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Deadly Attack on Mining Community Leaves Some 40 Dead in Nigeria
May 22, 2024
Deadly Attack on Mining Community Leaves Some 40 Dead in Nigeria
Around 40 people were killed in a raid on a mining community in north-central Nigeria, VOA reported yesterday. The attack occurred late Monday in Wase district, Plateau state, when armed men on motorcycles opened fire on residents of the Zurak…
Climate Change Blamed for Record-Low Antarctic Sea Ice in 2023
May 21, 2024
Climate Change Blamed for Record-Low Antarctic Sea Ice in 2023
According to a new study published in Geophysical Research Letters, the record-low levels of Antarctic Sea ice observed in 2023 were extremely unlikely to have occurred without the influence of climate change. The researchers from the British Antarctic Survey analyzed…
Over 400 Migrants Rescued Off Libyan Coast in 7 Days: IOM
May 21, 2024
Over 400 Migrants Rescued Off Libyan Coast in 7 Days: IOM
In a statement on Monday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported a significant increase in the number of migrants rescued off the coast of Libya over the past week, Xinhua reported today. According to the IOM, between May 12…
Record Number of Internally Displaced People Globally Amid Conflicts in Sudan, Gaza
May 15, 2024
Record Number of Internally Displaced People Globally Amid Conflicts in Sudan, Gaza
A new report has revealed a troubling global trend, with the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) worldwide reaching a record high of 75.9 million by the end of 2023, TRTWorld reported yesterday. This marks a staggering 50% increase over…
Global Energy Summit to Address Deadly Unhealthy Cooking Habits
May 14, 2024
Global Energy Summit to Address Deadly Unhealthy Cooking Habits
World leaders will convene in Paris this week for an energy summit focused on expanding access to clean cooking methods, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. The summit, organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA), aims to raise billions in funding to…
Myanmar Junta Forces Kill 32 Civilians in Deadly Monastery Massacre
May 14, 2024
Myanmar Junta Forces Kill 32 Civilians in Deadly Monastery Massacre
In one of the deadliest incidents in Myanmar’s ongoing conflict, junta forces reportedly killed 32 civilians hiding in monasteries in Sagaing region on Saturday, RFA reported. According to the news agency, a column of junta troops entered Let Htoke Taw…
India’s Pivotal Election Phase Underway as Modi Seeks Third Term
May 14, 2024
India’s Pivotal Election Phase Underway as Modi Seeks Third Term
Millions of Indians across 96 constituencies started casting their ballots on Monday to mark the fourth round of multi-phase national elections. This election will be pivotal for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he seeks a third straight term, with an…
Powerful Solar Storm Sparks Impressive Light Show, Modest Disruptions
May 12, 2024
Powerful Solar Storm Sparks Impressive Light Show, Modest Disruptions
A strong solar storm that hit Earth on Friday has produced stunning displays of the Northern Lights across the Northern Hemisphere, but has caused only minor disruptions so far. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported extreme geomagnetic…
Tripoli Hosts International Conference on Quran Translation
May 9, 2024
Tripoli Hosts International Conference on Quran Translation
An international conference on the translation of the Quran has been launched in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, Abna news agency reported yesterday. The three-day event, organized by the Libya Quran Assembly and sponsored by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific…
15th OIC Summit Starts in Gambia to Promote Cooperation, Solidarity
May 5, 2024
15th OIC Summit Starts in Gambia to Promote Cooperation, Solidarity
The 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) commenced on Saturday in the Gambian capital, Banjul, with an anticipated gathering of world leaders representing the 57 member countries of the OIC and beyond. The summit aims to foster…