-the-post seats are expected within 24 hours of counting.