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ISIS Continues to Be Most Lethal Terror Group in 2024, Expanding Global Operations: Report
March 7, 2025
ISIS Continues to Be Most Lethal Terror Group in 2024, Expanding Global Operations: Report
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…
IARC Celebrates International Day of Women, Girls in Science
February 12, 2025
IARC Celebrates International Day of Women, Girls in Science
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…
World Handwriting Day Highlights Importance of Handwriting in the Digital Age
January 25, 2025
World Handwriting Day Highlights Importance of Handwriting in the Digital Age
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…
Early Exposure to Violent Media Linked to Aggression in Teens
January 23, 2025
Early Exposure to Violent Media Linked to Aggression in Teens
A recent study led by Linda Pagani at the Université de Montréal highlights the long-term risks of early exposure to violent media, Earth.com reported. Analyzing data from nearly 2,000 children, researchers found a significant correlation between watching violent television content…
World Uyghur Congress organizes global protests against deportation of Uyghur refugees to China
January 19, 2025
World Uyghur Congress organizes global protests against deportation of Uyghur refugees to China
The World Uyghur Congress and affiliated organizations staged protests worldwide on Saturday, urging the Thai government not to repatriate 48 Uyghur refugees to China, ANI reported. Activists rallied outside Thai embassies, emphasizing the severe risk of persecution, torture, and forced…
Civilian Casualties from Explosive Weapons Reach Record Highs in 2024, Says Monitor Group
January 15, 2025
Civilian Casualties from Explosive Weapons Reach Record Highs in 2024, Says Monitor Group
A recent study by Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) reveals that civilian casualties from explosive violence have surged to their highest levels globally in over a decade, with 61,353 non-combatants killed or wounded in 2024—a staggering 67% increase from the…
Activists Unite to Preserve Endangered Languages Amid Global Threat
January 8, 2025
Activists Unite to Preserve Endangered Languages Amid Global Threat
As the world faces a looming crisis with half of its 7,000 languages predicted to vanish in the coming decades, activists are mobilizing to combat this trend through innovative online tools, according to an article by The Guardian. The pace…
IFJ Reports 122 Journalists Killed Across World in 2024
January 2, 2025
IFJ Reports 122 Journalists Killed Across World in 2024
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released its annual report revealing that 122 journalists and media workers were killed globally in 2024, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Among the deceased, 14 were women journalists. A significant 58% of these fatalities…
Every minute in 2024 sees 35 children born into hunger, reported Save the Children
December 31, 2024
Every minute in 2024 sees 35 children born into hunger, reported Save the Children
In 2024, at least 18.2 million children were born into hunger, averaging 35 newborns per minute, Reliefweb reported citing a recent Save the Children analysis. This marks a 5% increase from 2023 and a 19% rise since 2019, when childhood…
Study Finds Middle Children More Cooperative
December 26, 2024
Study Finds Middle Children More Cooperative
A recent study suggests that middle children may be more cooperative than their siblings, challenging long-held beliefs about birth order’s influence on personality, The Guardian reported. Conducted by Canadian psychologists Michael Ashton and Kibeom Lee, the research analyzed data from…