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In a significant development following the fall of Assad on December 8, Fadl Abdulghani, director of the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR), reported that over 6,000 regime officers have been documented for war crimes. He emphasized the urgent need…

A new UNICEF report highlights progress in global birth registration, with over 500 million children under five registered in the past five years, raising global coverage to 77 percent, up from 75 percent in 2019. Despite this progress, 150 million…

Linguists are raising concerns about the impact of AI tone-shifting technology on communication as Apple rolls out its new writing tools across UK devices, The Guardian revealed in an article yesterday. These tools, the article argues, aim to help users…

The European Environment Agency (EEA) reports significant progress in reducing air pollution, with deaths linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) falling 45% since 2005. Despite this, air pollution remains the top environmental health risk in Europe, causing nearly 240,000 premature…

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed FunMap, a machine learning-based tool to analyze cancer-associated mutations and proteins. In a study published in Nature Cancer, the researchers highlight FunMap’s ability to map functional relationships among 10,525 genes, leveraging data…

Pakistani authorities have arrested 22 individuals and booked 150 suspects, mainly linked to Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, for allegedly spreading propaganda against the Army on social media, media outlets reported Wednesday. The arrests follow the November 26 incident…

The German Institute for Human Rights (DIMR) has raised concerns about increasing anti-Muslim racism in Germany, citing the impact of heightened Middle East tensions on public perceptions and freedoms, Middle East Monitor said. In a report released Monday, the institute…

A recent report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that businesses could face a 7% reduction in annual earnings by 2035 due to escalating climate hazards, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The report, published on Wednesday, December 11, highlights that…

A Dutch court has sentenced a woman to 10 years in prison for crimes against humanity, including enslaving a Yazidi woman in Syria while supporting the Islamic State group. The case marked the Netherlands’ first prosecution for crimes against Yazidis,…

Afghan women artists are playing a crucial role in the resistance movement against Taliban abuses, using their art to challenge the ruling regime. Human Rights Watch highlighted their contributions in a new feature, emphasizing how these artists voice their beliefs…