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Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says

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…
WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry

WFP Reports Many Afghan Children Attend School Hungry

The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that many children in Afghanistan go to school on empty stomachs, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a report released on September 16, the WFP highlighted the importance of school meals for learning, stating…
Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis

Surge in Human Trafficking in Afghanistan: A Growing Crisis

Human trafficking in Afghanistan has surged dramatically over the past year, with networks exploiting vulnerable youth amid worsening economic conditions, according to a recent survey by Amu TV. The crisis is particularly acute in border provinces, where desperation drives many…
Moroccan Forces Thwart Mass Migration Attempts to Ceuta Amid Social Media Calls

Moroccan Forces Thwart Mass Migration Attempts to Ceuta Amid Social Media Calls

Moroccan security forces thwarted attempts by groups seeking to cross into Spain’s Ceuta following social media calls for mass migration, The Associated Press reported yesterday. Despite efforts, no one successfully breached the border fence, as authorities reported a strong security…
Tribal clashes over gold mine leave at least 30 dead in Papua New Guinea

Tribal clashes over gold mine leave at least 30 dead in Papua New Guinea

A series of clashes between rival tribes over a contested gold mine has resulted in at least 30 fatalities in Papua New Guinea, the BBC reported on Monday citing local police. Authorities have been granted emergency powers to quell the…
Mpox Cases Rise in Pakistan, Philippines Amid Global Health Concerns

Mpox Cases Rise in Pakistan, Philippines Amid Global Health Concerns

On Monday, Pakistan reported its seventh mpox case of the year, Anadolu Agency reported. A 44-year-old man from the Gujarat district of Punjab tested positive after returning from a Gulf state. He is currently stable at the Pakistan Institute of…
Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan

Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign in Afghanistan

The Taliban has suspended a polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan, according to a report by the Associated Press citing the United Nations. The reason for the suspension remains unclear, with no official comments from Taliban representatives. Afghanistan and Pakistan are…
The Hague Becomes First City to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertisements

The Hague Becomes First City to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertisements

The Hague has become the world’s first city to pass a law banning advertisements for fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint, The Gurdian reported. The legislation, effective from January 1, 2025, prohibits such ads in public…
Hundreds March in Brazil for Religious Freedom

Hundreds March in Brazil for Religious Freedom

Hundreds gathered at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday for the March for the Defense of Religious Freedom, highlighting the rising religious intolerance in Brazil, VOA reported yesterday. Participants from various faiths, particularly Afro-Brazilian religions, joined the event,…
Indian official newspaper releases detailed report on Holy Prophet’s Mawlid celebrations

Indian official newspaper releases detailed report on Holy Prophet’s Mawlid celebrations

The Indian official newspaper “Hindustan Times” published a detailed report discussing the celebrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s, peace be upon him and his family, birthday and the differing ways in which some Muslims around the world commemorate it. In the…
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