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Amnesty International Calls for Justice for Victims of Environmental Pollution
March 18, 2025
Amnesty International Calls for Justice for Victims of Environmental Pollution
Amnesty International has urged the United Nations to prioritize justice for victims of environmental pollution in its recent submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights, Jurist News reported. The report highlights the critical need for effective…
Global Displacement Crisis Set to Surge by 6.7 Million People Amid Conflicts and Drastic Funding Cuts
March 18, 2025
Global Displacement Crisis Set to Surge by 6.7 Million People Amid Conflicts and Drastic Funding Cuts
The global displacement crisis is projected to surge by 6.7 million people over the next two years, driven by conflict and aid cuts. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has released its Global Displacement Forecast Report 2025, predicting a staggering increase…
Germany Pledges 300 Million Euros in Aid for Syrians at EU Conference
March 18, 2025
Germany Pledges 300 Million Euros in Aid for Syrians at EU Conference
Germany announced a commitment of 300 million euros ($326 million) in aid for Syrians through the United Nations and selected organizations, Reuters reported citing Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. This announcement was made ahead of an EU-led donor conference in Brussels…
Archaeologists Discover 3,500-Year-Old Royal Tomb in Egypt
March 18, 2025
Archaeologists Discover 3,500-Year-Old Royal Tomb in Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday the discovery of a royal tomb dating back 3,500 years, Anadolu Agency reported. A joint archaeological team from Egypt and the University of Pennsylvania uncovered this significant find from the…
Women Activists Launch “Let’s Study” Campaign Against Taliban Education Ban
March 18, 2025
Women Activists Launch “Let’s Study” Campaign Against Taliban Education Ban
A coalition of women activists has launched a campaign titled “Let’s Study” to protest the Taliban’s ongoing ban on girls’ education, now entering its fourth year, Amu TV reported. Organized by the Women’s Freedom Movement, the campaign underscores the severe…
Clashes on Lebanese-Syrian Border Prompt Military Intervention
March 18, 2025
Clashes on Lebanese-Syrian Border Prompt Military Intervention
Tensions escalated on the Lebanese-Syrian border in the Hermel area following violent clashes between Syrian troops and Hezbollah-affiliated fighters, Arab News reported. The conflict began when the Lebanese Army reported the killing of three Syrian soldiers, allegedly abducted by a…
Bus Blast in Noshki: 7 Killed, 20 Injured
March 18, 2025
Bus Blast in Noshki: 7 Killed, 20 Injured
A devastating bus blast occurred on the Nushki-Dalbandin highway, resulting in 7 fatalities and 20 injuries, Shiite News reported. The bus, traveling from Noshki to Taftan, was reportedly targeted in a suicide attack linked to the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.…
Freshwater Salinization: A Growing Global Concern
March 18, 2025
Freshwater Salinization: A Growing Global Concern
Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers and estuaries, are becoming saltier due to natural and human processes, threatening biodiversity and water resources, Earth.com reported. A recent study from the University of Maryland highlights the dual sources of salinity: land-based activities, such as…
UN Warns of Growing Food Shortages in Sudan’s Zamzam Refugee Camp
March 18, 2025
UN Warns of Growing Food Shortages in Sudan’s Zamzam Refugee Camp
The UN has raised alarms about the worsening conditions in Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp amid intense clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Anadolu Agency reported. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq reported that the ongoing siege…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its Ramadan Quran programs
March 18, 2025
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its Ramadan Quran programs
As part of its Ramadan activities, the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development is organizing Quranic and doctrinal lessons at the Hussainiya of Sayyid Al-Shuhada’s Hawza, one of the ceneres affiliated with the Supreme Shirazi Authority. The…