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Malaysia Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 16 to Protect Online Safety ————————– Malaysia has officially introduced a regulation prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from creating or using social media accounts on major digital platforms. The measure,…

Uganda Launches Halal Farmers’ Centres to Boost Local Livelihoods, Agricultural Standards ————————————— A new phase in the development of halal‑oriented agricultural support has been inaugurated in Arua City and surrounding areas, marking an effort to strengthen rural livelihoods and enhance…

Taliban Law on Absent Persons’ Property Sparks Concerns Over Afghan Citizens’ Assets ———————————————- The Taliban’s newly issued law concerning the assets of absent and missing individuals has granted the group broad authority over the property of Afghan citizens, particularly affecting…

World Child Protection Day Highlights Ongoing Global Responsibility for Children’s Rights ——————————————————- The world observes World Child Protection Day annually on June 1, a reminder of the rights and needs of children and the responsibilities of families, communities, and governments…

Confirmed Ebola Cases in DR Congo Reach 282 as Outbreak Persists in Eastern Provinces ————————— The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has reported 282 confirmed cases of Ebola in its ongoing outbreak, health authorities said, as the disease continues to spread…

UN Chief Warns Millions in Africa Lack Safe Water Due to Low Investment, Weak Governance —————————————- United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned that millions of people across Africa still lack access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation, attributing…

Deadly ADF Attack in Eastern DR Congo Kills 16 Civilians ——————————- At least 15 civilians and one soldier were killed in an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), authorities confirmed. The…

Charities Warn UK Plan to Use AI in Age Assessments Could Harm Young Refugees —————————————- A coalition of more than 100 charities and advocacy groups has raised serious concerns about the UK government’s proposal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to…

Pope Leo Urges Global Leaders to Pursue Just and Lasting Peace ———————————— In his weekly address at the Vatican, Pope Leo called on world leaders to commit to sincere efforts toward establishing just and sustainable peace, emphasizing their responsibility to…

Rising Islamophobia in Europe Challenges Muslim Communities Amid Political and Security Tensions ——————————————— European Muslim communities are facing increasing social, political, and security pressures that are affecting their sense of identity, according to recent reports. The Guardian reports that public…