World

Pope criticizes inequality and prison conditions during Africa visit —————————- Pope Francis has condemned global wealth inequality and raised concerns about prison conditions as he concluded a visit to several African countries. During a stop in Equatorial Guinea, the pope…

“Who is Al-Hussein” organization expands global humanitarian efforts —————————————- The Who is Al-Hussein International Organization has continued to carry out humanitarian and charitable initiatives across multiple countries, focusing on support for vulnerable communities and low-income families. The group said its…

Rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric, legislation as U.S. elections approach ——————————— A new report highlights a growing use of anti-Muslim rhetoric and proposed legislation by some U.S. politicians as election campaigning intensifies. The Center for the Study of Organized Hate found…

Rights Groups Criticize Dissolution of NGOs in Burkina Faso ————————————– International rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have condemned Burkina Faso’s military authorities for dissolving 118 civil society groups, calling the move a crackdown on freedoms. The decision, announced on…

Earth Day – Emphasizing Environmental Protection Inspired by Quran, Ahl al-Bayt (Peace Be Upon Them) ———————————— April 22, Earth Day, is recognized globally as a day to raise awareness about the importance of the Earth and human responsibility toward it.…

UN: Nearly 8,000 people died, disappeared on migration routes in 2025 ——————————— Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, Arab News reported citing the UN’s migration…

UN, IEA Leaders Warn of Unprecedented Global Energy Crisis Amid Conflict and Rising Prices —————————– As the world faces a severe energy crisis, both UN Secretary-General António Guterres and International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol have called for urgent…

Rising Concerns Over Migrant Deaths in U.S. Immigration Detention ——————————— Recent reports have raised renewed concerns about conditions in U.S. immigration detention facilities following a series of deaths among detainees in 2026. According to data reported by Reuters, at least…

Powerful Earthquake Strikes North East Japan, Prompting Tsunami Warnings —————————————– A powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, April 20, prompting temporary tsunami warnings and emergency evacuations across several coastal regions. According to the Japan Meteorological…

UNESCO grants enhanced protection to cultural sites in Middle East amid war damage concerns ———————————– The UNESCO has placed 39 cultural heritage sites in Lebanon under “enhanced protection,” citing growing concerns over potential damage from ongoing military activity in the…