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1.6M fall sick daily from unsafe food, warns WHO ————————- Every day, 1.6 million people worldwide become ill from consuming unsafe food, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The agency called for enhanced global efforts…

Iraq Releases Over 1,500 Detainees Under Amnesty Law ————————– Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced the release of 1,534 detainees and convicts from prisons and detention centers nationwide between May 25 and May 29, 2025, as part of the amended Amnesty…

Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Fortune to African Health and Education —————————— Bill Gates has committed to donating most of his $200 billion fortune over the next 20 years to improve health and education across Africa, The Guardian…

In his recent Eid al-Adha message, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada declared his absolute authority, emphasizing that obedience to his decrees is “obligatory” for all, aiming to consolidate their “Islamic system.” He called on clerics and intellectuals to support this vision…

Rise in Long-Term Depression and Burnout Cases in Belgium, Especially Among Youth ——————————————– Belgium has experienced a notable increase in the number of people unable to work due to depression and burnout, with cases rising by 44% over the past…

Iraq to Host Geneva Conference on Repatriation of al-Hol Camp Families ———————————— The Iraqi government announced plans to hold a conference in Geneva this September aimed at facilitating the repatriation of families linked to ISIS from the al-Hol camp in…

According to a recent article on Anadolu Agency, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency reported a record 11,405 complaints in 2024, the highest since its establishment. Of these, 3,858 involved racism, antisemitism, or ethnic origin, up from 1,167 in 2019, highlighting a…

Pakistan Imposes Strict Curfew in North Waziristan Amid Rising Violence ————————————– The Pakistani military imposed a strict curfew across North Waziristan on Tuesday, severely restricting civilian movement in the volatile region near the Afghan border, Amu TV reported. The curfew…

Gold Mining Causes Long-Lasting Damage in Amazon Rainforest ———————————- A recent study reveals that gold mining in Peru’s Amazon rainforest causes severe, lasting environmental damage, hindering forest recovery, Earth.com reported. Researchers from the Woodwell Climate Research Center and partner institutions…

Cholera outbreak in Yemen’s Ibb province sparks fears of humanitarian crisis A serious cholera outbreak is spreading rapidly in Ibb province, central Yemen, amid a sharp deterioration in healthcare services. Medical sources report that hospitals and clinics are receiving dozens…