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Kyrgyzstan has officially banned the Islamic niqab, a garment that covers the body and face except for the eyes, effective February 1, Radio Free Europe reported. The new law imposes a fine of 20,000 som (approximately $230) on women wearing…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for legislation aimed at minimizing the dangers and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking to lawmakers, Ishiba emphasized the importance of AI in addressing Japan’s low productivity issues. He…

Germany’s federal parliament Wednesday approved a contentious motion for stricter migration and asylum policies, proposed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), Khaama Press reported. The motion garnered support from the far-right Alternative for Germany…

The Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, has expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Goma following intense fighting, Reliefweb.com reported. Medical facilities are overwhelmed, treating over 1,000 wounded civilians between January 23…

The United Nations has reported a severe humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid ongoing clashes between government forces and M23 rebels, Anadolu Agency reported. Over five days, at least 700 people have been killed and 2,800…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Kazakhstan to act on recommendations made during the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review, Jurist News reported. The review, which involved 103 state delegates, resulted in 294 recommendations addressing various human rights…

Muslim students in Germany gathered in Frankfurt for their annual meeting, where discussions focused on various social issues, including racism and its impact on daily life, news outlet Global News reported. The session on racism, presented by a group of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, the organization’s website reported. This milestone makes Niger the fifth country globally to interrupt the transmission of…

At least five individuals have lost their lives, and thousands have been displaced due to severe floods and landslides in Malaysia, particularly affecting the states of Sarawak and Sabah on Borneo Island, Anadolu Agency reported. Approximately 5,000 people have been…

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday that Kuala Lumpur plans to build a school, hospital, and mosque in Gaza, which has suffered extensive destruction due to Israel’s military actions since October 2023, Anadolu Agency reported. This announcement coincides…