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UNICEF Reports Educational Crisis in Afghanistan on International Education Day
January 25, 2025
UNICEF Reports Educational Crisis in Afghanistan on International Education Day
On January 24, International Education Day, UNICEF revealed that floods in Afghanistan have destroyed or damaged 110 schools in 2024, impacting the education of thousands of students, Khaama Press reported. The organization highlighted this crisis via its X account, emphasizing…
World Handwriting Day Highlights Importance of Handwriting in the Digital Age
January 25, 2025
World Handwriting Day Highlights Importance of Handwriting in the Digital Age
January 23 marked the World Handwriting Day, a celebration dedicated to the enduring significance of handwriting in a technology-driven world. According to an article by Khaama Press, despite the prevalence of digital devices and voice-to-text tools, handwriting remains a vital…
Security Operations, Community Unity Efforts in Kurram Amidst Ongoing Challenges
January 25, 2025
Security Operations, Community Unity Efforts in Kurram Amidst Ongoing Challenges
In Kurram, a comprehensive clearance operation is underway to restore peace and security, resulting in the recovery of a significant number of illegal weapons, Shiite News reported. Conducted jointly by the civil administration, police, and security agencies from January 19…
Who is Hussain? charity distributes thousands of meals to needy families in Southern California
January 24, 2025
Who is Hussain? charity distributes thousands of meals to needy families in Southern California
The UK-based charity Who is Hussain? recently organized humanitarian campaigns in Southern California to assist vulnerable people and those in need. In a statement on its official Facebook account, the charitable organization said that its group in Southern California teamed…
Thousands Stage Rally in Ethiopia Over Hijab Ban in Schools
January 24, 2025
Thousands Stage Rally in Ethiopia Over Hijab Ban in Schools
Thousands of Muslims gathered in Mekelle, Ethiopia, on Tuesday to protest the refusal of schools in Axum to allow hijab-wearing students to attend classes, ABNA reported yesterday. The rally, organized by the Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council under the slogan…
UNESCO dedicates 2025 Education Day to artificial intelligence
January 24, 2025
UNESCO dedicates 2025 Education Day to artificial intelligence
UNESCO has dedicated International Education Day 2025 to artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing its potential to enhance education while addressing ethical challenges. Director-General Audrey Azoulay is urging member states to equip teachers and students with the skills for responsible AI use.…
Unprecedented snowstorm hits US Gulf Coast as wildfire rages in California
January 24, 2025
Unprecedented snowstorm hits US Gulf Coast as wildfire rages in California
A rare snowstorm swept across the US Gulf Coast, from Texas to Florida, paralyzing travel and claiming at least 11 lives. Simultaneously, a wildfire north of Los Angeles consumed over 9,400 acres on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.…
7,250 Irregular Migrants “Voluntarily Returned” from Tunisia in 2024
January 24, 2025
7,250 Irregular Migrants “Voluntarily Returned” from Tunisia in 2024
In 2024, Tunisian authorities reported that 7,250 irregular migrants voluntarily returned to their home countries, Anadolu Agency reported. Mohamed Ben Ayed, the secretary of state to the Tunisian foreign minister, shared this information during a parliamentary session, highlighting the successful…
Gaza faces $500 million challenge to clear explosives amid post-ceasefire recovery
January 24, 2025
Gaza faces $500 million challenge to clear explosives amid post-ceasefire recovery
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted the significant challenge of clearing land mines and unexploded ordnance in Gaza following 15 months of conflict. A report by the Global Protection Cluster estimates that removing explosives…
ISIS claims killing of Chinese national in Afghanistan
January 24, 2025
ISIS claims killing of Chinese national in Afghanistan
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Chinese national in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, according to a post on its Telegram channel late Wednesday, news outlets reported. Local police had confirmed the murder earlier that day, stating a…