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Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Sunday seized control of Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo, amid escalating violence that has displaced over 6 million people, Arab News reported. The M23, part of a coalition known as the Congo River Alliance,…

The Philippine and Indonesian governments are set to sign an agreement providing scholarships for Filipino Muslims at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, GMA News Online reported. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced that the Madrasah scholarship will…

At least eight people, including a child, have died due to severe flooding in Kentucky over the weekend, Anadolu Agency reported citing Governor Andy Beshear. During a news conference, Beshear confirmed the fatalities and warned that the death toll may…

A Thai court convened on Friday to consider the fate of 43 Uyghurs who have been detained for over a decade, amid concerns they could be deported to China where they face risks of torture, RFA reported. Rights groups have…

Approximately 10,000 asylum seekers from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region are at risk of deportation from Germany as political parties increasingly target immigrants for blame ahead of the upcoming elections, Rudaw reported. Irfan Karim from the Iraqi Refugees Union in…

The Philippines is enhancing its tourism infrastructure to cater to the growing global halal travel market, targeting visitors from Muslim-majority countries, Arab News reported. Despite being predominantly Catholic, the country has a rich Islamic heritage spanning over 600 years, reflected…

As African heads of state gather for the 38th African Union (AU) Summit on February 15 and 16, Amnesty International is calling on the incoming chairperson and AU leadership to prioritize human rights. The summit occurs against the backdrop of…

Tajikistan’s General Prosecutor’s Office has sentenced more than 30 individuals to prison terms between 8 and 20 years for their involvement in an attempted poisoning plot targeting festival-goers, Khaama Press reported. The convicted individuals are linked to ISIS-Khorasan, a regional…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) commemorated World Radio Day, emphasizing the medium’s enduring significance as it enters its second century, Khaama Press reported. Despite rapid technological changes, radio remains a reliable and accessible form of communication…

Scores of children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing unprecedented levels of sexual violence, including rape, amid escalating conflict involving Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces, Al Jazeera reported. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell highlighted a…