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World Uyghur Congress Urges Finland to Address Uyghur Genocide
October 22, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Urges Finland to Address Uyghur Genocide
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on Finnish leaders to adopt a strong position against the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs during their delegation visit to China from October 28 to 31, ANI reported yesterday. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and…
COP16 in Colombia: Nearly 200 Countries Gather to Address Biodiversity Crisis
October 22, 2024
COP16 in Colombia: Nearly 200 Countries Gather to Address Biodiversity Crisis
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Cali, Colombia, for the 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), which runs until November 1, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. This summit follows the 2022 Montreal meetings, where 196 nations committed to the Kunming-Montreal Global…
Smoke Pollution from Wildfires Linked to 12,000 Annual Deaths
October 22, 2024
Smoke Pollution from Wildfires Linked to 12,000 Annual Deaths
New research indicates that smoke pollution from wildfires, exacerbated by global heating, may be responsible for an additional 12,000 deaths each year, The Guardian reported yesterday. The study, led by Dr. Chae Yeon Park from Japan’s National Institute for Environmental…
Severe Flooding in South Sudan Worsens Health Crisis
October 22, 2024
Severe Flooding in South Sudan Worsens Health Crisis
South Sudan is facing unprecedented flooding, displacing over 226,000 people and affecting 42 of the country’s 78 counties, reliefweb reported yesterday. Key infrastructure, including 58 health facilities, has been submerged, leaving nearly 90 others inaccessible as 15 main roads, including…
Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis
October 21, 2024
Experts urge world leaders to confront biodiversity crisis
As world leaders gather for the COP16 UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, scientists are sounding the alarm about an impending crisis that threatens Earth’s ecosystems, The Guardian reported. With alarming declines in wildlife populations and critical ecosystems nearing tipping…
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
October 21, 2024
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
On October 20, Spanish coast guards rescued 231 migrants, including 14 women and three children, from a wooden boat near Gran Canaria’s main port, Arab News reported. This incident marks the largest single rescue of the year in the region.…
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
October 21, 2024
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
Hong Kong’s government is working to attract more Muslim tourists by expanding halal dining options, targeting over 500 certified halal restaurants by the end of 2025, About Islam website revealed yesterday. This initiative, up from the current 142 certified establishments,…
Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060
October 20, 2024
Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060
The European daily newspaper “Telegrafi” published a special report, enriched with charts, that mapped the distribution of countries with the largest Muslim populations and their ratio to Christians worldwide. The newspaper, in a report viewed by the Shia Waves Agency,…
Over 150 People Massacred by ISIS Terrorists in Burkina Faso
October 20, 2024
Over 150 People Massacred by ISIS Terrorists in Burkina Faso
More than 150 individuals, including many Christians, were killed in a brutal attack by extremist Sunni terrorists in Manni, Burkina Faso, on October 6, CNA reported yesterday. Local sources reported that the ISIS insurgents cut off telephone communications before targeting…
Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability
October 20, 2024
Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability
A recent survey by the Berlin-based Advisory Council on Integration and Migration highlights the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Germany, particularly in the housing market, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Polling around 1,900 refugees, the study reveals that many experience…