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Fears Rise Among Austrian Muslims After Far-Right Election Victory
October 12, 2024
Fears Rise Among Austrian Muslims After Far-Right Election Victory
The recent election victory of Austria’s far-right Freedom party (FPÖ) has sparked significant fears among the country’s Muslim community, Hyphen Online revealed yesterday. The FPÖ, which garnered 29% of the vote, campaigned on a controversial “remigration” platform, advocating for the…
Microplastic Pollution Found Even in Newborns Amid Growing Concern
October 12, 2024
Microplastic Pollution Found Even in Newborns Amid Growing Concern
Microplastic pollution is a pervasive issue, now confirmed to affect newborns, an article on Earth.com reported yesterday. A study published in Science of the Total Environment by Rutgers Health reveals that microplastics can cross the placenta and accumulate in fetal…
Pakistani Forces Kill Four TTP Members Amid Rising Tensions, Violence
October 12, 2024
Pakistani Forces Kill Four TTP Members Amid Rising Tensions, Violence
The Pakistani Army announced the killing of four members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during two operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, specifically in the Janikhel area of Bannu district and Hassan Khel in North Waziristan, according to local sources. This action…
European Parliament Condemns China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Strong Resolution
October 12, 2024
European Parliament Condemns China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Strong Resolution
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly passed an emergency resolution condemning the Chinese government’s persecution of Uyghurs, calling for the immediate release of detainees, including prominent Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti and retired doctor Gulshan Abbas. This resolution, reflecting widespread international concern,…
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Cybercab and Robovan at We, Robot Event
October 12, 2024
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Cybercab and Robovan at We, Robot Event
Tesla CEO Elon Musk introduced the Cybercab, an autonomous robotaxi expected to launch before 2027 at a price under $30,000, The Guardian reported yesterday. During the We, Robot event in Burbank, California, Musk showcased 20 Cybercabs and 50 fully autonomous…
UN Voices Concern Over Taliban’s Ban on Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
October 12, 2024
UN Voices Concern Over Taliban’s Ban on Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
The United Nations expressed deep concern over the ongoing ban on secondary education for girls in Taliban-led Afghanistan, coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child, VOA reported yesterday. Roza Otunbayeva, head of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan,…
ASEAN Summit Highlights Challenges in Addressing Myanmar’s Violence and Stalled Peace Efforts
October 12, 2024
ASEAN Summit Highlights Challenges in Addressing Myanmar’s Violence and Stalled Peace Efforts
The recent ASEAN summit in Vientiane, Laos, focused on Myanmar’s escalating violence and the stalled implementation of the Five-Point Consensus, a peace plan established nearly four years ago, VOA reported yesterday. This plan aims to end violence, facilitate dialogue, provide…
Frustration at Pre-COP Meeting Ahead of UN Climate Summit
October 12, 2024
Frustration at Pre-COP Meeting Ahead of UN Climate Summit
A key pre-COP meeting in Azerbaijan concluded Friday with little progress on funding a new financial deal for poorer nations ahead of the UN COP29 climate summit, Arab News reported yesterday. Delegates were urged to set aside differences, but the…
Google Japan Unveils Whimsical Double-Sided Gboard
October 11, 2024
Google Japan Unveils Whimsical Double-Sided Gboard
On October 1, Google Japan introduced a unique double-sided Gboard inspired by the Möbius strip, marking its latest quirky design for “Keyboard Day,” New Atlas reported. This innovative keyboard features an ortho-linear layout made up of 26 modules, totaling 208…
Nepal’s Nima Rinji Becomes Youngest Climber to Scale All 14 Peaks Above 8,000 Meters
October 11, 2024
Nepal’s Nima Rinji Becomes Youngest Climber to Scale All 14 Peaks Above 8,000 Meters
18-year-old Nepali climber Nima Rinji Sherpa has made history by becoming the youngest person to ascend all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. He reached this milestone on October 9, after summiting Mt. Shishapangma, which…