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Germany has announced the donation of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stockpile to combat an outbreak in Africa, Reuters reported yesterday. This initiative aims to provide immediate assistance to affected nations, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…

Hundreds of migrants took advantage of thick mist to swim to Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco over the weekend, with local police reporting around 1,500 attempts on Sunday night alone, Arab News reported yesterday. Since Thursday, an average of 700…

Africa is set to receive its first batch of mpox vaccines this week, following a delay in their availability on the continent compared to other parts of the world, as reported by The Guardian. The 10,000 doses, donated by the…

Turkish and Mongolian researchers have unearthed the ruins of Togu Balik, an ancient city believed to have been built by Uyghurs around 1,400 years ago in northern Mongolia, RFA reported yesterday. The excavation, conducted in June and July 2024 in…

A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the heart of Botswana’s diamond-rich landscape. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has unearthed a massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second largest ever discovered in the world. The extraordinary stone was found using advanced…

A recent report by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) reveals a significant rise in islamophobia across Europe, particularly following the October 7 Hamas attacks and a mass stabbing incident in Southport, England. The findings underscore a troubling…

Like millions worldwide, many Shia Muslims from Georgia have begun their journey for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Iqna reported yesterday. They are among pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Afghanistan participating in this annual event. According to the Islamic…

The halal ingredients market is projected to grow from $344.52 billion in 2024 to $395.16 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%, News Wires reported yesterday citing the Business Research Company. According to the source,…

The Grand Stade Hassan II, set to be the largest soccer stadium globally, is about to begin construction near Casablanca, Morocco, New Atlas reported yesterday. Designed by Populous and Oualalou + Choi, the stadium will serve as a key venue…

A study published in Science Advances reveals that by 2070, human activities will extend into wildlife habitats across over 57% of the Earth’s land, exacerbating biodiversity loss and increasing pandemic risks, The Guardian reported yesterday. Currently, 70% to 75% of…