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Tokyo has unveiled an AI-driven system aimed at improving disaster response times for incidents such as fires and building collapses, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Developed by Hitachi Ltd., the system employs high-altitude cameras to automatically detect emergencies in real-time. Upon…

A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan’s southwestern Miyazaki province on Thursday, triggering a tsunami alert and injuring at least three people, Anadolu Agency reported today. Initially reported as a 6.9 magnitude by the US Geological…

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is set to establish itself as a hub for the halal industry in Southeast Asia, with significant foreign investments from Muslim-majority countries, NIKKEI Asia reported yesterday. Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim announced plans…

The United Arab Emirates announced the discovery of the activities of a secret organization affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, which it has classified as a terrorist organization. According to the report of the Shia Waves Agency, quoting from Al-Sharq Al-Awsat,…

In India, torrential rains have resulted in 201 deaths and nearly 200 missing in Kerala. The heavy downpours unleashed torrents of mud and water, destroying bridges and flattening homes. Survivors are left with nothing as rescue efforts continue amid the…

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for dialogue and cooperation between Muslims and others to enhance mutual understanding and avoid misunderstandings that lead to Islamophobia. This statement was made during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 7th…

As South Asia grapples with escalating humanitarian challenges, UNICEF warns that 48 million children are projected to require urgent assistance in 2024, exacerbated by natural disasters, health emergencies, and ongoing conflicts. The region’s vulnerability is highlighted by the recent impacts…

Starting August 1, Malaysia will require social media services with over 8 million users in the country to obtain a license, as part of efforts to address rising cyber offenses, Reuters reported yesterday. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission announced…

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Yarkand massacre, a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces on a peaceful protest that resulted in the deaths of numerous Uyghur civilians. According to Malaysia Sun, the event,…

Over 844,000 people have been impacted by severe flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao and Luzon, following relentless rains that began on July 7. In response, the UK-based Islamic Relief has provided food packs to over 3,500 families and…