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Rare Snowfall Covers South Africa, Leading to Major Disruptions

Rare Snowfall Covers South Africa, Leading to Major Disruptions

Unprecedented heavy snowfall has blanketed parts of South Africa, causing widespread disruptions, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the South African Weather Service. The unusual weather event has significantly impacted transportation, infrastructure, and daily life across the country. Major highways, including…
Muslim Region in the Philippines Gears Up for 2025 Elections Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts

Muslim Region in the Philippines Gears Up for 2025 Elections Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, is preparing for its first democratic elections in 2025, marking a significant milestone since gaining autonomy, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Huseyin Oruc, a Turkish representative in the Bangsamoro Third-Party Monitoring Team, has…
G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector

G7 Ministers Address AI Risks in Cultural Sector

At the recent G7 ministers’ cultural meeting in Naples, Italy, significant concerns regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the cultural sector were raised, Xinhua reported on Sunday. The three-day talks concluded with a declaration emphasizing both the opportunities…
Denmark Calls on Tech Giants to Combat Organized Crime on Social Media

Denmark Calls on Tech Giants to Combat Organized Crime on Social Media

Denmark’s Justice Ministry has urged major tech companies to prevent their platforms from becoming havens for organized crime, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Ahead of a meeting in Uppsala, Sweden, with Nordic ministers and representatives from Google, Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok,…
Severe Flooding, Landslides Hit Japan’s Ishikawa Region: 1 dead, 7 missing

Severe Flooding, Landslides Hit Japan’s Ishikawa Region: 1 dead, 7 missing

One person has died and at least seven are missing in Japan’s Ishikawa region following unprecedented rainfall that triggered floods and landslides, Arba News reported today. Authorities reported that a dozen rivers burst their banks by 11:00 AM (0200 GMT),…
First Recorded Outbreak of Rabies in Cape Fur Seals in South Africa

First Recorded Outbreak of Rabies in Cape Fur Seals in South Africa

Scientists in South Africa have identified an outbreak of rabies in Cape fur seals, marking the first recorded instance of the virus spreading among sea mammals, the Associated Press reported yesterday. At least 24 seals have tested positive, leading to…
Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem

Ship Carrying 20,000 Liters of Fuel Sinks Off Greenland, Diesel Spill Threatens Arctic Ecosystem

A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sank off the coast of Greenland on Thursday after hitting a reef near Nanortalik, Dawn reported today. The vessel, approximately 30 metres long, began taking on water around 1:45 AM and sank…
ASEAN Officials Commit to Sustainable Urban Development

ASEAN Officials Commit to Sustainable Urban Development

Officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their dedication to promoting sustainable urban development during a press conference in Vientiane on September 20, Xinhua reported today. Following the ASEAN Capitals and ASEAN Mayors Forum, Ardsaphangthong Siphandone,…
Thailand Indicts Former Security Personnel Over 2004 Tak Bai Massacre

Thailand Indicts Former Security Personnel Over 2004 Tak Bai Massacre

Eight former state security personnel in Thailand have been indicted on murder charges related to the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters during the Tak Bai massacre in 2004, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The announcement was made by the prosecutor’s…
Over 150 in Moroccan Court for Migration Incitement

Over 150 in Moroccan Court for Migration Incitement

More than 150 individuals appeared in a Moroccan court for allegedly inciting illegal migration following a failed mass attempt to reach Spain’s Ceuta enclave, Arab News reported today. Government spokesman Mustapha Baitas reported that around 3,000 people attempted to cross…
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