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Stunning Satellite Photos Reveal Great Lakes Buried in Snow
December 21, 2024
Stunning Satellite Photos Reveal Great Lakes Buried in Snow
In mid-December 2024, a fierce winter storm swept across the Great Lakes region, resulting in significant snowfall and icy conditions. Satellite images captured by NOAA-21 on December 12 revealed the extent of the storm, with both natural-color and false-color views…
Syrian Protests Erupt in Damascus as Citizens Demand Secularism, Democracy, and Women’s Rights Amid Political Shift and International Engagement
December 21, 2024
Syrian Protests Erupt in Damascus as Citizens Demand Secularism, Democracy, and Women’s Rights Amid Political Shift and International Engagement
Hundreds of Syrian citizens participated in protests in Damascus, calling for the establishment of secularism, democracy, and women’s rights. Both men and women at the gathering chanted slogans such as “We want democracy, not a religious government,” “A free and…
UN: West and Central Africa Experiences Deepening Food Crisis
December 21, 2024
UN: West and Central Africa Experiences Deepening Food Crisis
Over 40 million people in West and Central Africa are struggling with food insecurity during the 2024 post-harvest season, a number projected to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, Reliefweb.com reported yesterday. This includes 3.4 million facing emergency hunger levels.…
Pakistan media faced surge in violence, suppression in 2024
December 20, 2024
Pakistan media faced surge in violence, suppression in 2024
In 2024, Pakistan’s media landscape has witnessed a troubling rise in violence and suppression, with at least 12 journalists killed this year alone, VOA reported yesterday. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has criticized the Pakistani government for its failure…
Five Suspected Militants Killed in Kashmir Gunbattle
December 20, 2024
Five Suspected Militants Killed in Kashmir Gunbattle
Government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed five suspected militants on Thursday during a gunbattle in the Kulgam district, Arab News reported yesterday. The Indian military reported that soldiers and police launched a joint operation after receiving intelligence about militants hiding…
Global study highlights autism as growing health burden for youth
December 20, 2024
Global study highlights autism as growing health burden for youth
A global analysis has revealed that 61.8 million people worldwide were autistic in 2021, equating to one in 127 individuals. The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, identifies autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as one of the top ten causes of…
EU Islamophobia Report reveals widespread anti-Muslim racism across Europe
December 20, 2024
EU Islamophobia Report reveals widespread anti-Muslim racism across Europe
The European Islamophobia Report 2023 has exposed widespread anti-Muslim racism across Europe, citing discriminatory laws, hate crimes, and the erosion of fundamental rights as key concerns. The report urges European governments to adopt immediate and comprehensive measures to address these…
UN chief warns of AI risks, calls for global governance
December 20, 2024
UN chief warns of AI risks, calls for global governance
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged global action to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its potential misuse in global peace and security, Anadolu Agency reported on Thursday. Speaking at a UN Security Council session, Guterres highlighted…
Syria: Transitional government says no restrictions on girls’ access to education
December 20, 2024
Syria: Transitional government says no restrictions on girls’ access to education
Syria’s new government will eliminate all references to the former ruling Baath Party from its educational system starting next week but will not alter school curricula or restrict girls’ access to education, according to Education Minister Nazir Mohammad Al-Qadri. “Education…
Walking 5,000 steps daily may reduce depression risk, new research finds
December 20, 2024
Walking 5,000 steps daily may reduce depression risk, new research finds
New research highlights the mental health benefits of walking, with a meta-analysis of 33 studies involving nearly 100,000 adults showing that walking 5,000 steps daily is linked to fewer depressive symptoms. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study found that…