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UNAMA pushes lifting curbs on girls’ education as Afghanistan marks ICT Day ——————————- United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has called on the Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan girls, marking the International Girls in ICT Day with renewed concern…

UN ‘working on’ maintaining presence in Lebanon in 2027 —————————— The United Nations announced Thursday it was “working on” maintaining a presence in Lebanon once the mandate for its UNIFIL peacekeeping force expires at the end of the year, Al…

Pope criticizes inequality and prison conditions during Africa visit —————————- Pope Francis has condemned global wealth inequality and raised concerns about prison conditions as he concluded a visit to several African countries. During a stop in Equatorial Guinea, the pope…

Journalist killed, photographer injured in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon ————————————— A Lebanese journalist was killed and a photographer injured in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon while covering ongoing hostilities, according to reports. The incident occurred on April 22…

UK warns commercial spyware now used by over 100 countries, raising global security concerns ————————————- British cybersecurity officials have warned that the rapid spread of commercial spyware is posing increasing risks to privacy and data security worldwide, with more than…

“Who is Al-Hussein” organization expands global humanitarian efforts —————————————- The Who is Al-Hussein International Organization has continued to carry out humanitarian and charitable initiatives across multiple countries, focusing on support for vulnerable communities and low-income families. The group said its…

Rights groups warn of rising executions in Saudi Arabia over past decade ——————————————– More than 30 international human rights organizations have raised concerns over the increasing use of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, reporting that over 2,000 executions have…

Rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric, legislation as U.S. elections approach ——————————— A new report highlights a growing use of anti-Muslim rhetoric and proposed legislation by some U.S. politicians as election campaigning intensifies. The Center for the Study of Organized Hate found…

Afghanistan experiencing serious decline in reading culture —————————– Afghanistan is experiencing a sharp decline in reading culture, especially among young people, according to residents and observers cited in a report published on Hasht-e-Subh Daily. Many say the trend is driven…

Large-Scale mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Begins in UK and US ———————————— A large Phase 3 clinical trial testing an mRNA-based vaccine against avian influenza (H5N1) has begun in the United Kingdom and the United States, marking a major step…