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Massive Hindu Icons Mark Growing Presence in North America —————————————— The construction of colossal statues of Hindu deities has become a prominent symbol of the expanding visibility and establishment of the Hindu community across North America in recent years, an…

WTO Raises 2025 Global Trade Growth Forecast to 2.4% ————————– According to Anadolu Agency, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has significantly increased its global merchandise trade growth forecast for 2025 to 2.4%, up from an earlier projection of 0.9%. The…

UN Warns of Sharp Decline in Adherence to International Humanitarian Law Amid Global Conflicts ……….. The United Nations has warned of a serious erosion in global respect for international humanitarian law as conflicts intensify across several regions. UN High Commissioner…

Global Water Security Under Threat Amid Climate Change and Conflicts ……………. The world is facing an escalating water security crisis, which has evolved from an environmental and developmental concern into a major geopolitical challenge. Rising climate change impacts, growing droughts,…

Austrian Youth Show Growing Affinity for Religion and Spirituality —————————- New studies indicate a significant and increasing trend among Austria’s younger generation, particularly those aged 14 to 25, toward religion and spiritual practices as they search for identity and stability…

UN Secretary-General Concerned by Decline in Women’s Role in Global Peace and Security ————————————- The declining participation of women in global peace and security efforts is a serious concern for the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. Speaking at a UN…

Global Renewables Surpass Coal for First Time as Wind and Solar Surge ……………… For the first time, wind and solar power generated more electricity than coal worldwide in the first half of 2025, marking a significant milestone for the global…

Alpine Ice in Retreat: Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink Rapidly Amid Global Warming ————————– Switzerland’s glaciers are retreating at an unprecedented pace due to accelerating global warming, according to a BBC report cited by Anadolu Agency. Recent data from the Glacier Monitoring…

German Mosques Welcome Over 100,000 Visitors on Open Day —————————— Germany saw a massive turnout for the annual Mosque Open Day, with over 700 mosques across the country opening their doors to the public. More than 100,000 visitors participated in…

49-Year-Old Worshipper Killed in Copenhagen Mosque Shooting —————————— A 49-year-old man died after a shooting incident outside the Mevlana Mosque in Copenhagen following Friday prayers, Shia Waves Persian reported. The incident began as a physical altercation between the 49-year-old victim…