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The U.N. Trade and Development agency (UNCTAD) has released a report projecting that artificial intelligence (AI) could reach a market value of $4.8 trillion by 2033, roughly equivalent to Germany’s economy, CNBC reported. However, the report raises alarms about the…

The International IQ Test has published its 2025 average intelligence quotient (IQ) rankings, evaluating 126 countries worldwide. The report reveals that East Asian nations continue to lead in intelligence, with China achieving the highest average IQ of 107.19. South Korea…

Tunisia has dismantled migrant camps housing thousands of undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, following social media campaigns against them, Arab News reported. Approximately 20,000 migrants had set up tents in El-Amra and Jebeniana. National guard spokesman Houcem Eddine Jebabli reported…

The Pakistani government has introduced amendments to the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act and the Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants Act, 2018, as the country faces a humanitarian crisis due to rising human trafficking and smuggling incidents, Dawn reported.…

Recent data indicates that Earth’s capacity to store water on land is declining, with reservoirs such as soil, lakes, and snow not being replenished as before, an article on Earth.com reported. This trend is linked to rising global temperatures, which…

Libyan calligrapher Al-Sharif Al-Zanati has realized his lifelong dream of becoming a recognized Quranic calligrapher despite facing numerous challenges, Iqna reported. His passion for calligraphy ignited in childhood when a teacher praised his handwriting. Mentored by esteemed calligraphers, including Ibrahim…

In observance of the World Health Day on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized urgent global action for high-quality healthcare access for women and newborns, the organization’s French website reported. Despite progress in reducing maternal and newborn…

Amnesty International has condemned Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labeling it a “betrayal of all victims of war crimes,” Anadolu Agency reported. Secretary General Agnes Callamard criticized Hungarian leaders for undermining the ICC by meeting…

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has expressed concerns over the potential global impact of new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Anadolu Agency reported. In a statement on Thursday, she warned that these tariffs…

Amnesty International has condemned Belgium for denying asylum to thousands, accusing the country of “manufacturing a homelessness crisis” and violating human rights. The rights group said the policy disproportionately targets “racialized single men,” leaving many asylum seekers without shelter, healthcare,…