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Europe puts Syrian asylum applications on hold amid political shifts
December 10, 2024
Europe puts Syrian asylum applications on hold amid political shifts
European nations have halted asylum applications from Syrians following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government, France 24 reported on Monday. According to the report, the move affects thousands of pending claims and reflects both Syria’s uncertain political future and…
Repeal of Protest Restrictions in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
December 10, 2024
Repeal of Protest Restrictions in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The government of Pakistan-administered Kashmir has repealed a controversial ordinance that restricted public gatherings following widespread protests and a four-day wheel-jam strike, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Ordinance 2024, introduced last month, faced significant backlash…
UN Reports 6.6 Million Afghans in Need of Shelter
December 10, 2024
UN Reports 6.6 Million Afghans in Need of Shelter
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced that approximately 6.6 million people in Afghanistan are in urgent need of shelter, Khaama Press reported yesterday. This alarming figure was revealed in a statement published on Sunday, December 8,…
Terrorist Attack in Niger Leaves 21 Civilians Dead
December 10, 2024
Terrorist Attack in Niger Leaves 21 Civilians Dead
Armed attackers on motorcycles killed at least 21 civilians in Niger, Reuters reported citing the military. The assault occurred last Thursday near Tera, approximately 175 km west of Niamey, close to the Burkina Faso border. The targeted vehicle was a…
Head of UN human rights pledges advice to FIFA, Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues
December 10, 2024
Head of UN human rights pledges advice to FIFA, Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday emphasized the need for migrant labor standards to be respected as Saudi Arabia prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, VOA reported yesterday. With Saudi Arabia as the sole candidate,…
Symposium on China-ASEAN AI Cooperation Held in Phnom Penh
December 10, 2024
Symposium on China-ASEAN AI Cooperation Held in Phnom Penh
A symposium focused on China-ASEAN cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Monday, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event aimed to harness AI’s potential for sustainable socio-economic growth in the region. Cambodian Deputy…
Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits
December 9, 2024
Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits
Morocco has made a significant breakthrough by producing Africa’s first mpox test kits, developed by the startup Moldiag, Arab News reported today. This initiative aims to reduce the continent’s reliance on imported medical supplies, a challenge highlighted during the COVID-19…
Bashar al-Assad and Family Granted Asylum in Moscow
December 9, 2024
Bashar al-Assad and Family Granted Asylum in Moscow
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family arrived in Moscow on Sunday, where Russia has granted them asylum, Anadolu Agency reported citing the state news agency TASS. A Kremlin source cited humanitarian reasons for the asylum offer, emphasizing Russia’s…
Muslims in Spain’s Melilla outraged by Adhan ban
December 9, 2024
Muslims in Spain’s Melilla outraged by Adhan ban
The Muslim community in the Spanish city of Melilla has expressed strong anger following a decision by the Ministry of Environment to ban the use of loudspeakers in mosques between 9 PM and 9 AM. In an official statement, the…
FreeMuslim Association urges Syrians to preserve state, protect its institutions
December 9, 2024
FreeMuslim Association urges Syrians to preserve state, protect its institutions
The FreeMuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing political and security developments in Syria, warning of the negative repercussions of a political system collapse on Syrian society. In a statement received by Shia Waves…