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UN: South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ amid intensified fighting ———————- The UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as it faces the risk of famine, Al Jazeera reported. Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary-general…

UNHCR: Record number of Rohingya refugees perished at sea last year ———————————- The United Nations refugee agency has announced that nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported dead or missing in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea in 2025,…

Muslims in US Concerned Recognition Does Not Guarantee Safety ———————————- A guest contributor article published on April 16 on Muslim Matters reflects on the gap between symbolic recognition of Muslims in the United States and ongoing concerns about discrimination and…

UN Chief: No Military Solution to Middle East Conflicts ———————————————— The United Nations has reiterated that there is no military solution to the crisis in the Middle East, stressing that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward. UN Secretary-General António…

Malaysia to increase enforcement against illegal e-waste ————————————– Malaysia will step up enforcement efforts against the import of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) into the country, including setting up a special port branch, Xinhua reported. The special unit will be managed…

Nearly 20 million measles deaths averted in Africa through vaccination since 2000: WHO and Gavi report ——————————— A new analysis by the World Health Organization and the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance says that improved immunization coverage has saved nearly 20…

Kazakhstan Imprisons 19 Activists for Peaceful Xinjiang Protest ——————————– A court in Kazakhstan has convicted 19 activists over a peaceful protest against alleged human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region. The move has drawn strong criticism from international rights groups…

Pope Leo warns of waning democracy after Trump criticism ——————————– Pope Leo voiced concern over the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny” on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after US President Donald Trump attacked…

UN: Hundreds missing after Rohingya refugee boat overturns in Andaman Sea ———————————- Some 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea, the United Nations refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration…

IMF reduces 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war ———————————— The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast as tensions between the United States and Iran have driven up energy and food costs globally. The IMF…