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Five nations elected to UN Security Council for 2026–2027 term Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia have been elected to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting…

Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Fortune to African Health and Education —————————— Bill Gates has committed to donating most of his $200 billion fortune over the next 20 years to improve health and education across Africa, The Guardian…

Rise in Long-Term Depression and Burnout Cases in Belgium, Especially Among Youth ——————————————– Belgium has experienced a notable increase in the number of people unable to work due to depression and burnout, with cases rising by 44% over the past…

According to a recent article on Anadolu Agency, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency reported a record 11,405 complaints in 2024, the highest since its establishment. Of these, 3,858 involved racism, antisemitism, or ethnic origin, up from 1,167 in 2019, highlighting a…

Gold Mining Causes Long-Lasting Damage in Amazon Rainforest ———————————- A recent study reveals that gold mining in Peru’s Amazon rainforest causes severe, lasting environmental damage, hindering forest recovery, Earth.com reported. Researchers from the Woodwell Climate Research Center and partner institutions…

US: CDC expands measles vaccine guidance for all international travel The CDC has updated its measles vaccination guidelines, now recommending immunization for all international travelers, regardless of destination, the Independent reported. The agency advises two doses of the vaccine for…

Ex-IS-member American sentenced to 10 years in prison for record of operation in Syria ———————————— A naturalized U.S. citizen, Lirim Sylejmani, 49, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for receiving military training from the IS group, NBC…

American writer blames Muslim migrants for Europe’s ‘Cultural Decline’ American writer Lars Müller has sparked widespread controversy after an article he wrote for American Thinker leveled racist accusations at Muslim migrants in Europe. He argued that the “Old Continent” is…

UN-Habitat Assembly Adopts Strategic Plan to Address Global Housing Crisis ————————————- The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded on May 31 in Nairobi with the adoption of the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan 2026-2029, aimed at tackling the…

Over 1,100 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday: UK govt data ———————— A record 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK on Saturday, the highest daily total for 2025, Arab News reported. This surge brings the total crossings this…