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Austria Begins Trial of Former Syrian Baath Regime Officials on Torture Charges —————————– A court in Vienna, Austria, on Monday began proceedings against former officials of the Syrian Baath regime, accused of torture and mistreatment of detainees during the early…

Global Race to Develop Ebola Vaccines Intensifies as Outbreak Spreads in Africa ————————————————– As cases of Ebola continue to rise in parts of Central Africa, international efforts to accelerate the development of new vaccines are gaining momentum. Experts say acting…

EU Agrees on New Rules to Transfer Deported Migrants to Centres Outside Bloc ——————————————- The European Union has reached an agreement allowing member states to transfer migrants who have received deportation orders to “return hubs” in third countries outside the…

Malaysia Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 16 to Protect Online Safety ————————– Malaysia has officially introduced a regulation prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from creating or using social media accounts on major digital platforms. The measure,…

Uganda Launches Halal Farmers’ Centres to Boost Local Livelihoods, Agricultural Standards ————————————— A new phase in the development of halal‑oriented agricultural support has been inaugurated in Arua City and surrounding areas, marking an effort to strengthen rural livelihoods and enhance…

World Child Protection Day Highlights Ongoing Global Responsibility for Children’s Rights ——————————————————- The world observes World Child Protection Day annually on June 1, a reminder of the rights and needs of children and the responsibilities of families, communities, and governments…

Confirmed Ebola Cases in DR Congo Reach 282 as Outbreak Persists in Eastern Provinces ————————— The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has reported 282 confirmed cases of Ebola in its ongoing outbreak, health authorities said, as the disease continues to spread…

UN Chief Warns Millions in Africa Lack Safe Water Due to Low Investment, Weak Governance —————————————- United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned that millions of people across Africa still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation, attributing…

Deadly ADF Attack in Eastern DR Congo Kills 16 Civilians ——————————- At least 15 civilians and one soldier were killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), authorities confirmed. The…

Pope Leo Urges Global Leaders to Pursue Just and Lasting Peace ———————————— In his weekly address at the Vatican, Pope Leo called on world leaders to commit to sincere efforts toward establishing just and sustainable peace, emphasizing their responsibility to…