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An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane, flight J2-8243, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, while en route from Azerbaijan to Russia, Al Jazeera reported today. The Embraer 190 aircraft was carrying 69 people—62 passengers and 5 crew members—when it made an emergency landing…

In 2024, Shia Muslims in Pakistan faced a wave of targeted attacks, particularly in areas like Parachinar and Balochistan, from extremist Sunni groups and other terrorist organizations. This year has been one of the bloodiest for Shia communities in the…

In 2024, Afghanistan has faced deep economic, political, and social challenges. According to United Nations reports, the levels of poverty and hunger have reached 97%, with over 23 million people dependent on humanitarian aid. The International Federation of Red Cross…

Morocco is set to reform its family law for the first time in 20 years, aiming to improve women’s rights regarding child custody, guardianship, and polygamous marriage, Arab News reported. The proposed draft code includes over 100 amendments designed to…

Gmail, the world’s largest email platform with 2.5 billion users, is under increasing threat from AI-driven cyberattacks, Forbes reported. Recent research from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 reveals that scammers are using advanced deepfake technology to create highly convincing phishing…

The NHS in England is set to launch a world-first trial of an innovative artificial intelligence tool designed to identify patients at risk of type 2 diabetes up to 13 years before the condition develops, The Guardian reported. With over…

The global hunger crisis is escalating, with the United Nations projecting that 117 million people will go without humanitarian assistance in 2025 due to shrinking aid from wealthy nations, Reuters reported. Despite a rising number of individuals facing hunger, total…

Ibrahim Dawut, a Uyghur intellectual and former chemistry teacher at Kashgar Secondary School No. 6, died in detention two months after his arrest in July 2019, RFA reported. His arrest occurred the night before his daughter’s wedding during a crackdown…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported on Tuesday that over 783,000 Afghan refugees returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan between September 15, 2023, and November 30, 2024, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Among these returnees, 31% are female-headed households,…

A proposed bill in Malaysia aimed at granting greater powers to muftis has ignited significant debate regarding its implications for religious plurality and secular governance, Global Voices reported. The Mufti (Federal Territories) 2024 Bill seeks to streamline Islamic governance and…