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Smart food packaging can cut waste and boost food security, say experts
February 10, 2025
Smart food packaging can cut waste and boost food security, say experts
Smart technologies and artificial intelligence in food packaging could significantly reduce global food waste, which currently exceeds 30% of annual production. Experts argue that outdated labeling systems, such as printed expiry dates, contribute to unnecessary food disposal, financial losses, and…
Nearly 11,000 deported migrants arrive in Mexico
February 9, 2025
Nearly 11,000 deported migrants arrive in Mexico
Mexico has received almost 11,000 deported migrants from the United States since President Donald Trump took office on January 20, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The figure, announced on February 7, includes approximately 2,500 non-Mexican nationals. Earlier this week,…
Turkey’s 2024 population data reveals nearly 140,000 Afghan residents
February 9, 2025
Turkey’s 2024 population data reveals nearly 140,000 Afghan residents
The Turkish Statistical Institute released its 2024 Address-Based Population Registration System data on Friday, February 7, detailing the country’s current population figures. According to the report, Turkey’s total population has reached 85,664,944—a rise of about 292,000 people compared to 2023.…
Greece: Santorini declares state of emergency amid ongoing seismic activity
February 7, 2025
Greece: Santorini declares state of emergency amid ongoing seismic activity
Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on Santorini following a surge in seismic activity, including a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday—the strongest recorded on the island since thousands of tremors began last week, The Guardian reported. The emergency measures,…
Who is Hussain? charity carries out humanitarian campaign in Toronto, Canada
January 29, 2025
Who is Hussain? charity carries out humanitarian campaign in Toronto, Canada
The UK-based charity Who is Hussain? recently organized humanitarian campaigns in Toronto, Canada, to assist vulnerable people and mothers in the city. In a statement on its official Facebook account, the charitable organization said that its team in Toronto, “prepared…
Climate change and pollution threaten Galicia’s shellfish industry
January 29, 2025
Climate change and pollution threaten Galicia’s shellfish industry
Galicia, Europe’s leading shellfish producer and the world’s second-largest mussel supplier after China, is facing a severe decline in shellfish populations, The Guardian reported. Recent data reveals alarming drops: cockle harvests fell by 80% in 2023, while some clam varieties…
Muslim holiday declared in the Philippines for Isra Wal Mi’raj
January 28, 2025
Muslim holiday declared in the Philippines for Isra Wal Mi’raj
The Philippine government has declared January 27, 2025, a special holiday for Muslims in observance of Isra Wal Mi’raj, a significant event in Islam marking the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey and Ascension. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that the holiday…
Woman charged for vandalizing Philadelphia Mosque, tearing Islamic holy books
October 16, 2024
Woman charged for vandalizing Philadelphia Mosque, tearing Islamic holy books
A woman has been charged with institutional vandalism and desecration after allegedly tearing apart Islamic holy books and vandalizing a mosque in Philadelphia, local media reported. Police were called to the Islamic Society of Greater Philadelphia on Roosevelt Boulevard on…
Kashmiris sound alarm over Delhi’s plan to erase their cultural heritage
October 15, 2024
Kashmiris sound alarm over Delhi’s plan to erase their cultural heritage
Kashmiris have expressed grave concerns over what they view as a deliberate effort by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to erase their unique cultural identity in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a report by the…
Record migrant crossings in Channel amid tragic deaths
October 6, 2024
Record migrant crossings in Channel amid tragic deaths
A record 973 migrants crossed the Channel on small boats on Saturday, coinciding with the tragic deaths of four individuals, including a two-year-old boy, during the perilous journey from France to England, according to UK Home Office data. According to…