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One in Five Children Living in Conflict Zones, Save the Children Warns …………….. One in every five children worldwide lived in areas affected by active warfare last year, as the number of minors exposed to conflict rose to about 520…

Pakistan Expels Over 16,000 Afghan Migrants in a Single Day Amid Crackdown …………… At least 16,000 Afghan migrants were expelled from Pakistan on Monday, November 3, amid Islamabad’s intensified campaign against undocumented foreigners, according to the Taliban’s Commission for Refugees,…

Afghan Teenage Girls Turn to Sewing as Education Ban Persists …………. In a small sewing workshop in the mountains of central Afghanistan, dozens of teenage girls spend their days stitching garments after being barred from school under Taliban rule, according…

Deadly Earthquake in Northern Afghanistan Kills 27, Injures Hundreds ……………. At least 27 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 injured after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, according to officials, as reported by Reuters. The quake hit…

British Council Launches AI Tool to Help English Learners Practice Speaking ……………. The British Council has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered system to help English learners practice speaking and receive instant feedback, as reported by Arab News. The tool, named…

Tunisia Repatriates 10,000 Migrants Amid EU Pressure to Curb Crossings …………….. Tunisia has repatriated around 10,000 irregular migrants so far this year, most of them from sub-Saharan African countries, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti said on Tuesday, as reported by…

Aid to Gaza Remains Insufficient Weeks After Ceasefire, Agencies Warn ………… Humanitarian agencies have warned that far too little aid is reaching Gaza nearly four weeks after a ceasefire, as hunger and poor living conditions persist with winter approaching, Reuters…

UN Calls for Western Sahara Talks Based on Morocco’s Autonomy Plan ——————————————— The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called for renewed talks regarding the future of the disputed Western Sahara territory, urging negotiations to be based on Morocco’s autonomy…

Cosmic and Genetic Mapping: Scientists Explore Human Origins and Exoplanet Extremes ————————————————– Recent scientific breakthroughs are expanding the boundaries of mapping, from using DNA to predict human characteristics to charting the fiery atmospheric conditions of distant exoplanets. Scientists have developed…

Germany Sees 55% Drop in Asylum Applications as Deportations Accelerate Under New Policy ——————————————– Germany has reported a 55% decline in asylum applications this year amid the implementation of tougher migration rules and an expanded deportation program, according to Interior…