Europe
Search Resumes for 48 Missing Migrants Off Canary Islands
September 30, 2024
Search Resumes for 48 Missing Migrants Off Canary Islands
Rescue teams resumed their search on September 29, for 48 missing migrants after their boat capsized near El Hierro, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, VOA revealed yesterday. The incident occurred as the vessel was being rescued, resulting in at least…
Tragic Migrant Boat Shipwreck off Canary Islands: 9 Dead, 48 Missing
September 29, 2024
Tragic Migrant Boat Shipwreck off Canary Islands: 9 Dead, 48 Missing
A migrant boat capsized off Spain’s Canary Islands, resulting in at least nine deaths and leaving 48 missing, Arab News reported yesterday citing the national maritime rescue service. The vessel, carrying 84 migrants, sent a distress signal shortly after midnight…
Inclusion of Islamic Holidays in Germany’s Intercultural Calendar: A New Step Toward Peaceful Coexistence
September 24, 2024
Inclusion of Islamic Holidays in Germany’s Intercultural Calendar: A New Step Toward Peaceful Coexistence
The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in Germany has released a new intercultural calendar that officially recognizes Islamic holidays alongside other cultures and religions, thereby promoting peaceful coexistence and mutual respect. The organization has published its new intercultural…
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
September 24, 2024
Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive on Italy’s Southern Coast
More than 1,000 irregular migrants reached Italy’s southern coast over the weekend, with significant arrivals on the island of Lampedusa and in Calabria and Puglia, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. On Sunday alone, 232 migrants landed in Lampedusa, raising the total…
G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector
September 22, 2024
G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector
At the recent G7 ministers’ cultural meeting in Naples, Italy, significant concerns regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the cultural sector were raised, Xinhua reported on Sunday. The three-day talks concluded with a declaration emphasizing both the opportunities…
Denmark Calls on Tech Giants to Combat Organized Crime on Social Media
September 22, 2024
Denmark Calls on Tech Giants to Combat Organized Crime on Social Media
Denmark’s Justice Ministry has urged major tech companies to prevent their platforms from becoming havens for organized crime, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Ahead of a meeting in Uppsala, Sweden, with Nordic ministers and representatives from Google, Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok,…
Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem
September 20, 2024
Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem
A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sank off the coast of Greenland on Thursday after hitting a reef near Nanortalik, Dawn reported today. The vessel, approximately 30 metres long, began taking on water around 1:45 AM and sank…
Sweden Charges Woman with War Crimes Against Yazidis
September 20, 2024
Sweden Charges Woman with War Crimes Against Yazidis
A 52-year-old Swedish woman, Lina Laina Ishaq, has been charged with genocide, crimes against humanity, and serious war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria while associated with the IS group, VOA reported yesterday. This marks the…
European Parliament Condemns Taliban’s Treatment of Women as ‘Gender Apartheid’
September 20, 2024
European Parliament Condemns Taliban’s Treatment of Women as ‘Gender Apartheid’
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the treatment of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule, labeling it as “gender apartheid” and calling for its recognition as a crime against humanity, Amu TV reported yesterday. The resolution, passed with…
Portugal Faces Deadly Wildfires as Toll Rises to Seven
September 18, 2024
Portugal Faces Deadly Wildfires as Toll Rises to Seven
Portugal is grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed seven lives, including three firefighters who perished in the Coimbra region, Arab News reported today. Over 4,500 firefighters, supported by 1,000 vehicles and 20 aircraft, are battling approximately 50 active fires,…