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Germany Records Sharp Fall in Asylum Applications Amid Policy Shift ……….. Germany recorded a steep decline in asylum applications last year, with first-time requests falling to 113,236 in 2025, less than half the previous year’s total, according to Interior Ministry…

Pope calls for end to violence, respect for sovereignty after US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro ——————————- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for peace, respect for sovereignty, and the protection of human and civil rights in Venezuela after the US…

Greece Airspace Closure Strands Thousands After Communications Failure ………… Thousands of passengers were left stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to shut its airspace, triggering widespread flight cancellations and delays, as reported by the BBC. The disruption…

At Least Six Killed in Roof Collapse in Pakistan’s Charsadda District …………… At least six people, including women and children, were killed and five others injured after the roof of a house collapsed in Charsadda district, northwestern Pakistan, local authorities…

Restoring Reef Fish Could Boost Global Food Security, Study Finds ……… New research suggests that restoring coral reef fish populations could significantly increase sustainable seafood production, potentially providing millions of people with much-needed nutrition, as reported by ScienceDaily. Scientists say…

US Constitution Seen as Blocking Exclusion of Islamic Schools in Texas ……….. The First Amendment to the US Constitution has emerged as a central legal reference in a debate over a new education voucher programme in Texas, amid questions about…

Avalanche Kills Three During Snow Clearance Operation in Northern Pakistan ……… Three people, including a Pakistani army officer, a soldier, and a civilian, were killed on Saturday after an avalanche hit the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, the military said,…

New York Mayor Criticises Arrest of Venezuela’s President …………. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, voicing serious concern over reported plans to hold them in federal detention in…

UN Warns of Risks from Military Escalation in Venezuela ……….. The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the recent military escalation in Venezuela, warning of serious consequences for both domestic stability and regional security. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described…

AI Race Placing Huge Burden on Environment, Experts Warn ——————————– The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is raising growing concerns among scientists and environmental experts about its impact on the climate, even as technology companies argue that AI could help…