Bahrain will host the Asian Youth Games 2025 from 22–31 October, welcoming 4,000 athletes from 45 nations. With 26 sports, 259 medal events, and a strong cultural program, the Games mark a historic milestone for youth sport and regional unity.
After Samoa’s 2025 budget was rejected in Parliament, Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa claimed the FAST Party’s fiscal plan closely followed her government’s priorities. The defeat triggered an early election and renewed debate over policy continuity.