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Victoria Makes Public Transport Free Amid Rising Fuel Costs Linked to Middle East Supply Disruptions ————————— The State of Victoria government has announced that all public transport in the region, including Melbourne and Geelong, will be free for one month…

Danish food institute rolls out AI tool to prevent pandemics —————————— Scientists at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark have developed a new artificial intelligence tool called PathogenFinder2 that can assess whether previously unknown bacteria may be capable…

Pope Leo Says God Rejects Prayers of Leaders Who Wage War in Strong Palm Sunday Message ———————————– Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful appeal for peace on March 29, Palm Sunday, saying that God rejects the prayers of leaders who…

Over 30% of global food wasted as millions face hunger, new report reveals ——————————— More than three million children die annually from hunger-related causes worldwide, even as approximately 1.3 billion tons of food—about one-third of all food produced for human…

Pakistan Rejects India’s Remarks on Shia Muslims Following Controversy Over Army Chief’s Comments —————————— Pakistan has rejected India’s criticism over the treatment of Shia Muslims after remarks attributed to Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, sparked controversy. According to Indian officials…

Lebanon’s Health System Near Collapse as Fighting Intensifies in South ——————————– Lebanon’s healthcare system is facing near collapse amid escalating war in the country’s south, as renewed Israeli military operations expand and humanitarian conditions rapidly deteriorate. Recent reports from the…

Global Shia Commemorations Mark Jannat al-Baqi Anniversary Amid Calls for Reconstruction of Sacred Graves —————————————— Shia communities across several countries have commemorated the anniversary of the destruction of the graves of the revered Imams of Jannat al-Baqi (peace be upon…

UN Documents Major Violations in Sweida Clashes as Syria’s Religious Minorities Face Violence ———————————– The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria has issued a report documenting horrific death toll and sufferings during a spate of violence in July 2025…

Portugal’s Catholic Church Agrees Compensation for Sexual Abuse Victims, Reflecting Global Precedence on Accountability ————————————————— Reuters reports that the Catholic Church in Portugal has agreed to pay €1.6 million (about $1.85 million) in compensation to 57 victims of sexual abuse by clergy…

At Least 22 Migrants Die Off Greek Coast After Six Days at Sea —————————– At least 22 migrants died off the coast of Greece after being stranded at sea for six days in a rubber boat, highlighting the continuing dangers…