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South Sudan vice president goes on trial with charges of murder, crimes against humanity —————————————– South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity following a deadly attack on a military base that…

African Climate Summit 2 Calls for “Investment Justice” and New Roadmap ——————————- The second Africa Climate Summit concluded with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration, a new roadmap designed to transform the continent into a global hub for renewable…

Albania Appoints AI “Minister” to Combat Corruption in a World First ————————— Albania has introduced a new, AI-created “minister” named Diella to oversee the country’s public procurement system in an effort to eliminate corruption. According to a report by The…

Germany Sees Sharp Rise in International Student Enrolment ——————————- Germany has become an increasingly attractive destination for higher education, with the number of international students rising significantly over the past decade, Shia Waves Persian reported. According to the OECD’s annual…

In a growing crackdown on the Shia Muslim minority in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, authorities have arrested and detained multiple Shia men linked to a Telegram group created to discuss their faith. The most prominent case involves 35-year-old Anvar Aliyev, who faces…

Swedish Deputy PM Sparks Debate Over Islam and National Identity Ahead of Elections ……………. Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Christian Democrats leader, Ebba Busch, has ignited political and media debate after stating that the country’s upcoming elections will be a…

“Who is Hussein?” Marks Literacy Day by Supporting 370 Students in Tanzania …………… The UK-based charity Who is Hussein? marked International Literacy Day with an initiative in Dar es Salaam that enabled 370 students to continue their education. The organisation…

Austria Approves Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 in Schools …………. The Austrian government has agreed to introduce legislation banning the wearing of headscarves by girls under 14 in schools, with the law expected to take effect from the next…

UNHCR Warns Millions of Refugee Children Still Out of School ……….. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned that nearly half of the world’s refugee children and youth remain excluded from education, raising concern that funding cuts are jeopardizing fragile…

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah College Event …………… Charlie Kirk, CEO and cofounder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a public event at a Utah college, US media outlets reported. The…