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UN renews call for reversal of girls’ education ban in Afghanistan amid global ICT awareness day ————————————– The United Nations has renewed its call for Afghan authorities to restore girls’ access to education, warning that continued restrictions are deepening a…

Lebanon urges UN action amid rising violence in south, concerns over journalists and peacekeepers —————————————- Lebanon has called on the United Nations to take stronger action in response to escalating violence in southern Lebanon, where ongoing cross-border hostilities have affected…

UN warns global poverty could rise even if Middle East tensions stop, with tens of millions at risk ———————————— The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the global economic consequences of recent tensions in the Middle East could…

Norway plans ban on social media use for children under 16 ———————————— The Norwegian government is preparing legislation that would ban children under the age of 16 from using social media, as part of a wider effort to strengthen online…

Wildfires in northern Japan enter fourth day, evacuations continue in Iwate —————————————— Wildfires in northern Japan continued to burn into a fourth day on April 25, as emergency crews intensified efforts to contain the blazes in Iwate Prefecture amid difficult…

Coordinated attacks across Mali mark one of largest assaults in years ————————————- Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali on April 25, striking the capital Bamako and multiple cities in the north and centre in what officials and analysts describe…

New bacterial discovery may advance treatment of deadly childhood disease noma ————————————- Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of bacteria that could play a key role in understanding and treating noma, a rare but often fatal disease affecting children…

Gen Z turns to entrepreneurship amid AI disruption and weak job market ————————————— A growing number of young workers are turning to entrepreneurship as artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level jobs and hiring slows, according to recent accounts from graduates and labor…

Miami Muslim group backs Pope and Catholic Charities amid funding dispute ———————————— A Muslim community organization in Miami has expressed solidarity with the Catholic Church and Pope Francis following criticism of his stance on global conflicts, while also raising concerns…

UN calls for peaceful use of nuclear technology on Chernobyl anniversary ———————————————- The United Nations General Assembly has called for the responsible and peaceful use of nuclear technology as the world marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. Speaking…