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Islamophobia reaching ‘alarming levels’, UN experts warn

Islamophobia reaching ‘alarming levels’, UN experts warn

UN independent experts issued a warning on Friday, the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, highlighting a global escalation in acts of harassment, violence, and incitement based on religion or belief, including against Muslims. They emphasized the rise in religious intolerance…
South Africa: 3 Egyptian monks stabbed to death in Coptic monastery

South Africa: 3 Egyptian monks stabbed to death in Coptic monastery

Police in South Africa said Wednesday they are looking into murder of three Egyptian Coptic monks who were killed inside a monastery east of the capital Pretoria, Anadolu Agency reported. The Coptic Orthodox Church of South Africa said in a…
Uyghur migrants remain detainees in Bangkok cells after a decade

Uyghur migrants remain detainees in Bangkok cells after a decade

More than 40 Uyghurs who fled China are detained in overcrowded detention centers in Thailand, with uncertain fate, RFA reported. The detainees are among over 500 Uyghurs who escaped China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Southeast Asian countries, hoping to…
‘Full legal equality for women is some 300 years away,’ says UN chief

‘Full legal equality for women is some 300 years away,’ says UN chief

UN Secretary-General on Friday said women across the globe continue to face discrimination and human rights violations as he noted that full legal equality for women is too far away. “At our current rate of change, full legal equality for…
Heavy winter storms leave hundreds of guillemots dead on French beaches

Heavy winter storms leave hundreds of guillemots dead on French beaches

Over 500 common guillemot seabirds have been discovered dead on French Atlantic beaches, exhausted by unusually heavy winter storms that prevent them from feeding, Reuters reported. According to experts from French League for Birds (LPO), guillemot beachings happen regularly in…
AI-powered software can disinform people in elections, NGO report warns

AI-powered software can disinform people in elections, NGO report warns

Generative AI tools such as Midjourney and ChatGPT are being criticized for producing deceptive images of political candidates, fueling concerns about election disinformation, TRTWorld cited a report published on Wednesday. A recent report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate…
UN chief urges world leaders to prioritize disarmament, non-proliferation efforts

UN chief urges world leaders to prioritize disarmament, non-proliferation efforts

The United Nations Secretary-General called on global leaders to invest in peace by strengthening the systems and tools that prevent the proliferation and use of deadly weapons. On the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, António Guterres stressed that…
At least 8,500 people perish worldwide in land, see migration attempts in 2023

At least 8,500 people perish worldwide in land, see migration attempts in 2023

In 2023, the International Organization for Migration reported the highest number of migrant deaths in a decade, with at least 8,565 deaths on land and sea routes worldwide, the Associated Press reported. The largest increase occurred on the Mediterranean Sea…
Dutchman sets new world record four decades after heart transplant

Dutchman sets new world record four decades after heart transplant

Four decades after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition and given just six months to live, Bert Janssen, 57, has set a Guinness World Record as the longest-surviving transplant patient. “I want to be an example for people,” said…
UFC legend Royce Gracie converts to Islam

UFC legend Royce Gracie converts to Islam

Royce Gracie, celebrated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) icon and a pioneer in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) realm, has officially embraced the religion of Islam. During his appearance on a religious show, Gracie disclosed his newfound appreciation for Islam, announcing plans…
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