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Afghan refugees in Tajikistan are grappling with significant challenges related to residency and exploitation by organizations claiming to assist migrants, Khaama Press reported. Many refugees, despite having all necessary legal documents, report threats of deportation. An Afghan refugee shared with…

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was reported on Friday as the most polluted city globally, Anadolu Agency reported citing daily weather data. Data from AirVisual, an independent source for global air pollution statistics, indicated that the PM2.5 concentration in Hanoi’s…

Patients are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, along with cold and pneumonia-like signs, prompting the Indian government to remain alert, stating, “There is no need to panic.”More details in the following report: A rapidly spreading virus in China, known as Human…

In a groundbreaking effort to promote gender equality, United Nations agencies are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to empower women across Southeast Asia. These innovative approaches aim to enhance training opportunities and provide vulnerable women with critical resources. In the…

The discovery of 46 illegal wells in Xinjiang has heightened tensions between Uyghur residents and Han Chinese migrants, RFA reported yesterday. The wells, primarily used for cotton and vegetable farming, have severely depleted vital underground water reserves, disrupting the region’s…

An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane, flight J2-8243, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, while en route from Azerbaijan to Russia, Al Jazeera reported today. The Embraer 190 aircraft was carrying 69 people—62 passengers and 5 crew members—when it made an emergency landing…

Ibrahim Dawut, a Uyghur intellectual and former chemistry teacher at Kashgar Secondary School No. 6, died in detention two months after his arrest in July 2019, RFA reported. His arrest occurred the night before his daughter’s wedding during a crackdown…

A proposed bill in Malaysia aimed at granting greater powers to muftis has ignited significant debate regarding its implications for religious plurality and secular governance, Global Voices reported. The Mufti (Federal Territories) 2024 Bill seeks to streamline Islamic governance and…

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for Islamic Affairs, led by Undersecretary Awad Al-Anzi, has successfully concluded the Second Holy Quran Memorization Competition in Nepal, which saw participation from over 750 contestants, both boys and girls, Spa.gov.sa reported…

Japan is advancing its efforts to establish a human presence on the Moon, with Kyoto University collaborating with construction firm Kajima Corp to create a lunar habitat that simulates artificial gravity, Anadolu Agency reported. This initiative, called the “Neo Lunar…