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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has voiced serious concern over the worsening security and humanitarian conditions in Lubero territory, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A recent UNOCHA report highlights alarming incidents, including at…

An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, resulting in the death of its crew, according to a statement by military spokesman Gharib Abdel Hafez. The crash occurred due to a technical malfunction, though the…

Huawei Technologies has launched two new laptops — the MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro — marking its first computers powered by the company’s own HarmonyOS operating system. The unveiling comes as U.S. export restrictions continue to limit Huawei’s access to…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, a form of humanitarian relief that shields recipients from deportation, the CNN reported. The unsigned,…

A new study published in Nature suggests taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull and Celsius, may fuel the growth of leukaemia cells. Researchers from the University of Rochester found that taurine—an amino acid also produced naturally…

Russia has designated Amnesty International as an “undesirable” organisation, barring it from operating within the country. The Prosecutor General’s Office accused the UK-based human rights group of promoting “Russophobic” narratives and supporting efforts to politically and economically isolate Russia, according…

The Karnataka government has revised rules for granting the ‘religious minority’ status to educational institutions by exempting Muslim-run schools and colleges from relaxed admission norms, Indian newspaper Deccan Herald reported. March 2024 order initially eased the requirement for all religious…

Nelson, a former mill town in Lancashire, is facing growing concerns over integration due to high numbers of residents with limited English proficiency, MailOnline reported. According to Census data, Pendle Borough Council — where Nelson is located — has the…

As the World Health Organization (WHO) convenes its annual assembly in Geneva, officials face the daunting challenge of operating without the United States, historically its largest funder, Arab News reported. The US, which contributed about 18% of WHO’s budget, announced…

Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah said eliminating militias is an ongoing effort amid a ceasefire following deadly clashes in Tripoli, Arab News reported. “We will not spare anyone involved in corruption or extortion,” he said, emphasizing a vision for a…