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		Switzerland, Sweden, and US Lead in Global Innovation, Says WIPO
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 27, 2024
Switzerland, Sweden, and US Lead in Global Innovation, Says WIPO
						According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Switzerland, Sweden, the US, Singapore, and Britain possess the world’s most innovative economies, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Meanwhile, Türkiye, China, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines are recognized as the fastest climbers over…					
				
			
		Oxfam: Wealthiest 1% own more than 95% of world’s population
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 27, 2024
Oxfam: Wealthiest 1% own more than 95% of world’s population
						As world leaders convene for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Oxfam has issued a stark warning about a “global oligarchy” of super-rich individuals wielding excessive control over the global economy, VOA reported in an article yesterday. The…					
				
			
		US, EU Urge China to Address Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 26, 2024
US, EU Urge China to Address Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang
						During the ongoing UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council, Michèle Taylor, called on China to implement recommendations from a two-year-old UN report and release unjustly detained Uyghurs in Xinjiang, RFA reported…					
				
			
		Hong Kong’s Muslim Community Seeks Government Support for Halal Accreditation
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 26, 2024
Hong Kong’s Muslim Community Seeks Government Support for Halal Accreditation
						Hong Kong’s Muslim community is urging the government to fund an accreditation body responsible for certifying halal restaurants, aiming to attract more Middle Eastern tourists, South China Morning Post revealed yesterday. This request was made during a press conference on…					
				
			
		New Zealand Scientists Discover New Species of Ghost Shark
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 26, 2024
New Zealand Scientists Discover New Species of Ghost Shark
						New Zealand scientists announced the discovery of a new ghost shark species, the Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish, which inhabits the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Australia and New Zealand, Dawn reported yesterday. The National Institute of Water and…					
				
			
		South Sudan Medics Trial AI App for Snakebite Identification
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 26, 2024
South Sudan Medics Trial AI App for Snakebite Identification
						Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is testing an AI-powered app in South Sudan to identify venomous snakes, utilizing a database of 380,000 images, The Guardian reported yesterday. The initiative aims to improve treatment for the 5.4 million annual snakebite victims globally,…					
				
			
		13 Migrant Bodies Found Off Tunisia’s Coast
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 26, 2024
13 Migrant Bodies Found Off Tunisia’s Coast
						Thirteen bodies, believed to belong to sub-Saharan African migrants, were discovered off Tunisia’s eastern coast, Arab News reported yesterday. The grim find occurred near the coastal towns of Salakta and Chebba over Tuesday and Wednesday. Farid Ben Jha, spokesman for…					
				
			
		Earth Nears Critical Thresholds, Study Warns
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 25, 2024
Earth Nears Critical Thresholds, Study Warns
						A new study has revealed that Earth is dangerously close to breaching a seventh planetary boundary, and may have already crossed it, The Guardian reported yesterday. The research, conducted by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), assesses the…					
				
			
		Bybit Launches Islamic Account, Expanding Crypto Access for Muslim Traders
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 25, 2024
Bybit Launches Islamic Account, Expanding Crypto Access for Muslim Traders
						Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced its Islamic Account, the first global platform of its kind, Globe News Wire reported yesterday. Designed to comply with Islamic law, the account offers a range of Shariah-compliant trading products, including spot trading,…					
				
			
		Rich Nations Could Raise $5 Trillion for Climate Finance Annually
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
September 25, 2024
Rich Nations Could Raise $5 Trillion for Climate Finance Annually
						A new study suggests that wealthy nations could generate up to $5 trillion per year for climate finance by implementing measures like windfall taxes on fossil fuels, ending harmful subsidies, and imposing a wealth tax on billionaires, The Guardian reported…