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On Thursday, a civil defense official reported that 27 migrants, including women and children, tragically lost their lives when two boats capsized off the coast of central Tunisia, according to Arab News. The incident occurred near the Kerkennah Islands, a…

A new initiative, Migrant Disaster Victim Identification (MDVI) Action, launched in November 2024, is addressing the growing humanitarian crisis of unidentified deceased migrants in Europe, The Gurdian reported in an article on Thursday. With an estimated 25,000 individuals having perished…

Post-election violence in Mozambique has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, forcing thousands to flee their homes. Approximately 2,000 individuals have crossed into Malawi, while another 1,000 have sought refuge in Eswatini. Many of these new arrivals are refugees and…

The global population grew by over 71 million people in 2024, reaching 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This 0.9% increase marks a slight slowdown compared to 2023, which saw a 75 million rise.…

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for Chancellor of Germany, has proposed significant changes to the country’s immigration and asylum policies, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need to prioritize…

The burqa ban law approved by the Swiss government will come into force on January 1, 2025, which requires that Muslim women should remove face coverings, including the niqab, in public places The decision, which sparked heated debates, was approved…

As a branch associated with Shi’ism, the Alawites trace their ideological roots to the teachings of Imam Ali (peace be upon him). However, throughout history, they have developed specific beliefs and religious practices that distinguish them from other Shi’ites. The…

Deep beneath the Arctic waters, the Denmark Strait cataract is recognized as Earth’s largest waterfall, boasting a staggering vertical drop of 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) and a width of approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers), Earth.com reported. This underwater marvel, formed…

The Amazon rainforest endured severe wildfires and drought in 2024, exacerbated by a warming climate that fueled the worst fire season since 2005, VOA reported yesterday. Authorities suspect many fires were intentionally set to clear land for cattle ranching, contributing…

Germany is set to establish its first reporting center for anti-Muslim racism in the spring of 2025, Anadolu Agency reported. Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, which is home to over 1.7 million Muslims, the center, named MEDAR, will focus on documenting…