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Beijing Book Fair Attracts Crowds with Record 400,000 Titles ————————— The Beijing Book Fair, one of China’s most popular literary events, has opened at Ditan Park with a record 400,000 titles on display. The event, running until September 22, is…

WHO Begins Ebola Vaccinations in DRC as Outbreak Spreads ————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has begun vaccinating frontline health workers and contacts of infected individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to combat a new Ebola outbreak.…

Lab-Grown Diamonds Threaten Southern Africa’s Diamond-Based Economies ———————————– Countries across southern Africa that have long relied on natural diamond mining and exports are increasingly under pressure from the growing market for lab-grown diamonds. According to an AFP report carried by…

New York Governor Endorses Zohran Mamdani for Mayor —————————- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor. The endorsement was announced by Hochul on social media and further explained in…

Mosques across the world are increasingly embracing the concept of “inclusive mosques,” transforming traditional places of worship into accessible spaces for the elderly, people with disabilities, and worshippers with special needs. From Europe to Asia and North America, these mosques…

ISIS-linked Group Kills at Least 78 Civilians in Eastern Congo —————————— Armed militants linked to the ISIS-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) massacred at least 78 civilians in two separate attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local authorities and media…

At Least 193 Killed in Two Congo Boat Disasters ———————————- Two deadly boat accidents in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo have left at least 193 people dead and dozens missing, according to Arab News. The first disaster occurred Thursday evening…

DOJ Sues Uber for Allegedly Discriminating Against Disabled Customers ———————————————- The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc., accusing the company of discriminatory practices against customers with disabilities in violation of the Americans with…

Nepal’s Parliament Dissolution Sparks Political Outcry Amid Youth-Led Movement for Reform —————————————- Major political parties in Nepal have strongly condemned President Ramchandra Poudel’s decision to dissolve parliament and called for its immediate restoration. The move came shortly after Sushila Karki,…

Nine Mosques in Netherlands Receive Blood-Stained Hate Messages …………. Nine mosques across several Dutch cities, including Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Arnhem, Tilburg, and The Hague, have received threatening letters smeared with traces of blood, according to public broadcaster NOS. The letters contained…