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Coral–Plankton Balance Linked to Ancient Climate Shifts, Study Finds ………….. The distribution of coral reefs over the past 250 million years has played a significant but unexpected role in shaping Earth’s climate, according to new research reported by New Scientist.…

Pakistan Continues Expulsion of Undocumented Afghans Amid Camp Demolition …………… Pakistan expelled 4,470 Afghan nationals on Sunday as part of its ongoing removal of migrants without legal documentation, the Taliban-run Commission for Refugees Affairs said, Amu TV reported. The commission…

UN Warns Internet Shutdowns in Afghanistan Endanger Women and Deepen Digital Inequality …….. The United Nations has cautioned that repeated internet disruptions in Afghanistan are cutting women off from essential and life-saving services, Khaama Press reported. The UN Population Fund…

Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks to Smallest Size Since 2019, Scientists Say ………… The ozone hole over Antarctica this year was the smallest and shortest-lasting since 2019, The Guardian reported. Data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) shows the gap…

Deadly Gang Attacks Sweep Central Haiti as Artibonite Region Falls Further Into Insecurity ………….. Heavily armed gangs launched large-scale attacks across central Haiti over the weekend, killing civilians and forcing mass displacement, The Guardian reported. Police issued urgent calls for…

Deadly Shooting at California Birthday Party Leaves Four Dead …………… A child’s birthday celebration in Northern California turned deadly when a gunman opened fire, killing four people and wounding several others late Saturday night, Khaama Press reported. Authorities in Stockton…

U.S.-Led Strikes Destroy 15 ISIS Arms Caches in Southern Syria …………. The U.S. military announced Sunday that it recently dismantled 15 weapons storage sites belonging to the militant group Daesh in southern Syria, Arab News reported. According to U.S. Central…

Unexploded Ordnance in Kandahar Continues to Endanger Civilians …………. Residents in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province say unexploded ordnance left from decades of conflict continues to endanger communities, particularly children, Amu TV reported. Landmines, mortar shells and other remnants of war…

Amnesty International Says Democracy Still Absent in Syria, Calls for Justice and Reconciliation …………… Amnesty International’s Secretary-General, Agnès Callamard, has urged a comprehensive investigation into human rights violations committed throughout Syria’s conflict, emphasizing accountability and compensation for victims as essential…

Severe Air Pollution Forces School Closures in Five Iranian Provinces ………. The Iranian government has ordered schools in five provinces to shut down on Monday due to hazardous air pollution levels, media outlets reported. Authorities announced that in-person classes will…