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Vessel Capsizes Off Libyan Coast, Pakistani Embassy Seeks Information
February 11, 2025
Vessel Capsizes Off Libyan Coast, Pakistani Embassy Seeks Information
A vessel carrying approximately 65 passengers capsized on Monday near Marsa Dela port, Libya, Dawn Newspaper reported. The Pakistani Foreign Office announced that its embassy in Tripoli is actively seeking information about “Pakistani affectees.” This incident follows a tragic event…
Greece Extends School Closures on Aegean Islands Due to Earthquake Activity
February 10, 2025
Greece Extends School Closures on Aegean Islands Due to Earthquake Activity
Schools on the Aegean islands of Santorini, Ios, Anafi, and Amorgos will remain closed until February 14, following a decision by Greek authorities in response to recent seismic activity, as reported by public broadcaster ERT, Anadolu Agency reported. A committee…
Kurdish Officials Warn of Islamic State Resurgence Amid US Aid Cuts
February 10, 2025
Kurdish Officials Warn of Islamic State Resurgence Amid US Aid Cuts
Kurdish officials in north-east Syria have raised alarms about a potential resurgence of ISIS as US foreign aid cuts loom, The Guardian reported. The cuts threaten essential services for tens of thousands detained in camps like al-Hol, which houses suspected…
Trump halts aid to South Africa, prioritizes resettlement of white Afrikaners
February 9, 2025
Trump halts aid to South Africa, prioritizes resettlement of white Afrikaners
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday freezing nearly $440 million in aid to South Africa, citing alleged “government-sponsored race-based discrimination” against white Afrikaners, news reports said. The order also prioritizes the resettlement of Afrikaners—descendants of Dutch…
WHO calls for urgent global action to combat air ollution crisis
February 9, 2025
WHO calls for urgent global action to combat air ollution crisis
Air pollution is responsible for at least 7 million deaths annually worldwide, primarily due to noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular issues, respiratory illnesses, and lung cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted this growing crisis as it prepares to…
African blocs urge ceasefire and humanitarian access in eastern DR Congo
February 9, 2025
African blocs urge ceasefire and humanitarian access in eastern DR Congo
A joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded in Dar es Salaam on Saturday with a resolution calling for immediate measures to end hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.…
Malaysia PM Abandons Controversial Plan for Guidelines Concerning Muslims Attending non-Muslim Events
February 9, 2025
Malaysia PM Abandons Controversial Plan for Guidelines Concerning Muslims Attending non-Muslim Events
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has withdrawn a controversial proposal for guidelines governing Muslim participation in non-Muslim events, following significant public backlash, The Straits Times reported. Anwar announced the decision on February 7, stating that Muslims inherently understand the “dos…
3 Friends Journey on Horseback from Spain to Hajj, Reach Sarajevo
February 9, 2025
3 Friends Journey on Horseback from Spain to Hajj, Reach Sarajevo
Three friends, Abdelkader Harkassi, Abdallah Hernandez, and Tariq Rodriguez, have completed a three-month horseback journey from southern Spain to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of their Hajj pilgrimage, Anadolu Agency reported. Their aim is to retrace the historical pilgrimage…
9th Asian Winter Games Kick Off in Harbin, China
February 9, 2025
9th Asian Winter Games Kick Off in Harbin, China
The 9th Asian Winter Games officially kicked off in Harbin, northeast China, on Friday under the theme “Dream of Winter, Love among Asia,” Anadolu Agency reported. Chinese President Xi Jinping inaugurated the event in Heilongjiang province, as reported by Xinhua…
2025 Sets Temperature Record Despite La Nina Influence
February 8, 2025
2025 Sets Temperature Record Despite La Nina Influence
January 2025 has been recorded as the hottest January on record, with global temperatures 0.79°C above the 1991-2020 average, Anadolu Agency revealed citing a report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The report indicates an absolute surface air temperature of…