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In Afghanistan’s Uruzgan province, the Taliban is demanding 30 million Afghanis to resolve a land dispute between the Hazara community and Pashtuns, with threats of eviction looming, Afghanistan International reported yesterday. Under pressure, the Hazaras have already paid 15 million…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that extreme heat causes over 175,000 deaths each year in Europe, where temperatures are rising at approximately twice the global average, Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday. Between 2000 and 2019, Europe accounted for…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that funding shortages have left 600,000 Afghan women without access to essential nutritious food, Amu TV reported yesterday. While WFP has successfully provided specialized food to over 1.6 million pregnant and breastfeeding mothers…

A recent study from King’s College London reveals that problematic smartphone use (PSU) among teenagers is significantly associated with increased rates of anxiety, depression, and insomnia, earth.com reported in an article yesterday. Surveying 657 teens aged 16 to 18 across…

International agencies, including the UN World Food Programme and the Climate Prediction and Applications Center, have warned that the Horn of Africa is likely to experience below-average rainfall from October to December 2024, raising concerns of drought, Xinhua reported yesterday.…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of indigenous peoples in a message for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, observed on August 9, Xinhua reported today. Guterres highlighted that indigenous communities, representing around…

A brutal attack by Al-Shabab in Mogadishu’s Lido beach area resulted in the deaths of 32 civilians and left around 63 others injured, Arab News reported today. The assault, which occurred late Friday, began with a suicide bombing followed by…

In India, torrential rains have resulted in 201 deaths and nearly 200 missing in Kerala. The heavy downpours unleashed torrents of mud and water, destroying bridges and flattening homes. Survivors are left with nothing as rescue efforts continue amid the…

July witnessed a troubling rise in militant violence across Pakistan, with 79 attacks recorded, resulting in 108 fatalities and 71 injuries, Dawn reported yesterday citing the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). This marks a 14% increase in…

Governor of Holy Najaf, Youssef Kanawi, chaired a comprehensive meeting to discuss the necessary preparations for securing the Arbaeen pilgrimage, attended by officials from service and security institutions. The focus was on developing strategies to ensure the pilgrimage proceeds smoothly…