World

Mali is turning to technological solutions to enhance the use of its local languages, particularly Bambara, which is one of the most spoken languages in the region, the Washington Post reported. In an innovative move for linguistic independence, the Malian…

In a powerful display of solidarity, more than 250 humanitarian and human rights organizations from around the world have joined forces to issue an urgent appeal, calling on all nations to cease the transfer of arms, ammunition, and parts to…

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian authorities to intensify their efforts to secure the safe release and return of 82, who were abducted by Boko Haram fighters in 2014 along with dozens others released later. In its statement released…

French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an “Oscars of Science” prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer. Sadelain’s scientific work has led to the development of a new form of…

The UK-based “Who is Hussein?” global charity, in cooperation with “Hussein Table”, has carried out a humanitarian campaign in downtown Houston, US. According to “Who is Hussein?”, the two charitable organizations served more than 150 meals to homeless and needy…

At least 12 people lost their lives and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ravine to collapse onto a river in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported yesterday. The landslide happened around midday on…

Following a sharp increase in arrivals this month, Cyprus has suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians, Al Jazeera reported today. In practice, the measure means asylum seekers will be confined to two reception camps offering food and shelter,…

Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa are expected to face food insecurity in the upcoming months due to soaring prices, according to United Nations agencies, Al Jazeera reported. The World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, and the Food…

A new study reveals a disturbing link between climate change and stroke deaths. Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, are contributing to a significant rise in stroke fatalities worldwide. Researchers warn this number will climb as the planet continues to…

The US international news agency “Bloomberg” has released a new report confirming the significant threat climate change phenomenon poses to global health through infectious diseases. As greenhouse gas emissions accumulate in the atmosphere, the Earth is experiencing rising temperatures and…