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Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
October 16, 2024
Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Increase Muslim Representation in Key Sectors
The Council of Europe has recommended that Denmark enhance the employment of Muslims in academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. This call follows a report by Anadolu Agency, emphasizing the need for a national action…
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
October 16, 2024
Frontex: Irregular Crossings into EU Drop 42% in 2024
Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, VOA reported yesterday citing the EU border agency Frontex. The total number of crossings decreased to 166,000 compared to the same period last…
Restoration of Bibi Khanum Mosque to Begin with International Support
October 15, 2024
Restoration of Bibi Khanum Mosque to Begin with International Support
The restoration of Uzbekistan’s iconic Bibi Khanum Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Samarkand, is set to commence through a partnership between the Qatar Fund for Development and Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation, AKDN reported yesterday. The Aga…
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
October 15, 2024
European Medical Schools to Address Climate Change in Curriculum
In a groundbreaking initiative, medical schools across Europe are set to enhance their training programs to include a focus on health issues linked to the climate crisis. According to an article published on Monday by The Guardian, the newly established…
Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings
October 15, 2024
Sweden: Trial begins for far-right Danish-Swedish politician over Qur’an burnings
Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the far-right Danish Stram Kurs party, began trial in Sweden on charges of incitement against an ethnic group and insult, making him the first individual prosecuted in connection with Qur’an burnings, Arab News reported yesterday.…
‘Extremely valuable’ secret tomb unearthed in Jordan’s Petra
October 15, 2024
‘Extremely valuable’ secret tomb unearthed in Jordan’s Petra
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Petra, Jordan, unearthing a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath the iconic Treasury, Arab News reported yesterday. The joint US-Jordanian team recovered 12 well-preserved skeletons and hundreds of artifacts, including bronze, iron, and ceramics. This find…
Nile River Cooperation Agreement Takes Effect Amid Disputes
October 15, 2024
Nile River Cooperation Agreement Takes Effect Amid Disputes
Ethiopia’s Nile Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) officially came into force on Sunday, despite ongoing opposition from Egypt and Sudan, TRTWorld reported on Sunday. The CFA establishes the Nile River Basin Commission (NRBC), aimed at fostering cooperation among basin countries…
World Bank Report Highlights Growing Debt Crisis in Poorest Countries
October 14, 2024
World Bank Report Highlights Growing Debt Crisis in Poorest Countries
A new World Bank report reveals that the 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the world’s most impoverished people, are experiencing unprecedented debt levels, with an average debt-to-GDP ratio of 72%, the highest in 18 years, Arab News reported…
TikTok Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees in Malaysia, Shifts to AI for Content Moderation
October 14, 2024
TikTok Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees in Malaysia, Shifts to AI for Content Moderation
TikTok has laid off nearly 500 employees in Malaysia, primarily from its Trust and Safety Regional Operations, which handled content moderation, RFA reported yesterday. This decision, made by parent company ByteDance, aims to replace human moderators with artificial intelligence tools,…
UN adopts resolution supporting human rights investigations in Yemen
October 13, 2024
UN adopts resolution supporting human rights investigations in Yemen
The United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously adopted on Friday a new resolution concerning Yemen and the human rights violations across the country. The resolution, numbered A/HRC/57/L.32, aims to provide technical assistance and capacity-building for Yemen’s National Commission to Investigate…