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The OECD projects global GDP growth to decline from 3.2% in 2024 to 3.1% in 2025 and 3% in 2026, Xinhua reported. This downward revision is attributed to “higher trade barriers” in G20 economies and increased geopolitical uncertainty affecting investment…

The UN human rights chief stated that Israel’s ongoing settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, “amounts to a war crime,” Anadolu Agency reported. In a report released on Tuesday, Volker Turk emphasized that the transfer of…

Muslims around the world, particularly Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s Isra and Mi’raj, one of the most significant Islamic events observed on the 17th of the holy month of Ramadan.…

Over 420 Hollywood actors, directors, and industry professionals have signed an open letter urging the US government to uphold copyright protections against the use of artificial intelligence in creative works, Anadolu Agency reported. Led by actress Natasha Lyonne and supported…

UNICEF announced that the Japanese government has donated $2.5 million to assist vulnerable children in Afghanistan affected by natural disasters and ongoing crises, Khaama Press reported. This funding aims to provide essential services to those in need, particularly focusing on…

Amnesty International has urged the United Nations to prioritize justice for victims of environmental pollution in its recent submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights, Jurist News reported. The report highlights the critical need for effective…

The global displacement crisis is projected to surge by 6.7 million people over the next two years, driven by conflict and aid cuts. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has released its Global Displacement Forecast Report 2025, predicting a staggering increase…

Germany announced a commitment of 300 million euros ($326 million) in aid for Syrians through the United Nations and selected organizations, Reuters reported citing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. This announcement was made ahead of an EU-led donor conference in Brussels…

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday the discovery of a royal tomb dating back 3,500 years, Anadolu Agency reported. A joint archaeological team from Egypt and the University of Pennsylvania uncovered this significant find from the…

A coalition of women activists has launched a campaign titled “Let’s Study” to protest the Taliban’s ongoing ban on girls’ education, now entering its fourth year, Amu TV reported. Organized by the Women’s Freedom Movement, the campaign underscores the severe…