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World could surpass UN climate goals within 4 years, new report warns ——————————- A new Global Carbon Budget report warns the world could exceed the 1.5°C warming limit within four years as emissions hit record levels. Global carbon emissions from…

Most Britons Underestimate How Severely Mental Illness Shortens Lives, Study Finds ———————————————- Most people in the UK significantly underestimate how much severe mental illness (SMI) reduces life expectancy, Anadolu Agency reported citing new research from King’s Health Partners, Maudsley Charity…

South Africa Detains Over 150 Palestinians on Plane for 12 Hours Over Travel Document Issues ————————————– South African border authorities came under fire after detaining 153 Palestinian passengers, including a nine-month-pregnant woman, on a charter flight for approximately 12 hours…

Yemeni Children Forced into Makeshift Classrooms Amid Crippling War ———————————- In Yemen, the scars of war weigh heavily on education. According to an article by Arab News, dozens of children cram into tents or basic temporary rooms at Al-Ribat Al-Gharbi…

CENTCOM Says It Conducted 22 Operations Against ISIS in Syria Over the Past Month ———————————————- US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out more than 22 operations against remaining cells of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria over the…

UAE Identified as Major Destination for Smuggled Gold from Sudan and Africa, New Report Finds ————————————– A new report by the Swiss independent organization SWISSAID says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the primary destination for smuggled gold originating from…

Kazakhstan Joins Abraham Accords — Signals U.S. Push to Normalize Ties in Central Asia ————————————————– Kazakhstan has officially joined the Abraham Accords, marking a symbolic but strategically significant expansion of this Middle East normalization framework into Central Asia, according to…

Public Outrage Over Anti-Islam Remarks by British Priest —————————————– Controversial anti-Islam comments by British priest Calvin Robinson — who described Islam as “inherently demonic” and urged the West to respond decisively to the growing presence of Muslims in the United…

High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Bowel Cancer Precursors ………….. Women who consume large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may face a higher risk of developing bowel cancer precursors, according to new research, The Independent reported.…

Verizon Plans 15,000 Job Cuts as New CEO Launches Major Restructuring ……………. Verizon’s new chief executive is preparing to eliminate about 15,000 jobs in what will be the company’s largest round of layoffs, Reuters reported. The U.S. telecommunications giant, which…