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China bans livestock imports from multiple countries amid disease outbreaks

China bans livestock imports from multiple countries amid disease outbreaks

China has imposed a ban on importing sheep, goats, poultry, even-toed ungulates, and related products from several African, Asian, and European countries following outbreaks of livestock diseases, Reuters reported. The General Administration of Customs announced the decision on January 21,…
India Sees 84% Surge in Communal Riots in 2024

India Sees 84% Surge in Communal Riots in 2024

A report titled Hegemony and Demolitions: The Tale of Communal Riots in India in 2024 reveals a staggering 84% increase in communal riots, with 59 incidents recorded in 2024 compared to 32 in 2023, Kashmir Media Service reported. The study,…
ASEAN conference urges moderation and unity in Islam

ASEAN conference urges moderation and unity in Islam

The third Khair Ummah conference, held in Bangkok, concluded with a call for Muslims to uphold Islam’s principles of worship, moderation, and tolerance while contributing to societal progress. In the final communique of the two-day event, participants urged scholars to…
Canada to limit international student permits for second year in 2025

Canada to limit international student permits for second year in 2025

Canada will cap the number of international student permits issued in 2025 to 437,000, marking a 10% reduction from the 2024 limit, according to the Immigration Ministry. The move aims to ease strain on housing, healthcare, and other public services.…
Plants Use Fungal Networks to Eavesdrop on Neighbors

Plants Use Fungal Networks to Eavesdrop on Neighbors

A study from the University of Oxford challenges the belief that plants actively communicate to warn each other of threats, Earth.com reported. Instead, researchers suggest that plants passively “eavesdrop” on their neighbors through underground fungal networks, known as the “wood…
Extreme Weather Disrupts Education for 250 Million Children, UNICEF Reports

Extreme Weather Disrupts Education for 250 Million Children, UNICEF Reports

A staggering 242 million students faced educational disruptions in 2024 due to extreme weather events, Al Jazeera revealed citing a recent UNICEF report. The agency highlighted that heatwaves were the most significant factor, particularly affecting Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Cambodia,…
French Man Leaves 90 Crore Rupees in Property to Small Village

French Man Leaves 90 Crore Rupees in Property to Small Village

In a remarkable act of generosity, a 91-year-old French man has bequeathed a substantial sum of 10 million euros (approximately 90 crore rupees) to a small village in France, which shares a name similar to his own, The Inquilab reported…
Imam Hussein Media Group Launches Third Season of “The Shia Voice” Talent Show

Imam Hussein Media Group Launches Third Season of “The Shia Voice” Talent Show

The European headquarters of Imam Hussein Media Group has announced the production of the third season of the international talent show “The Shia Voice.” According to the announcement from the European office, the third season of “The Shia Voice” is…
Bangladesh Investigation Uncovers Secret Detention of Children

Bangladesh Investigation Uncovers Secret Detention of Children

An investigation into enforced disappearances during the regime of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has revealed that several children were among the hundreds detained in clandestine facilities in Bangladesh, The International News reported. According to a preliminary report from the…
Imports flock Australia from firms blacklisted by US over alleged Uyghur forced labour links

Imports flock Australia from firms blacklisted by US over alleged Uyghur forced labour links

Australia has permitted the import of thousands of products from Chinese companies blacklisted by the US over allegations of forced labor linked to the Uyghur minority, The Guardian reported. Since 2020, over 3,300 import declarations have identified these companies as…
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