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Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Economy, Report Warns
July 30, 2024
Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Economy, Report Warns
A recent study has revealed an interesting, yet alarming relationship between temperature-rising patterns and global economy as published in an article yesterday by Dawn online newspaper. More details in the following report: Recent findings from the National Bureau of Economic…
Austrian Authorities Dismantle ISIS Fundraising Network
July 29, 2024
Austrian Authorities Dismantle ISIS Fundraising Network
Austrian authorities have successfully dismantled a terrorist network linked to the ISIS and arrested nine suspects, Xinhua reported yesterday citing the country’s interior ministry. According to the source, security forces executed house searches across five federal states on Thursday, confiscating…
Malaysia Mandates Licensing for Major Social Media Platforms to Combat Cybercrime
July 28, 2024
Malaysia Mandates Licensing for Major Social Media Platforms to Combat Cybercrime
Starting August 1, Malaysia will require social media services with over 8 million users in the country to obtain a license, as part of efforts to address rising cyber offenses, Reuters reported yesterday. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission announced…
World Uyghur Congress Marks 10 Years Since Deadly Yarkand Massacre
July 28, 2024
World Uyghur Congress Marks 10 Years Since Deadly Yarkand Massacre
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Yarkand massacre, a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces on a peaceful protest that resulted in the deaths of numerous Uyghur civilians. According to Malaysia Sun, the event,…
UN General-Secretary urges affluent countries to combat global “addiction” to fossil fuel
July 27, 2024
UN General-Secretary urges affluent countries to combat global “addiction” to fossil fuel
The world’s wealthiest nations are jeopardizing our future by driving a surge in fossil fuel activities that exacerbate heatwaves and other climate impacts endangering billions, warned António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General. On Thursday, Guterres urged countries to combat the…
G20 Pledges to Tackle Tax Evasion Among the Ultra-Wealthy
July 27, 2024
G20 Pledges to Tackle Tax Evasion Among the Ultra-Wealthy
The G20 has committed to ensuring that ultra-high-net-worth individuals contribute fairly to global tax systems, emphasizing the importance of combating aggressive tax avoidance and evasion, TRTWorld reported today. In a recent declaration, the group acknowledged that such practices undermine the…
UK-Based Islamic Relief increases aid delivery in the Philippines
July 27, 2024
UK-Based Islamic Relief increases aid delivery in the Philippines
Over 844,000 people have been impacted by severe flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Mindanao and Luzon, following relentless rains that began on July 7. In response, the UK-based Islamic Relief has provided food packs to over 3,500 families and…
UN Refugee Agency commemorates 73 years of the Refugee Convention, urging universal accession
July 27, 2024
UN Refugee Agency commemorates 73 years of the Refugee Convention, urging universal accession
This Sunday marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a pivotal framework that has safeguarded millions fleeing conflict and persecution, reliefweb reported yesterday. The Convention, along with its 1967 Protocol, defines a refugee and outlines their rights and…
Green Economy Could Create 3.3M Jobs across Africa by 2030
July 27, 2024
Green Economy Could Create 3.3M Jobs across Africa by 2030
A new report by FSD Africa and Shortlist forecasts that Africa could generate 3.3 million jobs by 2030 through a transition to a greener economy, the Guardian reported yesterday. The majority of these roles, particularly in renewable energy, are expected…
Brazil Announces World’s First Deaths from Oropouche Fever
July 27, 2024
Brazil Announces World’s First Deaths from Oropouche Fever
Brazil has confirmed the world’s first fatalities linked to Oropouche fever, Xinhua reported yesterday citing the country’s Health Ministry. Two women under 30 from Bahia succumbed to the viral disease, exhibiting symptoms similar to severe dengue fever, the source mentioned.…