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Iran carries out capital punishment for over 70 Afghan citizens in 2024, marking a 300% increase
January 2, 2025
Iran carries out capital punishment for over 70 Afghan citizens in 2024, marking a 300% increase
In 2024, Iran has witnessed a dramatic increase in the execution of Afghan citizens, with reports indicating a nearly 300% rise compared to the previous year, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing Iran’s Human Rights Organization. It mentions that 72 Afghan…
Truck crashes into New Orleans crowd, leaving 10 dead and 30 injured
January 1, 2025
Truck crashes into New Orleans crowd, leaving 10 dead and 30 injured
At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured after a truck plowed into a crowd at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday, according to the city’s emergency preparedness agency, NOLA Ready. Authorities described…
Ethiopian female students protest against hijab ban in schools
January 1, 2025
Ethiopian female students protest against hijab ban in schools
The city of Axum in Ethiopia’s Tigray region witnessed protests organized by Muslim female students in response to a decision prohibiting the wearing of hijabs in certain educational institutions, media outlets said, adding that the protesters emphasized that the ban…
Amazon River faces unprecedented drought, triggering regional emergency
January 1, 2025
Amazon River faces unprecedented drought, triggering regional emergency
The Amazon River, the world’s largest by volume, is under severe threat from the worst drought in 50 years. Authorities in Brazil and Colombia have declared states of emergency as water levels have dropped by 2.5 meters, disrupting river transport…
Astronomers discover two Earth-sized planets 42 light-years away
January 1, 2025
Astronomers discover two Earth-sized planets 42 light-years away
An international team of astronomers has discovered two Earth-sized planets orbiting a star located about 42 light-years from Earth. The star, HD 101581, is an orange dwarf of type K5V, and the planets, named HD 101581 b and HD 101581…
WHO halts support for trauma center in Kandahar over operational disputes
January 1, 2025
WHO halts support for trauma center in Kandahar over operational disputes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has ceased funding for a 30-bed trauma center in Spin Boldak, Kandahar Province, citing repeated interference from local health authorities, Afghan Amu news agency said, adding that the facility, which treated over 100 patients daily,…
Myanmar census reveals challenges amid civil war and political strife
January 1, 2025
Myanmar census reveals challenges amid civil war and political strife
Myanmar’s military government has released the results of a national census conducted under difficult conditions, reporting a population of 51.3 million, local news reports said on Tuesday. The census, carried out amid an ongoing civil war, faced significant security and…
Escalating Violence in Pakistan: Over 1,600 Lives Lost in 2024 Amid Resurgence of Militancy
January 1, 2025
Escalating Violence in Pakistan: Over 1,600 Lives Lost in 2024 Amid Resurgence of Militancy
A new report reveals that more than 1,600 civilians and security personnel have died in Pakistan due to escalating violence in 2024, VOA revealed. The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in Islamabad highlights that 60% of casualties were…
New Study Links Blood Pressure Variability to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
January 1, 2025
New Study Links Blood Pressure Variability to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
A recent study published in Neurology by the American Academy of Neurology indicates that fluctuating blood pressure may accelerate cognitive aging, particularly in Black older adults, SciTech Daily reported. Researchers analyzed data from 4,770 participants, averaging 71 years old, and…
UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Afghan Women Working at NGOs
January 1, 2025
UN Condemns Taliban Ban on Afghan Women Working at NGOs
The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, has condemned the Taliban’s recent decree prohibiting Afghan women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Arab News reported. Since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban has systematically restricted women’s rights, leading…