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UK Can Meet Net Zero Targets, But Energy Tax Reform Urgent, Advisers Warn ……………… The UK remains on track to meet its net zero targets by 2050 and interim carbon budgets for 2030, according to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC)…

UNESCO: Global Surge in Higher Education Highlights Need for Qualification Recognition ……………………. Global enrolment in higher education reached a record 264 million students, up 25 million since 2020, according to new UNESCO data. This growth reflects the diversification of learning…

Air Pollution in Central Asia Causes Over 65,000 Early Deaths Annually, World Bank Warns ………………….. Air pollution continues to pose a major environmental and public health threat in Central Asia, contributing to more than 65,000 premature deaths in 2021, according…

Türkiye Ranked Second Among Top Destinations for Muslim Tourists ………………….. Türkiye has been ranked the second most preferred destination for Muslim tourists, according to the latest “Muslim Travel Preferences” report by Mastercard and CrescentRating. The report credits Türkiye’s strong cultural…

Glass Bottles Found to Contain Higher Levels of Microplastics, Study Reveals ……………. A new study has found that beverages in glass bottles may contain significantly more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. Researchers, including experts from…

Haiti’s Escalating Violence Displaces 1.3 Million as UN-Backed Mission Struggles ……………….. One year after the deployment of the United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, violence and human rights abuses continue to escalate, displacing nearly 1.3 million people—the…

Frequent Nightmares Linked to Faster Ageing and Higher Risk of Early Death ……………………. Frequent nightmares may accelerate biological ageing and increase the risk of early death, according to a new study presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress. Researchers…

Severe Flooding Displaces Over 80,000 in Southwest China Amid Extreme Weather ………………… More than 80,000 people have been displaced by severe flooding in China’s southwestern province of Guizhou, state media reported on Wednesday, as the country grapples with a summer…

Syrian Observatory documents 31 Mass Graves with Over 2,700 Victims ……………………. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has documented 31 mass graves across various Syrian cities, containing the remains of at least 2,744 victims. The graves, stretching from Damascus to…

Manila Airport Opens Muslim Prayer Room After Years of Advocacy ………………. Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila has officially opened a dedicated Muslim prayer room in Terminal 2’s departure area, following years of appeals from the country’s Muslim community. The…