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Climate-triggered weather events will cause 14.5M deaths by 2050 worldwide, new report warns
February 2, 2024
Climate-triggered weather events will cause 14.5M deaths by 2050 worldwide, new report warns
A recent report from the World Economic Forum, a non-governmental organization that promotes public-private partnership on global issues, and Oliver Wyman, a consulting firm, projects that rising temperatures will “place immense strain on global healthcare systems” in the coming years. Climate change…
Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands jumps by 1,000% in January, officials say
February 2, 2024
Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands jumps by 1,000% in January, officials say
The number of migrants from West Africa who embarked on perilous journeys to reach Spain’s Canary Islands jumped more than 1,000% in January from a year ago, data released by the country’s interior ministry on Thursday showed. A total of…
Amnesty International calls on India to stop its discriminatory policies against Muslims
February 2, 2024
Amnesty International calls on India to stop its discriminatory policies against Muslims
Amnesty International has called on the Indian authorities to stop the discriminatory policy of demolishing Muslim properties and mosques arbitrarily and punitively. Aakar Patel, the chair of the board of Amnesty International India, said in a press statement: “The unlawful…
Massive fire set off by gas explosion in Kenya’s capital kills at least three people, injures over 270
February 2, 2024
Massive fire set off by gas explosion in Kenya’s capital kills at least three people, injures over 270
A vehicle loaded with gas exploded and set off an inferno that burned homes and warehouses in Kenya’s capital early on Friday, killing at least three people and injuring more than 270, with the death toll expected to rise. Many…
Holy Kazimiyyah Shrine to welcome millions of pilgrims on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kazim
February 2, 2024
Holy Kazimiyyah Shrine to welcome millions of pilgrims on martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kazim
The Holy Kazimiyyah Shrine announced its readiness to welcome millions of pilgrims for the commemoration ceremony of the martyrdom of Imam al-Kazim (peace be upon him). The Deputy Secretary General of the Kazimiyyah Shrine and Chairman of the Holy Shrine…
Iraqi author releases book on developmental story of Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein over 14 centuries
February 1, 2024
Iraqi author releases book on developmental story of Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein over 14 centuries
Saeed Rashid Zamizm, an Iraqi writer and researcher, has published a book on the Holy Husseini Shrine entitled “Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, from reconstruction to destruction during 1400 years”, news and local sources announced in the…
UN Human Rights chief appalled by summary executions of 25 people in Mali
February 1, 2024
UN Human Rights chief appalled by summary executions of 25 people in Mali
The UN rights chief on Thursday said he was “appalled” by alleged summary executions of 25 people by Mali’s army and “foreign military personnel” last week in a region plagued by violence from armed groups. Volker Turk also expressed alarm…
Pakistan: Multiple attacks across Balochistan leaves 1 dead, 5 injured
February 1, 2024
Pakistan: Multiple attacks across Balochistan leaves 1 dead, 5 injured
A person was killed while five others, including a cop, sustained injuries in multiple attacks across Balochistan on Thursday, Dawn reported. The incidents came hours before the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was scheduled to hold a high-level meeting to…
Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds
February 1, 2024
Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour, NGO investigation finds
Car manufacturers Toyota, Volkswagen, Tesla, General Motors and BYD may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour in their supply chains and could do more to minimise that risk, Human Rights Watch says. An investigation conducted by HRW has…
Farmers in Europe increase protests against rising costs, green rules
February 1, 2024
Farmers in Europe increase protests against rising costs, green rules
The French government on Wednesday sent armoured vehicles to protect a wholesale food market in Paris, in a sign of escalating tensions as farmers blocked highways in France and Belgium and protests spread elsewhere in Europe. Spanish and Italian farmers…