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The German government has announced plans to implement stricter controls across its land borders. Berlin described this move as an effort to combat illegal immigration and protect citizens from threats such as Islamic extremism. On Monday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser…

Australia plans to introduce a minimum age limit for social media use, likely between 14 and 16, citing concerns over mental and physical health, Reuters reported today. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for children to engage in real-life…

Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 59 fatalities, Al Jazeera reported. The storm made landfall on Saturday, leading to the collapse of the Phong Chau…

The Paraguay River has reached a record low in Asuncion, Paraguay, due to a severe drought in Brazil, impacting navigation and grain shipments, VOA reported yesterday. Water levels have fallen below minus 0.82 meters, surpassing the previous record set in…

In West and Central Africa, more than 14,000 schools have closed due to escalating violence and insecurity, severely impacting hundreds of thousands of children, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). This troubling trend extends into 2024, with significant disruptions…

A significant fire erupted at a girls’ school in Isiolo town on Saturday, injuring several students and destroying the dormitory, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Local authorities confirmed that a rescue operation is currently underway, with police spokesperson Resla Onyango reporting…

The IFA Berlin 2024, the leading global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, commenced on Friday, celebrating its 100th anniversary, Xinhua reported yesterday. The event features over 1,800 exhibitors, 125 keynote speakers, and expects more than 182,000 visitors…

Morocco has successfully stopped 45,015 migrants from illegally entering Europe since January 2024, Arab News reported today. The country has also dismantled 177 trafficking gangs during this period. In comparison, Morocco intercepted 75,184 migrants in 2023, marking a 6% increase…

A recent report from the Global Network Against Food Crisis reveals a staggering rise in food insecurity, with 1.9 million people projected to face acute malnutrition in 2024—a significant increase from 705,000 last year, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The Global…

The UN relief agency has reported that ongoing flooding has impacted over 710,000 individuals across 30 of South Sudan’s 78 counties and the Abyei Administrative Area, Xinhua reported yesterday. Heavy rains that began in May have exacerbated an already dire…