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Scientists Warn Global Heating Nears 1.5C Threshold After Third-Hottest Year
January 14, 2026
Scientists Warn Global Heating Nears 1.5C Threshold After Third-Hottest Year
Last year ranked among the hottest ever recorded, with scientists attributing the extreme temperatures primarily to rising fossil fuel emissions, according to international climate agencies. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said 2025 marked the third-hottest year on record, extending a…
Study Finds Sharply Elevated Suicide Risk Among Teenagers in Care
January 14, 2026
Study Finds Sharply Elevated Suicide Risk Among Teenagers in Care
One in four teenagers with experience of state care in the UK has attempted to take their own life, making them four times more likely to do so than peers raised outside the care system, according to a major new…
World Bank Says Many Developing Nations Remain Poorer Than Before Pandemic
January 14, 2026
World Bank Says Many Developing Nations Remain Poorer Than Before Pandemic
Around one quarter of developing countries are poorer today than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new findings from the World Bank, highlighting a slow and uneven global recovery. The Washington-based institution said income levels in many low-income…
Crane Collapse Causes Train Derailment in Northeastern Thailand
January 14, 2026
Crane Collapse Causes Train Derailment in Northeastern Thailand
At least 32 people were killed and around 80 injured when a train derailed in northeastern Thailand after a construction crane fell onto three carriages, Reuters reported. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, on…
India’s Smartphone Security Proposal Draws Privacy Concerns
January 14, 2026
India’s Smartphone Security Proposal Draws Privacy Concerns
India’s plan to require smartphone makers to share source code as part of new security measures has drawn criticism from privacy experts and technology companies, Reuters reported. The proposal, which also includes maintaining phone logs for a year, aims to…
Malaysia blocks Grok amid controversy over nonconsensual sexualised images
January 13, 2026
Malaysia blocks Grok amid controversy over nonconsensual sexualised images
Malaysia has blocked access to Elon Musk’s AI model Grok amid a global uproar over the chatbot’s ability to create sexually explicit images of people without their consent, Al Jazeera reported. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said on…
Incidents Across India Raise Concerns Over Violence, Targeting of Muslims
January 12, 2026
Incidents Across India Raise Concerns Over Violence, Targeting of Muslims
Some incidents in India have renewed concerns over communal violence and mob attacks affecting Muslim communities, as authorities respond with security measures and investigations. In Tripura’s Unakoti district, prohibitory orders were imposed in Kumarghat after a mosque, several Muslim homes,…
UK Voters Mistrust Government on Immigration Despite Sharp Fall in Migration
January 11, 2026
UK Voters Mistrust Government on Immigration Despite Sharp Fall in Migration
A large majority of UK voters believe immigration is rising, despite official data showing a sharp decline in net migration, according to new polling reported by The Guardian. The survey indicates widespread public scepticism about the government’s ability to manage…
Dozens of Congolese Refugees Die in Burundi Amid Health Crisis
January 11, 2026
Dozens of Congolese Refugees Die in Burundi Amid Health Crisis
More than 50 refugees who fled escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died after crossing into neighbouring Burundi, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, as reported by Reuters. The deaths highlight worsening humanitarian conditions faced by…
US Universities Launch Workshop to Address Islamophobia on Campus
January 11, 2026
US Universities Launch Workshop to Address Islamophobia on Campus
An educational initiative in the United States aims to help universities better address Islamophobia and bias affecting Arab and Muslim students. Islamic Networks Group has announced the launch of an interactive workshop designed for faculty members and administrative staff, focusing…