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Israel’s Blood Diamond Trade: A Profound Ethical Dilemma
September 18, 2024
Israel’s Blood Diamond Trade: A Profound Ethical Dilemma
A detailed investigation reveals Israel’s significant involvement in the blood diamond trade, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where diamonds are mined amidst ongoing violence and human rights violations, TRTWorld revealed in an article on Tuesday. Despite having…
Doctors urge Finnish government to reconsider plans to ban undocumented migrants from healthcare
September 18, 2024
Doctors urge Finnish government to reconsider plans to ban undocumented migrants from healthcare
Medical professionals in Finland are calling on the right-wing government to reconsider its proposal to ban undocumented migrants from accessing non-emergency healthcare, citing serious concerns over the impact on public health and vulnerable communities, The Guardian reported on Tuesday. The…
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
September 18, 2024
Meta to introduce new Instagram ‘Teen Accounts’ to boost parental controls
Meta is introducing new “teen accounts” for Instagram users under 18, allowing parents more control over their children’s activity on the platform, including the option to restrict access during nighttime hours, The Guardian reported. This change will initially apply to…
Tunisia Accused of Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections
September 17, 2024
Tunisia Accused of Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections
Amnesty International has condemned the recent arrest of at least 97 members of the opposition group Ennahda in Tunisia, which occurred on September 12 and 13, Jurist News reported on Tuesday. The organization claims these arrests, made under conspiracy and…
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
September 17, 2024
At least 9 killed, over 2,700 injured after pager blasts in Lebanon
At least nine people, including a child, were killed and more than 2,750 injured in a cyberattack allegedly carried out by Israel on Tuesday, according to news reports and Lebanese officials. A Hezbollah official, who requested anonymity, described the pager…
Global Index for Free and Fair Elections Hits Record Low in 2023
September 17, 2024
Global Index for Free and Fair Elections Hits Record Low in 2023
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has reported a significant decline in the global index for free and fair elections, marking the largest drop on record for 2023, an article by VOA reported today. This decline continues…
Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%
September 17, 2024
Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%
Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record 95,000, marking a 54-year consecutive increase, Anadolu Agency reported today. The Health Ministry’s data, released for Respect for Aged Day, reveals an annual rise of 2,980 centenarians. Women represent 83,958 (88.3%) of this…
Brain Implant Enables Thought Control of Alexa
September 17, 2024
Brain Implant Enables Thought Control of Alexa
A 64-year-old patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has gained the ability to control Amazon’s Alexa using a brain implant, Dawn reported today. The innovative device, placed in a blood vessel on the surface of his brain, allows him to…
World Shirazi Foundation releases message on Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary
September 17, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation releases message on Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary
The World Shirazi Foundation, based in Washington and affiliated to the Supreme Shirazi Religious Authority, published a message of congratulating the international community on the blessed birthday of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, emphasizing the…
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
September 17, 2024
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
The Ministry of Education in Pakistan has announced that 26.2 million children across the country are not enrolled in schools, revealing a serious educational crisis facing Pakistan. These figures were disclosed during a session of the National Assembly. According to…