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Report Warns of AI-Driven Disinformation Targeting Muslims, Opposition in Assam Elections ——————————– A new report has raised alarm over the use of AI-powered disinformation and electoral manipulation targeting the Muslim ‘Miya’ community and opposition leaders ahead of the 2026 Assam…

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Over Anti-Muslim Chants at Spain Match —————————– FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation following anti-Muslim chants by fans during an international friendly between Spain and Egypt, Al Jazeera reported. The incident occurred…

UN: Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Near 1,000 in Early 2026 ———————————– Nearly 1,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of 2026, marking one of the deadliest beginnings to a year on record, according to…

New York Times Investigation Documents Kidnappings of Alawite Women in Syria ——————————- An investigation by The New York Times has documented cases of kidnappings and abuse targeting women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority, highlighting ongoing security and sectarian concerns…

UN Women Urges End to Restrictions on Afghan Women, Calls for Their Voices to Be Heard ————————————- UN Women has called for an end to ongoing restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, urging the international community to listen to…

IMF Warns Middle East Tensions Could Weigh on Global Growth, Fuel Inflation ——————————————- The International Monetary Fund has warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could negatively impact global economic growth and contribute to rising inflation, particularly through disruptions…

World Health Day Highlights Gap Between Awareness and Healthy Living ——————————————— As the world marks World Health Day on April 7, renewed attention is being drawn to the growing gap between public awareness of healthy lifestyles and actual daily practices.…

Afghan Girls Hold Symbolic Classes to Protest Nearly Five‑Year Ban on Education —————————————— A group of Afghan girls staged a symbolic protest this week to draw attention to the prolonged ban on female education imposed by the Taliban, marking nearly…

International Warnings After Strikes Damage Iran’s Medical and Civilian Infrastructure —————————————————- UN Secretary‑General António Guterres and global leaders have condemned attacks on civilian and scientific sites in Iran, emphasizing the importance of protecting non‑military infrastructure and urging an end to…

Some Workers Report Mental Fatigue from Intensive AI Use, Studies Suggest ————————————- Concerns are growing among researchers and workplace analysts that heavy and continuous use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools may contribute to mental fatigue and cognitive strain in some…