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UN Security Council adopts resolution on youth, peace, security ———————————— The Security Council on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution on youth, peace and security, Xinhua reported. Resolution 2807 called on all relevant actors to consider ways to increase the participation…

US Congressman Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Muslims Praying in New York ………….. A Republican congressman has come under sharp criticism after making remarks about Muslims praying on a public street in Brooklyn, New York, The Times of India reported.…

Belarus Frees 123 Prisoners After US Eases Sanctions in Diplomatic Thaw ………….. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has released 123 detainees, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and prominent opposition leader Maria Kalesnikava, following talks with a US envoy and…

Mosques in Hanover Defaced in Hate-Related Incident, German Police Report Increase in Mosque Attacks ——————————– Two mosques in Hanover, Germany were vandalised with provocative graffiti, authorities and local media reported, reflecting a broader rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes across the…

Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban in High Court ——————————- Reddit has launched a legal challenge in Australia’s High Court against the country’s under-16s social media ban, arguing the law breaches the constitution’s implied freedom of political communication. According…

UN Security Council extends sanctions panel on Somalia’s Al-Shabaab ————————————– The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously extended the mandate of the panel monitoring sanctions on Somalia-based Al-Shabaab, Anadolu Agency reported. All 15 members voted in favor of the measure,…

Germany’s Population May Fall by 10 Million by 2070, Data Shows ………….. Germany’s population could decline by nearly 10 million by 2070 as large aging cohorts are replaced by much smaller generations, according to new projections released by the country’s…

More UK Universities Cut Recruitment Links with Fossil Fuel Industry ………….. More UK universities have ended recruitment partnerships with fossil fuel companies, according to the latest higher education sustainability league table, The Guardian reported. People & Planet, which compiles the…

Austria Approves School Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 Amid Constitutional Concerns …………. Austrian lawmakers voted on Thursday to prohibit headscarves in schools for girls under 14, despite warnings the legislation may deepen social divisions and face legal challenges. The…

Bulgarian Prime Minister Resigns After Weeks of Nationwide Protests …………… Bulgaria’s prime minister, Rosen Zhelyazkov, submitted his government’s resignation on Thursday after weeks of mass demonstrations over economic policies and alleged failures to address corruption, according to media reports. The…