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Some local residents in Nairobi faced significant losses due to spoilage before acquiring solar-powered refrigerators from Koolboks, a Kenyan startup. According to an article by VOA, these innovative devices, equipped with ice compartments, can keep food cool for up to…

The European Union has been criticized for failing to address a significant copyright loophole in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, leaving writers, musicians, and creatives vulnerable to exploitation by big tech companies, The Guardian reported. Axel Voss, a key architect…

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has urged warring parties in Sudan to observe a humanitarian ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan, beginning in March 2025, Sudan Tribune reported. In a statement issued on February 19, the…

Humanitarian operations in Afghanistan faced major disruptions last month due to Taliban interference and access restrictions, leading to the suspension of 56 aid projects, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported. OCHA documented 127 humanitarian access…

More than 150 students were injured in clashes at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology in southwest Bangladesh, marking rising tensions between student groups, media reports said today. The violence erupted Tuesday when the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist…

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, introduced its latest model, Grok 3, claiming it outperforms competitors such as OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek in key areas like math, science, and coding, Anadolu Agency reported. During a live presentation, Musk highlighted that Grok…

As of February 19, 2025, the United Nations has reported that over one million Syrians have returned to their homes since the fall of the regime in Syria, Arab News reported. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, stated…

Rights groups reported on February 1, 2025, that Myanmar’s military government had released about 1,000 Rohingyas, a rare gesture of goodwill toward the persecuted community. The decision came days after a court in Argentina called for arrest warrants for the…

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned a “reprehensible” attack on two Muslim women at a Melbourne shopping center, which occurred on February 13, Arab News reported. The incident has sparked outrage within the Islamic community, led by Test cricketer…

More than 150 false killer whales have stranded on a beach near Arthur River in Tasmania, Australia, with only 90 of the 157 animals still alive as rescue teams race against time, Al Jazeera reported. The Department of Natural Resources…