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This year’s winter buildup of Arctic sea ice has reached a record low, peaking at approximately 5.53 million square miles (14.33 million square kilometers) on March 23, Earth.com reported. This figure is about 30,000 square miles less than the previous…

The US Africa Command (Africom) has conducted airstrikes in Puntland, Somalia, aimed at IS positions, The Times of India reported. The operation, carried out in coordination with the Somali government, targeted multiple IS-Somalia operatives southeast of Bosasso, a key port…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized ten cities across six countries in the South-East Asia Region for their significant efforts in enhancing urban health and well-being, WHO website reported. The awards were presented by WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed…

In northern Tunisia, Yassine Khelifi’s workshop processes olive waste into a valuable energy source, addressing the country’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, Asharq al-Awsat reported. Khelifi, an engineer from a farming background, founded Bioheat in 2022 to convert olive residue…

A curfew has been imposed in the Tinkune, Koteshwor, and Sinamangal areas of Kathmandu following violent clashes between pro-monarchy protesters and security forces, Jurist News reported. The decision, announced by the district administration office, restricts movement and gatherings in the…

Italy’s government has announced a significant change in the use of migrant centers in Albania, repurposing them from asylum processing facilities to centers for deportation, Arab News reported. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges that have stalled the original…

The Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health has ended with significant commitments from over 50 countries and organizations to combat air pollution and protect public health. Organized with the Government of Colombia, the event gathered over 700…

A special flight carrying 174 Afghan citizens landed at Hanover Airport on March 28, 2025, Khaama press reported. This group, which includes 82 women and 92 men, was transferred from Islamabad as part of Germany’s ongoing resettlement efforts for those…

The Karbala-based Misbah al-Hussein Foundation (operating under the supervision of the Office of the Supreme Marja) distributed thousands of welfare packages among the needy families in African countries. This initiative was carried out in accordance with the directives of the…

A coalition of Muslim and Palestinian organizations has rejected Australian universities’ proposal to adopt a new definition of Islamophobia, The Guardian reported. They argue that this move would create a “shield” for institutions against criticism of their recent antisemitism definition,…