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Vatican Accepts Resignation of Spanish Bishop Accused of Abuse The Vatican has formally accepted the resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza of Cádiz and Ceuta following the launch of a canonical investigation into allegations that he sexually abused a minor in…

Germany Steps Up Deportations Amid Tougher Migration Policy, Civil Groups Warn of Social Strain ———————– Germany has markedly increased removals of asylum seekers without legal residency rights over the past 10 months, reflecting a broader shift toward stricter migration enforcement.…

Mass protests erupt in Tunisia over president’s escalating crackdown on freedoms ———————————– Tunisians took to the streets of downtown Tunis on Saturday over what they described as President Kais Saied ‘s increasingly authoritarian rule, demanding the release of all jailed…

Study Links Rising Islamophobia in Europe to Right-Wing Populism and Authoritarian Tendencies ————————————– A new academic study from Germany indicates that the rise of Islamophobia across Europe is being driven primarily by right-wing populist and authoritarian political trends rather than…

Ukrainians in U.S. Face Legal Uncertainty as Humanitarian Status Lapses …………. Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians living in the United States are facing the possibility of losing their legal status due to prolonged processing delays in a humanitarian program created for those…

UK Unveils Critical Minerals Strategy to Reduce Dependence on China ………… The UK has announced a new strategy to secure critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which dominates global supplies, The Guardian reported. Prime Minister…

Flooding in Vietnam Kills 90, Dozens Missing Amid Heavy Rain …………… Flooding and landslides in south-central Vietnam have claimed at least 90 lives, with 12 people still missing, The Guardian reported. Torrential rains since late October have battered popular tourist…

SCO Official Warns of Expanding Terror Threat to Central Asia ………… International terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan and Syria are increasing efforts to target Central Asia, the head of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) warned, according to…

G20 pledge to work for ‘just, comprehensive peace’ in Sudan, DR Congo, Palestine, Ukraine ———————————- G20 leaders on Saturday made a pledge in their summit declaration to work for a “just, comprehensive and lasting” peace in Sudan, the Democratic Republic…

Report Warns of Rising Intimidation Against Mosques in the Netherlands …………… A new report by the K9 mosque network shows a sharp rise in anti-mosque incidents in the Netherlands, with 369 cases recorded between 2015 and 2025, up from 192…