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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…
Europe is fastest-warming continent with temperatures rising roughly twice global average
May 17, 2024
Europe is fastest-warming continent with temperatures rising roughly twice global average
Scientists are urging European governments to take action as climate change takes hold, increasing heat-related deaths across the continent, Euronews said citing a new report. Europe is the fastest-warming continent with temperatures rising roughly twice the global average, according to…
Tunisian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Migrant, Refugee Rights Groups
May 17, 2024
Tunisian Authorities Escalate Crackdown on Migrant, Refugee Rights Groups
In a concerning escalation, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented campaign targeting civil society organizations, journalists, and human rights defenders working to protect the rights of migrants and refugees, Amnesty International reported yesterday. Over the past two weeks, Tunisian…
Alarming Rise in Migrant Children Crossing the Dangerous Darien Gap
May 17, 2024
Alarming Rise in Migrant Children Crossing the Dangerous Darien Gap
A staggering 34% increase in minors crossing the treacherous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama is projected this year, reaching an estimated 160,000, the Reuters reported yesterday citing the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This migratory crisis has persisted for…
Greek Coastguards Rescue 42 Migrants off Crete, Search for 3 Missing
May 17, 2024
Greek Coastguards Rescue 42 Migrants off Crete, Search for 3 Missing
On Thursday, the Greek coastguard reported that they had rescued 42 migrants off the island of Crete. The coastguard was also searching for three individuals believed to be missing after their boat sent a distress signal while at sea, the…