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ILO: People with disabilities face higher unemployment, lower wages globally

ILO: People with disabilities face higher unemployment, lower wages globally

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a new report highlighting significant employment challenges for people with disabilities, including higher unemployment rates, lower earnings, and a greater likelihood of self-employment. According to the report, individuals with disabilities are less likely…
Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands

Nearly 250 irregular migrants arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands

Security and emergency teams indicated that 174 migrants landed on El Hierro, while 75 others arrived in Gran Canaria via two boats. Notably, among those in El Hierro, 51 were identified as Pakistani and Syrian nationals, who typically use the…
Uzbekistan Determines Punishments for Individuals with Long Beards

Uzbekistan Determines Punishments for Individuals with Long Beards

Uzbekistan’s media has reported that the country’s Supreme Court has penalized several individuals in various cities for having long beards. In October of last year, the Uzbek government enacted the “Administrative Responsibility Law,” which prohibits face coverings in public spaces…
Artificial Intelligence reshaping way extremist groups propagate their ideologies online

Artificial Intelligence reshaping way extremist groups propagate their ideologies online

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how extremist groups disseminate their ideologies online, raising concerns about the automation of recruitment strategies, according to a new study. Instead of relying on actual people, these groups now use AI-generated personas to craft and…
Nigeria: Shias stage nationwide protests after police forcefully remove hijabs during Arbaeen procession

Nigeria: Shias stage nationwide protests after police forcefully remove hijabs during Arbaeen procession

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, across Nigeria have condemned the actions of police officers who forcibly removed the hijabs of several girls and women participating in the annual Arbaeen procession, considering it a grave insult to religious…
US Calls on China to End Uyghur Repression in Xinjiang

US Calls on China to End Uyghur Repression in Xinjiang

The United States has urged China to take immediate action to stop the ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang, the Siasat Daily reported yesterday. In a statement on Friday, marking the second anniversary…
WHO aims to halt mpox outbreak in Africa within six months

WHO aims to halt mpox outbreak in Africa within six months

The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to stop mpox outbreaks in Africa within the next six months, with the first vaccine shipments expected in Congo within days. Africa, particularly Congo with over 18,000 suspected cases and 629 deaths, has so…
Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations

Germany Faces Criticism From Amnesty Over Afghan Deportations

Germany has come under fire from human rights groups for deporting 28 Afghan nationals back to their home country for the first time since 2021 Taliban takeover, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Amnesty International Germany has warned that these deportations could…
Tajikistan Bans Corporal Punishment, Protecting 4 Million Children

Tajikistan Bans Corporal Punishment, Protecting 4 Million Children

Tajikistan has become the 67th country to ban corporal punishment of children, a landmark legislation welcomed by UNICEF, the organization’s website reported. Effective since June, the law protects the nation’s 4 million children from violent discipline in all settings, including…
Imam Hussein Day Celebrated for First Time in Victoria’s Parliament, Australia

Imam Hussein Day Celebrated for First Time in Victoria’s Parliament, Australia

In a historic event, Imam Hussein Day was celebrated for the first time in the Victorian Parliament of Australia, thanks to the efforts of Syed Abulqasim Razavi. This initiative, led by Syed Abulqasim Razavi, the President of the Council of…
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