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Over 112,000 Individuals Forcibly Disappeared in Syria, Reports SNHR
December 29, 2024
Over 112,000 Individuals Forcibly Disappeared in Syria, Reports SNHR
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported on Saturday that at least 112,414 individuals remain forcibly disappeared due to the actions of the Assad regime, Jurist News reported. This alarming statistic comes despite the recent release of thousands of…
LHC Rules Non-Muslims Cannot Inherit from Muslim Relatives
December 29, 2024
LHC Rules Non-Muslims Cannot Inherit from Muslim Relatives
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that non-Muslims are not entitled to inherit from the estate of a Muslim relative, either as successors or predecessors, Dawn Newspaper reported yesterday. Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal issued this decision on Saturday affirming…
Extremist Hindu Groups Persecute Kashmiri Vendors in Northern India
December 29, 2024
Extremist Hindu Groups Persecute Kashmiri Vendors in Northern India
In Himachal Pradesh, nomadic shawl vendors from Indian-controlled Kashmir are facing harassment from extremist groups, which claim that the vendors are harming local businesses, VOA reported yesterday. Reports indicate that these groups have threatened and obstructed the vendors from selling…
Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash
December 29, 2024
Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an apology on Saturday to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev following the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 last Wednesday, December 25, ABP News reported. The passenger jet, which was reportedly shot down by Russian…
DR Congo Rebels Slay At Least 21 During Christmas Week
December 29, 2024
DR Congo Rebels Slay At Least 21 During Christmas Week
In a series of brutal attacks, IS-linked ADF rebels killed at least 21 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during Christmas week, VOA reported yesterday. The assaults occurred near Manguredjipa, a town known for its rich mineral resources.…
Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine
December 28, 2024
Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine
Researchers from Chiba University have developed the world’s smallest electrically controlled molecular machine, marking a significant breakthrough in molecular technology, SciTech Daily reported. The team, led by Associate Professor Toyo Kazu Yamada, successfully stabilized ferrocene molecules on a flat copper…
Scientists Propose Low GI Rice to Combat Diabetes in Asia
December 28, 2024
Scientists Propose Low GI Rice to Combat Diabetes in Asia
A recent study by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute highlights the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice in addressing Asia’s diabetes crisis, SciTech Daily reported. With over 537 million people affected by…
Nearly 15 million Afghans face food insecurity this winter, UNICEF reports
December 28, 2024
Nearly 15 million Afghans face food insecurity this winter, UNICEF reports
Food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to escalate, with 14.8 million people—approximately 32% of the population—projected to face critical shortages during the winter months. From November 2024 to March 2025, urgent humanitarian food assistance will be necessary due to a…
UN Approves New African Union Force to Combat Al-Shabab in Somalia
December 28, 2024
UN Approves New African Union Force to Combat Al-Shabab in Somalia
The UN Security Council on Friday authorized a new African Union mission, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), aimed at tackling the Islamist militant group Al-Shabab. This decision was supported by 14 of the 15 council…
Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future
December 28, 2024
Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and redefining our understanding of intelligence. As we approach 2025, significant advancements are anticipated, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicting surprising developments that may challenge skeptics. “I expect that in 2025 we will…