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Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached a preliminary agreement on strategies to address future pandemics following three years of negotiations, Arab News reported citing the co-chair of the negotiating body to Agence France-Presse on Saturday. The organization’s…

The global halal packaging market is on track to surpass USD 705 billion in 2025, driven by an 8.91% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), Open PR reported. Valued at USD 647.70 billion in 2024, the market is fueled by rising…

The United Nations has revealed that more than 60,000 children in the Gaza Strip are suffering from severe malnutrition as the humanitarian situation in the region continues to deteriorate, Anadolu Agency reported. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq, citing data from the…

India witnessed a disturbing surge in hate crimes targeting Muslims in March 2025, with incidents ranging from physical assaults to institutional discrimination and communal violence, according to several sources, including Muslim Mirror, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express. These…

Amnesty’s annual report, Death Sentences and Executions 2024, revealed that 1,518 executions occurred across 15 countries. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia were responsible for a staggering 91% of these executions, with Iran alone accounting for nearly two-thirds. Amnesty International cautioned…

Human Rights Watch reported that between December 2024 and February 2025, Saudi authorities released at least 44 prisoners, many of whom had been serving long sentences for peacefully exercising their rights, HRW website reported. Despite these releases, numerous individuals and…

The Karnataka High Court has recommended the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that it would ensure equality for women regardless of caste and religion. This statement was made in a recent ruling released on April 6, 2025,…

The passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill has put nearly 98% of Waqf properties in Uttar Pradesh in a state of uncertainty, with the decision-making authority shifting from the Waqf Board to district magistrates, significantly diminishing the board’s control over…

Amnesty International has condemned Belgium for denying asylum to thousands, accusing the country of “manufacturing a homelessness crisis” and violating human rights. The rights group said the policy disproportionately targets “racialized single men,” leaving many asylum seekers without shelter, healthcare,…

The World Food Programme (WFP) reported providing life-saving assistance to over 9 million people in Afghanistan last year, emphasizing the urgent need for continued funding, Khaama Press reported. WFP’s ongoing efforts aim to address the humanitarian needs of the Afghan…