World

Pope Leo’s Visit to Spain Focuses on Migrants, Emphasizes Support for Those Affected by Europe’s Migration Routes ——————————————————- Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first visit to a European Union member state, traveling to Spain for a week-long trip…

Children Bear Brunt of Global Conflicts, UN Reports Unprecedented Rise in Violations —————————————- A new report released by the United Nations warns that children bear the brunt of global conflicts amid an unprecedented rise in violations of their basic rights.…

Muslims in U.S. Strengthen Civic Engagement ————————— Facing ongoing challenges of discrimination, Muslims in the United States are increasing their civic participation and engagement in public affairs, driven largely by rising political awareness among younger generations, IQNA reported. The American…

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…