World News

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a YouGov survey spanning the U.S. and five Western European nations reveals profound public anxiety about the looming threat of a third world war, with Russia identified as the most likely catalyst.…

Four people lost their lives and 13 others were injured in a landslide in Algeria’s western coastal city of Oran, Arab News reported. The landslide occurred late Saturday in the city’s Hai Essanouber district, according to the civil defense agency…

A groundbreaking meta-analysis published in Medicina reveals that transcendental meditation (TM) can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms within weeks—without requiring patients to revisit traumatic memories, Earth.com reported. The study, led by researchers at Maharishi International University, reviewed 15 trials involving over…

Amnesty International has denounced Algeria’s “alarming” suppression of peaceful dissent following the arrest of 23 activists and journalists tied to the online protest movement Manich Radi (“I do not agree”), Arab News reported. The campaign, launched in December 2024, criticized…

Amnesty’s annual report, Death Sentences and Executions 2024, revealed that 1,518 executions occurred across 15 countries. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia were responsible for a staggering 91% of these executions, with Iran alone accounting for nearly two-thirds. Amnesty International cautioned…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its first-ever Collaborating Centre on Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM) at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences in Norway, the organization’s website reported. This four-year partnership aims to conduct research that…

The global displacement crisis is projected to surge by 6.7 million people over the next two years, driven by conflict and aid cuts. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has released its Global Displacement Forecast Report 2025, predicting a staggering increase…

The Global Peace Index report reveals ISIS as the deadliest terrorist organization in 2024, despite a 10% decrease in deaths According to the latest Global Peace Index report, ISIS and its affiliated groups were identified as the deadliest terrorist organization…

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) marked the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Tuesday, celebrating the significant contributions of women in the field, the organization’s website reported. Over 60% of IARC’s scientists are…

January 23 marked the World Handwriting Day, a celebration dedicated to the enduring significance of handwriting in a technology-driven world. According to an article by Khaama Press, despite the prevalence of digital devices and voice-to-text tools, handwriting remains a vital…