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Pakistan: Gunmen Attack Dam Workers in Balochistan, Killing Five
October 30, 2024
Pakistan: Gunmen Attack Dam Workers in Balochistan, Killing Five
In Balochistan province, Pakistan, gunmen attacked workers at a dam site on Tuesday, resulting in five deaths and two injuries, VOA reported yesterday. The incident occurred in the Panjgur district, known for its natural resources. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants…
HRW urges African Summit to address ongoing atrocities in DRC and Sudan
October 29, 2024
HRW urges African Summit to address ongoing atrocities in DRC and Sudan
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on African leaders attending the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit, set for October 31, 2024, in Bujumbura, Burundi, to prioritize “rights-based solutions” to address crises in the Democratic Republic of…
Albanian Muslims in Switzerland open second Islamic center in one month
October 29, 2024
Albanian Muslims in Switzerland open second Islamic center in one month
Albanian Muslims in Switzerland continue to strengthen their cultural and religious presence with the recent opening of a new Islamic center in “Herzogenbuchsee,” Bern Canton, approximately 25 km from the administrative capital, Bern. This center, inaugurated on October 26, follows…
Rights groups accuse Clifford Chance of “whitewashing” Saudi human rights record to support World Cup bid
October 29, 2024
Rights groups accuse Clifford Chance of “whitewashing” Saudi human rights record to support World Cup bid
Eleven international human rights organizations have criticized the global law firm Clifford Chance for publishing a report on Saudi Arabia’s human rights situation, alleging it aims to bolster Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup. The groups labeled…
Tunisia coastguard recovers 15 bodies of migrants in latest migrant drowning tragedy
October 29, 2024
Tunisia coastguard recovers 15 bodies of migrants in latest migrant drowning tragedy
Tunisian authorities on Monday announced the recovery of 15 bodies of migrants who drowned off the coasts of Melloulech, Salakta, and Chebba in the Mediterranean, a frequent route for migrants seeking to reach Europe. National Guard spokesperson Houssem Eddine Jebabli…
Hate crimes statistics fail to capture true scope of anti-Muslim discrimination in UK, expert says
October 29, 2024
Hate crimes statistics fail to capture true scope of anti-Muslim discrimination in UK, expert says
British academic Peter Hopkins from Newcastle University has highlighted that official UK statistics do not fully represent the scale of hate crimes against Muslims, as many avoid reporting incidents of discrimination. Hopkins noted that anti-Muslim sentiment has intensified, particularly amid…
WHO Reports Significant Progress in Digital Health Transformation Across Europe
October 29, 2024
WHO Reports Significant Progress in Digital Health Transformation Across Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a progress report highlighting substantial advancements in the digital transformation of healthcare across its European Region, marking two years of implementation of its Regional Digital Health Action Plan (2023–2030). The report, issued on…
Every Two Hours, a Mother Loses Her Life: The Human Toll of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
October 29, 2024
Every Two Hours, a Mother Loses Her Life: The Human Toll of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is facing a dire healthcare crisis under Taliban rule, with alarming rates of maternal and child mortality, an article published on Hasht-e-Subh Daily revealed yesterday. The European Union (EU) reports that every two hours, a mother dies from pregnancy-related…
Iraq to Implement Lebanese Education Curriculum for Refugees
October 29, 2024
Iraq to Implement Lebanese Education Curriculum for Refugees
The Iraqi Ministry of Education announced plans to adopt Lebanese education curricula in response to the influx of refugees fleeing the ongoing conflict with Israel, Rudaw news agency reported yesterday. Spokesperson Karim al-Sayyid confirmed that approvals have been granted to…
Novel Front-Loading Exoskeleton Gets Paralyzed Patients Up and Walking
October 29, 2024
Novel Front-Loading Exoskeleton Gets Paralyzed Patients Up and Walking
KAIST’s WalkON Suit F1 is revolutionizing mobility for paraplegic patients, New Atlas reported yesterday. Unlike traditional exoskeletons that require assistance, this innovative device can autonomously approach a wheelchair user, wrap around their legs and body, and help them stand and…