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Africa’s Mineral Wealth: A Call for Economic Independence

Africa’s Mineral Wealth: A Call for Economic Independence

In a recent article published by Al Jazeera, Maxwell Gomera, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Rwanda, argues that Africa must shift its focus from dependency on foreign aid to harnessing its abundant mineral resources. Gomera…
Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions

Countries achieve historic agreement to cut shipping emissions

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, following extensive negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee, UN website reported. The deal sets mandatory fuel standards and introduces a…
Greece at risk of losing EU funding for alleged illegal pushbacks of migrants

Greece at risk of losing EU funding for alleged illegal pushbacks of migrants

Greece faces the possibility of losing EU funding due to allegations of illegal migrant pushbacks, as reported by Politico on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported. This concern arises from investigations by the EU’s border agency, Frontex, which is currently examining 12…
Turkish Community in Germany Criticizes New Coalition Agreement Over Sidelining Muslim Issues

Turkish Community in Germany Criticizes New Coalition Agreement Over Sidelining Muslim Issues

The Turkish community in Germany has expressed strong criticism of the coalition agreement between the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD), arguing it neglects issues pertinent to the Muslim population, Daily Sabah reported. Following 45 days of negotiations…
SRW releases its March 2025 Report, Highlighting Widespread Violence and Discrimination Against Shia Muslims

SRW releases its March 2025 Report, Highlighting Widespread Violence and Discrimination Against Shia Muslims

The report outlines targeted attacks by extremist groups and state-sponsored repression, emphasizing the urgent need for international attention to these human rights violations. In Pakistan, significant incidents included a prolonged siege in Parachinar, leading to severe shortages of essentials, and…
Syria Extends Deadline for Probe into Alawite Killings

Syria Extends Deadline for Probe into Alawite Killings

Syria’s presidency announced on Friday an extension of the investigation into the killings of Alawite civilians in coastal areas, granting the fact-finding committee three additional months to identify perpetrators, Arab News reported. The violence, which erupted on March 6, followed…
Iraq Introduces Low-Interest Loans for Solar Panel Installations

Iraq Introduces Low-Interest Loans for Solar Panel Installations

Iraq’s Central Bank has announced a new initiative offering low-interest loans to individuals and businesses for installing solar panels, Rudaw reported. This move aims to promote renewable energy and reduce emissions. According to the guidelines, banks will receive an initial…
J&K Imams Read Joint Resolution Against Waqf Act

J&K Imams Read Joint Resolution Against Waqf Act

Several Imams in Jammu and Kashmir read on Friday a joint resolution against the Waqf Act during congregational prayers, despite the house arrest of Kashmir’s chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, The Hindu reported. The resolution, supported by the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulama…
Billions Struggle to Afford Healthy Food Despite Escaping Extreme Poverty

Billions Struggle to Afford Healthy Food Despite Escaping Extreme Poverty

A groundbreaking study from the University of Göttingen reveals that 2 to 2.9 billion people worldwide cannot afford a healthy diet, despite living above the extreme poverty line, Earth.com reported. Led by Jonas Stehl, the research highlights that traditional poverty…
Syria Calls on UN to Stop Israeli Incursions Amid Escalating Tensions

Syria Calls on UN to Stop Israeli Incursions Amid Escalating Tensions

Syria has urgently appealed to the United Nations Security Council to halt Israel’s ongoing “attacks and incursions” into its territory, Rudaw reported. According to Syrian officials, the offenses are motivated by “false pretexts” and “baseless” allegations. Ambassador Koussay Aldahhak emphasized…
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