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Iraq Begins First Nationwide Population Census in Nearly Four Decades
November 20, 2024
Iraq Begins First Nationwide Population Census in Nearly Four Decades
Iraq has officially commenced its first nationwide population census today in nearly four decades, starting at 7 a.m. local time. This significant operation is expected to last until midnight each day and will involve approximately 120,000 enumerators visiting each household…
UNICEF Warns of Threats to Children’s Well-being by 2050
November 20, 2024
UNICEF Warns of Threats to Children’s Well-being by 2050
In a stark warning, UNICEF has released its annual report highlighting significant risks to the wellbeing of children globally by the year 2050. The recent UNICEF report outlines three critical issues: demographic changes, climate change, and the rapid advancement of…
EU Adopts Regulation to Combat Forced Labor
November 20, 2024
EU Adopts Regulation to Combat Forced Labor
The European Union enacted a significant law on Tuesday, November 19, aimed at prohibiting the sale of products made with forced labor, marking a crucial step in addressing human rights violations in global supply chains, Human Rights Watch reported. The…
Cells Exhibit Surprising Learning Abilities, Study Finds
November 20, 2024
Cells Exhibit Surprising Learning Abilities, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School reveals that single-celled organisms, such as ciliates and amoebae, can exhibit habituation, a basic form of learning previously thought exclusive to more complex organisms, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. This research, published on November…
Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment
November 20, 2024
Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment
Since the onset of Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon two months ago, more than 200 children have lost their lives, Al Jazeera reported yesterday citing UNICEF. The agency reported that an average of three children have been killed daily, highlighting…
Taliban Destroyed Many Hazara & Tajik-Populated Areas Of Kabul, Says New Report
November 20, 2024
Taliban Destroyed Many Hazara & Tajik-Populated Areas Of Kabul, Says New Report
A new investigative report by The Guardian reveals the Taliban’s systematic destruction of thousands of homes in Kabul, targeting predominantly Hazara and Tajik areas, Afghanistan International reported. The report, conducted with four Afghan news organizations, describes this as a catastrophic…
More than 420,000 displaced in Somalia in 10 months: UNHCR
November 20, 2024
More than 420,000 displaced in Somalia in 10 months: UNHCR
In Somalia, over 427,000 individuals have been internally displaced in the first ten months of 2024, Xinhua reported citing the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The Protection and Solutions Monitoring Network reported a significant increase in displacement, particularly in October, with…
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. Have Doubled Over Two Decades
November 20, 2024
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. Have Doubled Over Two Decades
A recent study from Florida Atlantic University reveals a troubling increase in alcohol-related deaths in the United States, nearly doubling from 1999 to 2020, Earth.com reported yesterday. The mortality rate rose from 10.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 people, with total…
Muslim Council of Elders highlights tolerance as key to global peace and stability
November 19, 2024
Muslim Council of Elders highlights tolerance as key to global peace and stability
The Muslim Council of Elders has emphasized the importance of fostering the values of tolerance and mutual coexistence as an essential prerequisite for achieving global peace and stability. The council urged world leaders and communities to double their efforts to…
Kazakhstan sees growing interest in developing halal industry
November 19, 2024
Kazakhstan sees growing interest in developing halal industry
Kazakhstan has seen growing interest in developing its halal industry in recent years, not just from a religious perspective but also as an economic and social opportunity to boost exports and stimulate the local economy. According to global reports, halal…