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Meta Faces Lawsuits in Ghana Over Content Moderator Welfare
April 28, 2025
Meta Faces Lawsuits in Ghana Over Content Moderator Welfare
Social media giant Meta is facing legal challenges in Ghana concerning the working conditions and psychological impact on content moderators, The Guardian reported. Workers employed by a third-party contractor in Accra allege severe mental health issues, including depression and anxiety,…
German film “Hysteria” highlights Quran burnings and rising Islamophobia
April 28, 2025
German film “Hysteria” highlights Quran burnings and rising Islamophobia
The German film “Hysteria”, premiered in the “Panorama” section at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, addresses the growing phenomenon of Quran burnings and the rise of far-right extremism in Europe. Directed by German-Turkish filmmaker Mohammad Akif Büyükatalay, the film…
Giant coral colony discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea waters
April 28, 2025
Giant coral colony discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea waters
Red Sea Global (RSG) announced the discovery of a giant Pavona coral colony within the waters of AMAALA on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast. The colony, comparable in size to the world’s largest known coral structures, is the biggest of its…
Shia Muslims express solidarity by raising Sayyeda Zainab’s flag atop holy shrines, religious centres
April 28, 2025
Shia Muslims express solidarity by raising Sayyeda Zainab’s flag atop holy shrines, religious centres
Al-Kadhimayn Holy Shrine on Saturday evening witnessed a special ceremony to raise the flag of Sayyida Zainab (peace be upon her), attended by clerics, representatives of holy shrines, and officials of Husseini Mawakib from across the holy city of Kadhimiya…
Massive Blackout Hits Spain and Portugal; Cyberattack Suspected
April 28, 2025
Massive Blackout Hits Spain and Portugal; Cyberattack Suspected
A widespread power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and Andorra on Monday midday, plunging millions into darkness and crippling transportation and businesses, Anadolu Agency reported. Authorities are investigating the cause, with Spain’s National Institute for Cybersecurity probing potential cyberattack involvement. Transport…
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of early death, study finds
April 28, 2025
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of early death, study finds
A major international study has linked higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to an increased risk of early death. Published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the study found that each 10% rise in UPF intake, such as bread,…
Global Military Spending Fact Sheet (2024)
April 28, 2025
Global Military Spending Fact Sheet (2024)
Anadolu Agency published an article featuring the following data on Global Military Spending in 2024. According to the source, global military spending reached an unprecedented [$2.718 trillion] in 2024, reflecting a 9.4% year-on-year increase—the steepest surge since the Cold War.…
WHO: More than 100 children paralyzed by poliovirus in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2024
April 28, 2025
WHO: More than 100 children paralyzed by poliovirus in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that more than 100 children were paralyzed by the wild poliovirus in Afghanistan and Pakistan last year, underscoring ongoing obstacles to eradication efforts. During the 13th meeting of the Regional Subcommittee on Polio…
Russian President declares temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory DaR
April 28, 2025
Russian President declares temporary ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory DaR
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, set to begin at midnight on May 8 and end at midnight on May 11. According to a Kremlin statement, the truce is described as “humanitarian” and coincides with…
Underwater Volcano Eruption Reached Edge of Space, Study Reveals
April 28, 2025
Underwater Volcano Eruption Reached Edge of Space, Study Reveals
The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano not only became one of the most powerful in modern history but also sent shockwaves to the edge of space, Gizmodo reported citing a new study in AGU Advances. The blast…