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Almost 500,000 returning Afghans in desperate need of food, shelter to survive winter, warn aid agencies
December 15, 2023
Almost 500,000 returning Afghans in desperate need of food, shelter to survive winter, warn aid agencies
International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have issued a dire warning about the plight of nearly half a million Afghans who have recently returned to their homeland. The Norwegian Refugee Council, alongside eight other aid agencies, is calling for increased international support…
India: 1,281 Madrasas in Assam converted to ‘Middle English’ schools
December 15, 2023
India: 1,281 Madrasas in Assam converted to ‘Middle English’ schools
The government in India’s Assam has renamed at least 1281 Madrasas across 31 districts in the state and turned them into general schools under the name ‘Middle English’, Muslim Mirror reported on Thursday. A legislation was passed by the Assam…
Dozens die as drought ravages Ethiopia’s Tigray region
December 14, 2023
Dozens die as drought ravages Ethiopia’s Tigray region
At least 176 people, including 75 women, have died from draught-induced hunger in Ethiopia’s northern state of Tigray, local media reported on Wednesday, citing a senior official. Regional Administrator Hadush Asemelash told Tigray TV that the deaths, which included 101…
UN report on ISIS crimes against women in Iraq is incomplete, observers say
December 14, 2023
UN report on ISIS crimes against women in Iraq is incomplete, observers say
Observers stated to the digital content of the Iraqi Center for Documentation of Extremist Crimes that the report issued by the United Nations investigative team “UNITAD” is incomplete, as it overlooked the documented crimes committed against Shia Turkmen women in…
China reinforces its claim on portions of Ladakh in Kashmir
December 14, 2023
China reinforces its claim on portions of Ladakh in Kashmir
China Wednesday doubled down on its claim over parts of Ladakh in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, proclaiming it has never “recognized the so-called union territory of Ladakh set up unilaterally and illegally by India.” On Aug. 5, 2019,…
Green Hydrogen offers eco-friendly clean alternative to fossil fuels
December 14, 2023
Green Hydrogen offers eco-friendly clean alternative to fossil fuels
Produced in eco-friendly ways, green hydrogen offers a clean alternative to fossil fuels as the energy transition gathers steam, a group of experts say. In recent years, investments in green hydrogen production have been growing in many countries seeking cleaner…
Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq
December 14, 2023
Turkish air strike kills PKK youth leader in Iraq
A top PKK member leading the group’s youth branch was killed in a drone strike by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Daily Sabah reported today. According to Turkish Intelligence authorities, the target was preparing for an arson attack in Türkiye’s…
Majority of Muslims anticipate cutting donations due to cost of living, report finds
December 14, 2023
Majority of Muslims anticipate cutting donations due to cost of living, report finds
According to the UK-based Charity Finance Magazine, a survey of British Muslims found that 58% expect to cut back on the money they donate to charity in the next 12 months. The respondents were more likely to make cuts to…
COP28 concludes by approving UAE climate agreement
December 14, 2023
COP28 concludes by approving UAE climate agreement
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) concluded its work on Wednesday, after representatives of nearly 200 countries, in addition to the European Union, Dubai approved the “UAE Climate Agreement”, which features an ambitious climate action plan to limit long-term…
Pakistan rejects Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on disputed Jammu and Kashmir
December 14, 2023
Pakistan rejects Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on disputed Jammu and Kashmir
Pakistan has firmly rejected the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Article 370, granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan’s interim foreign minister, Jalil Abbas Jelani, declared the Supreme Court ruling invalid on Monday, stating that India lacked the…