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Deadly Attacks by Rebel Group Leaves 10 Civilians Dead in Eastern Congo
May 27, 2024
Deadly Attacks by Rebel Group Leaves 10 Civilians Dead in Eastern Congo
Recent attacks by the ADF rebel group have left around 10 civilians dead in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting urgent calls for help from local authorities, VOA reported yesterday. The ADF, with ties to the Islamic State, has…
China’s Campaign to Reshape Uyghur Culture Through Food
May 27, 2024
China’s Campaign to Reshape Uyghur Culture Through Food
The Chinese government is aggressively working to remold Uyghur culture in Xinjiang, including efforts to transform traditional Uyghur cuisine, Foreign Policy website reported yesterday. Through “household school” programs, authorities dispatch Han Chinese workers to Uyghur homes to provide culinary training,…
Iraq: Husseini Rituals and Processions Department begins preparations for months of Muharram and Safar
May 26, 2024
Iraq: Husseini Rituals and Processions Department begins preparations for months of Muharram and Safar
The Department of Rituals and Hussaini Processions in Iraq and the Islamic World has announced the commencement of its early preparations for the months of sorrow, Muharram and Safar. In a press statement followed by Shia Waves Agency, the Assistant…
UN designates July 11 as Intel Day of Reflection and Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide
May 26, 2024
UN designates July 11 as Intel Day of Reflection and Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide
The UN has approved a resolution to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia-Herzegovina annually, over strong opposition from Serbs, media reports said. The vote on May 23 in the 193-member UN General Assembly was 84-19, with 68 abstentions. The…
British MPs urge incoming government to consider banning smartphones for kids
May 26, 2024
British MPs urge incoming government to consider banning smartphones for kids
Amid increasing numbers of reports on the dangers of smartphones on kids, a committee of British MPs has called on the next government to consider proposals to ban smartphones for under-16s within its first year, the BBC reported. A report,…
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Shaping the New Economic Landscape
May 26, 2024
Bitcoin vs. Gold: Shaping the New Economic Landscape
The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation as Bitcoin, the decentralized digital currency, challenges established financial norms. For centuries, gold served as the backbone of national currencies. Countries with substantial gold reserves see their currencies strengthen when gold prices…
China’s Crackdown on Mosque Architecture Reaches Final Stages
May 25, 2024
China’s Crackdown on Mosque Architecture Reaches Final Stages
In a move seen as the culmination of the government’s campaign to “sinicize” Islamic architecture across the country, the last major mosque in China with distinctly Arabic features has undergone a dramatic transformation, the Guardian reported today. The Grand Mosque…
Over 300 Buried in Papua New Guinea Landslide, Local Media Says
May 25, 2024
Over 300 Buried in Papua New Guinea Landslide, Local Media Says
A massive landslide has devastated a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, burying over 300 people and more than 1,100 houses, Reuters reported today. The landslide occurred around 3 a.m. on Friday in the Enga Province, approximately 600 km…
Armenia Relinquishes Four Border Villages to Azerbaijan as Key Step Towards Peace
May 25, 2024
Armenia Relinquishes Four Border Villages to Azerbaijan as Key Step Towards Peace
Armenia has returned four border villages to Azerbaijan, a crucial step in the efforts to normalize relations between the long-time rivals, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The villages of Baghanis, Voskepar, Kirants, and Berkaber have been handed back to Azerbaijan, which…
WIPO Approves New Treaty to Protect Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge in Patents
May 25, 2024
WIPO Approves New Treaty to Protect Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge in Patents
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved on Friday a new international treaty to highlight the disclosure of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in patent applications, UN News reported. Under the new treaty, patent applicants will be required to…