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Cholera cases have surged globally, with 804,721 reported in 2024, a near 50% increase from the previous year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease has resurged due to factors including conflict and climate change, leading to significant…

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) announced on February 10, 2025, that it will suspend some of its humanitarian operations across nearly 20 countries due to a 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid implemented by President Donald Trump on January 20.…

Daesh has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing near a bank in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan, on February 11, 2025, which resulted in five fatalities and seven injuries. The bombing occurred near a branch of Kabul Bank in Kunduz city. Jumauddin…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) emphasized the urgent need for guaranteed access to education for Afghan women and girls on Tuesdya, coinciding with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Amu TV reported. UNESCO…

Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini, also known as Aga Khan V, was formally enthroned on Tuesday as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismailis during a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, Khaama Press reported. This historic event was broadcast live to Ismaili Jamatkhanas…

On Tuesday morning, bomb threats were reported at over 200 schools across Cyprus, leading to widespread evacuations and police investigations, Xinhua reported. Authorities confirmed that no explosives were discovered during security checks, but investigations are ongoing. A police spokesperson indicated…

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) marked the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Tuesday, celebrating the significant contributions of women in the field, the organization’s website reported. Over 60% of IARC’s scientists are…

At the Paris AI Summit on Tuesday, a total of 61 countries endorsed a joint declaration advocating for “open, inclusive, and ethical” artificial intelligence (AI). The summit, held at the Grand Palais, saw significant participation from nations including France, India,…

During a Security Council meeting on Monday, United Nations counterterrorism officials expressed grave concerns over the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K), an affiliate of the Islamic State operating in Afghanistan, VOA reported. They described IS-K as one of the most dangerous branches…

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has made history by becoming the first venue in the city to receive gold accreditation from CrescentRating, a prominent halal travel promotion company, South China Morning Post reported. This certification, awarded for…