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Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm on October 9, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph), CBS News reported today. The source put the confirmed death toll from the tragedy at 16. The…

A new AI-powered tool, Ask Silver, has been launched in the UK to help users identify safe text messages and combat online scams, the Express Tribune reported yesterday. Accessible via WhatsApp, Ask Silver functions as a regular contact after users…

The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC), in collaboration with Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation and Imam Hussain Media Group, continues its comprehensive relief campaign to support families affected by Israeli aggression in Lebanon. The Shirazi-affiliated centres provided humanitarian assistance to…

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights reported that around 300 prisoners in Bahrain remain in detention despite being included in a royal pardon, which released over 1,000 inmates. The pardon, issued in June and September 2024, did not include prominent…

Sources close to Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada report that extremist Sunni groups, including Al-Qaeda, Al-Shabaab, and Boko Haram, have pledged allegiance to the Taliban, signaling the group’s growing influence on the global jihadist stage. This alliance now spans from South…

The Senegalese authorities have issued new regulations lifting the ban on wearing religious symbols in schools, coinciding with the start of the new school year. Senegal News Agency reported on Wednesday that the Ministry of Education released a decision on…

A new UN report reveals that approximately one in seven children and adolescents aged 10-19 are impacted by mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders. The report, released by the World Health Organization and UNICEF ahead of World…

As we approach late 2024, global temperatures have surged to an unprecedented 17.16°C (62.89°F), intensifying drought conditions worldwide, Earth.com reported. This extreme heat has led to accelerated soil water evaporation, severely impacting biodiversity and vegetation. Major river basins, including the…

The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a new resolution affirming the Afghan people’s right to self-determination and highlighting the urgent need for accountability amid escalating human rights violations in Afghanistan. According to an article published yesterday by Amu…

The UN General Assembly has elected 18 new members to the Human Rights Council (HRC), with Saudi Arabia notably failing to secure a seat, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The elections, held on October 9, saw Benin, Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, and…