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Baghdad named Arab Tourism Capital for 2025
December 11, 2024
Baghdad named Arab Tourism Capital for 2025
The Arab Tourism Organization has named Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2025 during the 27th Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism held at the Arab League headquarters. Baghdad’s selection was based on criteria such as tourism sector management, infrastructure…
75% surge in terror attacks in Central Africa during November, report confirms
December 11, 2024
75% surge in terror attacks in Central Africa during November, report confirms
Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism reported a 75% rise in terror attacks across Central Africa in November compared to October, with four attacks resulting in 43 deaths and 32 injuries. The Democratic Republic of Congo witnessed three attacks causing 28…
Wadsworth Museum showcases Islamic art in ‘Sacred Geometry’ exhibit
December 11, 2024
Wadsworth Museum showcases Islamic art in ‘Sacred Geometry’ exhibit
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, is hosting the “Sacred Geometry” exhibition from December 8 to 10, featuring over 1,000 years of Islamic art history. According to the organizers, highlights include rare manuscripts, Ottoman ceramics, Persian glassware, and modern…
SRW condemns terrorist atrocities against Shia and Alawite communities in Syria
December 11, 2024
SRW condemns terrorist atrocities against Shia and Alawite communities in Syria
Shia Rights Watch (SRW) issued a statement condemning what it described as “horrific” crimes committed by terrorist groups against Shia and Alawite civilians in Syria. According to eyewitness reports, SRW said that these groups carried out mass executions in villages…
ISIS executes dozens of Syrian troops in central Syria, rights group says
December 11, 2024
ISIS executes dozens of Syrian troops in central Syria, rights group says
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Tuesday that ISIS executed 54 Syrian soldiers near the town of Al-Sukhnah in Homs Desert, central Syria. According to the rights group, the soldiers were captured and killed while attempting to flee…
Human Trafficking Surges Post-Pandemic, UN Reports
December 11, 2024
Human Trafficking Surges Post-Pandemic, UN Reports
A recent United Nations report reveals a sharp rise in human trafficking globally, attributed to conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and ongoing crises, Arab News reported today. In 2022, the number of known victims exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 25%, totaling 69,627 victims.…
Over 200 killed in Syria in fighting between pro-Turk and Kurdish forces: war monitor
December 11, 2024
Over 200 killed in Syria in fighting between pro-Turk and Kurdish forces: war monitor
Clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria have resulted in the deaths of 218 individuals over a span of just three days, Arab News reported citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The British-based monitoring group reported that…
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
December 11, 2024
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged the Taliban on Tuesday, December 10, to comply with global human rights standards, emphasizing that this is crucial for the protection and prosperity of all Afghans, particularly women and girls, Amu…
OpenAI Launches Sora: AI Video Generator Now Available in US
December 11, 2024
OpenAI Launches Sora: AI Video Generator Now Available in US
OpenAI announced on Monday, December 9, the public launch of its AI video generator, Sora, now accessible to users across the United States, The Guardian reported. Initially available only to select artists and testers, Sora allows users to create videos…
World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day
December 11, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Protests in Geneva on Genocide Remembrance Day
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) held a significant protest in front of the Broken Chair monument near the United Nations in Geneva, commemorating Uyghur Genocide Remembrance Day, ANI News reported yesterday. The demonstration aimed to draw attention to the ongoing…