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		Canary Islands saw record 46,843 migrant arrivals in 2024
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
January 5, 2025
Canary Islands saw record 46,843 migrant arrivals in 2024
						In 2024, the Canary Islands experienced a significant surge in irregular migration, receiving a record 46,843 migrants, Arab News reported. This alarming trend reflects the ongoing challenges faced by Europe in managing migration flows, particularly as routes shift due to…					
				
			
		Vietnamese Capital Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
January 4, 2025
Vietnamese Capital Hanoi Declared World’s Most Polluted City
						Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was reported on Friday as the most polluted city globally, Anadolu Agency reported citing daily weather data. Data from AirVisual, an independent source for global air pollution statistics, indicated that the PM2.5 concentration in Hanoi’s…					
				
			
		Outbreak of New Virus in China Leads to Hospital Crowding
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
January 4, 2025
Outbreak of New Virus in China Leads to Hospital Crowding
						Patients are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, along with cold and pneumonia-like signs, prompting the Indian government to remain alert, stating, “There is no need to panic.”More details in the following report: A rapidly spreading virus in China, known as Human…					
				
			
		Mediterranean Migration Crisis: Over 2,200 Lives Lost in 2024 as 27 Migrants Die in Recent Shipwreck Off Tunisia, 20 Go Missing Off Libya
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
January 3, 2025
Mediterranean Migration Crisis: Over 2,200 Lives Lost in 2024 as 27 Migrants Die in Recent Shipwreck Off Tunisia, 20 Go Missing Off Libya
						On Thursday, a civil defense official reported that 27 migrants, including women and children, tragically lost their lives when two boats capsized off the coast of central Tunisia, according to Arab News. The incident occurred near the Kerkennah Islands, a…					
				
			
		Scientists Work to Identify Migrants Who Died Trying to Reach Europe
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
January 3, 2025
Scientists Work to Identify Migrants Who Died Trying to Reach Europe
						A new initiative, Migrant Disaster Victim Identification (MDVI) Action, launched in November 2024, is addressing the growing humanitarian crisis of unidentified deceased migrants in Europe, The Gurdian reported in an article on Thursday. With an estimated 25,000 individuals having perished…					
				
			
		Humanitarian Crisis as Mozambique Faces Post-Election Unrest
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
January 2, 2025
Humanitarian Crisis as Mozambique Faces Post-Election Unrest
						Post-election violence in Mozambique has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, forcing thousands to flee their homes. Approximately 2,000 individuals have crossed into Malawi, while another 1,000 have sought refuge in Eswatini. Many of these new arrivals are refugees and…					
				
			
		Global population hits 8.09 billion in 2024
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 31, 2024
Global population hits 8.09 billion in 2024
						The global population grew by over 71 million people in 2024, reaching 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This 0.9% increase marks a slight slowdown compared to 2023, which saw a 75 million rise.…					
				
			
		German Chancellor Candidate Advocates for Deporting Criminal Refugees to Afghanistan, Syria
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 31, 2024
German Chancellor Candidate Advocates for Deporting Criminal Refugees to Afghanistan, Syria
						Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and candidate for Chancellor of Germany, has proposed significant changes to the country’s immigration and asylum policies, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need to prioritize…					
				
			
		“Burqa Ban” law to take effect in Switzerland on January 1
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 30, 2024
“Burqa Ban” law to take effect in Switzerland on January 1
						The burqa ban law approved by the Swiss government will come into force on January 1, 2025, which requires that Muslim women should remove face coverings, including the niqab, in public places The decision, which sparked heated debates, was approved…					
				
			
		Who Are the Alawites? Examining the History and Role of This Group in the Middle East
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
December 30, 2024
Who Are the Alawites? Examining the History and Role of This Group in the Middle East
						As a branch associated with Shi’ism, the Alawites trace their ideological roots to the teachings of Imam Ali (peace be upon him). However, throughout history, they have developed specific beliefs and religious practices that distinguish them from other Shi’ites. The…