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Militia gunmen have raided the village of Galay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri province, killing at least 15 civilians, TRTWorld reported yesterday. Innocent Matukadala, an administrative official, reported that the death toll could rise as many people…

Over 1,100 migrants and refugees, including 121 unaccompanied children, were rescued off Italy’s southern coasts in the past 24 hours, Xinhua reported yesterday. Some 145 people were saved from three boats that departed from Libyan ports, while 797 others were…

The Norwegian police have announced that officers on duty will be carrying firearms in response to threats made against the Muslim community, TRTWorld reported yesterday. The police director general made the decision on Saturday to arm officers nationwide, citing threats…

Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are using festivals and surveillance to prevent Uyghur Muslims from fasting, praying and observing Ramadan, RFA reported in an article. They organized arts events, outdoor feasts, and distributed free food, while also holding communal meetings to…

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have observed the “World Al-Askariyain Victory Day”, which is marked on the last Friday of the blessed month of Ramadan, to express support to their Infallible Imams, peace be upon them. Al-Wala’…

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be “extremely active,” with forecasters predicting 23 storms, 11 of which could become major hurricanes, VOA reported. This increase is due to warm ocean temperatures and weather patterns that are less likely…

The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) on Thursday pledged to continue efforts to clear Somalia of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and to enhance the capacity of the Somalia Explosive Management Authority (SEMA), Xinhua reported. Landmines and ERW continue…

The United Nations issued a report warning of the deteriorating humanitarian situation for children in conflict-affected areas due to the prevention of humanitarian aid delivery, urging accountability for these actions. The UN Security Council held a special meeting to discuss…

The international auction house “Christie’s” announced that an ancient Egyptian manuscript will be put for sale at a public auction to be held in London in the coming months. This manuscript, known as the “Crosby Schøyen,” is one of the…

The world lost 10 football fields of old-growth tropical forest every minute in 2023, TRTWorld cited a recent report. Despite progress in the Amazon, researchers from the World Resources Institute and the University of Maryland reported that high rates of…