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IS-linked rebels kill 89 civilians in east Congo attacks, UN force says ——————————- Islamic State-affiliated rebels have killed 89 civilians in a series of attacks across Lubero territory in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported citing the U.N. peacekeeping…

Bhutan PM Urges Wealthy Nations to Pursue Sustainable Growth for Public Wellbeing ——————————- Bhutan’s prime minister, Tshering Tobgay, has called on wealthy Western nations to prioritise environmental conservation and sustainable economic growth, arguing that such policies would improve citizens’ health…

Humanitarian Concerns Deepen as Gaza Donations Plunge and Evidence Suggests Israel Used Cluster Munitions in Lebanon ——————————————— Humanitarian groups working in Gaza say donations have fallen sharply since the October ceasefire, even as conditions in the territory remain dire and…

Trump Invites Controversial New York Mayor-elect Mamdani to White House ————————————– U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will host Zehran Mamdani, the newly elected and controversial mayor of New York City, in the Oval Office on Friday. The meeting…

Global Momentum Grows to Tackle Rising Islamophobia: Community Action in U.S. and Government Response in U.K. ————————– In the United States and the United Kingdom, a wave of actions—from grassroots community solidarity to top-level government pledges—is forming in response to…

EU Council achieves common position on new digital travel application law ———————————- EU member states on Wednesday endorsed the EU Council’s negotiating mandate on a new law that will introduce an EU digital travel application, paving the way for travelers…

Belgium considering ban on all vape flavors except tobacco to protect youth ————————————- Belgium is moving to prohibit all e-cigarette flavors other than tobacco in a bid to curb youth nicotine addiction, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced on Wednesday, following…

Pope: Trump Administration Is Showing “Disrespect” Toward Migrants ———————————– Pope Leo has once again sharply criticized the anti-immigration policies of former US President Donald Trump, describing the administration’s treatment of migrants as “highly disrespectful.” According to reports views by Shia…

Vietnam Floods Leave 41 Dead as Heavy Rains Trigger Widespread Destruction ……….. The death toll from days of torrential rain, severe flooding and landslides in central Vietnam has climbed to 41, state media reported on Thursday, Reuters reported. Water levels…

Germany records 930 Islamophobic crimes in nine months, authorities say ——————————– German police recorded 930 Islamophobic offences between January and September 2025, based on figures the federal government provided in response to a parliamentary inquiry. The data show 469 incidents…