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Switzerland will host an international conference on March 7 focused on the protection of Palestinian civilians in the occupied territories, following a UN mandate, Arab News reported. The meeting will invite the 196 signatories of the Geneva Convention, including ambassadors,…

Abduweli Ayup, a prominent Uyghur linguist and human rights advocate, had his scheduled presentation canceled at a United Nations-hosted language technology conference on February 25, 2025, sparking concerns about external pressures, particularly from China, VOA reported. Ayup, who has been…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that nearly 3 million people have been displaced in Afghanistan due to climate-related disasters since 2021, with an alarming 11 million still at risk, Khaama Press reported. The IOM’s findings reveal that…

The inaugural European Quranic competition, featuring 95 participants from various countries within the European Union, concluded successfully, thanks to the grace of Almighty God. Organized by the Dam and Al-Zahra School, and supported by the Imam Sadiq Institute, a center…

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned proposals for the annexation of Palestinian territories and forced transfers, labeling them “unlawful” and a threat to regional peace, Arab News reported. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council,…

Iraq faces a severe unemployment crisis, with approximately 350,000 graduates entering the labor market annually amid limited job opportunities, Shafaq news reported. The economy’s heavy reliance on oil, which accounts for over 90% of state revenue, exacerbates this issue. Economic…

The ongoing closure of the Torkham border crossing has led to an estimated $12 million in trade losses for Pakistan, Amu TV reported citing customs officials. The key trade route between Pakistan and Afghanistan has remained shut for six days,…

A rare astronomical event known as the “Planetary Parade” will feature seven planets of the solar system—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—aligning in the night sky. This phenomenon will not be seen again until 2040. The best opportunities…

The Somali government announced that over 70 members of the Islamist group Al-Shabab were killed during a military operation conducted in collaboration with local forces, Arab News reported. The operation, which took place on February 25, targeted multiple sites in…

DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, plans to cut around 4,000 temporary and contract jobs over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) automates more tasks, the BBC reported. The reduction will happen through “natural attrition” as projects conclude, and permanent…