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France, UK plan migrant swaps in bid to stem Channel crossings

France, UK plan migrant swaps in bid to stem Channel crossings

France and the United Kingdom are considering a trial migrant swap to curb dangerous crossings of the English Channel, Arab News reported yesterday citing France’s interior ministry. Under the proposed plan, undocumented migrants who have crossed from France to the…
Russia clears Afghan Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups

Russia clears Afghan Taliban from list of banned terrorist groups

Russia’s Supreme Court has officially lifted the ban on the Afghan Taliban, removing the group from its list of designated terrorist organizations after more than two decades, Arab News reported. The Taliban, outlawed by Russia as a terrorist movement since…
World’s largest meat company considers breaking Amazon deforestation pledges, again

World’s largest meat company considers breaking Amazon deforestation pledges, again

JBS, the world’s largest meat company, is facing significant challenges in meeting its 2025 commitment to eliminate deforestation from its Amazon cattle supply chain, The Guardian reported. Investigations involving ranchers and union leaders in Pará and Rondônia reveal widespread skepticism…
Uyghur rights group urges hotel chains not to ‘sanitise’ China abuses in Xinjiang

Uyghur rights group urges hotel chains not to ‘sanitise’ China abuses in Xinjiang

Almost 200 international hotels are operating or planned in China’s Xinjiang region amid government efforts to promote tourism despite ongoing human rights concerns, The Guardian reported. A report by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) identified 115 active hotels and…
EU eases compliance rules for anti-deforestation law

EU eases compliance rules for anti-deforestation law

The European Union has announced simplified compliance requirements for its anti-deforestation law, set to take effect in December, Reuters reported. The legislation bans imports of products such as soy, beef, cocoa, and palm oil that contribute to deforestation. In response…
U.S. airstrikes on Yemen port reportedly kill 38, wound over 100

U.S. airstrikes on Yemen port reportedly kill 38, wound over 100

At least 38 people were killed and 102 injured in U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port, according to Houthi-run media. The strikes, carried out on Thursday, mark one of the deadliest days since the U.S. launched operations against…
Holy Karbala hosts “Memory of Pain in Iraq” international conference

Holy Karbala hosts “Memory of Pain in Iraq” international conference

The annual international conference “Memory of Pain in Iraq” kicked off Wednesday in Holy Karbala, under the theme “For a Future Free of Pain.” Organized by the Iraqi Center for Documenting Extremism Crimes, affiliated with the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, the…
Holy Karbala launches first annual flower exhibition to promote environmental awareness

Holy Karbala launches first annual flower exhibition to promote environmental awareness

The Karbala Municipality inaugurated its first annual flower exhibition on Wednesday, with broad participation from local municipal departments, the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and Al-Abbas, and several private sector institutions. The event aims to promote environmental awareness, tree planting,…
U.S. judge rules Google illegally dominated online ad markets

U.S. judge rules Google illegally dominated online ad markets

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google unlawfully maintained monopoly power in two key digital advertising markets, marking a significant step in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against the tech giant. The decision found Google violated competition laws…
UK Muslim politicians urge greater representation to combat rising Islamophobia

UK Muslim politicians urge greater representation to combat rising Islamophobia

In a time of escalating global conflict and rising anti-Muslim sentiment, two prominent British Muslim politicians have called for stronger Muslim representation across politics, business, and media. Speaking to media outlets during a forum in Istanbul, former Scottish First Minister…
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