World
Global Free Expression in Crisis for Over Half the World’s Population, Report Warns
May 22, 2024
Global Free Expression in Crisis for Over Half the World’s Population, Report Warns
A new report has found that the state of free expression is in crisis for over half the global population, VOA reported yesterday. The findings paint a concerning picture as dozens of countries prepare to hold elections in 2024, with…
Jordan Inaugurates Its First Smart Mosque
May 22, 2024
Jordan Inaugurates Its First Smart Mosque
Amman, Jordan, inaugurated its first smart mosque, “Makkah Khamees,” as part of a broader initiative to enhance mosque services through modern technology, MSN reported yesterday. According to the article, the Jordanian government aims to extend this smart system to mosques…
Tourism Rebounds Strongly in Early 2024, Reaching 97% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
May 22, 2024
Tourism Rebounds Strongly in Early 2024, Reaching 97% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
International tourism has made a robust recovery, reaching 97% of its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of 2024, Anadolu Agency cited the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) yesterday. In the first three months of this year, over 285…
UN Refugee Agency Allegedly Declines to Assist Uyghur Asylum Seekers Detained in Thailand
May 22, 2024
UN Refugee Agency Allegedly Declines to Assist Uyghur Asylum Seekers Detained in Thailand
According to leaked internal documents, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has declined Thailand’s request to help nearly 50 Uyghur asylum seekers who have been held in the country’s detention centers for a decade, RFA reported yesterday. The UNHCR…
Groundbreaking film “Lady of Heaven” is now available on global platform Apple TV Plus, producers say
May 21, 2024
Groundbreaking film “Lady of Heaven” is now available on global platform Apple TV Plus, producers say
The producers of the cinematic film “Lady of Heaven” have announced that the film is now available on the global platform “Apple TV Plus” in more than 70 countries, following the great traction it gained worldwide. British media outlets reported…
Ugandan Forces Capture Senior IS-Linked ADF Rebel Commander in Eastern Congo
May 20, 2024
Ugandan Forces Capture Senior IS-Linked ADF Rebel Commander in Eastern Congo
The Ugandan military has captured a senior commander of the ISIS-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group in the jungles of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported yesterday. The insurgent, identified as Ugandan national Anywari Al Iraq, is an…
Communist Vietnam Appoints New President Amid Persecution of Muslim Community
May 19, 2024
Communist Vietnam Appoints New President Amid Persecution of Muslim Community
Vietnam’s Communist Party has named minister of public security To Lam as the new president in an unprecedented reshuffle of the country’s leadership, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Lam has been public security minister since 2016 and has taken a hard…
Mineral Shortfall Threatens Global Energy Transition
May 18, 2024
Mineral Shortfall Threatens Global Energy Transition
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns of looming shortages in critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies, CNN reported yesterday. The world is on track to meet only 70% of global copper demand and 50% of…
Mob Violence Targets Foreign Medical Students in Kyrgyzstan
May 18, 2024
Mob Violence Targets Foreign Medical Students in Kyrgyzstan
Five Pakistani medical students were injured in a mob attack on foreign students in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, Arab News reported today. The violence appears to have been sparked by the online sharing of videos depicting a brawl between…
World’s Largest Waste-to-Energy Plant to Power Over 135,000 Homes
May 18, 2024
World’s Largest Waste-to-Energy Plant to Power Over 135,000 Homes
Dubai’s Warsan Waste Management plant is revolutionizing waste management by converting 45% of the city’s trash into electricity, CNN reported yesterday. Processing 2 million metric tons of waste annually, the world’s largest waste-to-energy facility generates enough power to supply around…