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Afghanistan reports rising toll from natural disasters with widespread damage —————————————- Authorities in Afghanistan say at least 214 people have died in natural disasters since the start of the current solar year, including 14 deaths recorded in the past 24…

Shiites in Albania: A deeply rooted historical, cultural, and Ashura tradition in society ————————————————– The Shiite community in Albania is considered an integral part of the country’s religious and cultural fabric. Historical and cultural sources indicate that Shiism has left…

Global billionaire population projected to approach 4,000 by 2031 amid rising wealth inequality ————————————— The number of billionaires worldwide could rise to nearly 4,000 within five years, driven by rapid wealth creation linked to technology and artificial intelligence, according to…

UN warns Iran war could push 30 million into poverty and worsen global food crisis ——————————– The United Nations has warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran could drive more than 30 million people…

UNAMA pushes lifting curbs on girls’ education as Afghanistan marks ICT Day ——————————- United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has called on the Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan girls, marking the International Girls in ICT Day with renewed concern…

UN ‘working on’ maintaining presence in Lebanon in 2027 —————————— The United Nations announced Thursday it was “working on” maintaining a presence in Lebanon once the mandate for its UNIFIL peacekeeping force expires at the end of the year, Al…

Pope criticizes inequality and prison conditions during Africa visit —————————- Pope Francis has condemned global wealth inequality and raised concerns about prison conditions as he concluded a visit to several African countries. During a stop in Equatorial Guinea, the pope…

Journalist killed, photographer injured in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon ————————————— A Lebanese journalist was killed and a photographer injured in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon while covering ongoing hostilities, according to reports. The incident occurred on April 22…

UK warns commercial spyware now used by over 100 countries, raising global security concerns ————————————- British cybersecurity officials have warned that the rapid spread of commercial spyware is posing increasing risks to privacy and data security worldwide, with more than…

“Who is Al-Hussein” organization expands global humanitarian efforts —————————————- The Who is Al-Hussein International Organization has continued to carry out humanitarian and charitable initiatives across multiple countries, focusing on support for vulnerable communities and low-income families. The group said its…