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According to recent data released by Japan’s Health and Welfare Ministry, a record 527 students from elementary and secondary schools took their own lives in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported. This figure represents an increase of 14 from the previous year…

The suspension of U.S. aid has resulted in the closure of 50 international humanitarian organizations across 28 provinces in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported citing Abdul Latif Nazari, the Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Economy. He called on the international community to…

Iraq has successfully repatriated more than 11,500 citizens from the infamous al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, which houses individuals linked to ISIS, Rudaw reported citing a statement from the Ministry of Migration and Displaced Persons. Ministry spokesperson Ali Abbas reported…

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death globally, according to the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report by the American Heart Association (AHA) as published in an article on Earth.com. The report reveals that cardiovascular disease…

As Japan’s Muslim population grows, so does the demand for burial plots that align with Islamic practices, which prohibit cremation, Japan Today reported. Local governments are exploring the establishment of new cemeteries, but some community leaders express concerns over sanitary…

China’s DeepSeek AI platform is facing severe backlash for its alleged role in promoting state propaganda and censoring sensitive topics, particularly concerning the Uyghur community. Human rights activists and international experts, including the Campaign for Uyghur, have condemned the platform…

Ethiopia has welcomed over 100 competitors from 60 countries for the International Quran and Azan Competition, which kicked off on Wednesday, ENA reported. This prestigious five-day event marks the second round of the Ethiopian International Quran and Azan Competition Award,…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially announced the exit of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the bloc, effective January 29, Arab News reported. This decision follows the countries’ withdrawal last year amid a series…

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has called for urgent international action to address worsening atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region, news outlet Arab News reported. Speaking to the UN Security Council, Khan highlighted a dire situation marked by…

Technology stocks partially recovered on Tuesday after a massive selloff triggered by the release of a low-cost Chinese AI model, Reuters reported. Nvidia, which lost nearly $593 billion in market value on Monday—the biggest one-day loss for any company—bounced back…